US5443320A
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Information processing system with printing function
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1993-05-21
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Granted: 1995-08-22
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Expires: 2013-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A data processing system with a printing function having a system body, input means being disposed adjacently to said system body for inputting data, and printing means being disposed in the rear of said system body, in which a printing medium is supplied from between said system body and said input means to said printing means.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroaki Agata
- 👤 Toshitaka Imai
- 👤 Noboru Kamijo
- 👤 Toshiki Takahashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:27
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1615; G06F1/1616; B; B41; B41J; B41J3/00; B41J3/36; G06F1/1633; G06F1/1656; G06F1/166; G06F1/1662; G06F1/1671; G06F1/1684; G06F1/1696; G06F1/20; G06F1/203
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A computer accessory for use in combination with a computer having a printer and a keyboard, said accessory comprising: a palm rest for supporting the palm of a computer user when the computer user is typing on the keyboard of the computer; a paper tray disposed at least partially within said palm rest for holding at least one sheet of paper and for guiding the sheet of paper into the printer of the computer; and means for connecting said palm rest to the computer and printer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A computer accessory for use in combination with a computer having a printer and a keyboard, said accessory comprising: a palm rest for supporting the palm of a computer user when the computer user is typing on the keyboard of the computer; a paper tray disposed at least partially within said palm rest for holding at least one sheet of paper and for guiding the sheet of paper into the printer of the computer; and means for connecting said palm rest to the computer and printer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
The computer accessory of claim 1, further comprising a movable cover, said cover being movable between first and second positions, said cover having a first surface suitable for resting the palm of a computer user upon said first surface when said cover is in said first position, said paper tray being accessible for loading the paper into said paper tray when said cover is in said second position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The computer accessory of claim 2, further comprising adjustable paper width and paper end guides located in said paper tray.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
An information handling system, comprising: a computer having a keyboard; a printer; a palm rest for supporting the palm of a computer user when the computer user is typing on said keyboard of said computer; and a paper tray disposed at least partially within said palm rest for holding at least one sheet of paper and for guiding the sheet of paper into said printer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
An information handling system, comprising: a computer having a keyboard; a printer; a palm rest for supporting the palm of a computer user when the computer user is typing on said keyboard of said computer; and a paper tray disposed at least partially within said palm rest for holding at least one sheet of paper and for guiding the sheet of paper into said printer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
76 words
The information handling system of claim 4, wherein said palm rest and paper tray further comprise a movable cover, said cover being movable between first and second positions, said cover having a first surface suitable for resting the palm of a computer user upon said first surface when said cover is in said first position, said paper tray being accessible for loading the paper into said paper tray when said cover is in said second position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The information handling system of claim 5, further comprising adjustable paper width and paper end guides located in said paper tray.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-08-21 | 2003-02-20 | 2003-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-08-21 | 2007-02-20 | 2007-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |