US5459637A
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Portable notebook computer expansion adapter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-12-06
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Granted: 1995-10-17
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Expires: 2013-12-06
Abstract
Abstract A portable notebook computer expansion adapter includes a flat base plate fitting over the notebook computer to be connected and having a plurality of expansion connectors on a bottom surface thereof for connecting a computer peripheral equipment to the notebook computer and a handle for carrying by hand; and a stop wall raised from the flat base plate at one side and stopped against said notebook computer in a flush manner, the stop wall having a mainframe connector connected to a respective connector on the notebook computer and an electric circuit connected to the expansion connectors of the flat base plate, and a through hole which receives the I/O connector of the notebook computer.
Inventors
- 👤 Hsi K. Ma
- 👤 Chan-Ik Chung
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 04:44
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1632
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A portable notebook computer expansion adapter for use with a portable notebook computer comprising: a flat base plate fitting below the notebook computer to be connected and having a plurality of expansion connectors on a bottom surface thereof for connecting a computer peripheral equipment to the notebook computer, said flat base plate further having a through hole in the middle near a front side thereof for inserting a tie strap; and a stop wall raised from said flat base plate at one side and stoppable against the notebook computer in a flush manner, said stop wall comprising a mainframe connector connectable to a respective connector on the notebook computer, an electric circuit connected to said expansion connectors of said flat base plate, a through hole which receives the I/O connector of the notebook computer, and a fastening hole in the middle for fastening the ends of said tie strap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A portable notebook computer expansion adapter for use with a portable notebook computer comprising: a flat base plate fitting below the notebook computer to be connected and having a plurality of expansion connectors on a bottom surface thereof for connecting a computer peripheral equipment to the notebook computer, said flat base plate further having a through hole in the middle near a front side thereof for inserting a tie strap; and a stop wall raised from said flat base plate at one side and stoppable against the notebook computer in a flush manner, said stop wall comprising a mainframe connector connectable to a respective connector on the notebook computer, an electric circuit connected to said expansion connectors of said flat base plate, a through hole which receives the I/O connector of the notebook computer, and a fastening hole in the middle for fastening the ends of said tie strap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The portable notebook computer expansion adapter of claim 1 wherein said flat base plate has a handle on a front side thereof opposite to said stop wall.
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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) | 1998-10-16 | 1999-04-17 | 1999-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-10-16 | 2003-04-17 | 2003-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-10-16 | 2007-04-17 | 2007-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |