Ergo Hybrid Laptop Bag

Abstract

A portable computer carry bag assembly, to be used to safely and securely contain and transport a portable computer and various electrical accessories and devices thereof having a main housing which is divided into a top compartment and a bottom compartment by a divider panel. Included within the top compartment are various support members which receive the portable computer suspended thereon in such a manner that a power strip adapting unit is embodied within the bag for said portable computer and other electrical devices such as phones, PDAs and the like can be plugged in and charged without removing from the computer bag.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This application emanates from a previously filed provisional application 61225958 Jul. 16, 2009

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of carrying cases for laptop computers of the type, which include electrical connectivity directly to the case.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Laptop computer bag with storage compartments, cord access ports in rear of the compartments, and built in power strip and USB hub

Generally in the art, there are a number of differing styles and types of carry cases, which are adapted for portable computer transport. These carry cases range from soft cases to rigid, padded, ultra protective type cases, usually designed to hold the portable computer until needed, at which point the user removes the computer from the carry case and sets it up in a work area. This, however, can be quite inconvenient.

Therefore, it would be substantially advantageous to provide a carry case which disposes the computer in a ready to use charging orientation while still in the case, thereby necessitating that a user merely open a top lid of the case, position the laptop screen, and turn on the power to provide a convenient work station.

Present in the art, are some carry cases, which enable a computer to be used while still contained in the case, yet none of which can be charged in such a position. These carry cases, however, will usually require a complicated series of manipulations to expose the computer charging point from its contained position within the carry case,

A further difficulty associated with conventionally used and implemented portable computer carry cases involves the ease with which the carry cases are transported. Specifically, as the number of electrical accessories which need to be charged increase, the carry case can become quite heavy to transport. Further, the use of a portable computer will not usually eliminate the need for an individual to carry a briefcase or a number of files, further burdening their load and making the computer more difficult to transport. As a result, some computer users turn to portable luggage carts onto which the carry case and various other items are secured for transport. These luggage carts, however, provide an additional article which must be stored or moved out of the way when using the computer, provide an additional carry-on item to be stowed in an aircraft, and can be quite unstable if the carry case is hastily and/or improperly secured thereto. Such instability will not only make transport more difficult, but will also make the is carry case vulnerable to jolts and susceptible to falls from the tote which can potentially damage the computer itself and the carry case.

Accordingly, since the advent of portable computer use, there has been a long felt need to provide frequent laptop users with a convenient and effective carry case which has easy access to charging while leaving the computer and related or unrelated accessories within the bag. The device of the present invention is structured specifically to address and solve these needs, which remain present in the art.

This invention improves laptop computer bags

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a portable computer carry case assembly structured to safely and securely contain and transport a portable computer and various accessories thereof The assembly includes primarily a main housing having a bottom wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a rear wall, and a front wall. All of these walls define an interior of the main housing and an open top end thereof to allow access into the interior. Further, disposed within the interior of the main housing is a multiple female ended charging strip for the allowance of recharging the portable computer along with a number of accessories at the same time.

This laptop computer bag has strategically placed compartments that include port holes for charging cords to attach to portable electronic devices. This feature allows the user to charge the batteries on multiple devices at the same time with minimal effort. The built in power strip and USB hub provide a charging station for multiple devices including, but not limited to a laptop computer, cell phone, translation device, and mp3 player, etc. The main advantage to the power strip and USB hub is the convenience for the user to leave all devices in the bag's compartments as they charge simultaneously. This provides the user with a place to store charging devices when they are not in use and a place to store devices while they charge. The cord organization straps are Velcro straps strategically placed throughout the interior of the bag and designed to organize is the cords for the multiple devices providing less clutter on the interior of the bag.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATIONS

FIG. 1 is a front view.

FIG. 2 is a view of the underneath flap area.

FIG. 3 Depicts underneath front flap of carrying case, with interior of pockets shown

FIG. 4—Close up of interior of pockets with cord ports

FIG. 5 Depicts interior compartment of carrying case

FIG. 6 Depicts interior of rear compartment of carrying case

FIG. 7 Depicts interior of rear compartment of carrying case with 27. straps unattached.

FIG. 8 Depicts rear portion of carrying case

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATIONS

FIG. 1—Depicts front portion of the carrying case.

1. Indicates padded handle attached to the top wall 2. of the carrying case, allowing ease of transportation. 3. Document pocket with zipper closure creating easy and secure access to important documents. 4. Second side wall of the carrying case with 5. second side wall pocket with zipper closure. 6. Plastic clasps that secure front flap to front wall 7. 8. Bottom wall of carrying case. 9. Adjustable and detachable shoulder strap, allowing ease of transportation. 11. First side wall of carrying case with 10. first side wall pocket with zipper closure and power cord port (see FIG. 11). 2., 4., 8., 11. are reinforced to create a hard shell to protect sensitive electronics within.

FIG. 2—Depicts underneath front flap of carrying case.

13. Zipper closure, leading to interior portion of carrying case. 14. Second front pocket with zipper closure and cord port (17. see FIG. 3) leading to interior section of carrying case. 5. Second side wall pocket with zipper closure. 15. Vented pocket with zipper closure, allowing heat to disperse and electronics to maintain safe temperature. 6. Unfastened plastic clasps that secure front flap to front wall (see FIG. 1). 9. Adjustable is and detachable shoulder strap, allowing ease of transportation. 11. First side wall of carrying case with 10. first side wall pocket with zipper closure and power cord port (see FIG. 11). 16. First front pocket with zipper closure and cord port (17. see FIG. 3) leading to interior section of carrying case. 12. Underside of front flap of carrying case.

