Holder for portable computing device

Description

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a holder for a portable computing device;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view thereof, showing the invention in a partially open position;

FIG. 8 is a rear perspective thereof, showing the invention in a partially open position; and,

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of the partially open structure of FIG. 7.

The holder for portable computing device as shown herein is adapted for use in a fully closed position (as in FIG. 1) or in a fully open position. One example of a partially open position is illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8.

Claims

The ornamental design for a holder for portable computing device, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Goodman; Walter A. (Binghamton, NY), Grebe; Frank V. (Racine, WI), Hatton; Charles R. (Endicott, NY), Podmajersky; David J. (Johnson City, NY), Sherman; John H. (Glen Aubrey, NY), Wormsbecher; Paul A. (Endwell, NY)
Assignee:	International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Appl. No.:	D/028,204
Filed:	September 9, 1994

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Current U.S. Class:	D14/447
Field of Search:	;D14/100,114 ;D6/449,491,445,396,512,495 ;248/125,127,133,178-9,183,188.1,188.2,346.01,371,917-24 ;200/5R,5A,6R,6A ;361/679-85 ;D13/184,199

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Other References

IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, vol. 37, No. 07, Jul. 1994, "Carrying Case for a Tablet Computer", G. J. Battiloro et al., pp. 115-116. . O'Neil Product Development, Inc., "O'Neil Portable Docking Stations" (Date Unknown)..

Primary Examiner: Tung; M. H.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fraley; Lawrence R.