Special receptacle or package – For a household appliance
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-22
2011-03-22
Fidei, David T (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
For a household appliance
C206S576000, C190S109000, C190S115000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07909161
ABSTRACT:
A case (100) can be configured to hold a portable computer (350) with a keyboard (351). In one embodiment, the case can include: (a) a base shell (120) having: (1) a base panel (121) with a first side (144); and (2) one or more pads (231) extending from the first side and positioned such that a bottom of the portable computer is capable of resting on the one or more pads; and (b) a cover shell (110) coupled to the base shell and configured to move between a first position relative to the base shell, in which a user cannot type on the keyboard of the portable computer while the portable computer is inside of the case, and a second position relative to the base shell, in which the user can type on the keyboard of the portable computer while the portable computer is inside of the case.
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Evers Maaike
Mori Kenneth
Simonian Mike
Sirichai Sarahut
Sween Barry
Belkin International Inc.
Bryan Cave LLP
Fidei David T
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