Dual screen laptop computer

Abstract

A laptop or notebook computer which employs first and second display screens coupled electronically to display identical images at the same time. The dual screen capability is ideal for business presentations, instruction and other like uses. The two screens are mechanically coupled to each other and to the computer in a manner that allows the three elements to be collapsed into a compact unit.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A notebook computer, comprising: 
 a computer keyboard, said keyboard having a top end;    a primary screen, said primary screen having a top edge, a bottom edge and a pair of side edges;    first hinges for pivotally attaching the bottom edge of said primary screen to the top end of said keyboard;    a secondary screen, said secondary screen having a top edge, bottom edge and a pair of side edges;    second hinges for attaching said top edge of said secondary screen to said top edge of said primary screen;    a cover member for removably covering said secondary screen, said cover member having an outer face and an inner face; and    a touch keypad disposed on said inner face of said cover member.    
     
     
         2 . The notebook computer as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said cover member has a first edge and wherein said first edge is hinged to the bottom edge of said secondary screen.  
     
     
         3 . The notebook computer as recited in  claim 1 , further including quick-release locks positioned on the side edges of said primary screen and said secondary screen, whereby said primary and secondary screens may be fastened together.  
     
     
         4 . The notebook computer as recited in  claim 1 , further including rubber legs disposed on said bottom edge of said secondary screen whereby the edge of said secondary screen can be supported on a planar surface.  
     
     
         5 . A notebook computer comprising: 
 a computer keyboard, said keyboard having a top end;    a primary screen, said primary screen having a top edge, a bottom edge and a pair of side edges;    first hinges for pivotally attaching the bottom edge of said primary screen to the top end of said keyboard;    a secondary screen, said secondary screen having a top edge, a bottom edge and a pair of side edges;    second hinges for attaching said top edge of said secondary screen to said top edge of said primary screen;    a cover member for removably covering said secondary screen, said cover member having an outer face and an inner face; and a first edge and wherein said first edge is hinged to the bottom edge of said secondary screen;    quick-release locks positioned on the side edges of said primary screen and said secondary screen, whereby said primary and secondary screens may be fastened together;    rubber legs disposed on said bottom edge of said secondary screen whereby the edge of said secondary screen can be supported on a planar surface; and    a touch keypad disposed on said inner face of said cover member.    
     
     
         6 . A notebook computer comprising: 
 a computer keyboard, said keyboard having a top end;    a primary screen, said primary screen having a top edge, a bottom edge and a pair of side edges;    hinges for pivotally attaching the bottom edge of said primary screen to the top end of said keyboard;    a secondary screen, said secondary screen having a top edge, a bottom edge and a pair of side edges;    means for attaching said top edge of said secondary screen to said top edge of said primary screen whereby said secondary screen is pivotally and rotationally movable relative to said primary screen.    
     
     
         7 . The notebook computer as recited in  claim 6 , wherein said top edge of said primary screen and said top edge of said secondary screen have central areas and wherein said means is attached to said primary screen and said secondary screen at said central areas.  
     
     
         8 . The notebook computer as recited in  claim 7 , wherein said means is a combination pivoting and rotating mechanism.