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Hinge assembly for a portable computer

  • US 6,198,625 B1
  • Filed: 06/03/1999
  • Issued: 03/06/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/03/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A portable computer system comprising:

  • a display unit including a display;

    a base unit coupled to the display unit;

    a planar hinge coupling the base unit to the display unit;

    a female electrical connector coupled to one of the base unit and the display unit; and

    a blade electrical connector coupled to the other one of the base unit and the display unit, the blade electrical connector adapted to make contact with the female electrical connector to conduct signals from the base unit to the display unit; and

    a cover for the planar hinge, wherein the cover comprises a plastic cover having a slot, the plastic cover adapted to allow the planar hinge to rotate through the slot.

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