US5729478A
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Notebook computer with insertable expansion devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-12-04
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Granted: 1998-03-17
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Expires: 2015-12-04
Abstract
Abstract A notebook computer with insertable expansion devices includes a motherboard, a display and a keyboard, wherein the notebook computer is provided with an expansion notch in a rear end thereof and an expansion connector at an inner wall of the expansion notch. The expansion connected is connector to the motherboard of the notebook computer.
Inventors
- 👤 Hsi-Kuang Ma
- 👤 Yung-Fa Cheng
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:14
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 notebook computer having insertable expansion devices and including a motherboard, a display and a keyboard, which computer comprises: a) a computer body having a rear end, an expansion notch formed in the rear end, the expansion notch including an inner wall, an expansion connector formed in the inner wall for connection with a motherboard disposed inside the computer body; and b) an expansion connection device including a box body having a front end, a plurality of expansion units disposed within the box body, a connector at the front end of the box body for connection to the expansion connector of the computer body, a case corresponding in size to the expansion notch and extending outwardly from the front end of the box body, the case being positioned between the connector and the box body, and an electrical socket for receiving an electric plug of a power supply source.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A notebook computer having insertable expansion devices and including a motherboard, a display and a keyboard, which computer comprises: a) a computer body having a rear end, an expansion notch formed in the rear end, the expansion notch including an inner wall, an expansion connector formed in the inner wall for connection with a motherboard disposed inside the computer body; and b) an expansion connection device including a box body having a front end, a plurality of expansion units disposed within the box body, a connector at the front end of the box body for connection to the expansion connector of the computer body, a case corresponding in size to the expansion notch and extending outwardly from the front end of the box body, the case being positioned between the connector and the box body, and an electrical socket for receiving an electric plug of a power supply source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The notebook computer of claim 1 wherein the plurality of expansion units includes a floppy disk drive, a hard disk, an optical disk drive, and a modem.
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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) | 2001-03-16 | 2001-09-15 | 2002-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-03-16 | 2005-09-15 | 2006-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-03-16 | 2009-09-15 | 2010-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |