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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 2017
Filed:
Nov. 11, 2014
Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc, Redmond, WA (US);
Brian Bitz, Sherwood, OR (US);
John Campbell, Puyallup, WA (US);
Errol Mark Tazbaz, Bellevue, WA (US);
Joe Gault, Redmond, WA (US);
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
The description relates to devices, such as computing devices that have hinged portions. One example can include a first portion and a second portion. This example can also include a multi-pivot hinge unit rotatably securing the first and second portions. This example can further include a covered sequentially rotating multi-pivot hinge assembly rotatably securing the first portion and the second portion in a manner that extends a footprint of the computing device as the first portion is rotated away from the second portion.