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A closure system useful for securing a device having a stylus. In a first embodiment, the closure system includes a housing having first and second housing members, the first housing member being configured to matingly contact the second housing member when the device is in a closed configuration. T

A closure system useful for securing a device having a stylus. In a first embodiment, the closure system includes a housing having first and second housing members, the first housing member being configured to matingly contact the second housing member when the device is in a closed configuration. The stylus is received within a channel located in the second housing member. A latch release also located within the second member is controlled by the position of the stylus such that when the stylus is inserted within the channel, the latch release engages a latch located on the first member, thereby preventing the first and second members from separating. The latch release may also be used to block the latch such that the first and second housing members can not be mated when the stylus is removed from the channel. In another embodiment, a blocking device located within the second housing member and separate from the latch is utilized to prevent the device from being closed when the stylus is removed. A method of securing the aforementioned housing is also disclosed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A closure system, comprising:a computing device having a screen capable of receiving information from a user;a first housing member;a second housing member, coupled to the first housing member and configured to matingly contact the first housing member such that the first

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A closure system, comprising:a computing device having a screen capable of receiving information from a user;a first housing member;a second housing member, coupled to the first housing member and configured to matingly contact the first housing member such that the first and second housing members define a closed configuration;a stylus for inputting information to the device via said screen;a stylus receiver, coupled to the second housing member, for receiving the stylus therein; anda stop member configured to prevent the first and second housing members from being placed in the closed configuration when the stylus is not present in the stylus receiver, and further configured to allow the first and second housing members to be placed in the closed configuration when at least a portion of the stylus is received within the stylus receiver.