公开(公告)号：US06505382B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-14

申请号：US09387276

申请日：1999-08-31

申请人： Lawrence Lam ,  Chris J. Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini ,  Sung H. Kim ,  Mark Sorensen

发明人： Lawrence Lam ,  Chris J. Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini ,  Sung H. Kim ,  Mark Sorensen

IPC分类号： E21B3306

CPC分类号： G06F1/1681 ,  E05D11/1014 ,  E05D11/105 ,  E05F1/1215 ,  E05Y2900/606 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1679 ,  Y10T16/53864 ,  Y10T16/5388 ,  Y10T16/53885 ,  Y10T16/540243 ,  Y10T16/54029

摘要： An improved hinge mechanism for use with a portable computing device is disclosed. According to one aspect, a hinge mechanism includes a first assembly with a pivot connection, a cam follower, and a second assembly. The cam follower is used to produce a cam action. The second assembly includes a cam. The cam follower cooperates with the cam to produce a moment about an axis associated with the latching hinge mechanism. The cam follower and the cam also cooperate to effectively latch the first assembly with respect to the second assembly when the cam is in a first position. According to another aspect, a display screen of the portable computing device can be rotateably-hinged to a base such that the display screen is set back from the base when the display screen is opened.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于便携式计算设备的改进的铰链机构。 根据一个方面，铰链机构包括具有枢转连接件的第一组件，凸轮从动件和第二组件。 凸轮从动件用于产生凸轮动作。 第二组件包括凸轮。 凸轮从动件与凸轮协作以产生绕与闭锁铰链机构相关的轴线的力矩。 当凸轮处于第一位置时，凸轮从动件和凸轮还配合以相对于第二组件有效地闩锁第一组件。 根据另一方面，便携式计算设备的显示屏幕可以可旋转地铰接到基座，使得当显示屏幕被打开时，显示屏幕从基座回退。

公开(公告)号：US07724509B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-25

申请号：US12211698

申请日：2008-09-16

申请人： Lawrence Lam ,  Jory Bell ,  Chris J. Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini

发明人： Lawrence Lam ,  Jory Bell ,  Chris J. Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini

IPC分类号： H05K5/00

CPC分类号： G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1656

摘要： An improved housing for a computing device is disclosed. The improved housing can have one or more of the following aspects. One aspect of the invention pertains to a computing device provided with an internal antenna. One aspect of the invention pertains to a stiffener for a computer housing so as to increase the rigidity and strength of the computer housing. One aspect of the invention pertains to a lid for a computing device, such as a portable computer, that is provided with a translucent housing.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于计算设备的改进外壳。 改进的外壳可以具有以下一个或多个方面。 本发明的一个方面涉及一种具有内部天线的计算设备。 本发明的一个方面涉及一种用于计算机外壳的加强件，以增加计算机壳体的刚度和强度。 本发明的一个方面涉及一种用于诸如便携式计算机的计算设备的盖子，该计算设备设置有半透明壳体。

公开(公告)号：US07440264B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-21

申请号：US11198783

申请日：2005-08-04

申请人： Lawrence Lam ,  Jory Bell ,  Chris J. Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini

发明人： Lawrence Lam ,  Jory Bell ,  Chris J. Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini

IPC分类号： H05K5/00

CPC分类号： G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1656

摘要： One aspect of the invention pertains to a stiffener for a computer housing so as to increase the rigidity and strength of the computer housing.

摘要翻译： 本发明的一个方面涉及一种用于计算机外壳的加强件，以增加计算机壳体的刚度和强度。

公开(公告)号：US06977808B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-20

申请号：US09389915

申请日：1999-09-03

申请人： Lawrence Lam ,  Jory Bell ,  Chris J. Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini

发明人： Lawrence Lam ,  Jory Bell ,  Chris J. Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini

IPC分类号： G06F1/16

CPC分类号： G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1656

摘要： An improved housing for a computing device is disclosed. The improved housing can have one or more of the following aspects. A first aspect of the invention pertains to a computer housing having a logo or other symbol that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A second aspect of the invention pertains to a suspended frame is able to support a display panel within a display housing. A third aspect of the invention pertains to a computing device provided with an internal antenna. A fourth aspect of the invention pertains to a stiffener for a computer housing so as to increase the rigidity and strength of the computer housing. A fifth aspect of the invention pertains to a housing having a logo, symbol or other device that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A sixth aspect of the invention pertains to a lid for a computing device, such as a portable computer, that is provided with a translucent housing.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于计算设备的改进外壳。 改进的外壳可以具有以下一个或多个方面。 本发明的第一方面涉及一种具有可以使用来自显示面板背面的光照亮的徽标或其他符号的计算机外壳。 本发明的第二方面涉及一种悬挂框架能够支撑显示器壳体内的显示面板。 本发明的第三方面涉及一种具有内部天线的计算装置。 本发明的第四方面涉及一种用于计算机外壳的加强件，以增加计算机外壳的刚度和强度。 本发明的第五方面涉及具有可以使用来自显示面板背面的光照亮的标识，符号或其他设备的外壳。 本发明的第六方面涉及一种用于诸如便携式计算机的计算设备的盖，其具有半透明外壳。

