Compaq Computer Corporation, Inc.

Compag Computer Corporation

Thomas Mitchell

Douglas C Bushman

R Richard Carter

Kevin W Mundt

Neil L Condra

Stephen M Myers

Drew D Granzow

Thomas C Kreiner

James R Utz

Portable computer

Notebook computer having a removable battery having a recess in one side, the side including an overhang over the recess to form an overhang recess. A pivoting latch has two arms, one of which extends into the battery recess and includes a lip extending into the overhang recess. A leaf spring biases the first arm into the battery recess. A second arm of the pivoting latch contacts a release actuator which pivots to counteract the leaf spring to allow the first arm to be removed from the battery recess. A spring at the rear of the computer biases the battery so that the lip is positively retained in the overhang recess so that simply depressing the release actuator does not release the battery. When the battery is pushed back to compress this spring, the lip can clear the overhang and depressing the release actuator results in the first arm clearing the battery recess so that the battery can be removed while the release actuator is depressed.

Dual action battery latch for a notebook computer

An improved cover assembly for the electrical connectors of a notebook computer. The notebook computer of the present invention is adapted to be connected by electrical connectors with an expansion base. The improved cover assembly includes a cover plate hinged to the housing of the notebook computer movable relative to the housing between an uncovered position and a retained position. The cover plate includes a slidable door being sized so as to allow connection of a preselected connector of the notebook computer. The improved cover assembly can be adapted to allow the notebook computer to be connected to the expansion base while the remaining notebook computer electrical connectors are covered to reduce the amount of undesirable foreign matter in the open ended connectors that can reduce connection performance.

Apparatus for covering the electrical connectors of a notebook computer

Portable computer docking station

Low-profile computer keyboard

Laptop computer

A portable computer system with the full functionality of a desktop computer is designed so that components are arranged in a highly space efficient manner. The main system unit includes a removable keyboard, a fold-up display screen, floppy and fixed disk drives, and an internal modem, and has both external AC and internal battery power supplies. The system further includes a desktop expansion base into which the main system unit can be inserted, providing additional functionality for the main system unit. The components of the system are arranged to provide a convenient and efficient user interface.

Arrangement of components in a laptop computer system

Battery pack

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Houston, TX, United States of America

Thomas Mitchell