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US 5,217,119 AGranted
Carrying case for laptop computer
OwnerDale Hollingsworthinventor
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Abstract
An improved carrying case for a laptop computer or other delicate electronic instrument is generally rectangular, having front and rear walls. A suspension system for the laptop computer or other equipment includes a cradle suspended from the front and rear walls for receiving a laptop computer, and elastic panel members supporting the cradle for absorbing shocks and impacts occurring upon placing of the case on a floor or the like.
Claims24
A carrying case for electronic equipment such as a laptop computer, comprising:
- a substantially flat elongated bottom adapted to rest on a flat floor or the like and having front and rear edges;
- left and right side walls extending upwardly from respective ends of said flat bottom;
- front and rear walls extending upwardly from lower edges juxtaposed to said front and rear edges, respectively, of said flat bottom, said front and rear wall each having an upper edge;
- a top adapted to extend forwardly from said upper edge of said rear wall to meet said upper edge of said front wall,
- whereby said bottom, left and right side walls, front and rear walls, and top define a principal compartment for receiving a laptop computer;
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- a suspension member affixed to upper portions of said front and rear walls and depending downwardly therefrom within said principal compartment, said suspension member comprising a cradle for receiving said electronic equipment and resilient support means providing a shock-absorbing, weight-bearing connection between said cradle and said upper portions of said front and rear walls.
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