U.S. patent application number 12/216478 was filed with the patent office on 2009-04-30 for computer bag.
Invention is credited to Charles A. Daley, III.
Application Number | 20090107877 12/216478 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 36566376 |
Filed Date | 2009-04-30 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090107877 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Daley, III; Charles A. |
April 30, 2009 |
Computer bag
Abstract
A bag apparatus for carrying a portable computer where the
computer is mounted to an outside surface of the bag for quick and
convenient access where a user can perform computing tasks
ergonomically with the hands and eyes in their normal positions.
The bag includes a means for providing electrical connections to
access the interior surface of the bag. The bag further provides
extra storage for carrying additional computer components,
accessories or peripherals.
Inventors: |
Daley, III; Charles A.;
(Rawai, TH) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Charles A. Daley III;Karon PO
PO Box 184, T. Karon A. Muang
Phuket
83100
TH
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Family ID: |
36566376 |
Appl. No.: |
12/216478 |
Filed: |
July 7, 2008 |
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Application
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11001428 |
Nov 30, 2004 |
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12216478 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
206/576 ;
190/109; 190/110; 206/320 |
Current CPC
Class: |
G06F 1/1628 20130101;
A45C 5/02 20130101; A45C 2013/025 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/576 ;
206/320; 190/110; 190/109 |
International
Class: |
B65D 69/00 20060101
B65D069/00; B65D 85/00 20060101 B65D085/00; A45C 3/00 20060101
A45C003/00 |
Claims
1. An apparatus for carrying a computer unit comprising: a. a bag
having a front wall, an opposing back wall, a bottom wall, and a
plurality of side walls connecting the front wall to the back wall,
each wall having an inside surface and an outside surface, wherein
a front side edge of the side walls attaches to a side edge of the
front wall and a back side edge of the side walls attaches to a
side edge of the opposing back wall and a front side edge of the
bottom wall attaches to a bottom edge of the front wall and a back
side edge of the bottom wall attaches to a bottom edge of the
opposing back wall; b. a holster attached toward a bottom of the
outside surface of the front wall for mounting a computer; and c. a
flap attachment attached toward a top edge of the outside surface
of the front wall for securing the computer to the holster, the
flap attachment securing to one or more complementary fixtures on
the computer.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the holster comprises a ledge
attached toward the bottom of the outside surface of the front wall
for supporting the computer, wherein a side of the computer fits
snuggly into the ledge.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the holster comprises a
two-corner piece attachment attached toward the bottom of the
outside surface of the front wall for supporting the computer,
wherein a corner of the computer fits into each of the two-corner
piece attachments.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising an opening in the
front wall and an electrical docking port mounted to the outside
surface of the front wall for passing electrical connections
between the inside surface and the outside surface of the bag
through the opening in the front wall.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a computer that fits
snuggly into holster and has complementary fixtures on computer to
secure directly to the bags flap attachment.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a divisional application from U.S.
application Ser. No. 11/001,428, filed Nov. 30, 2004.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present invention relates to a carrying case for a
computer and peripherals.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Most computer bags are made for a lap top with the primary
purpose of carrying them from desk to desk in safety. Further, most
carrying cases for portable computers enclose the computer within
the case. Some carrying cases are adapted for use as both a
carrying case for a computer and as a work platform for the
computer. One apparatus has been described as an article of luggage
or a carrying case which protects the laptop computing device
during periods of non-use, including transport and further provides
a means for stabilizing the computing device on one's lap during
use. The carrying case remains in contact with the computing device
during use of the computer when positioned on a user's lap.
However, the problem is that the carrying case is designed so that
the user can only use the computer on a user's lap while the
computer is in contact with the carrying case. A user cannot
perform computing functions while standing and when mobile.
[0004] Others describe a carrying case for small electronic devices
that serves as both a carrying case and work platform for use while
the wearer is sitting or standing and particularly when the wearer
is also mobile. The carrying case comprises a case structure, and a
strap arrangement which supports the case over a wearer's shoulder
for transporting a computer contained within the case structure.
