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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 1997
Filed:
Aug. 21, 1995
Applicant:
Inventors:
Jeffrey C Barrus, Tomball, TX (US);
Dean P Perkins, Tomball, TX (US);
Michael V Leman, Spring, TX (US);
Paul M Moore, Spring, TX (US);
Assignee:
Compaq Computer Corporation, Houston, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F / ; H05K / ; H01M / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
361683 ; 429 98 ;
Abstract
A computer accessory and associated method of manufacturing provides multiple functions for use with a portable computer. In a preferred embodiment, a computer accessory has a keyboard tilt mechanism, an external battery, and a carrying handle in a single unit detachable from the computer. The external battery is contained within the carrying handle, which is pivotably mounted with respect to the computer. Rotation of the handle is limited by external shoulders formed thereon.