US5117378A
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Laptop computer with detachable interface card
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-07-11
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Granted: 1992-05-26
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Expires: 2010-07-11
Abstract
Abstract The laptop computer includes a main computer body having a rear exposed portion, and a first and a second rear cover for the rear exposed portion. The first and second rear covers are detachable and can be interchangeably connected to the rear exposed portion. The first rear cover confines an extension space adjacent to the rear exposed portion when it is attached. The second rear cover has a size smaller than the first rear cover and simply covers the rear exposed portion. The laptop computer further includes an interface card detachably and optionally attached to the rear exposed portion and received by the extension space of the first rear cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Hertz Ho
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:48
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1632
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A laptop computer comprising a main computer body having a rear exposed portion, and a first rear cover and a second rear cover for said rear exposed portion, said first and said second rear covers being detachably and interchangeably connected to said rear exposed portion, said first rear cover confining an extension space adjacent to said rear exposed portion when said first rear cover is attached to said rear exposed portion, said second rear cover having a size smaller than said first rear cover and simply covering said rear exposed portion when said second rear cover is attached, said laptop computer further having an interface card detachably and optionally attached to said rear exposed portion, said extension space of said first rear cover receiving said interface card when said interface card is attached, wherein said interface card has a first side with a vertical wall projecting therefrom, said vertical wall having electrical connectors mounted thereon, and wherein said first rear cover includes an access opening adjacent to said vertical well when said first rear cover is attached to said rear exposed portion, said access opening permitting electrical connection of said interface card with external cables.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A laptop computer comprising a main computer body having a rear exposed portion, and a first rear cover and a second rear cover for said rear exposed portion, said first and said second rear covers being detachably and interchangeably connected to said rear exposed portion, said first rear cover confining an extension space adjacent to said rear exposed portion when said first rear cover is attached to said rear exposed portion, said second rear cover having a size smaller than said first rear cover and simply covering said rear exposed portion when said second rear cover is attached, said laptop computer further having an interface card detachably and optionally attached to said rear exposed portion, said extension space of said first rear cover receiving said interface card when said interface card is attached, wherein said interface card has a first side with a vertical wall projecting therefrom, said vertical wall having electrical connectors mounted thereon, and wherein said first rear cover includes an access opening adjacent to said vertical well when said first rear cover is attached to said rear exposed portion, said access opening permitting electrical connection of said interface card with external cables.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A laptop computer as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first rear cover further comprises a plate cover for said access opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
250 words
A laptop computer comprising a main computer body having a rear exposed portion, and a first rear cover and a second rear cover for said rear exposed portion, said first and said second rear covers being detachably and interchangeably connected to said rear exposed portion, said first rear cover confining an extension space adjacent to said rear exposed portion when said first rear cover is attached to said rear exposed portion, said second rear cover having a size smaller than said first rear cover and simply covering said rear exposed portion when said second rear cover is attached, said laptop computer further having an interface card detachably and optionally attached to said rear exposed portion, said extension space of said first rear cover receiving said interface card when said interface card is attached, said laptop computer further comprising a first support arm extending rearward and then downward from said rear exposed portion and having a first end removably attached to said rear exposed portion; a second support arm spaced from said first support arm and extending rearward and then downward from said rear exposed portion, said second support arm having a first end removably attached to said rear exposed portion and a middle section with an angled seat flange, said interface card placed between and removably fastened to said first and said second support arms and having one end seated on said seat flange; and a clamping member for clamping said end of said interface card against said seat flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
250 words
A laptop computer comprising a main computer body having a rear exposed portion, and a first rear cover and a second rear cover for said rear exposed portion, said first and said second rear covers being detachably and interchangeably connected to said rear exposed portion, said first rear cover confining an extension space adjacent to said rear exposed portion when said first rear cover is attached to said rear exposed portion, said second rear cover having a size smaller than said first rear cover and simply covering said rear exposed portion when said second rear cover is attached, said laptop computer further having an interface card detachably and optionally attached to said rear exposed portion, said extension space of said first rear cover receiving said interface card when said interface card is attached, said laptop computer further comprising a first support arm extending rearward and then downward from said rear exposed portion and having a first end removably attached to said rear exposed portion; a second support arm spaced from said first support arm and extending rearward and then downward from said rear exposed portion, said second support arm having a first end removably attached to said rear exposed portion and a middle section with an angled seat flange, said interface card placed between and removably fastened to said first and said second support arms and having one end seated on said seat flange; and a clamping member for clamping said end of said interface card against said seat flange.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-05-26 | 1995-11-25 | 1996-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-05-26 | 1999-11-25 | 2000-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-05-26 | 2003-11-25 | 2004-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |