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Apparatus for reducing weight and thickness of a portable computer

US7755884B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2008
Grant dateJul 13, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S248/923
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for reducing weight and thickness of portable computers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a lower housing, an upper housing and a cosmetic cover. The lower housing is configured to accommodate electronic elements therein. The upper housing, which has an opening inside, includes a periphery connected to the lower housing and a main bridge structure connected from one edge of the periphery to another edge of the periphery for providing structural support to the upper housing in the opening and for accommodating a display module therein. The cosmetic cover is configured to cover the upper housing.

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