Combination purse and computer
Combination purse and mini-notebook computer where a flexible outer covering is held in place be an outer zipper. The hinge of the computer is offset so that a space remains between the screen and the keyboard. First and second inner panels are hingedly joined along one horizontal edge. The first inner panel is joined at its opposite edge to the outer covering. The first and second inner panels can reside within the space between the computer screen and the keyboard. Then inner panels are retained in place over the computer screen and the keyboard by an inner zipper which connects the panels to the inside perimeter of the flexible side walls of the outer housing. The panels include slots for credit cards and the like. The panels can be folded up and away from the computer screen and keyboard which allows for an upright, readable screen.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThis invention relates generally to the field of carry bags and more specifically to a combination purse and computer.
There is a long tradition in the world of women, and some men carrying purses to hold items such as credit cards, keys, cell phones and the like.
Additionally, computer devices are becoming ever smaller, going from table top to lap top to mini-notebooks.
Purses have been designed in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Some have been designed to carry a minimum amount of items and are relatively small. A common name for this type of purse is a dutch. The clutch can have one short strap handle for carrying with one hand, or can have a shoulder strap.
Laptop computers are commonly carried in padded carry cases, usually made of nylon or polyester.
However, no one to date has effectively combined the features of a small purse with the features of a small computer so that they can be carried in one integrated holder.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe primary object of the invention is to provide the features of a purse and combine them with the features of a small computer into one integral unit.
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following descriptions, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed combination purse and computer comprising: a computer having an LCD screen panel hingedly attached to a keyboard panel, a flexible outer covering for said computer, a first inner panel, a second inner panel, an outer zipper, an inner zipper, at least one of strap retaining ring, said hinge of said computer offset so that when said panels are in the closed position, a space remains between said screen panel and said keyboard panel, said flexible outer computer covering including flexible side panels that are bisected by said outer zipper and are removably retained by said outer zipper, said first and second inner panels hingedly joined along one horizontal edge, said first inner panel joint at its opposite horizontal edge to the top edge of said outer covering, said first and second inner panels capable of residing within the confines of said space created between said computer screen panel and said computer keyboard panel, said first and second inner panels removably retained in place over said computer screen and said keyboard by said inner zipper which connects the outside perimeter of said panels to the inside perimeter of said flexible side walls of said outer housing, said first and second inner panels including standard retaining slots for credit cards, drivers license and passport, said first and second inner panels capable of being folded up, over and away from said computer screen and said keyboard so that said computer can be used in a standard way, one outer surface of said outer covering including integral pockets for holding a cell phone and car keys, and said strap retaining ring attached to at least one outer corner of said outer covering allowing a hand strap or a shoulder strap to be attached.
An alternate embodiment includes a combination purse and computer wherein the housing is made of a single flexible rectangular panel that is folded in upon itself and held closed by a standard fastener set such as a snap, magnet, or hook and loop type fastener. One version of the alternate embodiment uses a cell phone screen in place of a standard computer screen.
The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention.
Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.
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Another embodiment includes the possibility of having a second aperture in pocket 204 as shown by dotted line 205, that is located on the outside surface 216 of the invention. This aperture 205 would allow a person to view the screen 302 of the cell phone while the combination computer and purse 100 is in the closed position.
While the invention has been described in connection with a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to the particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. combination purse and computer comprising:
- a computer having an screen panel hingedly attached to a keyboard panel;
- a flexible outer covering for said computer;
- a first inner panel;
- a second inner panel;
- an outer zipper,
- an inner zipper,
- at least one strap retaining ring;
- said hinge of said computer offset so that when said panels are in the closed position, a space remains between said screen panel and said keyboard panel;
- said flexible outer computer covering including flexible side panels that are bisected by said outer zipper and are removably retained by said outer zipper,
- said first and second inner panels hingedly joined along one horizontal edge;
- said first inner panel joint at its opposite horizontal edge to the top edge of said outer covering;
- said first and second inner panels capable of residing within the confines of said space created between said computer screen panel and said computer keyboard panel;
- said first and second inner panels removably retained in place over said computer screen and said keyboard by said inner zipper which connects the outside perimeter of said panels to the inside perimeter of said flexible side walls of said outer housing;
- said first and second inner panels including standard retaining slots for credit cards, drivers license and passport;
- said first and second inner panels capable of being folded up, over and away from said computer screen and said keyboard so that said computer can be used in a standard way;
- one outer surface of said outer covering including integral pockets for holding a cell phone and car keys; and
- said strap retaining ring attached to at least one outer corner of said outer covering allowing a hand strap or a shoulder strap to be attached.
2. A combination purse and computer as claimed in claim 1 further comprising an additional flexible strip is formed into a U shape that it forms a lipstick holding loop when attached to the spine portion of said outer covering.
3. A combination purse and computer as claimed in claim 1 wherein said outer covering is constructed of leather.
4. An alternate embodiment of the combination purse and computer as claimed in claim 1 wherein a single rectangular panel of flexible material folds over on itself to form a purse-like shape and when unfolded reveals said keyboard and said computer screen affixed to the inside wall of said rectangular strip.
5. An alternate embodiment of the combination purse and computer as claimed in claim 4 wherein a cell phone screen is substituted for said standard computer screen;
- said cell phone fitting into a pocket affixed to the outside wall of said rectangular panel;
- said pocket having a rectangular aperture large enough to allow said cell phone screen to be viewed.
6. An alternate embodiment of the combination purse and computer as claimed in claim 5 wherein said pocket includes a second rectangular aperture opposite to said first aperture allowing a user to view said cell phone screen while said combination purse and computer is in the dosed position.
7. An alternate embodiment of the combination purse and computer as claimed in claim 5 wherein hinge portion between said keyboard and said computer screen includes a pair of zippers that when unzipped can allow said screen to be twisted one hundred and eighty degrees.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 21, 2010
Publication Date: Oct 27, 2011
Inventor: Thomas Burns (Sausalito, CA)
Application Number: 12/799,208