Abstract: A clamshell-style laptop case with a foldable shade assembly that, when expanded, shades and protects a laptop that's placed within the opened case. A shade assembly, positioned within the interior of the clamshell case, includes a visor panel, side panels, a rear panel, and lower panel. When the case is opened, the shade assembly can be expanded from its collapsed position by lifting the visor panel upward as it rotates along a hinge connecting it to the rear panel, while the side panels simultaneously expand from a folded position. The side panels remain permanently attached to the shade assembly, reducing the steps required to expand and collapse the shade assembly. The shade assembly may incorporate a friction hinge connecting the shade assembly's lower panel and rear panel which enables the rear panel to rotate greater than 90 degrees to the lower panel, providing improved functionality and accessibility during use.

Abstract: A clamshell-style laptop case with a foldable shade assembly that, when expanded, shades and protects a laptop that's placed within the opened case. A shade assembly, positioned within the interior of the clamshell case, includes a visor panel, side panels, a rear panel, and lower panel. When the case is opened, the shade assembly can be expanded from its collapsed position by lifting the visor panel upward as it rotates along a hinge connecting it to the rear panel, while the side panels simultaneously expand from a folded position. The side panels remain permanently attached to the shade assembly, reducing the steps required to expand and collapse the shade assembly. The shade assembly may incorporate a friction hinge connecting the shade assembly's lower panel and rear panel which enables the rear panel to rotate greater than 90 degrees to the lower panel, providing improved functionality and accessibility during use.