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Case configured to hold portable computer and method of manufacturing and using the same

US7909161B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2007
Grant dateMar 22, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 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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