Apple Inc.

Susanne M Pierce

Bartley K Andre

Lawrence K Lam

Ken R Weber

John F Larkin

Masamichi Udagawa

Gwen M Dreyer

Daniele De Iuliis

Daniel J Coster

Robert D Brunner

David V Hoenig

John Avery Howard

Timothy J Parsey

John J O'Brien

Andrew T Liu

Elizabeth B Swan

Enclosure panel for a mobile computer, the enclosure panel including a panel housing coupled to a portion of the mobile computer. The enclosure panel can have cosmetic or functional attributes or both. To achieve cosmetic individuality, the enclosure panel housing is made of a durable substance like transparent or colorful plastic or stainless steel, or is covered by a textile, vinyl, leather, or elastomeric material. Functional attributes include enclosure panels with pouches for storage, additional electronic component configurability, a solar power source, or a transporting means. The enclosure panel housing is interchangeable with other enclosure panel housings, providing the user with reconfigurability of a mobile computer design.

Reconfigurable enclosure panel for a mobile computer

Enclosure panel for a mobile computer, the enclosure panel including a panel housing coupled to a portion of the mobile computer. In one embodiment, the panel housing is non-detachably coupled to an attachment plate that is coupled to the mobile computer. The enclosure panel can have cosmetic or functional attributes or both. To achieve cosmetic individuality, the enclosure panel housing is made of a durable substance like transparent or colorful plastic or stainless steel, or is covered by a textile, vinyl, leather, or elastomeric material. Functional attributes include enclosure panels with pouches for storage, additional electronic component configurability, a solar power source, or a transporting means. The enclosure panel housing is interchangeable with other enclosure panel housings, providing the user with reconfigurability of a mobile computer design.

An integrated mounting solution provides a plurality of mounting connections in close proximity to the appliance, and one or more appliances with a compatible, mating mounting connection. In a preferred form, the mounting connections are integrated with the appliance and may take the form of a series of hole, or perhaps projections. In a particularly preferred form, the mounting connections are a series of holes arranged vertically and positioned in a recess designed into the appliance so that the mounting connections are not a prominent aspect of the visual impact of the appliance, yet are readily available for securing an accessory.

Method and apparatus for mounting an accessory on an appliance

Television set top converter box for interactive television

An enclosure with a horizontal axis of rotation near the base of the enclosure, plus an adjustable foot to form a three-point support. The adjustable foot can be moved in a circle around a horizontal axis of rotation, thereby providing a range of stable positions. The adjustment mechanism includes a detent and matching depressions to allow certain fixed adjustments which will not slip.

Adjustable support for small enclosure

Enclosure for desktop speaker

Miniature video camera for a personal computer

Charger for laptop computer battery packs

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San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Susanne M Pierce