[TechRepublic] Strange patents from IBM, Microsoft, and more

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Editor's note Hardly a week goes by without two tech companies suing each other over patents. So in this newsletter, we're taking a look back at some of the interesting, amazing, and just plain strange patents we've featured here on TechRepublic. Wild IBM laptop patents: Telescoping screen, pop-up magnifier, and more Resource of the day Webcast: Fast-Track your Subversion Journey to the Cloud Software configuration management, or SCM software is the type of tool that is perfectly suited for the cloud. Tune into this webcast to learn more about cloud based SCM tools.   Bizarre Microsoft patent: Clear box that's a reading stand and book holder Wild computing devices from the late 1800s and early 1900s Nikola Tesla's patents for aircraft, ships, railways, autos, and more Apple patent once hinted at touchscreen iMacs and MacBooks Computer mouse evolution: Patent designs from the 1970s and 1980s Laptop innovation flop: Detachable displays Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the Amazon Kindle Fire Bill Detwiler cracks open the Amazon Kindle Fire. Inside this Android-based tablet, he found hardware from Texas Instruments, Elpida, Micron. View on site Cracking Open the 7" Acer Iconia Tab (A100) Bill Detwiler cracks open the Acer Iconia Tab A100. Inside this 7" Android tablet, he found hardware from NVidia, Elpida, Saumsung, and Broadcom. View on site Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Bill Detwiler cracks open the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. Inside this Android tablet, he found hardware from Samsung, Texas Instruments, and Broadcom. View on site Today's recommended downloads Sales Performance Management Evolution (Varicent) Live Webcast: The Future of Business Collaboration (Citrix) Explanation of Cooling and Air Conditioning Terminology for IT Professionals (American Power Conversion (APC)) Comprehensive, Scalable Management for your Virtual Data Center (IBM) IT Case Study: AP&S (IBM)   About this newsletter TR Dojo is built around a philosophy of constant learning. Our bi-weekly newsletter is my chance to share real-world lessons, IT best practices, and advanced technical tips. Bill Detwiler Head Technology Editor My Twitter feed: @billdetwiler Jason Hiner's 10 best Android smartphones Heading into the 2011 holiday season, here's Jason Hiner's take on the 10 best Android smartphones. Geeky TechRepublic galleries New York Comic Con 2011: Costumes and cosplay BlizzCon 2011: Serious gamers unite Toronto Zombie Walk and undead wedding SteamCon III: Costumes of Steampunk enthusiasts Seattle hosts the very first GeekGirlCon

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