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Apparatus for connecting computer components

  • US 4,788,658 A
  • Filed: 07/03/1986
  • Issued: 11/29/1988
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/03/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Apparatus for temporarily mechanically containing and electrically connecting plural computer components together into a unitary assembly, comprising:

  • (a) a portable lap-top computer module, said computer module including a first housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front surface, opposite side surfaces and a back surface, one of said surfaces including a first electrical connector member;

    (b) a first peripheral equipment assembly, said assembly including a second housing defining a U-shaped channel for receiving and containing said lap-top computer module within said U-shaped channel, and at least one peripheral component contained within said second housing and capable of being used in conjunction with said lap-top computer; and

    (c) said first peripheral equipment assembly including means receiving said first electrical connector for electrically coupling said lap-top computer with said peripheral equipment assembly for transmission of power and data representing signals between said lap-top computer and said peripheral equipment assembly when said lap-top computer is fitted into said U-shaped channel.

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