The strap arrangement is attached to the case structure in a manner
which enables the wearer to position the case structure in a
generally horizontal position in front of the wearer when the
wearer is standing. The problem here is that the structure of the
carrying case is strictly designed to carry only the portable
computer. The case does not provide any storage means should the
user desire to carry additional peripherals.
[0005] Still others describe a laptop computer support which
provides a portable computer support that a user may wear over the
shoulders and across the back so that a user may stand erect and be
mobile while using a portable computer. The support base is
attached with quick connect/disconnect buckles to shoulder straps
near the support base's leading edge, and back straps attached near
the support base's trailing edge. When the laptop computer is not
use, utility flaps are folded over the computer and joined to each
other, providing a protective pocket in which the computer may be
kept. However, the disadvantage is that the computer unit is stored
within the carrying case and must first be unpacked before it is
used. Further, besides the utility flaps and pockets, the carrying
case does not provide general storage for other computer
peripherals.
[0006] Still others describe a protective carrying bag which allows
a user to carry as well as operate a general purpose portable
computer without removing the computer from the bag. This carrying
bag provides a foldable protective jacket for the portable
computer. The problem here is similar to other apparatuses such
that the protective carrying bag is strictly designed to carry only
the portable computer. The case does not provide any additional
storage room for the user to carry additional peripherals.
[0007] Other apparatus for providing an improved protective case
for carrying portable electronic devices are available. One such
apparatus describes a flexible, protective case for a disc or tape
drive unit having adjustable windows in the case. Wiring
connections pass through the windows and to the ports to establish
wiring connections to the power source and to the computer. While
the carrying case provides a means to pass wiring connections to a
computer through adjustable windows in the case, the computer drive
case does not provide housing for a computer unit. A separate
carrying case is required for carrying the computer.
[0008] While these prior computer bags are mainly for use with a
laptop computing device which protects the device during transport
as well as provides a work platform for a portable computer, these
bags do not provide additional storage compartments for computer
peripherals. Additionally, many prior carrying cases have the
portable computers enclosed within the carrying case and require
unpacking and set-up of the computer before use.
[0009] Therefore, there is a need in the art for a carrying case
for a computer unit that allows a user to have the computer ready
to use with no unpacking and limited set up because the computer is
mounted on the outside of the bag. The prior approaches are
primarily focused on enclosing the computer within the case for
protection during transport. Other prior art disclose a computer
carrying case that allows a user to carry as well as operate a
general purpose portable computer without removing the computer
from the bag while the wearer is sitting or standing and
particularly when the user is also mobile. However, these carrying
cases do not provide extra storage for carrying additional computer
components, accessories or peripherals.
[0010] Accordingly, it is a principal object of the present
invention to provide a carrying apparatus for a portable computer
and desired peripherals which enables a user to use and carry a
computer ergonomically with the hands and eyes in their normal
resting positions.
[0011] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a
carrying apparatus which allows quick and ready access to the
computer with minor set up because the computer is mounted on the
outside of the bag.
[0012] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a
carrying apparatus that appears as a normal accessory item and does
not interfere with the user's everyday clothing.
[0013] It is still another object of the present invention to
provide a carrying case that can be used as both a computer bag and
a general purpose bag such that extra baggage is not needed.
[0014] It is still another object of the present invention to
provide a carrying case that can be used with various computer
makes and models.
[0015] It is still another object of the present invention to
provide a carrying case that allows the user to move the computer
with all files and programming to a new bag for purpose of style,
replacement or upgrading.
[0016] It is still another object of the present invention to
provide a carrying case that is easy to manufacture.
[0017] Further objects of the invention will become apparent from
the following description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] The embodiments of the present invention solve the problems
and address the drawbacks of the approaches in the above
description. An embodiment of the present invention includes a bag
apparatus that mounts a computer to the outside surface of the bag
where a user can perform computing tasks ergonomically with the
hands and eyes in their normal, resting positions.