公开(公告)号：US08139349B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-20

申请号：US12490232

申请日：2009-06-23

申请人： Lawrence Lam ,  Jory Bell ,  Chris J. Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini

发明人： Lawrence Lam ,  Jory Bell ,  Chris J. Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini

IPC分类号： H05K5/03

CPC分类号： G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1656

摘要： An improved housing for a computing device is disclosed. The improved housing can have one or more of the following aspects. A first aspect of the invention pertains to a computer housing having a logo or other symbol that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A second aspect of the invention pertains to a suspended frame is able to support a display panel within a display housing. A third aspect of the invention pertains to a computing device provided with an internal antenna. A fourth aspect of the invention pertains to a stiffener for a computer housing so as to increase the rigidity and strength of the computer housing. A fifth aspect of the invention pertains to a housing having a logo, symbol or other device that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A sixth aspect of the invention pertains to a lid for a computing device, such as a portable computer, that is provided with a translucent housing.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于计算设备的改进外壳。 改进的外壳可以具有以下一个或多个方面。 本发明的第一方面涉及一种具有可以使用来自显示面板背面的光照亮的徽标或其他符号的计算机外壳。 本发明的第二方面涉及一种悬挂框架能够支撑显示器壳体内的显示面板。 本发明的第三方面涉及一种具有内部天线的计算装置。 本发明的第四方面涉及一种用于计算机外壳的加强件，以增加计算机外壳的刚度和强度。 本发明的第五方面涉及具有可以使用来自显示面板背面的光照亮的标识，符号或其他设备的外壳。 本发明的第六方面涉及一种用于诸如便携式计算机的计算设备的盖，其具有半透明外壳。

公开(公告)号：US07679893B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-16

申请号：US11198820

申请日：2005-08-04

申请人： Lawrence Lam ,  Jory Bell ,  Chris J. Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini

发明人： Lawrence Lam ,  Jory Bell ,  Chris J. Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini

IPC分类号： H05K5/00 ,  A47B81/00 ,  H04M1/00 ,  H01Q1/42

CPC分类号： G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1656

摘要： An improved housing for a computing device is disclosed. The improved housing can have one or more of the following aspects. A first aspect of the invention pertains to a computer housing having a logo or other symbol that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A second aspect of the invention pertains to a suspended frame that is able to support a display panel within a display housing. A third aspect of the invention pertains to a computing device provided with an internal antenna. A fourth aspect of the invention pertains to a stiffener for a computer housing so as to increase the rigidity and strength of the computer housing. A fifth aspect of the invention pertains to a housing having a logo, symbol or other device that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A sixth aspect of the invention pertains to a lid for a computing device, such as a portable computer, that is provided with a translucent housing.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于计算设备的改进外壳。 改进的外壳可以具有以下一个或多个方面。 本发明的第一方面涉及一种具有可以使用来自显示面板背面的光照亮的徽标或其他符号的计算机外壳。 本发明的第二方面涉及一种能够在显示器壳体内支撑显示面板的悬挂框架。 本发明的第三方面涉及一种具有内部天线的计算装置。 本发明的第四方面涉及一种用于计算机外壳的加强件，以增加计算机外壳的刚度和强度。 本发明的第五方面涉及具有可以使用来自显示面板背面的光照亮的标识，符号或其他设备的外壳。 本发明的第六方面涉及一种用于诸如便携式计算机的计算设备的盖，其具有半透明外壳。

公开(公告)号：US07460362B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-02

申请号：US11198817

申请日：2005-08-04

申请人： Lawrence Lam ,  Jory Bell ,  Chris J. Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini

发明人： Lawrence Lam ,  Jory Bell ,  Chris J. Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini

IPC分类号： G06F1/16

CPC分类号： G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1656

摘要： A personal computing device is disclosed. The personal computing device includes a housing having a translucent portion. The housing encloses internally various components that provide computing operations for the personal computing device. The personal computing device also includes a light source disposed inside the housing. The light source is configured to produce light inside the housing so as to illuminate at least a portion of the translucent portion. The illumination of the translucent portion affecting the appearance of the housing in a non trivial manner.

