Portable computer
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FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a portable computer showing my new design, the computer being in the closed, portable condition;
FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view thereof, the keyboard being attached to the housing and tilt mechanism in the fully extended position;
FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof, the keyboard being removed from the housing and tilt mechanism in the fully extended position;
FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof, the keyboard being removed from the housing and the tilt mechanism in the partially extended position;
FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof, the keyboard being removed from the housing and the tilt mechanism being in the fully extended position;
FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 9 is a bottom perspective view thereof;
FIG. 10 is a front perspective view thereof.
The ground line is shown in broken lines for illustrative purposes only.
- Byte, 9-1983, p. 226, Corona Portable PC Computer. Jonos, International brochure, Portable Computer. Jade Computer Products catalog, spring 1985, p. 19, Bondwell Business Computer. Tech PC advertisement from PC Magazine, vol. 5, No. 20, Nov. 25, 1986, pp. 104-105. Instruction manual for Kingtech Portcom; KS-200, Ver., 1.0, first edition. Sharp PC-7000 advertisement from PC Week, p. 58 (date unknown). Tech PC advertisement (believed to be from Sep. 16, 1986, edition of PC Week. Brochure on Amqute Computer. 12 pages of assorted brochures on personal computers (only known source information is that appearing on copies).
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 2, 1986
Date of Patent: Feb 23, 1988
Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation (Houston, TX)
Inventor: Ted Papajohn (Houston, TX)
Primary Examiner: Susan J. Lucas
Attorneys: Robert V. Wilder, J. David Cabello
Application Number: 6/903,099
