Lap stabilization device

In combination, a laptop computer and a laptop computer stabilization device, said combination comprising:

• a laptop computer;
• a stabilization device including a support tray with a substantially planar base and opposing ends;
• a strap connected to said support tray at one of said opposing ends, said strap having a free end to engage the legs of the person while seated and said strap extending between said opposing ends;
• a retracting mechanism mounted to said support tray for retractably storing, and selectively feeding a desired length of said strap;
• and
• a lid rotatably connected to said support tray.

In combination, a laptop computer and a laptop computer stabilization device, said combination comprising:

• a laptop computer;
• a stabilization device including a support tray with a substantially planar base and opposing ends;
• a strap connected to said support tray at one of said opposing ends, said strap having a free end to engage the legs of the person while seated and said strap extending between said opposing ends;
• a retracting mechanism mounted to said support tray for retractably storing, and selectively feeding a desired length of said strap;
• a buckle attached to said free end of said strap;
• and
• a hook attached to an end of said planar base opposite the end to which said strap is attached.

A method of securing a stabilization device to the lap of a seated person thereby creating a stabilized work surface for a laptop computer, said method comprising the step of:

• providing a substantially planar base surface having opposing ends, and a lid rotatably connected to said planar base surface;
• providing at least one strap connected to said substantially planar base at one of said opposing ends;
• placing a person in a seated position;
• placing the substantially planar base on the lap of the seated person;
• placing the laptop computer on the planar base;
• routing the strap around the legs of the person so that the strap extends between the opposing ends;
• and
• securing the strap to the legs of the person.

In combination, a laptop computer and a laptop computer stabilization device, said combination comprising:

• a laptop computer;
• a stabilization device including a support tray with a substantially planar base and opposing ends;
• a strap connected to said support tray at one of said opposing ends, said strap having a free end to engage the legs of the person while seated and said strap extending between said opposing ends;
• and
• a lid rotatably connected to said support tray.