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Vertical docking station

  • US 7,679,902 B2
  • Filed: 05/22/2003
  • Issued: 03/16/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/28/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A process for supporting a laptop computer for use on a work surface with an auxiliary keyboard, while concealing an integral keyboard of said laptop and presenting a folding screen of said laptop at a selected ergonomic upright viewing angle, comprising:

  • inserting said laptop computer into a slot defined between a rear support plate and a front cover, said slot being open on three sides and closed on a fourth side;

    catching and supporting said laptop on an elastomeric end pad at said closed side of said slot when said laptop is inserted into said slot;

    adjusting said upright angle of said slot relative to said supporting surface to a desired upright angle for viewing said screen by rotating said front cover and said rear support plate relative to said work surface;

    said adjusting step includes adjusting an adjustable foot on one edge of said base to change the elevation of said one edge of said base relative to said work surface and thereby rotate said front cover and said rear support plate relative to said work surface.

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