CLIPBOARD ATTACHÉCASE
The present invention relates to a clipboard attaché comprising: a top half; a bottom half, where the bottom half connects to the top half about a hinge; an attachment means on the outer portion of the bottom half; and a lip extending outward from the outer portion of the top half. The attachment means includes at least one curved clamp. The clipboard attaché may include a storage mean, where in one exemplary embodiment the storage means includes a plurality of storage pouches.
1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to a clipboard attaché case for use in an automobile or other motor vehicle.
2. Description of Related Art
Clipboards are convenient devices that enable users to clip papers, forms and other materials for display and/or writing purposes. Normally clipboards are capable of being hand-held and provide the user with a firm writing surface. The clipboards of the prior art occasionally include a means to support or hang the clipboard during use or storage.
Clipboards are useful devices utilized by professionals whose work may involve motor vehicle travel such as a sales persons, delivery persons, or contractors to name a few. The conventional clipboard includes a flat surface and a hinged clip for the insertion of the paper or forms as desired by the user. The prior art includes variations of clipboards that are useful for specific applications. In particular, U.S. Pat. No. 4,726,607 describes a clipboard that is attachable to a vehicle's steering wheel. The clipboard of the '607 patent includes a flexible hook and a Velcro attachment strap that secures the clipboard onto the steering wheel. The clipboard of the '607 patent serves as a means to expand the use of a traditional clipboard to applications to many users. In addition to attachments across the steering wheel, clipboards have been modified to attach to automobile sun visors and to the automobile mirror.
Although these improvements upon the clipboard have been useful there still remains additional features and functions that may be incorporated with a clipboard to provide a convenient and useful device for the traveling workforce.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to a clipboard attaché comprising: a top half; a bottom half, where the bottom half connects to the top half about a hinge; an attachment means on the outer portion of the bottom half; and a lip extending outward from the outer portion of the top half. The attachment means includes at least one curved clamp. The clipboard attaché may include a storage mean, where in one exemplary embodiment the storage means includes a plurality of storage pouches.
The present invention relates to a clipboard attaché device that may be utilized for attachment to a motor vehicle steering wheel. The clipboard attaché case according to present invention provides a practical tool to perform multiple tasks within a motor vehicle and expands the use of the traditional clipboard.
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The clipboard attaché 10 enables the user to have storage room and the ability to utilize a flat surface for writing and reading in a motor vehicle. The clipboard attaché 10 essentially provides a portable desk surface that may be advantageous for any sales person, contractor, police officer or delivery carrier. The clipboard attaché 10 may be made of any sturdy lightweight material such as fiberboard, metal or plastic. The clipboard attaché 10 may be utilized primarily in a closed position where the lips or surrounding edges 19a, 19b are securely closed and sealed when the clipboard attaché 10 is in a closed position.
Claims
1. A clipboard attaché comprising:
- a. a top half;
- b. a bottom half, where the bottom half connects to the top half about a hinge;
- c. an attachment means on the outer portion of the bottom half; and
- d. a lip extending outward from the outer portion of the top half.
2. The clipboard attaché according to claim 1, where the attachment means includes at least one curved clamp.
3. The clipboard attaché according to claim 1, further comprising a storage means.
4. The clipboard attaché according to claim 3, where said storage means includes a plurality of storage pouches.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 21, 2010
Publication Date: Oct 27, 2011
Inventor: WESLEY CLAYTON (Kingwood, TX)
Application Number: 12/764,766