U.S. patent application number 11/553277 was filed with the patent office on 2007-04-26 for laptop pockets.
Invention is credited to Dennis Lee Ames.
Application Number | 20070090007 11/553277 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 38001740 |
Filed Date | 2007-04-26 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070090007 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Ames; Dennis Lee |
April 26, 2007 |
Laptop Pockets
Abstract
A laptop cover adapted to be positioned on the exterior surface
of a laptop includes a first sheet to form the bottom of the laptop
cover, a second sheet to cover the top of the laptop cover and a
storage section between the first sheet and the second sheet with
access through the side of the laptop cover.
Inventors: |
Ames; Dennis Lee; (Houston,
TX) |
Correspondence
Address: |
WILSON DANIEL SWAYZE, JR.
3804 CLEARWATER CT.
PLANO
TX
75025
US
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Family ID: |
38001740 |
Appl. No.: |
11/553277 |
Filed: |
October 26, 2006 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60730508 |
Oct 26, 2005 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
206/320 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45F 2200/0525 20130101;
A45C 11/00 20130101; A45C 2011/003 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/320 |
International
Class: |
B65D 85/00 20060101
B65D085/00 |
Claims
1. A laptop cover adapted to be positioned on the exterior surface
of a laptop, comprising: a first sheet to form the bottom of said
laptop cover; a second sheet to cover the top of said laptop cover;
a storage section between the first sheet and the second sheet with
access through the side of the laptop cover.
2. A laptop cover adapted to be positioned on the exterior surface
of a laptop as in claim 1, wherein said laptop cover includes a
first top liner sheet between said first sheet and said second
sheet.
3. A laptop cover adapted to be positioned on the exterior surface
of a laptop as in claim 2, wherein said laptop cover includes a
first bottom liner sheet between said first sheet and said second
sheet.
4. A laptop cover adapted to be positioned on the exterior surface
of a laptop as in claim 1, wherein said laptop cover includes a
second storage section between a first pocket sheet and said second
sheet.
5. A laptop cover adapted to be positioned on the exterior surface
of a laptop as in claim 4, wherein said second storage section is
defined by a second top liner sheet and a second bottom liner
sheet.
6. A laptop cover adapted to be positioned on the exterior surface
of a laptop as in claim 4, wherein said laptop cover includes a
third storage section between said first pocket sheet and said
second sheet.
7. A laptop cover adapted to be positioned on the exterior surface
of a laptop as in claim 6, wherein said third storage section is
defined by a third top liner sheet and a third bottom liner
sheet.
8. A laptop cover adapted to be positioned on the exterior surface
of a laptop as in claim 4, wherein said second storage section
includes a slot for access to said second storage section.
9. A laptop cover adapted to be positioned on the exterior surface
of a laptop as in claim 6, wherein said third storage section
includes a slot for access to said third storage section.
10. A laptop cover adapted to be positioned on the exterior surface
of a laptop as in claim 1, wherein said second sheet includes an
attachment device for attachment to said laptop.
11. A laptop cover adapted to be positioned on the exterior surface
of a laptop as in claim 10, wherein said attachment apparatus
includes a Velcro strip.
12. A laptop cover adapted to be positioned on the exterior surface
of a laptop as in claim 10, wherein said attachment apparatus
includes adhesive.
13. A laptop cover adapted to be positioned on the exterior surface
of a laptop as in claim 12, wherein said attachment apparatus
includes a protective cover to protect said adhesive.
14. A laptop cover adapted to be positioned on the exterior surface
of a laptop as in claim 1, wherein said laptop cover includes a
first expandable pocket attached to said second sheet.
15. A laptop cover adapted to be positioned on the exterior surface
of a laptop as in claim 6, wherein said laptop cover includes a
second expandable pocket attached to said first pocket sheet.
16. A laptop cover adapted to be positioned on the exterior surface
of a laptop as in claim 1, wherein said laptop cover includes an
elastic band having attached portions.
Description
PRIORITY
[0001] The present invention claims priority under 35 USC section
119 based upon provisional application Ser. No. 60/730,508 filed on
Oct. 26, 2005.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] As technology has developed, computers have become more
powerful, yet also more compact and lightweight. Various notebook
or laptop computers are widely available, from manufacturers
including, for example, Compaq, IBM, Apple, NEC, Toshiba, etc.
These computers generally have a base section containing a
keyboard, disk drives, power supply, and other components. A screen
or upper section is generally attached to the base section by a
hinge, so that the upper section can be pivoted upwardly during
use. The upper section typically includes the screen, speakers, and
occasionally other controls or components. When the computer is not
in use, the screen is folded flat against the base, forming a
compact package. The screen section is held closed by a latch. The
upper and lower sections or housings are often made of hard
plastic, to offer some level of protection against impact, spilled
liquids, and other adverse environmental conditions. However, the
hard plastic case or housings are themselves subject to abuse, such
as chipping, scratching, etc.
[0003] To protect the entire computer, including the hard plastic
housings, various computer cases have been used. These known cases
generally zip open to receive the computer with cloth or foam
padding on some or all sides. Often, such computer cases have
handles or carrying straps. While these types of cases have been
successfully used, they have certain disadvantages. For example,
the case must be zipped open and the computer removed before it can
be used. Power and peripheral cables generally must be disconnected
before placing the computer in the case, and then reconnected
before use. In addition, the case offers no protection to the
computer, when the computer is not in the case. Moreover, such
computer cases are generally bulky and can be relatively heavy (in
relation to the computer itself). Furthermore, such computer cases
cannot offer the ability to store discs and other accessories
needed with the laptop. Accordingly, there is a need for an
improved cover or case for portable computers. Other and further
objects will appear hereinafter.
