US Patent No: 5,751,548
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Docking station for a portable computer providing rotational movement of the computer's viewable screen in three different planes
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May 12, 1998
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Feb 28, 1997
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08/810,226
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Abstract
A portable computer docking station that is capable of allowing rotational movement of the computer's viewable screen in at least three different planes, thereby facilitating viewing and other utilization (e.g., using a pen) of the screen within a motor vehicle. The docking station defined herein is provided with a means for heating the portable computer when the computer is positioned in the docking station's holder portion. The heated holder portion effectively solves the problem of maintaining a portable computer at an operable temperature in cold environments. A vehicular computer assembly is also provided.
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