Patent ID: 6345429
Filing Date: 2002-02-12
Classification: F16B,G06F,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of securing an object flush to a surface of a planar member, comprising:inserting an engagement member of said object into an opening in said planar member, said insertion of said engagement member causing said engagement member to move in a first direction and remains at or below said surface; repositioning said engagement member of said object in said opening, said repositioning causes said engagement member to be moved in a second direction, said second direction repositioning said engagement member in said opening, and said engagement member remains at or below said surface; and applying an engaging force to a portion of said engagement member, said engaging force being applied in a third direction, said third direction being substantially opposite to said first direction, and said engaging force causing said portion of said engagement member of said object to be secured within said opening and said engagement member being flush or below said surface.