摘要翻译： 公开了个人计算设备。 个人计算装置包括具有半透明部分的壳体。 外壳内部包含为个人计算设备提供计算操作的各种组件。 个人计算设备还包括设置在壳体内的光源。 光源构造成在壳体内产生光，以便照亮半透明部分的至少一部分。 影响外壳外观的半透明部分的照明是微不足道的。

公开(公告)号：US20050270734A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：US11198817

申请日：2005-08-04

申请人： Lawrence Lam ,  Jory Bell ,  Chris Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini

发明人： Lawrence Lam ,  Jory Bell ,  Chris Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini

IPC分类号： G06F1/16

CPC分类号： G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1656

摘要： A personal computing device is disclosed. The personal computing device includes a housing having a translucent portion. The housing encloses internally various components that provide computing operations for the personal computing device. The personal computing device also includes a light source disposed inside the housing. The light source is configured to produce light inside the housing so as to illuminate at least a portion of the translucent portion. The illumination of the translucent portion affecting the appearance of the housing in a non trivial manner.

摘要翻译： 公开了个人计算设备。 个人计算装置包括具有半透明部分的壳体。 外壳内部包含为个人计算设备提供计算操作的各种组件。 个人计算设备还包括设置在壳体内的光源。 光源构造成在壳体内产生光，以便照亮半透明部分的至少一部分。 影响外壳外观的半透明部分的照明是微不足道的。

公开(公告)号：US20050270733A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：US11198783

申请日：2005-08-04

申请人： Lawrence Lam ,  Jory Bell ,  Chris Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini

发明人： Lawrence Lam ,  Jory Bell ,  Chris Stringer ,  Roy Riccomini

IPC分类号： G06F1/16

CPC分类号： G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1656

摘要： An improved housing for a computing device is disclosed. The improved housing can have one or more of the following aspects. A first aspect of the invention pertains to a computer housing having a logo or other symbol that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A second aspect of the invention pertains to a suspended frame is able to support a display panel within a display housing. A third aspect of the invention pertains to a computing device provided with an internal antenna. A fourth aspect of the invention pertains to a stiffener for a computer housing so as to increase the rigidity and strength of the computer housing. A fifth aspect of the invention pertains to a housing having a logo, symbol or other device that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A sixth aspect of the invention pertains to a lid for a computing device, such as a portable computer, that is provided with a translucent housing.

公开(公告)号：US06262886B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-17

申请号：US09410188

申请日：1999-09-30

申请人： John C. DiFonzo ,  Lawrence Lam ,  Roy Riccomini ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Stephen P. Zadesky

发明人： John C. DiFonzo ,  Lawrence Lam ,  Roy Riccomini ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Stephen P. Zadesky

IPC分类号： H05K500

CPC分类号： G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F2200/1633 ,  Y10S345/905

摘要： The present invention includes a portable computer having improved resistance to scratching, marring and general abuses that include shock and vibration. The computer has a computer housing that includes a display housing and a main housing. A portion integral to one side of the display housing and that portion being proximal to an operating user has an integral layer of translucent elastomer having elastic properties of materials such that of natural rubber. One side of the main housing includes a location for keyboard placement, a palm rest and a cursor-pointing device. Another side of the main housing makes contact with a generally flat surface when the computer is in use. A portion integral to that side of the main housing also includes a layer of translucent elastomer. The configuration of the translucent elastomers on the computer housing is such they cover at least the corners of the portable computer that are proximal to the operating user. One aspect of the present invention includes a translucent elastomer covering ore or more parts of the computer housing on which user hand or fingers frequently make contact. Another aspect of the present invention includes translucent elastomers having a color such as tangerine, blueberry, strawberry, lime, a grape or a combination of colors.

摘要翻译： 本发明包括一种便携式计算机，其具有改进的抗划伤，损坏和包括冲击和振动的一般滥用。 计算机具有包括显示器外壳和主外壳的计算机外壳。 与显示器壳体的一侧成一体的部分和靠近操作使用者的部分具有由天然橡胶制成的具有弹性特性的半透明弹性体的整体层。 主壳体的一侧包括用于键盘放置的位置，掌垫和光标定位装置。 当计算机使用时，主壳体的另一侧与大体平坦的表面接触。 与主壳体一侧整体的部分还包括半透明弹性体层。 计算机壳体上的半透明弹性体的构造使得它们至少覆盖靠近操作用户的便携式计算机的角部。本发明的一个方面包括覆盖矿石的半透明弹性体或计算机壳体的更多部分 哪个用户的手或手指经常联系。 本发明的另一方面包括具有橘子，蓝莓，草莓，石灰，葡萄或颜色组合的颜色的半透明弹性体。