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Versatile and ergonomic heat-dissipating stand for attachment to portable computers

  • US 20040060687A1
  • Filed: 09/08/2003
  • Published: 04/01/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A heat-dissipating stand device for use with a personal computer of the notebook, laptop, personal planner, or pen-type input types, said stand device comprising:

  • a. a heat-conductive planar member dimensioned to be as large as or smaller than the footprint of the bottom side of said personal computer;

    b. at least one retaining means to maintain a desired positioning of the planar member with respect to the bottom side of said personal computer, said retaining means selected from the group consisting of a textured non-slip finish, at least one retaining ridge, hook and loop type attachments adhered at selected points on said planar member and said bottom side;

    at least one vinyl pad positioned on the top surface of said planar member;

    stretchable straps from points on said planar member, spanning one or more sections of said personal computer; and

    an elevated lip at or near the front top edge of said planar member; and

    c. at least one retractable leg attached toward the rear edge of said planar member, disposed for elevating said rear edge when in an extended position;

    Wherein upward-directed ridges on said planar member top surface and/or the thickness of said retaining means provide a gap for passage of cooling air between said bottom side and said planar member, and whereby placement of said stand device increases heat dissipation from said personal computer during its operation.

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