Computer with articulated mechanism
April 18, 2020. 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 ReferencesPortable apparatus with a mechanism for holding a display above a printer while the printer is printing data Dual position computer arrangement Portable computer with a level and angular position adjustable LCD assembly Portable computer apparatus with articulating display panel Hinge assembly for electronic devices Desktop computer with adjustable flat panel screen Portable computer having articulated display Flat panel display with adjustable height for a portable computer Articulated display for notebook computer Telescoping pivot hinge for computer display InventorsApplicationNo. 551283 filed on 04/18/2000US Classes:361/681, Including display support248/917, VIDEO DISPLAY SCREEN SUPPORT248/920, Angular and linear video display screen support adjustment349/58, Holder, support, frame, or housing361/683Computer related supportExaminersPrimary: Vortman, AnatolyForeign Patent References
International ClassesH05K 005/02H05K 007/16 G06F 001/16 AbstractA computer that includes a computer base and a display. The computer base has a user edge and a rear edge and the display has a viewing surface, a back surface, and a bottom edge. The rear edge of the computer base is interconnected to the bottom edge of the display by an articulated mechanism. The articulated mechanism enables the display to rotate about the bottom edge of the display at any of a plurality of viewing angles and also orients the display above the computer base in a plurality of positions. The display and articulated mechanism can be folded to a folded position. Optionally, a pop-up mechanism permits the articulated mechanism to pop-up from the folded position when triggered by the user.Other References
Field of SearchIncluding display supportCRT support Computer related support With cabinet or housing structure VIDEO DISPLAY SCREEN SUPPORT Ancillary device support associated with a video display screen Adjustably orientable video screen support Angular and linear video display screen support adjustment Plural angular Angular Tilting Adjustable vertically Adjustable vertically On inclined guide or slide Including attachment or holder for article Biased by spring or resilient member (e.g., snap fit) Holder, support, frame, or housing | |
