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Housing and vehicular support for portable computer

US5177665A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 1, 1991
Grant dateJan 5, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S248/918
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mounting assembly for a small portable computer provides both a housing to receive the computer and releasably attach it to a vehicle steering wheel and connections for supplying electrical power to the computer, with that housing also providing a pivotally movable upper lid which may be closed to cover and protect significant portions of the computer and may be opened to provide for access to the computer.

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