[0019] An embodiment of the present invention is a bag apparatus
for carrying a portable computer having a rigid panel and a docking
port. The rigid panel is fixed to the inside surface of the bag.
The docking port is fixed to the outside surface of the bag.
Various attachment means such as snap pins, stamped plate, and
stamped plate with receptacle mounts, clips or other fasteners are
used to attach the docking port located on the outside surface of
the bag to the rigid panel located on the inside surface of the
bag. A computer is attached to the docking port on the outside
surface of the bag.
[0020] An additional alternative embodiment of the present
invention is a bag apparatus for carrying a portable computer
having a rigid rim. The rigid rim is sewn or similarly attached
onto the exterior surface of the bag and uses a rigid wire or
elastic band along the edge to secure the computer. A computer
slides in place from the top or sides behind the rigid rim.
Alternatively, the rigid rim may be used with a hook attachment for
securing the computer from the front instead of sliding in from the
top or sides.
[0021] A further embodiment of the present invention is a bag
apparatus for carrying a portable computer having a holster. The
holster is sewn or similarly attached onto the outside surface of
the bag. The computer unit slides into the holster and is secured
to the outside surface of the bag through a retaining flap
attachment. The retaining flap may have snaps, toggles, velcro or
buttons which match complementary fixtures on the computer module
for securing the computer to the outside surface of the bag.
[0022] Another embodiment of the present invention is a bag
apparatus for carrying a portable computer, having a molded front
part. The molded front part may be attached to the outside surface
of the bag and may comprise the entire bag front. The molded front
part contains an opening for an electrical plug to pass electrical
connections between the inside and outside surfaces of the bag. The
molded front part may embed in or protrude out from the front
surface of the bag. Various attachment means are used in
conjunction with the molded front to secure the computer to the
outside surface of the bag.
[0023] Another embodiment of the present invention is a bag
apparatus for carrying a portable computer having an exterior
panel. The exterior panel is attached to the outside surface of the
bag by sewing, riveting, gluing, or thermal bonding. The exterior
panel may receive attachments such as a hanger for securing the
computer to the outside surface of the bag. The exterior panel may
be a pocket A hanger attached to the computer fits snuggly into the
pocket. The hanger attached to the computer has teeth, pins, or
snaps. Small openings in the pocket are used to accept teeth, pins,
or snaps that are fixed on the hanger to further secure the
computer. An electrical docking port attached to the outside
surface of the bag may be used with the pocket to provide
electrical connections to pass between the inside and outside
surfaces of the bag.
[0024] Another embodiment of the present invention is a bag
apparatus for carrying a portable computer where the computer
removably attaches to the outside surface of the bag by attachment
parts. Attachment parts are fixed to the outside of the bag by such
attaching means as sewing, riveting, gluing, or thermal
bonding.
[0025] Another embodiment of the present invention is a bag
apparatus for carrying a portable computer having a flap panel
mounting. The computer is secured to the inside surface of the flap
mounting through attachment to a rigid panel, rim, holster,
exterior panel, or attachment parts rigidly fixed to the inside
surface of a flap panel.
[0026] These and other embodiments of the present invention are
further made apparent, in the remainder of the present document, to
those of ordinary skill in the art.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0027] In order to more fully describe embodiments of the present
invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings. These
drawings are not to be considered limitations in the scope of the
invention, but are merely illustrative.
[0028] FIG. 1 refers to a basic structure of a computer bag
apparatus having a rigid panel for mounting a computer according to
an embodiment of the present invention.
