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Notebook computer folding ergonomic pad

US7545634B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2006
Grant dateJun 9, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45C15/00
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system, apparatus, and method for portable computing systems that simply and efficiently addresses poor ergonomics, heat buildup, and/or electromagnetic radiation, most preferably in one integrated solution. The apparatus includes a unitary blank of a substantially planar rigid sheet material including a plurality of panel portions interdivided by one or more bending line portions, wherein the unitary blank folds along the one or more bending line portions to produce a three-dimensional structure that supports a portable electronic device on at least one the panel portion over a surface at an angle inclined relative to the surface; and a fastening subsystem, coupled to the unitary blank, having a holding mode for maintaining the unitary blank folded in the three-dimensional structure and a release mode for transitioning the three-dimensional structure to a planar structure, the fastening subsystem providing for repeatable transitions between the holding mode and the release mode.

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