Back to results
US 6,547,071 B2Granted
Personal computer storage and security case
AssigneeCompX International Inc.
InventorPeter M. Barber
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A storage and security case for a personal computer comprises a housing with fold over side platforms which raise and lower a support platform within the case to cover a personal computer stored within the case or expose the personal computer. The side platforms provide additional functions such as a storage tray for various materials and a mouse platform.
Claims12
A storage and security case for a personal computer comprising, in combination:
- a base plate having a profile with a first lateral side edge, a second lateral side edge spaced from the first lateral side edge, a front edge and a back edge;
- a first side platform pivotally attached to the first one of said base plate side edges, said side platform pivotal about the first lateral side edge between a position spaced from and over, at least in part, the base plate, and a position laterally at a side of the base plate;
- a second side platform pivotally attached to the second one of said base plate side edges and pivotal about the second lateral side edge between a position spaced from and over, at least in part, the base plate, and a position laterally at a side of the base plate:
- a support plate positioned over the base plate and having a support plate profile within the profile of the base plate;
- and
- lift cam members connected to each of the side platforms at the respective base plate side edges whereby pivotal rotation of each of the side platforms from a position over the base plate to a position exposing the base plate raises the support plate from the base plate to a position above and spaced from the base plate.
3 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.