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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2004
Filed:
Apr. 09, 2002
Timothy Samuel Farrow, Apex, NC (US);
Dean Frederick Herring, Youngsville, NC (US);
Mark John Lawrence, Cary, NC (US);
Brian Hargrove Leonard, Durham, NC (US);
Bruce Wayne Rasa, Raleigh, NC (US);
James Stephen Rutledge, Durham, NC (US);
John David Swansey, Durham, NC (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A unitary personal computer system in information handling elements of the system such as the central processor, associated memory, drives and options such as modems or network interface cards are housed in a common housing with the display or monitor. Provision is made for access to the information handling elements of the system by release of manually actuable latches and the like and for mounting of the information handling elements in ways which facilitate orderly and attractive use, such as by providing smooth transitions between stowed and active positions and ready adjustment of positions.