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Multi-use notebook computer carrying case
Assignee: Jingpin Technologies LLC
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Filing: 1993-07-20
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Granted: 1995-03-28
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Expires: 2013-07-20
Abstract
Abstract A multi-use notebook computer carrying case includes a top cover member and a bottom cover member. An accordion-like shroud connects the sides of the top and bottom cover members. A bottom tray having a height adjust mechanism is secured within the bottom cover member. The bottom cover member houses a plurality of drawers capable of being extended away from the bottom cover member to expose a storage compartment and provide additional working surface area. The bottom cover member further includes a height adjustable wrist pad. A protective windshield housed within the top cover member, is selectively engageable to protect against a hostile environment.
Inventors
- 👤 David M. Cooley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:51
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/02; G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1628; A45C2013/025; A45C5/00; H; H01; H01H; H01H2239/00; H01H2239/032
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A multi-use notebook computer carrying case for carrying a notebook computer, said notebook computer having a closed position in which said notebook computer cannot be operated and an open position in which said notebook computer can be operated, said carrying case comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member to receive said notebook computer so that said notebook computer is positioned within said bottom cover member; a plurality of side members connecting said top cover member to said bottom cover member, wherein said top cover member, said bottom cover member, and said plurality of side members define an unobstructed opening that allows said notebook computer to be operated in said open position, and wherein said plurality of side members shield said notebook computer from observation; and a wrist pad movably attached to said carrying case, said wrist pad providing support for a user's wrists when using said notebook computer, said wrist pad having a closed position and an open position, said wrist pad in said closed position being positioned within said carrying case, said wrist pad in said open position being extended outside said carrying case.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A multi-use notebook computer carrying case for carrying a notebook computer, said notebook computer having a closed position in which said notebook computer cannot be operated and an open position in which said notebook computer can be operated, said carrying case comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member to receive said notebook computer so that said notebook computer is positioned within said bottom cover member; a plurality of side members connecting said top cover member to said bottom cover member, wherein said top cover member, said bottom cover member, and said plurality of side members define an unobstructed opening that allows said notebook computer to be operated in said open position, and wherein said plurality of side members shield said notebook computer from observation; and a wrist pad movably attached to said carrying case, said wrist pad providing support for a user's wrists when using said notebook computer, said wrist pad having a closed position and an open position, said wrist pad in said closed position being positioned within said carrying case, said wrist pad in said open position being extended outside said carrying case.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The carrying case of claim 1, wherein said side members comprise an accordion-like shroud.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The carrying case of claim 1, wherein said bottom cover member further includes a plurality of drawers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The carrying case of claim 1, wherein said bottom cover member further includes a wrist pad, said wrist pad comprising a substantially planar surface for supporting a person's wrists.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
75 words
A multi-use notebook computer carrying case comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member to receive a notebook computer so that said notebook computer is positioned within said bottom cover member; a plurality of side members connecting said top cover member to said bottom cover member to shield said notebook computer from observation, wherein said side members comprise an accordion-like shroud; and a semi-rigid transparent sheet of plastic attached to said top cover member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
75 words
A multi-use notebook computer carrying case comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member to receive a notebook computer so that said notebook computer is positioned within said bottom cover member; a plurality of side members connecting said top cover member to said bottom cover member to shield said notebook computer from observation, wherein said side members comprise an accordion-like shroud; and a semi-rigid transparent sheet of plastic attached to said top cover member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The carrying case of claim 5, wherein one end of said sheet of plastic is selectively rotatable away from said top cover member to shield said computer from the effects of the environment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
79 words
A multi-use notebook computer carrying case comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member to receive a notebook computer so that said notebook computer is positioned within said bottom cover member; a plurality of side members connecting said top cover member to said bottom cover member to shield said notebook computer from observation; and a tray for the placement of a notebook computer wherein said tray is connected to said bottom cover member by a height adjustment mechanism.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
79 words
A multi-use notebook computer carrying case comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member to receive a notebook computer so that said notebook computer is positioned within said bottom cover member; a plurality of side members connecting said top cover member to said bottom cover member to shield said notebook computer from observation; and a tray for the placement of a notebook computer wherein said tray is connected to said bottom cover member by a height adjustment mechanism.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
The carrying case of claim 7, wherein said height adjustment mechanism includes a plurality of extensions mating with a plurality of slots located on said bottom cover member said slots having a plurality of recesses arranged along a vertical axis.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
98 words
A multi-use notebook computer carrying case comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member to receive a notebook computer so that said notebook computer is positioned within said bottom cover member, wherein said bottom cover member further includes a plurality of drawers, and wherein said bottom cover member further includes a locking and releasing mechanism for locking said top cover member in an upright position and for releasing said drawers from a closed position; and a plurality of side members connecting said top cover member to said bottom cover member to shield said notebook computer from observation.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
98 words
A multi-use notebook computer carrying case comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member to receive a notebook computer so that said notebook computer is positioned within said bottom cover member, wherein said bottom cover member further includes a plurality of drawers, and wherein said bottom cover member further includes a locking and releasing mechanism for locking said top cover member in an upright position and for releasing said drawers from a closed position; and a plurality of side members connecting said top cover member to said bottom cover member to shield said notebook computer from observation.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
92 words
