Abstract: A docking speaker includes a case enclosing a pair of push-push woofers located around two opposite lateral sides and outwardly facing away from each other in the transverse direction, a wireless charging module located between the pair of push-push woofers in the transverse direction and forming an upward oblique seating face on which the smart phone is adapted to be positioned, and a full range speaker located between the pair of push-push woofers in the transverse direction and aligned below the wireless charging module in the vertical direction when viewed along the front-to-back direction.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting a tablet computer or an electrical device having a touch screen in multiple orientations, the apparatus including a substantially planar base, a back member, a first hinge attaching the back member to the base, a cover configured to hold the electrical device, and a connector that attaches the cover to the back member. The connector can include at least one alignment piece that aligns the cover to the back member only in certain predefined orientations including a landscape orientation and a portrait orientation, and the alignment piece inhibits the cover from being rotated about an axis perpendicular to the cover relative to the back member when the cover is attached to the back member with the connector, but the connector allows the cover to be detached from the back member and reattached in a different one of the predefined orientations.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an electronic device such as a tablet computer from a user's leg, the apparatus having a leg-conforming region having a rounded edge configured to conform around the top of one of the user's legs. Various embodiments have a base, a lower back member, an upper back member, hinges, a flexible top layer, a flexible bottom layer, a central stiff layer, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the leg conforming region extends across a hinge. In certain embodiments, the members, base, or a combination thereof, are planar, rectangular, or both. In different embodiments, the leg conforming region can be flexible, elastic, or a hole through the apparatus. Hinges can be parallel, some embodiments include a handle, and methods include a method of obtaining, providing, or manufacturing an apparatus for supporting an electronic device from a user's leg.

Abstract: Embodiments of cushtop laptop stands and methods of manufacture thereof are generally described herein. An article to support a device comprises a first portion having a first interior surface and a first exterior surface, a second portion having a second interior surface and a second exterior surface, and a third portion configured to couple together the first portion and the second portion. At least one of the first, second, and third portions comprises a cushioning material. In a first configuration, the article comprises a first end of the first interior surface spaced apart from a first end of the second interior surface by a first distance, and a second end of the first interior surface spaced apart from a second end of the second interior surface by a second distance greater than the first distance.

Abstract: Articles for supporting a computer on a user's lap, for cooling the computer, and for isolating the user from heat from the computer. Different embodiments may include a top surface for contacting the computer, a bottom surface for contacting the user's lap, a hollow area, a top aperture through the top surface to the hollow area, a fan, or a combination thereof. The top surface may be at an acute angle to the bottom surface, the fan may include an electric motor powered through a USB cable, or both, as examples. Various embodiments may include at least one side opening or rear opening to the hollow area to allow air to circulate, a foam portion, fabric covering the foam, a plastic portion which provides increased stiffness, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A case (100) can be configured to hold a portable computer (350) with a keyboard (351). In one embodiment, the case can include: (a) a base shell (120) having: (1) a base panel (121) with a first side (144); and (2) one or more pads (231) extending from the first side and positioned such that a bottom of the portable computer is capable of resting on the one or more pads; and (b) a cover shell (110) coupled to the base shell and configured to move between a first position relative to the base shell, in which a user cannot type on the keyboard of the portable computer while the portable computer is inside of the case, and a second position relative to the base shell, in which the user can type on the keyboard of the portable computer while the portable computer is inside of the case.

Abstract: Articles for supporting a computer on a user's lap, for cooling the computer, and for isolating the user from heat from the computer. Different embodiments may include a top surface for contacting the computer, a bottom surface for contacting the user's lap, a hollow area, a top aperture through the top surface to the hollow area, a fan, or a combination thereof. The top surface may be at an acute angle to the bottom surface, the fan may include an electric motor powered through a USB cable, or both, as examples. Various embodiments may include at least one side opening or rear opening to the hollow area to allow air to circulate, a foam portion, fabric covering the foam, a plastic portion which provides increased stiffness, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Carrying cases (e.g., for a computer mouse) comprising a pad and a fastener (e.g., a zipper) around the perimeter of the pad that may form a mouse pad when the fastener is unfastened, and may be folded along a dimension and the fastener fastened to form a storage pouch. Such carrying cases may include a rim to prevent a mouse from sliding off of the mouse pad, an attachment mechanism that may include a strap, a snap button, or both, or a combination thereof. Embodiments are neoprene having a thickness of 1 to 5 mm, have a fold dimension between 15 and 30 cm, or both. The fastener may have a pull tab located at one end of the fold when the fastener is unfastened and at an opposite end of the fold when the fastener is fastened. Pads may be round, oval, or rectangular with rounded corners.

