Palm, Incorporated

May Tsoi

Troy Hulick

Steven J Shiozaki

Kenneth A Jenks

Max K Yoshimoto

Scott D Lincke

Gil Y Wong

Nicolas A Denhez

Mindy Chahal

Electronic device

Handheld computer

An embodiment of the invention provides for a housing having a first shell, a midframe, and a second shell. The first shell and the second shell each providing an exterior surface to the handheld computer. The housing is formed by coupling a cap to the midframe to form a portion of the housing. The portion of the housing is coupled to the first shell, and to the second shell.

Frame for a handheld computer

Antenna for a handheld computer

A housing cap is provided for a handheld computer. The housing cap includes a structure having a length extending along a first axis and a height extending along a second axis. The structure includes a first exterior surface, a first strip and a second strip. The first exterior surface extends along the first axis, the first strip and the second strip each extending along the first axis and having a thickness. The first strip is dimensioned to adjoin an interior of the first exterior shell. The second strip is dimensioned to adjoin an interior of the second exterior shell. The structure includes an interior partially enclosed by the first exterior surface. The first strip and the second strip form an opening extending along the length of the housing cap opposite to the exterior surface. The opening is dimensioned to accommodate an antenna element and a segment of the frame for the handheld computer.

Housing cap for a handheld computer

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Fremont, CA, United States of America

May Tsoi