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Compact portable computer having an expandable full size keyboard with extendable supports

  • US 5,187,644 A
  • Filed: 11/14/1991
  • Issued: 02/16/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/14/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A portable electronic device comprising a housing including first and second opposing housing compartments therein, wherein said housing compartments are connected by first pivot means for permitting selective pivotal rotation of said housing compartments for exposing a pair of inner surface portions corresponding to each of said housing compartments, said first housing compartment comprising keyboard means and said second housing compartment comprising monitor means;

  • whereby said first housing compartment comprises at least a first extendable flap containing a portion of said keyboard means, said flap being capable of being substantially secured and protected between said pair of inner surface portions during transportation and storage of said device;

    said device further comprising movable support means which can be laterally extended upon extending said flap for supporting said flap in a position which is substantially planar with a portion of said first housing compartment.

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