SUMMARY
[0004] A laptop cover adapted to be positioned on the exterior
surface of a laptop includes a first sheet to form the bottom of
the laptop cover, a second sheet to cover the top of the laptop
cover and a storage section between the first sheet and the second
sheet with access through the side of the laptop cover.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] The invention may be understood by reference to the
following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings, in which, like reference numerals identify like elements,
and in which:
[0006] FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of the laptop cover of the
present invention;
[0007] FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the laptop cover of the
present invention;
[0008] FIG. 3 illustrates another side view of the laptop cover of
the present invention;
[0009] FIG. 4 illustrates a bottom view of the laptop cover of the
present invention;
[0010] FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of the laptop cover of the
present invention and a laptop computer;
[0011] FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of the laptop cover and a
protective sheet of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0012] FIG. 1 illustrates the laptop cover 100 which includes a
plurality of pockets to store personal items of the user of the
laptop cover. The laptop cover 100 is flexible and sized
approximately to conform to the shape of the exterior surface of
the laptop screen and is formed from a plurality of flexible sheets
which may be formed from plastic, leather, Faux leather or other
similar material. Some of the sheets may be clear while others are
opaque.
[0013] FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the laptop cover 100 which
includes a first sheet 102 which forms the bottom of the laptop
cover 100 and a second sheet 104 which cooperates with the first
sheet 102 to form a storage section for the user of the laptop
cover of 100 which has access from the side of the laptop cover
through an opening. The edges of the first sheet 102 and the second
sheet 104 are joined on three sides in order to form the storage
section. The first sheet 102 and the second sheet 104 are sized to
approximately the size of the laptop cover 100. The storage area is
defined by a first bottom liner sheet 210 which may be clear
plastic or any other suitable material and a first top liner sheet
208 which may be clear plastic or any other suitable material. The
first top liner sheet 208 and the first bottom liner sheet 210 are
sandwiched between and joined to the first sheet 102 and the second
sheet 104 along three sides in order to form the first storage
section 202. The side edge of the first top liner sheet 208 and the
first bottom liner sheet 210 are not joined along the side edge of
the laptop cover 100 to allow access to the first storage section
202. The edge of the first top liner sheet 208 may not be joined to
the edge of the first sheet 102 so that a additional storage
section could be used. Likewise, the edge of the first bottom liner
sheet 210 may not be joined to the edge of the second sheet 104 so
that a further storage section could be accessed.
[0014] FIG. 2 additionally illustrates a second storage section 204
which is formed from a second top liner sheet 212 and a second
bottom liner sheet 214. The second top liner sheet 212 and the
second bottom liner sheet 214 may be formed from clear plastic or
other suitable material. The second top liner sheet 212 and the
second bottom liner sheet 214 are joined along the edges and the
second top liner sheet 212 may include a slot 108 to allow access
to the second storage section 204.
[0015] FIG. 1 illustrates a plurality of similar formed storage
sections. The current application will describe two of the storage
sections. Formed below and in front of the second storage section
204, a third storage section 220 is defined by the third top liner
sheet 212 and the third bottom liner sheet 208. These may be sized
to accept a computer disk.
[0016] FIG. 2 additionally illustrates a first pocket sheet 106
which is positioned on a portion of the second sheet 104 to cover
the second storage section 204 and the third storage section 220
and to provide a surface to mount additional storage sections. The
openings for the second storage section 204 and the third storage
section 220 are shown in the form of slits 108 as illustrated in
FIG. 1.
[0017] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 illustrates a first expandable pocket 110
which is attached to the first pocket sheet 106 to define a first
expandable storage section 206, and the first expandable pocket 110
includes an first expandable pocket cover 112 for the pocket
opening which is detachably connected to the first expandable
pocket 110 by an attachment device 118 which may be Velcro,
buttons, snaps or of any other suitable device to connect the first
expandable pocket cover 112 to the first expandable pocket 110.
[0018] FIG. 1 illustrates a second expandable pocket 114 which is
attached to the second sheet 104 define an second expandable
storage section 304 and includes a second expandable pocket cover
116 which is detachably connected to the second expandable pocket
114 by a second attachment device 124 which may be Velcro, buttons,
snaps or any other suitable device.
[0019] FIG. 1 additionally illustrates a longitudinal elastic band
130 having attached portions 132 to the second sheet 104 so that
the users of the laptop cover 100 may keep pencils, pens and
markers and other suitable devices.
[0020] FIG. 1 additionally illustrates the fourth sheet 120
attached to the second sheet 104 and having a center aperture 122
which may be covered with a clear sheet are may be left uncovered.
The fourth sheet 120 may be attached to the second sheet 104 at the
edges of the sides and bottom to form a fourth storage section 302,
leaving the top edge unattached to allow cards such as business
cards to be placed between the second sheet 104 and fourth sheet
120. Pictures could be mounted on the second sheet 104.
[0021] FIG. 3 illustrates the second expandable storage section 304
and a fourth storage section 302.
[0022] FIG. 4 illustrates the bottom surface of the first sheet 102
which includes a bottom attachment device 404 which may be strips
of Velcro, strips of adhesive or a portion or the entire surface of
the first sheet 102 could be covered with adhesive.
[0023] FIG. 5 illustrates the system of the present invention which
includes a laptop 502 and a screen 504 for the laptop 502. The
screen 504 has the laptop cover 100 positioned on the exterior
surface of the screen 504.
[0024] FIG. 6 illustrates a protective sheet 602 to be applied to
the bottom surface of the first sheet 102 to protect the adhesive.
A protective sheet 602 is removed prior to being placed on the
exterior surface of the screen 504.
[0025] While the invention is susceptible to various modifications
and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown
by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in
detail. It should be understood, however, that the description
herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the
invention to the particular forms disclosed.
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