Case configured to hold portable computer and method of manufacturing and using the same
US7909161B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45C2013/025
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A case (100) can be configured to hold a portable computer (350) with a keyboard (351). In one embodiment, the case can include: (a) a base shell (120) having: (1) a base panel (121) with a first side (144); and (2) one or more pads (231) extending from the first side and positioned such that a bottom of the portable computer is capable of resting on the one or more pads; and (b) a cover shell (110) coupled to the base shell and configured to move between a first position relative to the base shell, in which a user cannot type on the keyboard of the portable computer while the portable computer is inside of the case, and a second position relative to the base shell, in which the user can type on the keyboard of the portable computer while the portable computer is inside of the case.
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