Patent ID: 6262886
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
A portable computer having a computer housing for improved resistance to scratching, marring and general abuses, said portable computer housing having a display housing rotatably attached to a main housing via a hinge mechanism, said portable computer comprising:said display housing having a closed side wherein the closed side being consisting of an integral piece, said closed side further having a first translucent elastomer layer integrated with a portion of the closed side and that portion being distal to the hinge mechanism;said main housing having an opened side and a closed side wherein the closed side of the main housing being consisting of an integral piece, said closed side of the main housing further having a second translucent elastomer layer integrated with a portion of the closed side of the main housing and that portion being distal to the hinge mechanism, said opened side including a keyboard, a palm rest and a cursor-pointing device whereon layers of translucent elastomer having the same composition as that of the first and second layers being layered and integrated with top portion of keycaps of said keyboard, portions of said palm rest and a command select button of the cursorpointing device; andsaid first and second layers of translucent elastomer being colored and being configured in combination further to cover corners of said portable computer located distal to said hinge mechanism and proximal to an operating user.