Electronic computer

- Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front and right side perspective view of an electronic computer showing my new design in cradled relationship;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof in closed position;

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view thereof in closed position;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view thereof in closed position;

FIG. 10 is a right side elevational view thereof showing keyboard separated from the body;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view thereof as shown in FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view thereof as shown in FIG. 10;

FIG. 13 is a top, front and right side perspective view of a second embodiment thereof;

FIG. 14 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 16 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 17 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 18 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 19 is a front elevational view thereof in closed position;

FIG. 20 is a right side elevational view thereof in closed position;

FIG. 21 is a top plan view thereof in closed position;

FIG. 22 is a right side elevational view thereof showing keyboard separated from the body;

FIG. 23 is a top plan view thereof as shown in FIG. 22; and,

FIG. 24 is a bottom plan view thereof as shown in FIG. 22.

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Patent History
Patent number: D347829
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 17, 1992
Date of Patent: Jun 14, 1994
Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba (Kanagawa)
Inventor: Masaaki Iino (Yokohama)
Primary Examiner: Wallace R. Burke
Assistant Examiner: Freda S. Nunn
Law Firm: Banner, Birch, McKie & Beckett
Application Number: 7/899,644
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D14/106