Abstract: The invention herein disclosed is directed to a latch (1) for securing in place a printed circuit board (8) plugged into a connector (3). The latch (1) at one end is designed to grip the connector (3) in a connector retainer (2) and at the other end is designed to releasably grip the printed circuit board (8) in a retainer (6). The latch (1) is made to grip or release by actuating a tab (9) on the printed circuit board retainer (6) of the latch (1).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for stamping a strip of material to prevent slug "back out" is disclosed. The stamping machine has a punch which moves through a first stroke and a second stroke. A slug receiving opening is provided in the die. The punch is moved during the first stroke into engagement with the strip of material. A slug is punched from the strip of material to form an opening therein. The punch is then moved through a second stroke, in which the punch is moved through the opening in the strip of material. As this occurs, the punch forces a volume of gas ahead of the punch, so that the volume of gas cooperates with the slug to force the slug into the slug receiving opening.