[0029] FIG. 2 refers to a computer bag apparatus having a rigid rim
for mounting a computer according to an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0030] FIG. 3A refers to a computer bag apparatus having a holster
for mounting a computer according to an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0031] FIG. 3B refers to a computer bag apparatus having a two
corner piece holster attachment for mounting a computer according
to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0032] FIG. 4A refers to a computer bag apparatus having a molded
front part comprising the entire front of the bag for mounting a
computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0033] FIG. 4B refers to a computer bag apparatus having a molded
front part that attaches to the front wall of the bag by hinging,
snapping, or toggling, for mounting a computer according to an
embodiment of the present invention.
[0034] FIG. 5 refers to a computer bag apparatus having an exterior
panel for mounting a computer according to an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0035] FIG. 6 refers to a computer bag apparatus where the computer
is mounted directly onto the outside of the bag according to an
embodiment of the present invention.
[0036] FIG. 7 refers to a computer bag apparatus having a flap
panel for mounting a computer according to an embodiment of the
present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0037] The description above and below and the drawings of the
present document focus on one or more preferred embodiments of the
present invention and also describe some exemplary optional
features and/or alternative embodiments. The description and
drawings are for the purpose of illustration and not limitation.
Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize variations,
modifications, and alternatives. Such variations, modifications,
and alternatives are also within the scope of the present
invention. Section titles are terse and are for convenience
only.
[0038] An embodiment of the present invention includes a computer
bag apparatus as shown in FIG. 1. Bag 1 has a front wall 2, an
opposing back wall 3, a bottom wall 10, and side walls 4 connecting
the front wall to the back wall. Bag 1 has a front wall 2, an
opposing back wall 3, a bottom wall 10, and a plurality of side
walls 4, bottom wall 10 and side walls 4 connect the front wall 2
to the back wall 3. Each wall has an inside surface and an outside
surface. A front side edge of the side walls 4 attaches to a side
edge of the front wall 2 and a back side edge of the side walls 4
attaches to a side edge of the opposing back wall 3. A front side
edge of the bottom wall 10 attaches to a bottom edge of the front
wall 2 and a back side edge of the bottom wall 10 attaches to a
bottom edge of the opposing back wall 3. The preferred material for
the bag walls is a waterproof synthetic fabric, although not
limited to this material. Front wall 2 has an opening 8 for
providing electrical connections to pass between the inside and
outside surface of the bag 1. Attached to the inside surface of
front wall 2 is a support panel which may be a rigid support panel
5. Rigid panel 5 has a backing plate 6, facing back wall 3, and
attachment parts 7. Attachment parts 7 project through openings 2b
in front wall 2 and attach to complementary fixture parts, not
shown, on computer 13. Attachment parts 7 can be snap pins, stamped
plate, stamped plate with receptacle mounts, clips, bent or molded
edge, screw, or hook and pin attachments. There may be a semi-rigid
panel, not shown, between rigid panel 5 and front wall 2, designed
to add fullness to the material. The semi-rigid panel may be placed
on either or both sides of rigid panel 5 and may be made of a thin
sheet of closed cell flexible foam. The semi-rigid panel(s) may
extend beyond rigid panel 5 edges for the purpose of creating a
softer bump absorbing edge. The semi-rigid panel(s) have openings
for attachment parts 7 to pass through and secure to computer 13.
The semi-rigid panel(s) may also have an opening for allowing
electrical connections to pass between the inside and outside
surfaces of bag 1.
[0039] A further embodiment of the present invention may include a
docking port 9 that is attached to the outside surface of front
wall 2. Docking port 9 has a back side and a front side. The back
side has receiving parts, not shown, for attaching to attachment
parts 7 of rigid panel 5. The front side of docking port 9 has
matching parts 12 for attaching to complementary fixture parts, not
shown, on computer 13. Docking port 9 acts to seal the connection
to the interior of bag 1 and to seal the connection with computer
13. Further, docking port 9 mounted on the outside of bag 1 allows
computer 13 to be easily shifted to another bag.
