INTEGRATED POWER ADAPTER SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE COMPUTERS
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Abstract
An integrated power adapter system for a portable computer may include a power adapter for providing power to the portable computer, extractable elements for connection to an external socket, and a dissipation grid for reducing the temperature of the cover screen. The power adapter system may be a slim power adapter system being removable from and integrated with the cover screen of the portable computer.
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42 Claims
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13. A power adapter system for a portable computer having a screen and a first housing carrying the screen, the power adapter system comprising:
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a power adapter configured to be positioned in the first housing and to provide power to the portable computer; at least one extractable element configured to be coupled between a power source and said power adapter; and a thermal dissipater coupled to said power adapter. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A power adapter system for a portable computer having a screen, a first housing carrying the screen, a second housing, and a hinge rotatably coupling the first and second housings, the power adapter system comprising:
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an integrated circuit (IC) power adapter configured to be positioned in the first housing and to provide power to the portable computer; a plurality of extractable elements configured to be coupled between a power source and said IC power adapter; and a thermal dissipater configured to be coupled to said IC power adapter. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A portable computer device comprising:
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a screen; a first housing carrying said screen; a second housing; a hinge configured to rotatably couple said first and second housings; and a power adapter system comprising an integrated circuit (IC) power adapter configured to be positioned in said first housing and to provide power thereto, a plurality of extractable elements configured to be coupled between a power source and said IC power adapter, and a thermal dissipater configured to be coupled to said IC power adapter. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38)
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39. A method of making a power adapter system for a portable computer having a screen and a first housing carrying the screen, the method comprising:
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positioning a power adapter in the first housing to provide power to the portable computer; coupling at least one extractable element between a power source and the power adapter; and coupling a thermal dissipater to the power adapter. - View Dependent Claims (40, 41, 42)
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Specification