Hinge assembly

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2006-06-06

2006-06-06

Glessner, Brian E. (Department: 3676)

Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,

Hinge

Resiliently biased hinge

C016S400000, C016S289000, C016S308000, C016S342000, C016S337000, C248S454000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07055215

ABSTRACT:
In one exemplary embodiment, a hinge assembly having a counterbalance spring, a friction mechanism, and an independent pop-up element attached to a shaft. In one embodiment, a hinge assembly having a counterbalancing spring and an independent pop-up element attaches a display assembly to a base assembly of a portable computer.

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