[0040] Bag apparatus 1 may further include an electrical docking
port such as a plug, mounted to the outside surface of front wall 2
for connecting electrical connections between the inside surface
and the outside surface of bag 1. An opening 8 in front wall 2
provides electrical access to the inside of bag 1. An opening 8 in
docking port 9 and rigid panel 5 allow electrical wires to pass
between computer 13 mounted on the outside of bag 1 to the inside
of bag 1. Wires leading to the inside of bag 1 could include those
for computer components, such as but not limited to
telecommunications, computer link, power, sound, microphone,
antenna, and cell phone SIM card mounts. The wires may also lead to
plugs or to a common receptacle that is mounted to the interior of
bag 1.
[0041] Bag apparatus 1 may also include a lining, not shown,
attached to the inside surface of bag 1 to support and carry other
computer peripheral attachments, such as but not limited to a head
mounted display, battery case, external disks, scanner, portable
printer, joystick, antenna, and camera. The lining may also cover
wiring or provide a mount for an electrical connection
receptacle.
[0042] Bag apparatus 1 may further include a flap 15 attached to
the outside surface of bag 1 to cover mounted computer 13. Flap 15
may be a fold back flap 15 and may cover computer 13 by elastic,
spring mounting, roll-up, slide-down, zipper, or Velcro means.
[0043] Bag apparatus 1 may further include one or more side pockets
45 for storing accessories or other computer peripherals. Side
pockets 45 may contain wire leads for connecting to one or more
computer peripheral accessories, such as but not limited to a head
mounted display.
[0044] Referring now to FIG. 2, is a computer bag apparatus 20
where the support panel is a rigid rim 21 attached to the outside
surface of front wall 2 for mounting computer 13. Rigid rim 21 may
be comprised of a rigid wire, an elastic band along the edge of
rim, redoubled material, distortion resistant material, or extra
heavy material, for securing computer 13 to the outside surface.
Computer 13 may slide in behind rigid rim 21 from the top or the
sides of rigid rim 21. Alternatively, rigid rim 21 may also be used
with a hook attachment, not shown, for securing computer 13 from
the front instead of sliding in computer from the top or sides.
[0045] Bag apparatus 20 may further include an electrical docking
port mounted to the outside surface of front wall 2 for connecting
electrical connections between the inside and outside surface of
bag 20, an opening 8 in front wall 2 for passing wiring leads
between the inside and outside of bag 20, a lining attached to the
inside surface of bag 20 to cover wiring and to carry other
computer peripheral attachments, a flap 15 for covering mounted
computer 13, and one or more side pockets 45 attached to the
outside of bag 20 for storing accessories or other computer
peripherals.
[0046] Another embodiment of the present invention includes a
computer bag apparatus 30 where the support panel is a holster 31
for mounting a portable computer 13, as shown in FIG. 3A. Holster
31 is attached to outside surface of front wall 2. Holster 31 may
be a panel attached to the outside surface of front wall 2.
Computer 13 fits snuggly into holster 31. A retaining band 32 may
be attached to the outside surface of front wall 2 at an opposite
end than holster 31. Retaining band 32 may have a flap attachment
33. Flap attachment 33 may have a snap, toggle, Velcro strip, or
button which attaches to a matching fixture on retaining band 32
for securing computer 13 to holster. An electrical docking port may
be mounted to the outside surface of front wall 2. An opening in
front wall 2 may allow wire connections to pass from the outside to
the inside surface of bag 30. Wires to the interior may include,
but are not limited to, wiring for other computer components,
telecommunications, computer links, power sources, sound,
microphone, and cell phone SIM card mounts.
[0047] Another embodiment of the present invention includes a
computer bag apparatus 34 where the holster 31 of FIG. 3A may
alternatively be a two-corner piece attachment 35, as shown in FIG.
