Google Inc.

Oqo Incorporated

Zetta Research, LLC

Hoss Ward

Nick Merz

Jonathan Betts-Lacroix

Nicholas George Merz

A method for protecting a connection interface in a computer-docking assembly in which a computer-support assembly is partially rotated about an arm assembly while moving the computer-support assembly toward a connection interface of the base station. The computer-support assembly is generally aligned with the connection interface of the base station to posture the computer-support assembly in proximity to the interface connection of the base station for protecting the interface connection.

Method for protecting a connection interface in a computer-docking assembly

A docking assembly for a computer. The docking assembly includes a base station, and a computer-support assembly coupled to the base station. A method for positioning a computer -support assembly for receiving a portable computer comprising moving away from a base station at least one engager member bound to a computer-support assembly. The base station and the computer-support assembly are rotatably coupled to an arm assembly. The method additionally includes moving the computer-support assembly away from the base station while rotating about the arm assembly, and positioning the computer-support assembly in a posture for receiving a portable computer.

Docking assembly for a computer and method

Open-configured computer docking assembly with two pivot arms

Computer docking assembly

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