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| 20090023344 | Electrical Power Delivery System And Method Of Manufacturing Same - In some embodiments, an electrical power delivery system including: (a) a base having: (1) a first surface; and (2) a second surface spaced apart from the first surface by a first sidewall; (b) a platform extending away from the second surface of the base, the platform having a third surface spaced apart from the second surface by a second sidewall; (c) a first electrical power outlet at the third surface; (d) a second electrical power outlet at the second sidewall; and (e) an electrical power cord. The first electrical power outlet and the second electrical power outlet are electrically coupled to the electrical power cord such that the first electrical power outlet and the second electrical power outlet receive electrical power from the electrical power cord when the electrical power cord receives electrical power. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090032421 | Case configured to hold portable computer and method of manufacturing and using the same | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090032667 | Cushtop Laptop Stands And Methods Of Manufacture Thereof - Embodiments of cushtop laptop stands and methods of manufacture thereof are generally described herein. An article to support a device comprises a first portion having a first interior surface and a first exterior surface, a second portion having a second interior surface and a second exterior surface, and a third portion configured to couple together the first portion and the second portion. At least one of the first, second, and third portions comprises a cushioning material. In a first configuration, the article comprises a first end of the first interior surface spaced apart from a first end of the second interior surface by a first distance, and a second end of the first interior surface spaced apart from a second end of the second interior surface by a second distance greater than the first distance. In a second configuration, the article comprises the first end of the first interior surface spaced apart from the first end of the second interior surface by a third distance substantially equal to a thickness of the device. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090034188 | Laptop Computer Support - An article for supporting a computer on a user's lap that cools the computer and isolates the user from heat, and methods of manufacture. Some embodiments include a body, a top surface, a bottom surface, a hollow area in between, an aperture through the top surface to the hollow area, and either a fan to move air through the aperture or an indentation in the top surface to allow air to circulate by the computer. Embodiments include a foam portion, a plastic portion that provides stiffness, a fabric covering and one or more side or rear openings to allow airflow. The fan may be powered from a USB port on the computer. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090039123 | Laptop Computer Carrying Articles And Methods Of Manufacturing The Same - Embodiments of laptop computer carrying articles and methods of manufacture thereof are generally described herein. An article for carrying a laptop computer generally comprises a body having a non-secured opening, and a support strap coupled to the body. The non-secured opening comprises dimensions at least as large as at least two of a laptop width, a laptop height, or a laptop thickness. The body further comprises a first side having a substantially uninterrupted surface, and a second side opposite the first side and comprising the non-secured opening. The support strap is integral with at least one of the first or second sides of body. Other embodiments may be described and claimed herein. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090073123 | Computer input device and method of manufacturing same - In one embodiment, a computer input device ( | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090189859 | COMPUTER INPUT DEVICE WITH A CLIP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - In a number of embodiments, a computer input device includes: (a) an outer casing having; (1) a first surface; (2) a second surface; and (3) a cavity between the first surface and the second surface; (b) at least one button at the first surface; (c) a mechanism configured to detect movement of the outer casing and located at the second surface; and (d) a dip. In these embodiments, the mechanism and the at least one button are at least partially located within the cavity. Other embodiments are disclosed in the application. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090201634 | IN-DESK USB HUB AND CONNECTIVITY SYSTEM - A connectivity system capable of use with a desk ( | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100006259 | LAPTOP ACCESSORY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An article having a support base and multiple nodules arranged in an array can be placed under part of a laptop computer to promote cooling of the computer. Nodules may be spaced to hold cords or may contain slots for cords. There may be one or more rows of modules which may be off set and may vary in height. Materials may be selected to conduct heat. Methods include obtaining or providing articles, advertising use under laptop computers, and selling the articles. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100006384 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CARRIER - In some embodiments, a portable computing device carrier can include: (a) a first section, the first section having: (1) a top portion; (2) a bottom portion; (3) a front portion; (4) a back portion; (5) an interior side; and (6) an exterior side, the top portion, the bottom portion, the front portion, the back portion, the interior side, and the exterior side defining a computing device carrier cavity, the computing device carrier cavity sized to removably receive and accommodate the portable computing device; and (b) a second section, the second section having: (1) a top portion mechanically coupled to the top portion of the first section to form a carrier top portion; (2) a bottom portion; (3) a front portion; (4) a back portion; (5) an interior side; and (6) an exterior side, the second section sized to accommodate one or more personal items. The interior side of the first section is removably attached to the interior side of the second section. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100317224 | In-Desk USB HUB and Connectivity System - A connectivity system capable of use with a desk having a surface containing an aperture includes a grommet and a connection hub. The grommet has an interior surface. The connection hub includes a connection port and a perimeter. The surface of the desk defines a first plane that forms a division between a first side of the first plane and a second side of the first plane. A portion of the perimeter of the connection hub is spaced apart from the interior surface of the grommet such that the perimeter and the interior surface define a passageway therebetween through which a cable may be passed from the first side to the second side of the surface of the desk. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100326330 | Laptop Computer Support - Articles for supporting computers on users' laps and for isolating the users from heat from the computers. Embodiments may include a body, a top surface for contacting the computer, a bottom surface for contacting the user's lap, and back and front walls or surfaces. In various embodiments, the body defines a hollow area and a side opening, the back is taller than the front, the top surface is at an acute angle to the bottom surface, the bottom surface has a greater horizontal dimension from front to back than the top surface, the bottom surface has a greater horizontal dimension from left to right than the top surface; the article has a cross section that is a trapezoid (e.g., isosceles), the article comprises a foam portion (e.g., tubular) and fabric covering the foam portion, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, each surface comprises the foam covered with fabric. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110031138 | Mouse Pad Carrying Case - Carrying cases (e.g., for a computer mouse) comprising a pad and a fastener (e.g., a zipper) around the perimeter of the pad that may form a mouse pad when the fastener is unfastened, and may be folded along a dimension and the fastener fastened to form a storage pouch. Such carrying cases may include a rim to prevent a mouse from sliding off of the mouse pad, an attachment mechanism that may include a strap, a snap button, or both, or a combination thereof. Embodiments are neoprene having a thickness of 1 to 5 mm, have a fold dimension between 15 and 30 cm, or both. The fastener may have a pull tab located at one end of the fold when the fastener is unfastened and at an opposite end of the fold when the fastener is fastened. Pads may be round, oval, or rectangular with rounded corners. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110051359 | Laptop Computer Support - Articles for supporting a computer on a user's lap, for cooling the computer, and for isolating the user from heat from the computer. Different embodiments may include a top surface for contacting the computer, a bottom surface for contacting the user's lap, a hollow area, a top aperture through the top surface to the hollow area, a fan, or a combination thereof. The top surface may be at an acute angle to the bottom surface, the fan may include an electric motor powered through a USB cable, or both, as examples. Various embodiments may include at least one side opening or rear opening to the hollow area to allow air to circulate, a foam portion, fabric covering the foam, a plastic portion which provides increased stiffness, or a combination thereof. | 03-03-2011 |
