CA2011703A1 - Case for a portable computer and accessories - Google Patents
Case for a portable computer and accessoriesInfo
- Publication number
- CA2011703A1 CA2011703A1 CA 2011703 CA2011703A CA2011703A1 CA 2011703 A1 CA2011703 A1 CA 2011703A1 CA 2011703 CA2011703 CA 2011703 CA 2011703 A CA2011703 A CA 2011703A CA 2011703 A1 CA2011703 A1 CA 2011703A1
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- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- case
- accessories
- bottom portion
- computer
- portable computer
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
The present invention provides for a case for a portable computer and accessories. The case has a top portion and a bottom portion hingedly attached together such that the top portion is movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the bottom portion. The bottom portion includes a resilient interior filling having openings therein for firmly holding a portable computer and other accessories. The bottom portion further has a flattened undersurface for supporting the case with the portable computer and accessories in a stable position, the case being balanced when the top portion is in the open position with the computer and the accessories therein to allow full use of the computer and accessories when in the case.
The present invention provides for a case for a portable computer and accessories. The case has a top portion and a bottom portion hingedly attached together such that the top portion is movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the bottom portion. The bottom portion includes a resilient interior filling having openings therein for firmly holding a portable computer and other accessories. The bottom portion further has a flattened undersurface for supporting the case with the portable computer and accessories in a stable position, the case being balanced when the top portion is in the open position with the computer and the accessories therein to allow full use of the computer and accessories when in the case.
Description
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CASE FOR A PORTABLE coMæuTER AND ACCESSORIES
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
At the present time, portable computers are provided with cases for carrying and transporting of same.
These cases are generally constructed of soft flexible fabric material with padding provided to cushion the portable computer in the event of accidental bumping of the case containing the computer. However, such cases suffer from the disadvantage that they do not generally provide for space for carrying of accessories nor do they generally allow for ease of use of the computer while it is maintained in the case.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides for a case for a portable computer and accessories. The case has a top portion and a bottom portion hingedly attached together such that the top portion is movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the bottom portion. The bottom portion includes a resilient interior filiing having openings therein for firmly holding a portable computer and other accessories. The bottom portion further has a flattened undersurface for supporting the case with the portable computer and accessories in a stable position, the case being balanced when the top 2~1~703 portion is in the open position with the computer and the accessories therein to allow full use of the co~puter and accessories when in the case.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The above as well as other advantages and features of the present invention will be described in greater detail according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention in which;
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a case according to preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the interior filling of the case of Figure 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION ACCORDING TO THE PREFERRED
EMBODIMENTS OF THE PRESENT INVENTION:
Figure 1 shows a case for a portable computer and accessories generally indicated at 10. The case is preferably generally rectangular in shape and is similar to an attache case. The case has a bottom portion 12 and a top portion 14 hingedly connected together such that the top portion 14 is movable between an open position relative to the bottom portion 12 as shown in Figure 1 and a closed 30 position relative to the bottom portion 12. The bottom ~ -portion 12 is provided with securing means 16 for holding ~ the case 10 in the closed position. The case 10 is also -i~ provided with a handle 18 for ease of carrying of the case during transport.
The bottom portion 12 includes a resilient interior filling 20, the details of which are shown further in Figure 2. The filling 20 can be provided as a removable . .
20~ ~7~3 insert for the bottom portion 12, the filling 20 bein~
sized to be held securely within the bo~tom portion 12.
The filling 20 has openings therein 22 and 2q for firmly holding a portable computer 26 and other accessories such as for example a cellular telephone 28. The filling 20 is preferably constructed of an expanded foam material either closed or open cell, preferably open cell.
The top portion 14 may be provided with accessory pockets 30 for holding papers or other accessories for the computer.
The bottom portion 12 has a flattened undersurface for supporting the case with the computer and the accessories in a stable position. The case is balanced when the top portion 14 is in the open position with the computer and the accessories therein to allow for use of the computer and accessories when in the case.
The pocket 22 in the interior filling 20 provides for raising of the computer keyboard above the edge of the bottom portion 12 such that the keys are readily accessible to the user of the computer without having to reach over the front edge of the bottom portion 12 and into the case 10.
It will now be seen how a case for a portable computer and accessories according to the present invention is useful for both securely and safely transporting of the computer and accessories as well as allowing ease of use of the computer and accessories while they are in the case.