Abstract: Articles for supporting computers on users' laps and for isolating the users from heat from the computers. Embodiments may include a body, a top surface for contacting the computer, a bottom surface for contacting the user's lap, and back and front walls or surfaces. In various embodiments, the body defines a hollow area and a side opening, the back is taller than the front, the top surface is at an acute angle to the bottom surface, the bottom surface has a greater horizontal dimension from front to back than the top surface, the bottom surface has a greater horizontal dimension from left to right than the top surface; the article has a cross section that is a trapezoid (e.g., isosceles), the article comprises a foam portion (e.g., tubular) and fabric covering the foam portion, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, each surface comprises the foam covered with fabric.

Abstract: A connectivity system capable of use with a desk having a surface containing an aperture includes a grommet and a connection hub. The grommet has an interior surface. The connection hub includes a connection port and a perimeter. The surface of the desk defines a first plane that forms a division between a first side of the first plane and a second side of the first plane. A portion of the perimeter of the connection hub is spaced apart from the interior surface of the grommet such that the perimeter and the interior surface define a passageway therebetween through which a cable may be passed from the first side to the second side of the surface of the desk.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a carrying case for computer and electronic accessories containing a foldable mouse pad 90. The foldable mouse pad includes a perimeter extending around the mouse pad 130, wherein the perimeter contains a fastener 120, so that when the mouse pad folds it can form a storage pouch. Other embodiments of the present invention provide a mouse pad 200 having a pocket 220 for storage of computer and electronic accessories and a mouse pad comprising a perimeter of piping 180 to prevent a mouse from sliding off the mouse pad on an uneven surface.

Abstract: An article for supporting a computer on a user's lap that cools the computer and isolates the user from heat, and methods of manufacture. Some embodiments include a body, a top surface, a bottom surface, a hollow area in between, an aperture through the top surface to the hollow area, and either a fan to move air through the aperture or an indentation in the top surface to allow air to circulate by the computer. Embodiments include a foam portion, a plastic portion that provides stiffness, a fabric covering and one or more side or rear openings to allow airflow. The fan may be powered from a USB port on the computer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cord management device. The method includes: (a) providing a power strip; (b) physically and electrically coupling a power cord to the power strip; (c) providing a stationary portion, providing the stationary portion includes: (1) providing a first wall; (2) providing two or more slots in the first wall configured to contain a first portion of a single electrical cord; and (3) providing a second wall spaced part from the first wall, the first wall and second wall defining a first space there between; (d) providing a cover; (e) hingedly attaching the cover to the stationary portion, thereby defining a second space; (f) integrating the power strip into the second space; and (g) locating a portion of the power cord in the first space.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an electrical power delivery system including: (a) a base having: (1) a first surface; and (2) a second surface spaced apart from the first surface by a first sidewall; (b) a platform extending away from the second surface of the base, the platform having a third surface spaced apart from the second surface by a second sidewall; (c) a first electrical power outlet at the third surface; (d) a second electrical power outlet at the second sidewall; and (e) an electrical power cord. The first electrical power outlet and the second electrical power outlet are electrically coupled to the electrical power cord such that the first electrical power outlet and the second electrical power outlet receive electrical power from the electrical power cord when the electrical power cord receives electrical power.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a portable computing device carrier can include: (a) a first section, the first section having: (1) a top portion; (2) a bottom portion; (3) a front portion; (4) a back portion; (5) an interior side; and (6) an exterior side, the top portion, the bottom portion, the front portion, the back portion, the interior side, and the exterior side defining a computing device carrier cavity, the computing device carrier cavity sized to removably receive and accommodate the portable computing device; and (b) a second section, the second section having: (1) a top portion mechanically coupled to the top portion of the first section to form a carrier top portion; (2) a bottom portion; (3) a front portion; (4) a back portion; (5) an interior side; and (6) an exterior side, the second section sized to accommodate one or more personal items. The interior side of the first section is removably attached to the interior side of the second section. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application.

Abstract: An article having a support base and multiple nodules arranged in an array can be placed under part of a laptop computer to promote cooling of the computer. Nodules may be spaced to hold cords or may contain slots for cords. There may be one or more rows of modules which may be off set and may vary in height. Materials may be selected to conduct heat. Methods include obtaining or providing articles, advertising use under laptop computers, and selling the articles.

Abstract: An electrical component (100) includes: (a) an electrical charge storage component (110) comprising one or more first power connectors (211); (b) a first power component (130) capable of outputting alternating current to a first electrical device and comprising one or more second power connectors (412); and (c) a second power component (150) capable of outputting direct current to a second electrical device and comprising one or more third power connectors (612).

Abstract: A cord management device comprises a body (110) having a first end (111), a second end (112), a perimeter (113), and an interior (114) bounded by the perimeter. A cord (210) that is to be managed may be wrapped around the body of the cord management device in such a way as to control a length of a portion (211, 212) of the cord that is able to hang freely, thus protecting the entire cord. The cord management device further comprises an aperture (120) spaced apart from the perimeter and extending through the interior of the body, and still further comprises a recess (140) in the interior of the body capable of receiving and storing an object (410) attached to the cord. A cord management system including the cord management device is also disclosed.