Patent ID: 6545864
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: A47B,F16M

Abstract:
A notebook computer stand for notebook computers used in conjunction with a conventional PC keyboard and a conventional PC mouse, wherein the notebook computer is characterized as having a relatively thicker frame portion containing a battery, a CPU, a hard drive, and other hardware, and a display portion hingedly attached to the frame portion and, further, wherein the display portion is hinged between a storage position, wherein the relatively thinner portion is folded against the frame portion, and a use position, wherein the display portion is unfolded and moved away from the frame portion, the notebook computer being connected to the conventional PC mouse and the conventional PC keyboard by cables, said notebook computer stand comprising:a pocket for receiving the frame portion of the notebook computer; and support means for supporting said pocket, so that the frame portion of the notebook computer is disposed within said pocket and the hinged display portion of the notebook computer is in the use position, said support means comprising a cable guide attached to said pocket, said cable guide having a first cable slot and a second cable slot, wherein the keyboard cable and the mouse cable are threaded through said first cable slot and said second cable slot prior to connection to the frame portion of the notebook computer.