Although various preferred embodiments of the invention have been described in detail, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that variations may be made thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.
CASE FOR A PORTABLE coMæuTER AND ACCESSORIES
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
At the present time, portable computers are provided with cases for carrying and transporting of same.
These cases are generally constructed of soft flexible fabric material with padding provided to cushion the portable computer in the event of accidental bumping of the case containing the computer. However, such cases suffer from the disadvantage that they do not generally provide for space for carrying of accessories nor do they generally allow for ease of use of the computer while it is maintained in the case.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides for a case for a portable computer and accessories. The case has a top portion and a bottom portion hingedly attached together such that the top portion is movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the bottom portion. The bottom portion includes a resilient interior filiing having openings therein for firmly holding a portable computer and other accessories. The bottom portion further has a flattened undersurface for supporting the case with the portable computer and accessories in a stable position, the case being balanced when the top 2~1~703 portion is in the open position with the computer and the accessories therein to allow full use of the co~puter and accessories when in the case.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The above as well as other advantages and features of the present invention will be described in greater detail according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention in which;
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a case according to preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the interior filling of the case of Figure 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION ACCORDING TO THE PREFERRED
EMBODIMENTS OF THE PRESENT INVENTION:
Figure 1 shows a case for a portable computer and accessories generally indicated at 10. The case is preferably generally rectangular in shape and is similar to an attache case. The case has a bottom portion 12 and a top portion 14 hingedly connected together such that the top portion 14 is movable between an open position relative to the bottom portion 12 as shown in Figure 1 and a closed 30 position relative to the bottom portion 12. The bottom ~ -portion 12 is provided with securing means 16 for holding ~ the case 10 in the closed position. The case 10 is also -i~ provided with a handle 18 for ease of carrying of the case during transport.
The bottom portion 12 includes a resilient interior filling 20, the details of which are shown further in Figure 2. The filling 20 can be provided as a removable . .
20~ ~7~3 insert for the bottom portion 12, the filling 20 bein~
sized to be held securely within the bo~tom portion 12.
The filling 20 has openings therein 22 and 2q for firmly holding a portable computer 26 and other accessories such as for example a cellular telephone 28. The filling 20 is preferably constructed of an expanded foam material either closed or open cell, preferably open cell.
The top portion 14 may be provided with accessory pockets 30 for holding papers or other accessories for the computer.
The bottom portion 12 has a flattened undersurface for supporting the case with the computer and the accessories in a stable position. The case is balanced when the top portion 14 is in the open position with the computer and the accessories therein to allow for use of the computer and accessories when in the case.
The pocket 22 in the interior filling 20 provides for raising of the computer keyboard above the edge of the bottom portion 12 such that the keys are readily accessible to the user of the computer without having to reach over the front edge of the bottom portion 12 and into the case 10.
It will now be seen how a case for a portable computer and accessories according to the present invention is useful for both securely and safely transporting of the computer and accessories as well as allowing ease of use of the computer and accessories while they are in the case.
Although various preferred embodiments of the invention have been described in detail, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that variations may be made thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. A case for a portable computer and accessories said case having a top portion and a bottom portion hingedly attached together such that said top portion is movable between an open position and a closed position relative to said bottom portion, said bottom portion including a resilient interior filling having openings therein for firmly holding a portable computer and other accessories, and said bottom portion having a flattened undersurface for supporting said case with said portable computer and accessories in a stable position, said case being balanced when said top portion is in said open position with said computer and said accessories therein to allow full use of said computer and accessories when in said case.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2011703 CA2011703A1 (en) | 1990-03-07 | 1990-03-07 | Case for a portable computer and accessories |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2011703 CA2011703A1 (en) | 1990-03-07 | 1990-03-07 | Case for a portable computer and accessories |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2011703A1 true CA2011703A1 (en) | 1991-09-07 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2011703 Abandoned CA2011703A1 (en) | 1990-03-07 | 1990-03-07 | Case for a portable computer and accessories |
Country Status (1)
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| CA (1) | CA2011703A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US9479912B2 (en) | 2012-04-03 | 2016-10-25 | Telflex Technologies, Inc. | Transportable telecommunication interconnection device |
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1990
- 1990-03-07 CA CA 2011703 patent/CA2011703A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US9479912B2 (en) | 2012-04-03 | 2016-10-25 | Telflex Technologies, Inc. | Transportable telecommunication interconnection device |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| FZDE | Dead |