Docking station for portable computers
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1. A docking station for a portable computer having a viewable screen unit operably interconnected with a keyboard unit, said docking station comprising:
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a holder coupled to said base portion and adapted for holding said portable computer, said holder comprising a keyboard support portion adapted to support the keyboard unit of said portable computer, and a screen support portion adapted to support said viewable screen unit of the portable computer, said screen support portion being pivotably connected to said keyboard support portion,a means for heating said portable computer when said portable computer is positioned in said holder, said means for heating the portable computer including a first heating element mounted on said keyboard support portion and a second heating element mounted on said screen support portion.
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Abstract
A portable computer holder is adjustably mounted on a base portion that is attachable to the floor of a vehicle and is provided with a means for heating the portable computer when the computer is positioned in the holder. The heated holder effectively solves the problem of maintaining a portable computer at an operable temperature in cold environments.
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9 Claims
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1. A docking station for a portable computer having a viewable screen unit operably interconnected with a keyboard unit, said docking station comprising:
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a base portion; a holder coupled to said base portion and adapted for holding said portable computer, said holder comprising a keyboard support portion adapted to support the keyboard unit of said portable computer, and a screen support portion adapted to support said viewable screen unit of the portable computer, said screen support portion being pivotably connected to said keyboard support portion, a means for heating said portable computer when said portable computer is positioned in said holder, said means for heating the portable computer including a first heating element mounted on said keyboard support portion and a second heating element mounted on said screen support portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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