Patent · US Expired

Tiltable docking base with a battery charger

US5627450A · kind A · utility

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27References
22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 7, 1996
Grant dateMay 6, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A docking base including an integral charger holder sized for receiving a notebook computer rechargeable battery is disclosed. The battery when positioned in the holder is electrically coupled to a power source for recharging the battery. The base further includes movable legs so that the keyboard of the notebook computer, when positioned on the base, can be either positioned horizontally or inclined as ergonomically desired by the individual users.

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