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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2001
Filed:
Jan. 26, 1999
Bryan Howell, Austin, TX (US);
Rick Wahl, Cedar Park, TX (US);
Peter Skillman, San Carlos, CA (US);
Otto Deruntz, Dunstable, MA (US);
Dell USA, L.P., Round Rock, TX (US);
Abstract
A portable computer includes a base and a cover pivotally connected to the base. The cover includes a substantially planar back plate and peripheral sides overhanging the base. An LCD panel is mounted in the cover and extends in a plane substantially parallel to the back plate. A hinge connection is mounted in an extended portion of one of the peripheral sides and substantially in the plane of the LCD panel. A hinge arm extends from the base and is extended to overhang a peripheral side of the base for pivotal attachment to the hinge connection in the extended portion of the cover.