Abstract: A versatile, compact portable work station includes a computer, a printer, and other peripherals, including but not limited to a digital camera, an optical scanner, a cellular telephone, a modem, and the like, that are efficiently interconnected with one another and stored within a carrying case. A computer tray supports the computer in spaced alignment above the printer. The computer tray is adapted to be advanced relative to the printer to permit easy access to both the printer and computer. The computer, printer and other peripherals are powered either from a lead-acid battery or a battery charger that are stored within the carrying case or from an external DC input. Also included in the case is a main control panel having a plurality of switches that are selectively operated to respectively connect the battery, the battery charger, or the DC input to one or more of the computer and peripherals, such that the work station is controlled completely from the carrying case.

Abstract: An air and water tight carrying case in which to transport a portable work station having a personal computer, printer and other peripherals. External controls are provided at a bulkhead on the outside of the case to permit operation of the work station when the carrying case is closed, such as when the case is located in a hostile environment and it is desirable to isolate the computer hardware from the atmosphere. By virtue of the foregoing, power to the computer and peripherals, data transfer to and from the computer, and connection of the computer to auxiliary hardware can all be controlled from outside the carrying case without having to disturb the safe environment in which the work station is sealed.

Abstract: A versatile, compact portable work station comprising a computer, a printer, and other peripherals, including but not limited to a digital camera, an optical scanner, a cellular telephone, a modem, and the like, that are efficiently interconnected with one another and stored within a carrying case. A computer tray supports the computer in spaced alignment above the printer. The computer tray is adapted to be advanced relative to the printer to permit easy access to both the printer and computer. The computer, printer and other peripherals are powered from a lead-acid battery that is stored within the carrying case. Also included in the case is a main control panel having a plurality of switches that are selectively operated to respectively connect the battery to one or more of the computer and peripherals, such that the work station is controlled completely from the carrying case.