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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 31, 2006
Filed:
Sep. 14, 2001
Nicholas J. Pappas, Westport, CT (US);
Nicholas J. Pappas, Westport, CT (US);
Other;
Abstract
A computer system is provided that allows a computer user to easily and effectively maximize the value and utility of the computer system's display screen. In a preferred embodiment, a laptop computer system includes a keyboard unit that includes a computer keyboard mounted to (or within) a system base. A flat-panel display is pivotally mounted relative to the system base, i.e., the back wall thereof. The flat panel display provides a display screen for displaying computer-generated images. An advantageous mounting assembly is provided proximate the back wall of the system base to join the flat panel display to the system base and permit rotational and pivotal motion of the flat panel display relative to the system base. A receiver or port for use in connecting the laptop computer's processor to an ancillary processing system is advantageously provided proximate a front wall of the system base. Rotational motion of the flat panel display relative to the system base permits repositioning of the flat panel display to facilitate optimal viewing by the user, either independent of or in combination with the aforementioned pivotal motion. In further preferred embodiments, the display screen is detachable and may be mounted on a system stand.