A multi-use carrying case for a notebook computer comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member; a tray positioned in said bottom cover member for receiving said notebook computer thereon; and a wrist pad movably attached to said bottom cover member, said wrist pad having a substantially planar surface for supporting a person's wrists, said wrist pad having a closed position and an open position, said wrist pad in said closed position being positioned within said carrying case, said wrist pad in said open position being extended outside said carrying case.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
92 words
A multi-use carrying case for a notebook computer comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member; a tray positioned in said bottom cover member for receiving said notebook computer thereon; and a wrist pad movably attached to said bottom cover member, said wrist pad having a substantially planar surface for supporting a person's wrists, said wrist pad having a closed position and an open position, said wrist pad in said closed position being positioned within said carrying case, said wrist pad in said open position being extended outside said carrying case.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The carrying case of claim 10, wherein said tray includes a plurality of extensions which mate with a plurality of recesses located in the bottom cover member for selective height adjustment.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
55 words
A multi-use carrying case for a notebook computer comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member, wherein said top cover member and said bottom cover member are connected by an accordion-like shroud; and a tray positioned in said bottom cover member for receiving said notebook computer thereon, said tray having a height adjust mechanism.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
55 words
A multi-use carrying case for a notebook computer comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member, wherein said top cover member and said bottom cover member are connected by an accordion-like shroud; and a tray positioned in said bottom cover member for receiving said notebook computer thereon, said tray having a height adjust mechanism.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
64 words
A multi-use carrying case for a notebook computer comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member; a tray positioned in said bottom cover member for receiving said notebook computer thereon, said tray having a height adjust mechanism; and a semi-rigid transparent sheet of plastic attached to said top cover member and selectively rotatable away from said top cover member to shield said computer.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
64 words
A multi-use carrying case for a notebook computer comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member; a tray positioned in said bottom cover member for receiving said notebook computer thereon, said tray having a height adjust mechanism; and a semi-rigid transparent sheet of plastic attached to said top cover member and selectively rotatable away from said top cover member to shield said computer.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
The carrying case of claim 10, wherein said bottom cover member includes a plurality of grooves for the placement of drawers.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
86 words
A multi-use carrying case for a notebook computer comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member, wherein said bottom cover member includes a plurality of grooves for the placement of drawers; a tray positioned in said bottom cover member for receiving said notebook computer thereon, said tray having a height adjust mechanism; and a locking and release mechanism comprising a forked rod and a sliding latch for locking said top cover member in an upright position and for releasing said drawers from a closed position.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
86 words
A multi-use carrying case for a notebook computer comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member, wherein said bottom cover member includes a plurality of grooves for the placement of drawers; a tray positioned in said bottom cover member for receiving said notebook computer thereon, said tray having a height adjust mechanism; and a locking and release mechanism comprising a forked rod and a sliding latch for locking said top cover member in an upright position and for releasing said drawers from a closed position.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
89 words
A multi-use carrying case for a notebook computer comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member that receives a notebook computer therein so that said notebook computer is positioned within said bottom cover member; an accordion-like shroud connecting said top cover member to said bottom cover member to shield said notebook computer from observation; and a tray located within said bottom cover member containing a plurality of extensions which mate with a plurality of recesses on said bottom member to selectively adjust the height of said notebook computer.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
89 words
A multi-use carrying case for a notebook computer comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member that receives a notebook computer therein so that said notebook computer is positioned within said bottom cover member; an accordion-like shroud connecting said top cover member to said bottom cover member to shield said notebook computer from observation; and a tray located within said bottom cover member containing a plurality of extensions which mate with a plurality of recesses on said bottom member to selectively adjust the height of said notebook computer.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
33 words
The carrying case of claim 16, further comprising a semi-rigid transparent sheet of plastic attached to said top cover member and selectively rotatable away from said top cover member to shield said computer.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
22 words
The carrying case of claim 16, wherein said bottom cover member includes a plurality of grooves for the placement of extendable drawers.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
40 words
The carrying case of claim 18, further including a lock and release mechanism comprising a forked rod and a sliding latch for locking said top cover member in an upright position and for releasing said drawers from a closed position.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
114 words
A multi-use carrying case for a notebook computer comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member that receives a notebook computer therein so that said notebook computer is positioned within said bottom cover member; an accordion-like shroud connecting said top cover member to said bottom cover member to shield said notebook computer from observation; a tray located within said bottom cover member containing a plurality of extensions which mate with a plurality of recesses on said bottom member to selectively adjust the height of said notebook computer; and a semi-rigid transparent sheet of plastic attached to said top cover member and selectively rotatable away from said top cover member to shield said computer.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
114 words
A multi-use carrying case for a notebook computer comprising: a top cover member; a bottom cover member that receives a notebook computer therein so that said notebook computer is positioned within said bottom cover member; an accordion-like shroud connecting said top cover member to said bottom cover member to shield said notebook computer from observation; a tray located within said bottom cover member containing a plurality of extensions which mate with a plurality of recesses on said bottom member to selectively adjust the height of said notebook computer; and a semi-rigid transparent sheet of plastic attached to said top cover member and selectively rotatable away from said top cover member to shield said computer.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
22 words
The carrying case of claim 20, wherein said bottom cover member includes a plurality of grooves for the placement of extendable drawers.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
40 words
The carrying case of claim 21, further including a lock and release mechanism comprising a forked rod and a sliding latch for locking said top cover member in an upright position and for releasing said drawers from a closed position.
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