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US 6,745,897 B2Granted
Personal computer storage and security case
AssigneeCompX International Inc.
InventorsPeter M. Barber, Vernon W. Tarbutt
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Abstract
A storage and security case for a personal computer comprises a housing with fold over side platforms, which operate a mechanism to 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.
Claims14
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 lateral side edges, said first side platform pivotal about the first lateral side edge between a position over the base plate and a position laterally to the base plate;
- a support plate positioned over the base plate and having a support plate profile within the profile of the base plate;
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- a lift linkage member connected to the first side platform side edge whereby pivotal rotation of the side platform from a position over the base plate to a position exposing the base plate causes the lift linkage member to raise the support plate from the base plate to a position above and spaced from the base plate.
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