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Display shutter device for view protection on a portable computer
Assignee: Gateway Inc
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Filing: 1997-11-04
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Granted: 2000-04-04
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Expires: 2017-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A portable computer system having a shutter for protecting a display screen. The shutter device is disposed integrally within the bezel of a portable computer. The shutter device can be disposed proximate the two sides of a display within the bezel. In addition, the shutter device is disposed above the display screen. The device may be fabricated from paper, paper with a plastic coating, plastic, and similarly substantially rigid materials. Alternatively, other non-rigid materials can be used in conjunction with a support member for the shutter. The shutter device has a variety of forms including an accordion type structure, a fan structure. Alternatively, the shutter device comprises a plurality of panels which are hingedly coupled with support panels. The shutter device also can be in the form of a shade which coils around a coiling rod. A fastener is provided with the shutter device to maintain the device in an open and/or closed position.
Inventors
- 👤 James B. Stanek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:06
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1601; G06F1/1603
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A portable computer system including a display screen, the portable computer system comprising: a computer; a computer body encompassing said computer, said computer body having a plurality of surfaces; and a shutter device integrally coupled with at least one of the plurality of surfaces of said computer body, said shutter having a closed position exposing the display screen and an open position at least partially protecting the display screen.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A portable computer system including a display screen, the portable computer system comprising: a computer; a computer body encompassing said computer, said computer body having a plurality of surfaces; and a shutter device integrally coupled with at least one of the plurality of surfaces of said computer body, said shutter having a closed position exposing the display screen and an open position at least partially protecting the display screen.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The portable computer system as recited in claim 1, wherein the shutter device has a plurality of surfaces forming a plurality of pleats.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The portable computer as recited in claim 1, wherein said shutter device has a generally circular outer periphery and has the appearance of a fan.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The portable computer as recited in claim 1, where said shutter device extends substantially around three sides of the display screen.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The portable computer as recited in claim 1, where the shutter device comprises a sheet of flexible material and a retractable coiling rod.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The portable computer as recited in claim 1, where said shutter device comprises a plurality of slats, and each slat is adapted to seat with an adjacent slat.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The portable computer as recited in claim 1, wherein one of the surfaces of the computer body comprises a bezel surrounding the display screen, and said shutter device is coupled with said bezel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The portable computer as recited in claim 1, wherein said shutter device is substantially flush with said surface of said computer body when the shutter device is in the closed position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The portable computer as recited in claim 1, wherein said shutter device is comprised of opaque material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The portable computer as recited in claim 1, wherein said shutter device is comprised of a paper based material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The portable computer as recited in claim 10, wherein said paper based material has a plastic material disposed thereon.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The portable computer as recited in claim 1, wherein the shutter device has reflective surfaces facing the display screen.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
105 words
A portable computer system including a display screen, the portable computer system comprising: a computer; a computer body encompassing said computer, said computer body having a plurality of surfaces; and a shutter device integrally coupled with at least one of the plurality of surfaces of said computer body, said shutter device comprises a plurality of panels including first side panel, a second side panel, and a top panel, and the first, second, and top panels are hingedly coupled at a hinge point, and each said panel having a closed position exposing the display screen and an open position at least partially protecting the display screen.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
105 words
A portable computer system including a display screen, the portable computer system comprising: a computer; a computer body encompassing said computer, said computer body having a plurality of surfaces; and a shutter device integrally coupled with at least one of the plurality of surfaces of said computer body, said shutter device comprises a plurality of panels including first side panel, a second side panel, and a top panel, and the first, second, and top panels are hingedly coupled at a hinge point, and each said panel having a closed position exposing the display screen and an open position at least partially protecting the display screen.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
44 words
The portable computer as recited in claim 13, wherein the computer body has a storage chamber therein, said first and second side panels are each comprised of a support panel and a protection panel, and each support panel is received within said storage chamber.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The portable computer as recited in claim 14, wherein each support panel is hingedly coupled with the protection panel.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
63 words
An apparatus for protecting output display of an electronic component, said apparatus comprising: a shutter device for protecting the output display, said shutter device having a closed position exposing the display screen and an open position at least partially protecting the display screen; an extension mechanism coupled with said shutter device; and a fastener for securing the shutter device to the electronic component.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
63 words
An apparatus for protecting output display of an electronic component, said apparatus comprising: a shutter device for protecting the output display, said shutter device having a closed position exposing the display screen and an open position at least partially protecting the display screen; an extension mechanism coupled with said shutter device; and a fastener for securing the shutter device to the electronic component.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 16, wherein said extension mechanism comprises a first link coupled with a second link for facilitating movement of the shutter device.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 16, wherein the first position includes the shutter assembly in an open position, and the second position includes the shutter assembly in a retracted position.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 16, where said shutter device is adapted to extend substantially around three sides of the output display of the electronic component.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 16, where the shutter device comprises a sheet of flexible material and a retractable coiling rod.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 16, where said shutter device comprises a plurality of slats, and each slat is adapted to seat with an adjacent slat.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 16, wherein said fastener frictionally engages the shutter device with said electronic component.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 16, wherein said shutter device has a generally circular outer periphery and has the appearance of a fan.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 23, wherein a portion of said fan is tapered away from the electronic component.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 16, wherein the shutter device has a plurality of surfaces forming a plurality of pleats.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
57 words
An apparatus for protecting output display of an electronic component, said apparatus comprising: a shutter device for protecting the output display, said shutter device having a closed position exposing the display screen and an open position, the shutter device having a plurality of panels; and the plurality of panels adapted to hingedly couple with the electronic component.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
57 words
An apparatus for protecting output display of an electronic component, said apparatus comprising: a shutter device for protecting the output display, said shutter device having a closed position exposing the display screen and an open position, the shutter device having a plurality of panels; and the plurality of panels adapted to hingedly couple with the electronic component.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 26, wherein said shutter device comprises a plurality of panels including a first side panel, a second side panel, and a top panel.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 26, wherein said first and second side panels and said top panel are each comprised of a support panel and a protection panel.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 28, wherein the support panel is hingedly coupled with the protection panel.
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