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Portable computer stand with integral communication method and apparatus

  • US 20040190238A1
  • Filed: 10/24/2003
  • Published: 09/30/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/01/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A stand adapted to support a portable device in a substantially vertical orientation, the portable device having a desktop portion and a display portion, the stand comprising:

  • a base;

    an anchor movably coupled to the base to form a recess between the anchor and the base, the anchor formed to engage the portable device when the desktop portion of the portable device is disposed in the recess;

    a support moveably coupled to the base, the support being moveable to extend upwardly from the base for holding the desktop portion of the portable device; and

    an electrical connector incorporated in the stand for providing a communication path between at least one peripheral device and a portable device disposed in the recess.

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