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Retractable handle and latch for portable computers

  • US 4,901,261 A
  • Filed: 10/31/1988
  • Issued: 02/13/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A portable computer, comprising:

  • a base including at least one drive, a keyboard assembly projecting forwardly from the base, a lid assembly pivotally mounted on the computer and movable from a closed position over the keyboard assembly to an open position permitting viewing of a visual display, at least one latch assembly for locking the lid assembly in a closed position, a retractable handle assembly on the computer movable from a retracted position to an extended position, and means responsive to movement of the handle assembly toward its extended position for activating the latch assembly.

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