Patents by Inventor J. Michael O'Dell

J. Michael O'Dell has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Portable computer with physical reconfiguration of display connection for stylus and keyboard entry
    Patent number: 5241303
    Abstract: A computer system which is reconfigurable to provide separate ergonomically advantageous positions for keyboard input and for stylus input. A primary system chassis contains a bay in its underside where a detachable keyboard can be stored. For one-hand stylus input, the keyboard is left in its bay while the display is mounted flat on top of the system chassis. For keyboard input, the keyboard is mounted on the system chassis, and the display is supported at an angle which makes it easily visible to a user typing on the keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Assignee: Dell USA, L.P.
    Inventors: David S. Register, J. Michael O'Dell, Robert Groover, III