Patent ID: 6229697
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A notebook computer, comprising:a portfolio-type case of a resilient protective material folded along a line to form opposed halves defining an open position and a closed position;structural supports disposed on the opposed halves of the portfolio-type case;a processor-keyboard assembly attached to the structural supports disposed on one opposed half of the case;a flat display assembly attached to the structural supports disposed on the opposite half of the case such that the two assemblies are in a notebook computer relation with one another when the case is in the open position;an electrical cable connecting the display assembly to the processor-keyboard assembly to form a functional computer; anda removable, multipurpose writing pad,the functional computer being protected when the case is in the closed position and useable as a computer when the case is in the open position,whereby the notebook computer has a rugged, attractive case which does not have to be stored in a location separate from the computer, and wherein the writing pad includes opposed retaining flaps foldable across a portion of the writing pad for retaining work papers.