Patents by Inventor Shreekant Suryakant Thakkar

Shreekant Suryakant Thakkar 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).

  • Extended stand computer system with non-retractable carrying handle
    Patent number: 7259750
    Abstract: A computer system includes a panel that when unfolded may expose a keyboard and a stand. The stand is to support the computer system in its upright position. The keyboard may be a wireless keyboard and may be part of a keyboard tray. When the panel is unfolded, the keyboard may be slid into or out of the stand. When the keyboard is slid into the stand, the keyboard tray and the stand form the panel. When the panel is folded, a carrying handle may be used to carry the computer system from one place to another place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Prosenjit Ghosh, Shreekant Suryakant Thakkar, Nicholas Waddell Oakley, Truong V. Phan
  • Convertible and detachable laptops
    Patent number: 7251127
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method of converting a computer from a folded position into an alternate position is disclosed. The method includes: providing a display; providing a base coupled to the display; providing a base flap pivotally attached to the display and the base, the base flap being attached to the display at a distance sufficiently away from edges of the display to provide a reduced volumetric size of the computer in a laptop position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Prosenjit Ghosh, Shreekant Suryakant Thakkar, Truong V. Phan
  • Computer system with detachable display
    Patent number: 7206196
    Abstract: A computer system includes a support arm that when unfolded may enable a display section to be operated in a laptop mode, tablet mode, or convertible mode. A latching mechanism engages or disengages the support arm to or from the display section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Prosenjit Ghosh, Shreekant Suryakant Thakkar, Hong Wong, Nicholas Waddell Oakley, Truong V. Phan
  • Extended stand computer system with retractable keyboard
    Patent number: 7042712
    Abstract: A computer system includes a panel that when unfolded may expose a keyboard and a stand. The stand is to support the computer system in its upright position. The keyboard may be a wireless keyboard and may be part of a keyboard tray. When the panel is unfolded, the keyboard may be slid into or out of the stand. When the keyboard is slid into the stand, the keyboard tray and the stand form the panel. When the panel is folded, a carrying handle may be used to carry the computer system from one place to another place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Prosenjit Ghosh, Shreekant Suryakant Thakkar, Nicholas Waddell Oakley, Truong V. Phan
  • Convertible and detachable laptops
    Publication number: 20040169995
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method of converting a computer from a folded position into an alternate position is disclosed. The method includes: providing a display; providing a base coupled to the display; providing a base flap pivotally attached to the display and the base, the base flap being attached to the display at a distance sufficiently away from edges of the display to provide a reduced volumetric size of the computer in a laptop position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Prosenjit Ghosh, Shreekant Suryakant Thakkar, Truong V. Phan
  • Pen-based computing system with a releasable socket connector for connecting a base unit to a tablet unit
    Patent number: 6780019
    Abstract: In one embodiment the invention provides a pen-based computing system. The system comprises a tablet unit including a display screen and an input port; a base unit including first and second generally planar members connected via a hinge, a keyboard supported on the first planar member, a socket connector disposed on the second planar member, electrical lines to carry signals from the keyboard to the socket connector; and a releasable locking mechanism to releaseably lock the socket connector to the input port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Prosenjit Ghosh, Shreekant Suryakant Thakkar, Truong V. Phan
  • CONVERTIBLE AND DETACHABLE LAPTOPS
    Publication number: 20040160735
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method of converting a computer from a folded position into an alternate position is disclosed. The method includes: providing a display; providing a base coupled to the display; providing a base flap pivotally attached to the display and the base, the base flap being attached to the display at a distance sufficiently away from edges of the display to provide a reduced volumetric size of the computer in a laptop position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Prosenjit Ghosh, Shreekant Suryakant Thakkar, Truong V. Phan
  • Convertible and detachable laptops
    Patent number: 6775129
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method of converting a computer from a folded position into an alternate position is disclosed. The method includes: providing a display; providing a base coupled to the display; providing a base flap pivotally attached to the display and the base, the base flap being attached to the display at a distance sufficiently away from edges of the display to provide a reduced volumetric size of the computer in a laptop position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Prosenjit Ghosh, Shreekant Suryakant Thakkar, Truong V. Phan