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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7258503 | Adjustment device for printer head of barcode printer A device for adjusting the position of a printer head of a barcode printer includes a casing mounted to the barcode printer and a base movably coupled to the casing. A slide board is slidably supported on the base and carries the printer head. A first adjuster is ar... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7133279 | Housing structure A housing structure. The housing structure includes a first case and a second case. The first case includes a first inner wall with an extension plate. The length of the extension plate is h. The second case includes a second inner wall with a rib. A notch is define... | 11/07/2006 |
| 6909598 | Computer device configured for use in different modes In a computer device, a main housing has a mounting wall formed with a set of first mounting members. A base plate is formed with a set of second mounting members. A support unit includes a mounting plate formed with a set of third mounting members for engaging deta... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6745897 | Personal computer storage and security case A storage and security case for a personal computer comprises a housing with fold over side platforms, which operate a mechanism to raise and lower a support platform within the case to cover a personal computer stored within the case or expose the personal computer... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6678162 | Interlock for blind dock cartridge An interlock enables power to a computer component to be disconnected prior to removal of the component from an access port. Actuation of a latch enables an operator to move the interlock away from the access port of a computer housing. Movement of the in... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6547071 | Personal computer storage and security case A storage and security case for a personal computer comprises a housing with fold over side platforms which raise and lower a support platform within the case to cover a personal computer stored within the case or expose the personal computer. The side pl... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6498720 | Connector and support system for a touchpad keyboard for use with portable electronic appliances An adapter that electrically couples a portable touchpad keyboard to a portable electronic appliance, wherein the adapter couples a proprietary connector of a portable electronic appliance to an interface of the portable touchpad keyboard through a modifi... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6404621 | Laptop computer with ergonomically enhanced interface features A laptop computer has a base and a cover with a display monitor that are connected together by a hinge. The base and cover have congruent trapezoidal shapes that give the laptop a unique appearance. A pair of segregated right and left keyboards are mounte... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6352155 | Personal computer storage and security case A storage and security case for a personal computer comprises a housing with fold over side platforms which raise and lower a support platform within the case to cover a personal computer stored within the case or expose the personal computer. The side pl... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6351372 | Personal computing device with foldable keyboard A personal computing device comprises a chassis having a top and a bottom and a keyboard movably secured to the chassis. The keyboard includes a pair of laterally spaced arms with each arm having a connector that projects therefrom and confined within an ... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6317315 | Portable computer with detachable display module A personal computer includes a display module and a main computer module. The display module includes a display housing having opposite lateral sides that are spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction, and a bottom side that is provided wit... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6304459 | Mobile computer This is a body-worn, hands-free activated computer that is constructed of materials that conduct heat and is heat insulating. The portion of the computer that is heat insulating is located closest to a wearer's body, the portion that is heat conducting is... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6266234 | Expandable computer keyboard A keyboard for a hand-held computer. In one embodiment, the keyboard includes first and second portions that are removably coupled to each other. The second portion can be removably coupled to one part of the first portion to block access to input keys of... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6147858 | Keyboard unit and portable type information apparatus having the same A keyboard to which the portable type information apparatus, such as an electronic notebook, a pen computer or a portable digital assistants/terminal equipment, can be directly and detachably connected and by which a large quantity of information can be q... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6016171 | Height-adjustable case structure for the display of portable computers A height-adjustable case structure is provided for the display of a portable computer, such as a notebook computer, which allows the user to adjust the display of the portable computer to a suitable height for comfortable viewing. The height-adjustable ca... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5841635 | Flexible printed circuit for split keyboard and method of assembly Relatively moveable portions of a flexible printed circuit member are interconnected by a web that extends between the moveable portions and is disposed in a cavity within a hinge interconnecting separately moveable parts of a split keypad assembly. The w... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5370468 | Dust cover assembly for computer keyboard A dust cover assembly for a computer keyboard includes a shell body which is attached to a longitudinal side of the keyboard. A slit is longitudinally formed on a peripheral upperside of the shell body. A hollow spindle is rotatably mounted in the shell b... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5341929 | Keyboard tray assembly An adjustable keyboard tray assembly equipped with a clasp to retain and support computer keyboards or the like in an adjustable downward angle to the user's best advantage. A copy stand is included to hold documents for data entry and the tray and copyst... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5236265 | Portable printer with variable housing configurations The present invention relates to a portable printer suitable for hand-carrying and transporting, and provides a portable printer which is easily carried and transported and provides less possibility of damage to the printing mechanism, and comprises a plu... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5232276 | Adapter for releasably securing a computer and a printer in fixed, spatial relation An adapter (10) to releasibly retain a lap top computer and a printer to an enclosed carrying case. The adapter comprises a frame made up of a floor (15), two side walls (12) and (14), and a partially closed top bordered by rails (16) and (18) perpendicul... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5214574 | Portable computer housing in combination with a portable computer A protective housing for portable computers includes first and second shells defining trays of disparate depths and rear walls of similar height and hingedly connected together. With side and front walls of the first shell defining a minimal height genera... | 05/25/1993 |
| 4693525 | Casing for electronic apparatus A casing for an electronic apparatus having a foldable lid pivotally connected at one edge thereof to the casing body. The lid is movable between an extended closed position in which it covers a portion of the casing, and a folded open position in which i... | 09/15/1987 |