US5509811A
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Computer enclosure with embedded PCMCIA modem card
Assignee: Dell USA LP
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Filing: 1994-01-12
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Granted: 1996-04-23
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Expires: 2014-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A modem assembly for a computer is disclosed that includes a cavity that receives a PCMCIA Modem Card which is displaced a distance x within the interior of the computer housing. The PCMCIA Modem Card includes a standardized PCMCIA Modem input/output connector. The modem assembly includes a connector block that comprises a body potion and an end cap. The body potion of the connector block includes one or more telephone sockets that are mounted flush to the exterior surface of the computer enclosure. The end cap protrudes downwardly and outwardly from the body potion, with a thickness x and a width and height approximately equal to the cross-sectional height and width of the PCMCIA Modem Card, to mount flat with the computer enclosure and to seal the PCMCIA Modem Card within the computer enclosure. The end cap includes an electrical socket that mates physically and electrically with the standardized PCMCIA input/output connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Homic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:50
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/02; H05K5/0256; H05K5/026; H05K5/0265; H05K5/0273; H01; H01R; H01R2201/00; H01R2201/06; H01R2201/16; H01R24/00; H01R24/60; H01R24/62; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/946
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A modem assembly for a computer, said computer including an enclosure with an outer wall, comprising: a socket receiving a removable PCMCIA Modem Card, said PCMCIA Modem Card including a standard PCMCIA Modem Card input/output connector; a connector block physically and electrically connected to said input/output connector, said connector block including a body portion housing a telephone socket, and said connector block and said telephone socket residing flush with said outer wall; and wherein said connector block also includes an end cap including an electrical socket mating with said standard PCMCIA Modem Card input/output connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A modem assembly for a computer, said computer including an enclosure with an outer wall, comprising: a socket receiving a removable PCMCIA Modem Card, said PCMCIA Modem Card including a standard PCMCIA Modem Card input/output connector; a connector block physically and electrically connected to said input/output connector, said connector block including a body portion housing a telephone socket, and said connector block and said telephone socket residing flush with said outer wall; and wherein said connector block also includes an end cap including an electrical socket mating with said standard PCMCIA Modem Card input/output connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A modem as in claim 1, wherein said PCMCIA card is recessed a distance x within the outer wall of the computer when inserted into said socket; and said end cap has a thickness x, extending over said PCMCIA Modem Card.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
A housing for a PCMCIA Card in a computer, said PCMCIA Card including an input/output connector, said housing comprising: a cavity, including a socket for receiving said PCMCIA Card, said PCMCIA card being recessed a distance x within an outer surface of the computer when inserted into said socket; an end cap, with a thickness x, for closing and sealing the cavity, said end cap including an electrical connector that connects to said PCMCIA Card.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
A housing for a PCMCIA Card in a computer, said PCMCIA Card including an input/output connector, said housing comprising: a cavity, including a socket for receiving said PCMCIA Card, said PCMCIA card being recessed a distance x within an outer surface of the computer when inserted into said socket; an end cap, with a thickness x, for closing and sealing the cavity, said end cap including an electrical connector that connects to said PCMCIA Card.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A housing as in claim 3, wherein said PCMCIA Card comprises an internal DAA Modem Card.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A housing as in claim 4, wherein said input/output connector comprises a standard four (4) pin connector for the DAA Modem Card.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A housing as in claim 5, further comprising a connector body electrically connected to said end cap, said connector body including an RJ-11 telephone socket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A housing as in claim 6, wherein said connector body is integrally mounted to said end cap.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
107 words
A modem assembly for a computer, comprising: a socket in the computer for receiving a PC card, said PC card being recessed a distance x within an outer surface of the computer when inserted into said socket; a connector block connected to said PC Card, said connector block including: a body portion in which a telephone socket is mounted; and an end cap, with a thickness x, extending over said PC card; wherein said body portion and said end cap mount flush with the outer surface of the computer when connected to the PC Card; and wherein the body portion is located remotely from said end cap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
107 words
A modem assembly for a computer, comprising: a socket in the computer for receiving a PC card, said PC card being recessed a distance x within an outer surface of the computer when inserted into said socket; a connector block connected to said PC Card, said connector block including: a body portion in which a telephone socket is mounted; and an end cap, with a thickness x, extending over said PC card; wherein said body portion and said end cap mount flush with the outer surface of the computer when connected to the PC Card; and wherein the body portion is located remotely from said end cap.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
A modem assembly as in claim 8, wherein the end cap has a height and width approximately equal to the cross-sectional height and width of the PC Card.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
A modem assembly as in claim 8, wherein said PC Card includes a standard PCMCIA Modem Card four (4) pin input/output connector, and said end cap includes an electrical socket that physically and electrically connects to said input/output connector.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A modem assembly as in claim 8, wherein a plurality of telephone sockets are mounted in said body portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A modem assembly as in claim 8, wherein a telephone plug is received in said telephone socket.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
126 words
A modem assembly for a computer, comprising: a socket in the computer for receiving a PC card, said PC card being recessed a distance x within an outer surface of the computer when inserted into said socket; a connector block connected to said PC Card, said connector block including: a body portion in which a telephone socket is mounted, said telephone socket capable of receiving a telephone plug; and an end cap, with a thickness X, extending over said PC card; wherein said body portion and said end cap mount flush with the outer surface of the computer when connected to the PC Card; and wherein said body portion includes an electrical connector for providing a connection between said telephone socket and an internal speaker phone.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
126 words
A modem assembly for a computer, comprising: a socket in the computer for receiving a PC card, said PC card being recessed a distance x within an outer surface of the computer when inserted into said socket; a connector block connected to said PC Card, said connector block including: a body portion in which a telephone socket is mounted, said telephone socket capable of receiving a telephone plug; and an end cap, with a thickness X, extending over said PC card; wherein said body portion and said end cap mount flush with the outer surface of the computer when connected to the PC Card; and wherein said body portion includes an electrical connector for providing a connection between said telephone socket and an internal speaker phone.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
153 words
A modem assembly for a computer, comprising: a socket in the computer for receiving a PCMCIA Modem Card, said PCMCIA Modem Card being recessed a distance x within an outer surface of the computer when inserted into said socket; a connector block connected to said PCMCIA Modem Card, said connector block including a body portion in which a telephone socket is mounted; and an end cap, with a thickness x, extending over said PCMCIA Modem Card, and with a height and width approximately equal to the cross-sectional height and width of the PCMCIA Modem Card; wherein said body portion and said end cap mount flush with the outer surface of the computer when connected to the PCMCIA Modem Card; and wherein said PCMCIA Modem Card includes a standard PCMCIA Modem Card four (4) pin input/output connector, and said end cap includes an electrical socket that physically and electrically connects to said input/output connector.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
153 words
A modem assembly for a computer, comprising: a socket in the computer for receiving a PCMCIA Modem Card, said PCMCIA Modem Card being recessed a distance x within an outer surface of the computer when inserted into said socket; a connector block connected to said PCMCIA Modem Card, said connector block including a body portion in which a telephone socket is mounted; and an end cap, with a thickness x, extending over said PCMCIA Modem Card, and with a height and width approximately equal to the cross-sectional height and width of the PCMCIA Modem Card; wherein said body portion and said end cap mount flush with the outer surface of the computer when connected to the PCMCIA Modem Card; and wherein said PCMCIA Modem Card includes a standard PCMCIA Modem Card four (4) pin input/output connector, and said end cap includes an electrical socket that physically and electrically connects to said input/output connector.
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