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Lap-top computer operators protective device

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-05-31
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Granted: 1992-07-28
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Expires: 2011-05-31
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Abstract

Abstract A low cost non-electric device to afford some protection to the operators of lap top computers from the electromagnetic fields emitted therefrom and to provide a comfortable cushion to rest the computer upon.

Inventors

  • 👤 Joseph M. Katz

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 00:48
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F1/181; G06F1/182; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1628; H; H05; H05K; H05K9/00; H05K9/0007; H05K9/0045

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 133 words
An assembly for attenuating the passage of electromagnetic energy emitted from a lap-top computer, said assembly comprising: (a) a tray having a base and upright sides; (b) a first aluminum foil being placed on said base and a second aluminum foil being placed along said upright sides; (c) a cushion having two horizontal pieces with a third aluminum foil between said two pieces, said cushion being integrally fastened to said base; (d) a first grounding connector being connected to said first aluminum foil, a second grounding connector being connected to said second aluminum foil, a third grounding connector being connected to said third aluminum foil, said second grounding connector being made to penetrate an upright side through a hole; and (e) grounding wires being attached to said grounding connectors to form a circuit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 133 words
An assembly for attenuating the passage of electromagnetic energy emitted from a lap-top computer, said assembly comprising: (a) a tray having a base and upright sides; (b) a first aluminum foil being placed on said base and a second aluminum foil being placed along said upright sides; (c) a cushion having two horizontal pieces with a third aluminum foil between said two pieces, said cushion being integrally fastened to said base; (d) a first grounding connector being connected to said first aluminum foil, a second grounding connector being connected to said second aluminum foil, a third grounding connector being connected to said third aluminum foil, said second grounding connector being made to penetrate an upright side through a hole; and (e) grounding wires being attached to said grounding connectors to form a circuit.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

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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) 1995-07-28 1996-01-27 1996-07-28 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1999-07-28 2000-01-27 2000-07-28 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 2003-07-28 2004-01-27 2004-07-28 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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