3B. Front wall 2 should be sufficiently rigid to keep two-corner
piece attachment 35 evenly spaced to prevent computer 13 from
disengaging if bag 34 is full. A flap attachment 33a may be
attached to front wall 2 for securing directly to computer 13 to
two-corner piece attachment 35. Flap attachment 33a secures
computer 13 to holster 35. Flap attachment 33a may have one or more
snaps, toggles, Velcro strips, or buttons which secure directly to
complementary fixtures on computer 13.
[0048] Bag apparatus 34 may further include an electrical docking
port mounted to the outside surface of front wall 2 for connecting
electrical connections between the inside and outside surface of
bag 34, an opening in front wall 2 for passing wiring leads between
the inside and outside of bag 34, a lining attached to the inside
surface of bag 34 to cover wiring and to carry other computer
peripheral attachments, a fall down flap 15a for covering mounted
computer 13, and one or more side pockets 45 attached to the
outside of bag 34 for storing accessories or other computer
peripherals.
[0049] Referring now to FIG. 4A, a further embodiment of the
present invention may include a computer bag apparatus 40 where
support panel is a molded front part 41 for mounting portable
computer 13 to the outside of bag 40. Molded front 41 may comprise
entire front wall 2. Molded front 41 may be conditioned with a
stiffener making it rigid. Alternatively, molded front 41 may be
made of regular plastic. Molded front 41 may attach to side walls 4
by sewing, crimping or thermal bonding. Molded front 41 may be a
depression or an outward projection, not shown. A preferred
embodiment includes matching parts 41a rigidly fixed to molded
front 41 that directly attach to complementary fixture parts, not
shown, on computer 13. Alternatively, a sewn-in elastic band or a
flap, not shown, may be used with molded front 41 to mount computer
13 to the outside of bag 40. A docking port 46 may attach to molded
front 41 by riveting, screwing or thermal bonding means and is used
for sealing the connection between computer 13 and molded front 41.
Docking port 46 has an opening 46a for allowing electrical
connections to pass between the inside and outside surfaces of bag
40. Docking port 46 may also have openings 46b for allowing
matching parts 41a to connect to computer 13. Further, docking port
46 allows computer 13 to be easily shifted to another bag with
similarly configured matching parts 41a, if desired.
[0050] Bag apparatus 40 may further include an electrical docking
port 43 mounted to the outside surface of front wall 2 for
connecting electrical connections between the inside and outside
surface of bag 40, an opening in front wall 2 for passing wiring
leads between the inside and outside of bag 40, a lining 44
attached to the inside surface of bag 40 to cover wiring and to
carry other computer peripheral attachments, a flap 15 for covering
mounted computer 13, and one or more side pockets 45 attached to
the outside of bag 40 for storing accessories or other computer
peripherals.
[0051] FIG. 4B shows another embodiment of the present invention
having a molded front 48 which may be attached to front wall 2 of
bag 47 by sewing, hinging, snapping, toggling, gluing, or other
fastener means. Molded part 48 may include a plurality of matching
parts 49. Matching parts 49 attach to complementary fixture parts,
not shown, on computer 13 for securing computer 13 to molded front
48. Bag apparatus 47 may further include an electrical docking port
mounted to the outside surface of front wall 2, for connecting
electrical connections between the inside and outside surface of
bag 47, an opening in front wall 2 for passing wiring leads between
the inside and outside of bag 47, a lining attached to the inside
surface of bag 47 to cover wiring and to carry other computer
peripheral attachments, and one or more side pockets 45 attached to
the outside of bag 47 for storing accessories or other computer
peripherals.
[0052] Another embodiment of the present invention includes a
computer bag apparatus 50 where the support panel may be an
exterior panel 51 for mounting a portable computer 13 to the
outside surface of bag 50, as shown in FIG. 5. Exterior panel 51
may be made out of metal, plastic or cloth material, and exterior
panel 51 may further be sewn, riveted, glued, or thermally bonded
to the outside surface of front wall 2. Exterior panel 51 may be a
pocket for receiving a hanger 52. Hanger 52 is fixed to computer 13
and fits snuggly into exterior panel 51. Hanger 52 may have teeth,
pins, or snaps, not shown, that fit into complementary holes 53 in
exterior panel 51 for further securing computer 13 to exterior
panel 51. A retaining flap 15b attached to front wall 2 covers
computer 13 when retaining flap 15b is down and in the closed
position. Retaining flap 15b may be lifted up in an open position
to allow access to computer 13.
