FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a computer docking station embodying the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a top view of the computer docking station shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the computer docking station shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a front view of the computer docking station shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 5 is a rear view of the computer docking station shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 6 is a left side view of the computer docking station shown in FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 7 is a right side view of the computer docking station shown in FIG. 1.
The broken line matter is not claimed.
	
	  
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