US4733838A
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Transportable computer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-10-22
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Granted: 1988-03-29
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Expires: 2005-10-22
Abstract
Abstract A computer which is portable and transportable by a person and which can be used on a table, can also be coupled with a support affording the possibility to use the computer in further operating conditions, particularly for use in vehicles. The support comprises a securing means affixed in the cab of a vehicle as well as a height adjustment arrangement for adjusting the computer's height in the cab when attached to the support. Also the support includes pivots so the computer is adapted to be pivoted about an upward axis and also a horizontal axis. The support in one embodiment comprises at least two hinges which can be locked by a single clamping means.
Inventors
- 👤 Cornelis van der Lely
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 17:56
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/12; F16M11/14; F16C; F16C11/00; F16C11/04; F16C11/10; F16C11/103; F16C11/106; F16M11/20; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2014; F16M11/24; F16M11/26; F16M11/28; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; G; G05; G05G; G05G9/00; G05G9/02; G05G9/04; G05G9/047; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F1/181; G06F1/182; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/021; F16M2200/022; F16M2200/04; F16M2200/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A computer of a type which is portable and transportable by a person of ordinary strength, comprising: a. at least one housing having a base constructed so that the computer can be used in an operative position and provides means for the computer to be detachably combined with and secured to a part of a vehicle; b. a support comprising at least one securing means for securing the computer to the vehicle's floor, said support being permanently affixed to the vehicle floor of the vehicle's cab; and c. said support further comprises a height adjustment means for selectively adjusting the height of the computer with respect to the floor of the vehicle cab and pivot means arranged so that the computer is adapted to be pivoted about an upward axis and also about a substantially horizontal axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A computer of a type which is portable and transportable by a person of ordinary strength, comprising: a. at least one housing having a base constructed so that the computer can be used in an operative position and provides means for the computer to be detachably combined with and secured to a part of a vehicle; b. a support comprising at least one securing means for securing the computer to the vehicle's floor, said support being permanently affixed to the vehicle floor of the vehicle's cab; and c. said support further comprises a height adjustment means for selectively adjusting the height of the computer with respect to the floor of the vehicle cab and pivot means arranged so that the computer is adapted to be pivoted about an upward axis and also about a substantially horizontal axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A computer according to claim 1 wherein said support extends upwardly and said pivot means comprises a spherical hinge at its upper end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A computer according to claim 2 wherein said support comprises at least two hinges and a single clamping means for locking said two hinges in fixed positions relative to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A computer according to claim 3 wherein at least one said hinge is lockable by means of frictional forces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A computer according to to claim 1 wherein said height adjustment means comprises a slidable part extending upwardly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A computer according to claim 1 wherein said height adjustment means is disposed between said mounting means and said securing means in a said cab which is part of an agricultural tractor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A computer according to claim 1 comprising a connection for a electric power supply of 12 Volts D.C., and further connections for electric power supplies of 220 Volts and 110 Volts A.C.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A computer as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a carrying handle attached to the computer housing's top surface, said carrying handle providing means by which the computer can be easily carried.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
146 words
A computer of a type which is portable and transportable by a person of ordinary strength, comprising; a. at least one housing having a base constructed so that the computer can be used either in a stand-alone mode on a table or mounted in a vehicle. b. a support means for supporting the computer in a vehicle, said support means permitting adjustment of the computer in at least one direction with respect to the vehicle, c. a fixing means attached to an upper end of said support means for detachably securing the computer to said support means, said fixing means providing adjustment in at least one direction of computer movement with respect to the vehicle; d. a locking means for rigidly holding said fixing means in position following adjustment; and e. a base attachment means attached to said vehicle's floor for detachably securing said support means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
146 words
A computer of a type which is portable and transportable by a person of ordinary strength, comprising; a. at least one housing having a base constructed so that the computer can be used either in a stand-alone mode on a table or mounted in a vehicle. b. a support means for supporting the computer in a vehicle, said support means permitting adjustment of the computer in at least one direction with respect to the vehicle, c. a fixing means attached to an upper end of said support means for detachably securing the computer to said support means, said fixing means providing adjustment in at least one direction of computer movement with respect to the vehicle; d. a locking means for rigidly holding said fixing means in position following adjustment; and e. a base attachment means attached to said vehicle's floor for detachably securing said support means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A computer as claimed in claim 9 wherein said support means permit vertical and radial adjustments in the position of the computer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
A computer as claimed in claim 9 further comprising a carrying handle attached to the computer housing's top surface, said carrying handle providing means by which the computer can be easily carried.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-03-29 | 1991-09-28 | 1992-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-29 | 1995-09-28 | 1996-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-29 | 1999-09-28 | 2000-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |