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Method for manufacturing a portable computing device

  • US 8,635,763 B2
  • Filed: 04/14/2010
  • Issued: 01/28/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/02/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for manufacturing a portable computing device capable of wireless communications, the method comprising:

  • providing an integral and substantially seamless enclosure extending along a longitudinal axis, the enclosure comprising;

    a structural wall defining a shape or form of the portable computing device and being formed from a radio-transparent material that permits wireless communications therethrough,an internal lumen defined at least in part by the structural wall and having internal rails for guiding a plurality of operational components to their desired position within the lumen,a first opening,a second opening opposite the first opening, anda front surface having a third opening disposed therethrough, the third opening configured to present an operational component comprising a user interface sub system;

    sliding the user interface sub system through the second opening and into the internal lumen; and

    securing the user interface sub system within the lumen when the user interface sub system is in its desired position within the internal lumen.

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