Portable computer touch pad attachment
Patent 5339213 Issued on August 16, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 16, 2012. 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.
November 16, 2012. 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.Patent ReferencesModular cable management system for related electronics equipment Computer keyboard holder Keyboard support Mounting lug for television or similar appliance Patent #: 5169116 InventorApplicationNo. 977134 filed on 11/16/1992US Classes:361/683, Computer related support248/442.2, Copyholder with writing machine engaging means248/918, Ancillary device support associated with a video display screen312/223.6, Particular electrical wiring feature312/330.1, Horizontally movable (e.g., drawer)361/727Sliding component or commpartmentExaminersPrimary: Picard, Leo P.Assistant: Phillips, Charles E. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesH05K 007/14G06F 001/16 AbstractA device and a method for attaching a touch pad to a portable computer comprises a tray for holding the touch pad securely, a rail guide attachable to the underside of the computer, and a pair of rails, to which the tray is attached, slidably disposed in slots in the rail guide. The tray, and thus the touch pad, may slide to a location under the computer where it is not exposed or may slide from under the computer so that the touch pad is exposed. The tray may be pivoted so that the touch pad more directly faces the user. Support arms may be engaged between the tray and the rails to maintain the touch pad in the tilted position. Feet may be used to support the computer above a surface to furnish space for the attachment device. Cable guides may be provided as part of the rail guide and feet to guide the touch pad cable to the proper computer port and to relieve strain on the cable.Field of SearchHousing for computer or computer related equipmentWork station or support furniture for computer or computer related equipment Particular electrical wiring feature WITH BOOK SUPPORT Horizontally movable (e.g., drawer) On drawer Ancillary device support associated with a video display screen Armrest for writer Copyholder with writing machine engaging means With housing for collapsed components Notch or cavity engaging Foot or leg By adhesive For electronic systems and devices Including keyboard support Including display support CRT support Computer related support Memory unit support Disk drive support Input/output device support With cooling means With retractable or readily detachable chassis Sliding component or commpartment Trackball DISPLAY DEVICE WITH HOUSING STRUCTURE | |
