# US 2014/0360069 A2 · Laptop Sleeve Apparatus

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- Number: US 2014/0360069 A2
- Document ID: US20140360069A2
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A2
- Application number: 13/783,830
- Filed: 2013-03-04
- Published: 2014-12-11
- Earliest claimed: 2013-03-04
- Inventors: Ronald Troy Chadwick
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140360069A2

## CPC

- A47G 1/17: using adhesives, suction or magnetism {(A47G1/168 takes precedence; suction cups for attaching purposes, equivalent means using adhesives F16B47/00)}
- A45C 11/00: Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 (specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48)
- A45C 11/003: {for storing portable computing devices, e.g. laptops, tablets or calculators}
- A45C 13/08: Decorative devices for handbags or purses
- A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B)
- A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS

## Abstract

The present invention relates to a clear or otherwise transparent sleeve or pouch that is configured to hold a picture, calendar, reminder, or other cutout. Specifically, the invention relates to sleeve that can be reversibly affixed to the palm rest of a laptop computer.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A laptop sleeve apparatus, comprising:
one or more storage sleeves, comprising
one or more front walls,
and a rear wall,
wherein said one or more front walls and said rear wall are sealed on three edges to form said one or more storage sleeves,
wherein said rear wall further comprises an adhesive portion on the outer side of said rear wall; and
a tracing template, wherein said tracing template is of the same dimensions as the interior of said one or more storage sleeves.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said one or more storage sleeves are formed by welding said one or more front walls and said rear wall along three edges to form a pocket with an opening on one end.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said one or more storage sleeves are formed by affixing a premade storage sleeve to said rear wall.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said storage sleeve is comprised of a two sheets of material.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said storage sleeve is comprised of a one sheet of material.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said storage sleeve is comprised of a clear plastic.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said storage sleeve is comprised of a transparent plastic.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said front wall further comprises a finger cutout.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said rear wall is die cut.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 9, wherein said rear wall is configured to provide a customized fit for a particular model of laptop.

### Claim 11 (depends on 9)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 9, wherein said rear wall is further comprised of one or more laptop component cutouts selected from a group of laptop component cutouts comprising track pad cutouts, keyboard cutouts, and speaker cutouts.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 11, wherein said one or more laptop component cutouts are further configured as an alignment means.

### Claim 13 (depends on 9)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 9, wherein said rear wall is further comprised of one or more linking elements configured to connect said one or more storage sleeves.

### Claim 14 (depends on 1)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said rear wall is further configured with a track pad protector.

### Claim 15 (depends on 1)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said adhesive portion of said rear wall is comprised of a non-permanent adhesive.

### Claim 16 (depends on 1)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said adhesive portion of said rear wall is comprised of a permanent adhesive.

### Claim 17 (depends on 1)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said tracing template is comprised of a clear plastic.

### Claim 18 (depends on 1)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said tracing template is comprised of a transparent plastic.

### Claim 19 (depends on 1)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said tracing template is further configured with a printed grid system.

### Claim 20 (depends on 1)

The laptop sleeve apparatus of claim 1, wherein said tracing template is further configured with measurement marks.