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US 7,227,741 · App. 10/966,452 · Granted Jun 5, 2007

Composite cover for notebook-type computer

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Patent No.
US 7,227,741
App. No.
10/966,452
Granted
Jun 5, 2007
Kind
B2
Abstract

A cover for a notebook type computer, and a method of making same. The cover comprises a stiff metal body covered by a cosmetic shell. The body and shell are adhered together to form a composite cover. All force bearing elements, such as hinges and latches, are attached to the body, such that the shell need not endure applied force during use of the computer.

Claims (33)

1. A cover for a notebook-type information handling system, the information handling system also having a bottom portion, comprising:

a display screen;

a rigid body having means for attaching the display screen to the inner surface of the rigid body;

at least one hinge for attaching the rigid body to the bottom portion;

a cosmetic shell, the shell having a shape that is generally conformal over the body;

wherein the shell is adhered to the top surface of the body, thereby forming a composite structure operable to close against the bottom portion by means of the hinge

wherein the rigid body has a lip for enclosing the display screen and wherein the shell has a lip that overlaps the lip of the rigid body, such that the entire top surface and outer side surfaces of the rigid body substantially conform in shape against the bottom surface and inner side surfaces of the shell; and

a latch attached to the rigid body operable to close the composite structure against the bottom portion.

2. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the body is made from a metal.

3. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the body is made from aluminum.

4. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the body is drawn aluminum.

5. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the shell is adhered to the body by means of glue.

6. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the shell is made from a plastic material.

7. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the shell is made from a fiberglass material.

8. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the body has a thickness of less than one millimeter.

9. A method of making a cover for a notebook-type information handling system, the cover having hinged attachment means to a lower portion of the information handling system, the method comprising:

forming a rigid body;

attaching the hinged attachment means to the body;

attaching a display to the inner surface of the body;

forming a cosmetic shell, the shell having a shape that is generally conformal over the body;

adhering the shell to the top surface of the body, thereby forming a composite structure operable to close against the bottom portion by means of the hinged attachment means;

wherein the rigid body has a lip for enclosing the display screen and wherein the shell has a lip that overlaps the lip of the rigid body, such that the entire top surface and outer side surfaces of the rigid body substantially conform in shape against the bottom surface and inner side surfaces of the shell; and

attaching a latch to the rigid body operable to close the composite structure against the bottom portion.

10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the body is made from a metal.

11. The method of claim 9 , wherein the body is made from aluminum.

12. The method of claim 9 , wherein the body is drawn aluminum.

13. The method of claim 9 , wherein the adhering step is performed using a glue.

14. The method of claim 9 , wherein the shell is made from a plastic material.

15. The method of claim 9 , wherein the shell is made from a fiberglass material.

16. The method of claim 9 , wherein the body has a thickness of less than one millimeter.

17. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the entire top surface of the rigid shell is adhered to the entire bottom surface of the shell.

18. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the entire outer surface of the lip of the rigid body is adhered to the entire inner surface of the lip of the shell.

19. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the shell covers the rigid body, such that the rigid body is not visible.

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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL/FRAME (053546/0001) Recorded Jun 23, 2022
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