Patents by Inventor Michael Kirkendoll

Michael Kirkendoll 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 docking station with adjustable insertion angle
    Patent number: 5875094
    Abstract: A portable computer docking system wherein the angle of the slot which receives the portable computer can be adjusted for ergonomic optimization, while keeping the docking unit as a whole stationary in its mounted location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventor: Michael Kirkendoll
  • Portable computer docking station with module connection replicator
    Patent number: 5826042
    Abstract: A portable computer docking station in which the computer is inserted vertically into a vertical slot. An additional slot receives modular accessories (such as a CD drive, floppy disk drive, or extra battery) to be inserted. Connectors in the vertical slot provide power to the computer, and provide connection to external display and user input devices, and also provide electrical connection from the computer to whichever module is in the additional slot, and also provides charging if the additional module is a battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventor: Michael Kirkendoll