Abstract: A universal carrying apparatus for a laptop computer or other electric device having dual hinges wherein an end of the carrying apparatus is threaded through the gap between a screen and a computer deck and between dual hinges of the laptop computer and a strip or bar at the other end of the apparatus prevents the apparatus from disengaging from the computer. The anchoring bar against the hinges supports the weight of the computer. The invention also relates to a kit having a universal attachable carrying apparatus and a laptop computer or other electronic device with dual hinges. The invention further relates to a method of retrofitting a laptop computer or other device with a universal carrying apparatus of the invention.

Abstract: A universal carrying apparatus for a laptop computer or other electric devices with an adhesive layer on a back side thereof for attaching to a flat surface of a computer or other smooth surfaced device. The invention also relates to a kit having a universal attachable carrying apparatus and a laptop computer or other flat surface device. The invention further relates to a method of retrofitting a laptop computer or other device with a universal carrying apparatus.