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Computer keyboard with enhanced cooling and touch pad

US6055153A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 1997
Grant dateApr 25, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/03547
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An arrangement and method for enhancing the cooling capacity of portable personal computers. The power dissipation of portable personal computers, especially such as laptop computers or the like, is enhanced through the utilization of a split swivable keyboard adapted to provide for an increased cooling surface area for electronic components generating heat during use of the computer.

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