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Portable computer touch pad attachment

  • US 5,339,213 A
  • Filed: 11/16/1992
  • Issued: 08/16/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/16/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device for attaching a computer input touch pad to a portable computer having a generally flat underside, comprisinga tray for receiving and holding the touch pad, the tray comprising a top plate and a bottom plate that fit together, one on top of the other, to enclose and securely hold the touch pad, said top plate having openings to expose buttons, pads, and the like for operating the touch pad, and said bottom plate having a recess for receiving components that extend from the touch pad and a tab that is graspable for moving the tray and touch pad between the location under the computer and the exposed location;

  • andmeans for attaching the tray to the underside of the portable computer, and for allowing movement of the tray, and thus the touch pad, between a location under the computer where the touch pad operating surface is not exposed, and a location from under the computer where the touch pad operating surface is exposed.

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