FIG. 3—Depicts underneath front flap of carrying case, with interior of pockets shown.

12. Underside of front flap of carrying case. 13. Zipper closure, leading in interior portion of carrying case. 14. Second front pocket with zipper closure and cord port 17. leading to interior section of carrying case. 16. First front pocket with zipper closure and cord port 17. leading to interior section of carrying case. 6. Unfastened plastic clasps that secure front flap to front wall (see FIG. 1). 9. Adjustable and detachable shoulder strap, allowing ease of transportation. 11. First side wall of carrying case with 10. first side wall pocket with zipper closure and power cord port (see FIG. 11). 15. Interior of vented pocket with zipper closure, allowing heat to disperse and electronics to maintain safe temperature.

FIG. 4—Close up of interior of pockets with cord ports.

14. Second front pocket with zipper closure and cord port 17. leading to interior section of carrying case. 16. First front pocket with zipper closure and cord port 17. leading to interior section of carrying case.

FIG. 5—Depicts interior compartment of carrying case.

12. Underside of front flap of carrying case. 18. Cord ports leading to back laptop compartment. 19. Divided mesh pocket with elastic top to keep items inside. 20. USB adaptor, plugs into power outlet allowing user to charge items separate from their computer. 21. Three-pronged “female” outlets. 23. Two-pronged “female” outlets. 24. Retractable power supply. 22. Velcro cord organizational straps, allowing cords to be contained and orderly. 17. Back side of cord ports leading 16. first front pocket with zipper closure (see FIGS. 3) and 14. second front pocket with zipper closure (see FIG. 3). 9. Adjustable and detachable shoulder strap, allowing ease of transportation. 11. First side wall of carrying case with 10. first side wall pocket with zipper closure and power cord port (see FIG. 11).

FIG. 6—Depicts interior of rear compartment of carrying case.

1. Indicates padded handle attached to the top wall 2. of the carrying case, allowing ease of transportation. 18. Rear side of cord ports leading to back laptop compartment. 11. First side wall of carrying case with 10. first side wall pocket with zipper closure and power cord port (see FIG. 11). 25. Rear wall of carrying case with 26. padded back support allowing for comfort and distribution of weight carried. 27. Straps that attach 28. lap top compartment (see FIG. 7) to carrying case. This keeps the lap top from losing support with user needs to access back portion of carrying case. 29. Zipper that opens and closes back portion of carrying case.

FIG. 7—Depicts interior of rear compartment of carrying case with 27. straps unattached.

1. Indicates padded handle attached to the top wall 2. of the carrying case, allowing ease of transportation. 18. Back side of cord ports leading to back laptop compartment. 11. First side wall of carrying case with 10. first side wall pocket with zipper closure and power cord port (see FIG. 11). 29. Zipper that opens and closes back portion of carrying case. 28. Lap top compartment with mesh front to disperse heat to allow electronics to maintain a safe temperature and Velcro tab to secure lap top in place. 9. Adjustable and detachable shoulder strap, allowing ease of transportation. 4. Second side wall of the carrying case.

FIG. 8—Depicts rear portion of carrying case

1. Indicates padded handle attached to the top wall 2. of the carrying case, allowing ease of transportation. 25. Rear wall of carrying case with 26. padded back support allowing for comfort and distribution of weight carried. 9. Adjustable and detachable shoulder strap, allowing ease of transportation. 30. Zipper compartment that stores 31. backpack straps (see FIG. 9).

FIG. 9—Depicts rear potion of carrying case with backpack straps out

1. Indicates padded handle attached to the top wall 2. of the carrying case, allowing ease of transportation. 31. Backpack straps, allowing an additional carrying option. 11. First side wall of carrying case with 10. first side wall pocket with zipper closure and power cord port (see FIG. 11) 4. Second side wall of the carrying case with 5. second side wall pocket with zipper closure. 25. Rear wall of carrying case. 9. Adjustable and detachable shoulder strap, allowing ease of transportation. 30. Zipper compartment that stores 31. backpack straps.

FIG. 10—Depicts power cord

10. First side wall pocket with zipper closure and power cord port (see FIG. 11). 34. Retractable power cord.

FIG. 11—Depicts power cord port

10. First side wall pocket with zipper closure and power cord port (see FIG. 11). 34. Retractable power cord. 35. Power cord port, leads from interior of bag, through side pocket to power source.

Claims

1. An Ergo Hybrid Laptop Bag to safely and securely contain and transport a portable computer and various accessories therefore a portable computer carry case assembly comprising:

(a) a main housing including a bottom wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a rear wall and a front wall defining an open top end and an interior of said main housing,

(b) a divider panel disposed in said interior of said main housing and defining a top compartment and a bottom compartment therein,

(c) said bottom compartment including:

a multiple female ended power supply strip attached to a power cord thereby attached to a single male fitted power cord plug and an accessory access point within the side of the bag by which to extend the male plug from.

2. An ergo hybrid laptop bag in accordance to claim 1 wherein storage compartments which embody portholes for the passing of charging cords through are located on the outer most sides.

3. An ergo hybrid laptop bag in accordance to claim 1 wherein Velcro straps are embodied throughout the interior of said bag wherein electrical cords of different lengths can be fastened within