Patent ID: 7083438
Filing Date: 2006-08-01
Classification: G06F,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A latching apparatus which latches a data cable coupling in an electronically coupled configuration to a data port of an electronic device, comprising: a first member which is securely attached to said electronic device using at least one first removable fastener, wherein said first member comprises an L-shaped member; a second member which is securely attached to said data cable coupling using at least one second removable fastener, wherein said second member comprises an L-shaped member; and a locking mechanism which locks said first and second members together in said electronically coupled configuration; wherein, when said first and second members are locked together in said electronically coupled configuration, said first and second removable fasteners are obscured so as to be non-removable; and wherein, when said first and second members are locked together in said electronically coupled configuration, said first and second members are positioned in a nested configuration.