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Modular computer system with portable travel unit

Patent 4769764 Issued on September 6, 1988. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject August 11, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventor

Application

No. 06/895057 filed on 08/11/1986

US Classes:

361/680, Including keyboard support361/681, Including display support361/682CRT support

Examiners

Primary: Harkcom, Gary V.
Assistant: Mai, Tan V.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

G06F 1/16 (20060101)

Abstract

A computer system comprises a generally U-shaped base unit (10) and a generally-rectangular travel unit (12) which mates with the base unit, between the legs (34, 36) of the "U". The portable unit contains a complete computer system, including a flip-up monitor screen (14), a disc drive (20), and a detachable keyboard (24). The mating base unit includes expansion slots (30) for additional memory, peripheral equipment controllers, a CRT controller, etc. Also the base unit includes a controller (112) for one or more additional disc drives (26, 28). The facing sides of the legs of the U-shaped base unit have a step-shaped configuration (42, 44, 46) and the portable unit fits onto the step. The bight portion (38) of the base unit has a front connector (49A) for mating with the portable unit and rear connectors (48, 58A) for connection of additional equipment, such as a printer and modem.

Other References

  • IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, vol. 28, No. 5, Oct., 1985, "Computer Stand"
  • Byte, 1985 Nov., pp. 352-353
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