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Pedestal computer docking station

  • US 20040017652A1
  • Filed: 10/25/2001
  • Published: 01/29/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/25/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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21. (New) A pedestal docking station for use in converting a notebook computer into a desktop computer configuration which utilizes a display screen of the notebook computer, the pedestal docking station comprising:

  • an upwardly extending pedestal, having an upper end and a center of mass;

    an upper mounting member selectively and rotatably coupled to the upper end of the upwardly extending pedestal to receive the notebook computer in an elevated, supporting relationship at least four inches above a work surface with a center of mass of the notebook computer in substantial vertical alignment with the center of mass of the upwardly extending pedestal; and

    port replicator components coupled to the upper mounting member, the port replicator components corresponding to input/output ports located on a bottom of the notebook computer;

    wherein the upper mounting member is configured to enable an operator to adjust a viewing angle of the display screen of the notebook.

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