US4852032A — Compact electronic computer

Claim 1

Independent Claim 145 words

A compact electronic computer which includes a main unit and a display panel for data display, and display panel having an angle which is adjusted by securing an upper end of said display panel to said main unit, comprising: spring means for causing a bottom end of said display panel to rotate forward; and operation means, positioned close to said display panel, for adjusting the angle of the display panel to a desired angle; said operation means including, angle adjustment means, secured to a back surface of said display panel, for causing said bottom end of said display panel to move to an angle corresponding to said desired angle, and stopper means responsive to said operation means, for allowing or preventing the movement of said angle adjustment means, thereby enabling said display panel to be positioned at said desired angle without moving the main unit.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 145 words

A compact electronic computer which includes a main unit and a display panel for data display, and display panel having an angle which is adjusted by securing an upper end of said display panel to said main unit, comprising: spring means for causing a bottom end of said display panel to rotate forward; and operation means, positioned close to said display panel, for adjusting the angle of the display panel to a desired angle; said operation means including, angle adjustment means, secured to a back surface of said display panel, for causing said bottom end of said display panel to move to an angle corresponding to said desired angle, and stopper means responsive to said operation means, for allowing or preventing the movement of said angle adjustment means, thereby enabling said display panel to be positioned at said desired angle without moving the main unit.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 87 words

A compact computer incorporating a liquid crystal display device displaying data and an electroluminescent (EL) display for back-lighting said display device comprising; a display panel, one of whose sides is secured to the main computer unit so that it can freely rotate; an aperture provided on one side of said display panel unit for replacing said EL display unit; means for detecting rotary movement of said display panel; and means for suspending power supply to said EL display in response to a signal from said detection means.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 87 words

A compact computer incorporating a liquid crystal display device displaying data and an electroluminescent (EL) display for back-lighting said display device comprising; a display panel, one of whose sides is secured to the main computer unit so that it can freely rotate; an aperture provided on one side of said display panel unit for replacing said EL display unit; means for detecting rotary movement of said display panel; and means for suspending power supply to said EL display in response to a signal from said detection means.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 18 words

The compact electronic computer according to claim 2, wherein said means for detecting rotary movement is a microswitch.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 89 words

A compact computer incorporating a keyboard unit and a printer unit both of which are connected to the main computer unit, for easier carrying comprising; a handle which is substantially permanently attached to an upper surface of the main computer unit and which slides contiguously along said upper surface to adjust its position when at least one of said keyboard or printer unit is selectively coupled to said main unit, thereby varying the position of said handle to correspond to a center of gravity of the main computer unit.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 89 words

A compact computer incorporating a keyboard unit and a printer unit both of which are connected to the main computer unit, for easier carrying comprising; a handle which is substantially permanently attached to an upper surface of the main computer unit and which slides contiguously along said upper surface to adjust its position when at least one of said keyboard or printer unit is selectively coupled to said main unit, thereby varying the position of said handle to correspond to a center of gravity of the main computer unit.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 83 words

The compact computer according to claim 4, wherein said main computer unit comprises: groove means, disposed in the surface of said main computer unit for providing a path for the contiguous sliding of said handle; handle holding means, for preventing the contiguous sliding of said handle when said handle is positioned at the center of gravity for the compact computer; and storage means for storing said handle in said upper surface of the main unit when the compact computer is not being carried.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1992-07-24	1993-01-23	1993-07-25	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1996-07-24	1997-01-23	1997-07-25	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2000-07-24	2001-01-23	2001-07-25	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Compact electronic computer

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