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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 housing having a first member and a second member, wherein the first member is configured to matingly contact the second member to define a closed configuration;

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A closure system, comprising:a computing device having a screen capable of receiving information from a user;a housing having a first member and a second member, wherein the first member is configured to matingly contact the second member to define a closed configuration;a stylus for inputting information to the device via said screen;a stylus receiver located in the second housing member, the stylus receiver receiving the stylus therein;a latch coupled to the first housing member; anda latch release coupled to the second housing member, the latch release engaging and interlocking with the latch when the first and second housing members are in the closed configuration and when the stylus is positioned within the stylus receiver.