Patent ID: 6646889
Filing Date: 2003-11-11
Classification: G06F,H05K

Abstract:
A retaining device, comprising:a. a fastener; and b. a bracket including a securing section, an engaging section, and a connecting section, wherein the securing section defines an opening of a size to receive a portion of the fastener therethrough, a portion of the securing section adjacent and surrounding the opening being substantially planar so that the securing section adjacent the opening is adapted to abut a substantially planar surface, wherein the engaging section is of a dimension to complementarily engage a portion of an electronic circuit component card, a portion of the engaging section being substantially planar, and wherein the connecting section has a body portion extending between and interconnecting the securing and engaging sections and oriented at a non-perpendicular angle to the substantially planar portions of the securing and engaging sections, whereby the substantially planar portions of the securing and engaging sections are oriented at non-parallel angles relative to each other.