US Patent 7126816 Camera latch

Patent 7126816 was granted and assigned to Apple (company) on October, 2006 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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Patent attributes

Current Assignee

Apple (company)

Patent Jurisdiction

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Patent Number

7126816

Patent Inventor Names

Christoph H. Krah0

Date of Patent

October 24, 2006

Patent Application Number

10800166

Date Filed

March 12, 2004

Patent Primary Examiner

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Hung Van Duong

Patent abstract

A portable computer is disclosed. The portable computer includes a base. The portable computer also includes a lid that pivots relative to the base. The portable computer further includes a latch including a data capture device such as a camera that is configured to secure the lid to the base.