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US 6,354,477 B1Granted
Mobile computing bag
AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorJuliane Barbara Trummer
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Abstract
A carrying bag for receiving a portable personal computer, such as a laptop computer, is configurable to be carried in a briefcase mode, a shoulder bag mode, and a backpack mode. The bag can be configured to form stable frame or platform, thereby placing a personal computer received therein into an ergonomically comfortable position for working with while sitting, standing or even walking. Accessories and appliances can be accommodated within the bag and be readily accessible when the bag is set up as a stable frame or platform.
Claims18
A computer bag, comprising:
- a flexible panel (710) having a first edge and a second edge;
- at least one rear rigid panel (712) having a first edge and a second edge, the second edge of the rear rigid panel being pivotally attached to the first edge of the flexible panel;
- at least one front rigid panel (512) having a first edge and a second edge, the first edge of the front rigid panel being pivotally attached to the second edge of the flexible panel;
- at least one bottom rigid panel (1410) having a first edge and a second edge, the second edge of the bottom rigid panel being pivotally attached to the first edge of the rear rigid panel;
- at least one fastener (1102, 1104) disposed for removably holding the first edge of the bottom rigid panel with respect to the second edge of the front rigid panel, the flexible panel thereby being configurable as an arch with the rigid panels forming a base thereof.
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A computer carrying bag comprising:
- a main bag body including a generally rectangular piece of material having at least one rigid reinforcement member provided in at least one respective portion thereof, and having side covers attached thereto along sides thereof, the main bag body having a flexible portion configurable as an arch;
- a plurality of pockets, some of the pockets disposed on the main bag body at least one of the pockets for holding a portable computer, and at least one other pocket for holding accessories, at least one pocket being disposed on each respective side cover;
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- fastening means on the main bag body for removably fastening at least the bag body and side covers in different configurations.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.