Notebook computer with replaceable battery unit

• US 7,509,142 B2
• Filed: 11/22/2005
• Issued: 03/24/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 04/04/1997
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: NetAirus Technologies LLC
• Original Assignee: Richard J. Ditzik
• Inventors: Ditzik, Richard Joseph
• Primary Examiner(s): Bhattacharya; Sam
• Application Number:
  US11/285,430
• Publication Number:
  US 20060079277A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,218 Days
• Field of Search: 455/556.1, 455/557, 455/572, 455/90.3, 345/168, 345/169, 345/901, 345/905, 364/708.1, 361/380, 361/391, 361/392, 361/393, 361/395, 361/680, 361/683, 361/394, 429/97
• US Class Current: 455/557
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1615 with several enclosures having relative motions, each enclosure supporting at least one I/O or computing function constructional details of portable telephones comprising a plurality of mechanically joined movable body parts H04M1/0206
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1618 the display being foldable up to the back of the other housing with a single degree of freedom, e.g. by 360° rotation over the axis defined by the rear edge of the base enclosure
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1626 with a single-body enclosure integrating a flat display, e.g. Personal Digital Assistants [PDAs]
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1632 External expansion units, e.g. docking stations
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1635 Details related to the integration of battery packs and other power supplies such as fuel cells or integrated AC adapter
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1656 Details related to functional adaptations of the enclosure, e.g. to provide protection against EMI, shock, water, or to host detachable peripherals like a mouse or removable expansions units like PCMCIA cards, or to provide access to internal components for maintenance or to removable storage supports like CDs or DVDs, or to mechanically mount accessories mounting of accessories to a computer display G06F1/1607; display hoods G06F1/1603; cooling arrangements for portable computers G06F1/203
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/166 related to integrated arrangements for adjusting the position of the main body with respect to the supporting surface, e.g. legs for adjusting the tilt angle
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1679 for locking or maintaining the movable parts of the enclosure in a fixed position, e.g. latching mechanism at the edge of the display in a laptop or for the screen protective cover of a PDA G06F1/1681 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1698 the I/O peripheral being a sending/receiving arrangement to establish a cordless communication link, e.g. radio or infrared link, integrated cellular phone details of antennas disposed inside a computer H01Q1/2266
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2200/1634 Integrated protective display lid, e.g. for touch-sensitive display in handheld computer
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2200/1635 Stackable modules
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/6066 including a wireless connection
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72409 by interfacing with external accessories hands-free H04M1/60
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72412 using two-way short-range wireless interfaces

Abstract

A small light weight modular microcomputer based computer and communications systems, designed for both portability and desktop uses. The systems make use of a relative large flat panel display device assembly (2), an expandable hinge device (10), battery power source (9), keyboard assembly (16), and wireless communications devices (32, 51). The systems are capable of bi-directional realtime communications of voice, audio, text, graphics and video data. Both wire-based or wireless communications methods and devices are implemented. Wireless communications devices may include one or more telephone-like handsets (14) and/or earset (34). The wireless communication devices may include one or more antennae (32). Systems can be configured in a portable arrangement similar to conventional personal computers, but can be quickly and easily disassembled and re-assembled for office desktop uses. Systems may consist of a base computer unit (100) comprising wireless communication devices may act as a relay station relaying voice and other data between the handset or earset and external wide area communications networks. The system may be capable of performing, personal digital assistant (PDA), cellular telephone, conventional notebook computer, desktop computer functions.

Claims

1. A notebook computer comprising:

a) a base housing structure enclosing a keyboard, microprocessor and other electronics, whereby the base housing structure forms a first leaf of the notebook computer;

b) a display panel assembly comprising a flat panel display and other electronics, whereby the display panel assembly forms a second leaf structure of the notebook computer, and wherein first and second leafs are physically connected by a hinge;

c) a battery source section comprising a battery and electrical connection, wherein the battery source section is relatively rigid and thin comparable to the display panel leaf, and securely connected to the base housing structure wherein the secure connection prevents the battery source section from being rotated about any axis, and wherein the battery source section is adapted to form a substantial part of the exterior enclosing structure of the notebook computer; and

d) said battery source section and base housing structure is adapted to relatively quick physical and electronic connection attach and release function actuated by a user via a finger push button or tab component, wherein the battery source section is securely latched to the notebook computer.

2. A notebook computer as recited in claim 1, wherein the finger push button or tab component is located on the battery source section.

3. A notebook computer as recited in claim 1, wherein the finger push button or tab component is located on the base housing structure.

4. A notebook computer as recited in claim 1, wherein the finger push button or tab is located on the battery source section, located near the opposite ends of the battery source section.

5. A notebook computer as recited in claim 1, wherein two finger push buttons or tabs are located on the base housing structure.

6. A notebook computer as recited in claim 1, wherein the battery source section is adapted to a relatively large long and narrow shaped structure, wherein the length of the section almost extends to the width of the notebook base housing structure.

7. A notebook computer as recited in claim 1, wherein the battery source section is adapted to be a re-chargeable battery unit.

8. A computer display tablet unit comprising:

a) a base housing structure enclosing a display panel, microprocessor and other support electronics;

b) a battery source section comprising a battery and electrical connections, wherein the battery source section is relatively rigid and thin, and securely connected to the base housing structure wherein the secure connection prevents the battery source section from being rotated about any axis, and adapted to form a substantial part of the exterior enclosing structure of the display tablet unit; and

c) said battery source section and base housing structure is adapted to quick physical and electronic connection latching and un-latching via a finger push button or tab component.