Patents by Inventor Edward A. Cote

Edward A. Cote 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).

  • Flip screen for notebook computers
    Patent number: 5337212
    Abstract: A flip screen for notebook computers which pivots about a horizontal axis to position a pen input and display side of the screen in various ergonomic writing positions. The flip screen fits within a frame portion and is equipped with left and right pivot pins. The frame portion has corresponding apertures or channels for receiving the pins and holding the screen in place. The apertures are elongated in shape and extend substantially the entire length of the frame portion. The flip screen pivots and slides about the pivot pins to place the pen input and display side in a first position facing upwards when the frame portion is closed upon a base portion or a second position facing the base portion when the frame portion is opened from the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Bartlett, Edward A. Cote
  • Notebook computer having flip screen which pivots and slides within a frame
    Patent number: 5276589
    Abstract: A notebook computer having a flip screen which slides and pivots about a horizontal axis to position a pen input and display side of the screen in an inclined position between a keyboard portion and a frame portion. The flip screen fits within the frame portion and is equipped with left and right pivot pins. The frame portion has corresponding channels for receiving the pins and holding the screen in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Bartlett, Edward A. Cote