Space-saving docking station for vertically supporting an opened notebook computer
US6208508A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B2023/049
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A space-saving docking station is usable to support a notebook computer docked thereto in a generally vertical, hinge-side up opened orientation on a desktop area with the computer lid display screen exposed and facing the computer user. The docking station includes a generally wedge-shaped expansion base to a front side of which the computer base housing may be electrically coupled to connect to notebook computer to desktop peripheral devices such as a keyboard and mouse, and a stand structure for supporting the expansion base, and thus the docked computer, in the space-saving vertical orientation in which the exposed notebook computer display screen is elevated relative to the desktop area and may be utilized in conjunction with the desktop keyboard and mouse.
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