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An enclosure has an outer surface and an inner surface and an opening extending between the outer and inner surfaces. The outer surface of the enclosure includes a curved region surrounding the opening; the curved region having a radius. The enclosure includes a resilient cover which is hingedly sec

An enclosure has an outer surface and an inner surface and an opening extending between the outer and inner surfaces. The outer surface of the enclosure includes a curved region surrounding the opening; the curved region having a radius. The enclosure includes a resilient cover which is hingedly secured to the enclosure for selectively covering the opening. The resilient cover moves between a first open position and a second closed position. The resilient cover is molded to normally have a first radius which is greater than the radius of the curved region of the enclosure. When in the first open position, the resilient cover defines an arch having the first radius. When in the second closed position, the resilient cover is compressed and flexes so as to conform to the shape of the curved region of the enclosure. Thus, in the second closed position, the resilient cover defines an arch having a second radius which is smaller than the first radius. The resilient cover may be held in place using a securing element. When the securing element is placed in an unlocked position, the resilient cover is capable of springing open and transforming back to its natural shape.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An enclosure having a resilient cover comprising:said enclosure having an outer surface and an inner surface and an opening extending therebetween, the outer surface of said enclosure including a curved region having a radius; andsaid resilient cover being hingedly secure

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An enclosure having a resilient cover comprising:said enclosure having an outer surface and an inner surface and an opening extending therebetween, the outer surface of said enclosure including a curved region having a radius; andsaid resilient cover being hingedly secured to said enclosure for selectively covering said opening and moving between a first open position and a second closed position, said resilient cover normally defining an arch having a first radius which is greater than the radius of the curved region of said enclosure when said resilient cover is in the first open position, wherein when said resilient cover is in the second closed position said resilient cover defines an arch having a second radius which is smaller than said first radius and which substantially conforms to the curved region of said enclosure.