Appeal 2007-1106
Application 10/965,055
1 a first lateral member that extends from one end of the
2 transverse member;
3 a second lateral member that extends from another end of
4 the transverse member; and
5 wherein the transverse and lateral members so positioned
6 present a recess positionable to receive at least a portion of a
7 docking station platform further wherein at least one of the
8 members is constructed to be able to hold at least one battery
9 therein.
10 Claim 21 defines the invention in terms of a method for charging the
11 battery as follows:
12 21. A method for charging a battery, the method comprising:
13 attaching a dockable electronic device to a docking
14 station while a battery is attached to a bottom surface of the
15 notebook computer, at least a portion of a docking station
16 platform is [sic, being?] positionable within a recess in the
17 battery; and
18 providing power to the battery from the docking station
19 through the dockable electronic device such that the battery is
20 charged.
21 Scope and content of the prior art
22 Shin teaches a battery housing 4 protruding from a portable
23 computer 1. The computer has a variety of recesses 20, 21 for engaging the
24 housing. A docking station 6, for use with the computer, also has a
25 recess 61 for accommodating the battery housing.
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