Mac mini to get a Luxo-style display arm?

It's time to have a little more fun with Apple patent applications. In September 2005, Apple was granted a patent for the design you see to the right – a machine with a display held by an articulated arm, both with and without an elbow joint. Some have suggested that this could be a future Mac mini, but I think the "box" at the base is there to simply represent the "something" the display arm would be attached to. Plus, the mini would need some serious bulk added to its tiny case to keep from tipping over. I imagine this is simply Apple wanting to ensure they retain the rights to the iMac G4's design.

[Via Engadget]