[0053] Bag apparatus 50 may further include an electrical docking
port 43 mounted to the outside surface of front wall 2 for
connecting electrical connections between the inside and outside
surface of bag 50, an opening in front wall 2 for passing wiring
leads between the inside and outside of bag 50, a lining attached
to the inside surface of bag 50 to cover wiring and to carry other
computer peripheral attachments, and one or more side pockets 45
attached to the outside of bag 50 for storing accessories or other
computer peripherals.
[0054] Still another embodiment of the present invention is a
computer bag apparatus 60 where a computer 13 may directly attach
to the outside surface, as shown in FIG. 6. Attachment parts 61
such as but not limited to tabs, flaps or snaps are fixed to the
outside surface of bag 60 by sewing, riveting, gluing, or thermal
bonding. Attachment parts 61 removably secure to complementary
fixture parts, not shown, on computer 13 to mount computer 13 to
the outside of bag 60.
[0055] Bag apparatus 60 may further include an electrical docking
port 43 mounted to the outside surface of front wall 2 for
connecting electrical connections between the inside and outside
surface of bag 60, an opening in front wall 2 for passing wiring
leads between the inside and outside of bag 60, a lining attached
to the inside surface of bag 60 to cover wiring and to carry other
computer peripheral attachments, a flap 15 for covering mounted
computer 13, and one or more side pockets 45 attached to the
outside of bag 60 for storing accessories or other computer
peripherals.
[0056] Still another embodiment of the present invention is a
computer bag apparatus 70 where a computer 13 may be mounted to a
flap panel 71, as shown in FIG. 7. Flap panel 71 may be attached to
the outside surface of the front wall 2 by sewing, hinging,
snapping, toggling, gluing, or other fastener means. Flap panel 71
has an inside surface and an outside surface. A flap seal 72 is
attached to the outside surface of front wall 2 for keeping flap
panel 71 folded up and in a closed position. Flap seal 72 has one
or more attachment parts 72a for securing flap panel 71 in the
closed position. When flap panel 71 is in the closed position, the
inside surface of flap panel 71 faces toward bag 70. When flap
panel 71 is unfolded and in an open position, the inside surface of
flap panel 71 faces away from bag 70. Computer 13 may be mounted to
the inside surface of flap panel 71 through attachment to a rigid
panel, rim, holster, exterior panel, or attachment parts 71a
rigidly fixed to the inside surface of flap panel 71, as previously
described in detail above. Computer 13 mounted to flap panel 71
faces away from bag 70 when flap panel 71 is in the open position,
thus allowing a user access to computer 13.
[0057] Flap panel 71 may have wire leads embedded within flap
panel, that connect to an electrical docking port 43. Electrical
docking port 43 may be mounted to the outside surface of front wall
2 for connecting electrical connections between the outside and
inside surfaces of bag 70.
[0058] Bag apparatus 70 may further include a lining attached to
the inside surface of bag 70 to cover wiring and to carry other
computer peripheral attachments and one or more side pockets 45
attached to the outside of bag 70 for storing accessories or other
computer peripherals.
[0059] Throughout the description and drawings, example embodiments
are given with reference to specific configurations. It will be
appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the present
invention can be embodied in other specific forms. Those of
ordinary skill in the art would be able to practice such other
embodiments without undue experimentation. The scope of the present
invention, for the purpose of the present patent document, is not
limited merely to the specific example embodiments of the foregoing
description, but rather is indicated by the appended claims. All
changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalents
within the claims are intended to be considered as being embraced
within the spirit and scope of the claims.
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