Bag computer system and bag apparatus

• US 20110051362A1
• Filed: 11/04/2010
• Published: 03/03/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 05/01/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Charles A. Daley III
• Original Assignee: Charles A. Daley III
• Inventors: Daley, Charles A. III
• Granted Patent: US 8,194,398 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 361/679.55
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 11/00 Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 13/02 Interior fittings; Means, e.g. inserts, for holding and packing articles
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 13/30 Straps; Bands
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 2011/003 for portable computing devices, e.g. laptop, tablet, netbook, game boy, navigation system, calculator
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 2013/025 for holding portable computers or accessories therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 2005/006 comprising a suspension strap or lanyard
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 2200/0525 Personal portable computing devices, e.g. laptop, tablet, netbook, game boy, navigation system, calculator
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 3/02 Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of one strap passing over the shoulder
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1628 Carrying enclosures containing additional elements, e.g. case for a laptop and a printer
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/163 Wearable computers, e.g. on a belt
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1637 Details related to the display arrangement, including those related to the mounting of the display in the housing
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1662 Details related to the integrated keyboard

Abstract

Disclosed is a system comprised of a bag and computer combination which allows the bag wearer to quickly access and use a computer while mobile. The system can be in three forms and all three are used in the same way: a pivoting cover is moved out of the way to expose a display which pivots into the line of sight of the wearer/operator. When assembled, all the components are physically connected and electrical components are electrically connected. Additional components include a keyboard or write pad mounted on the pivoting cover or on a separate pivoting mount near the center bag front, a display prop which braces the display in various angular positions and side pockets fitted for peripherals. An example is cited using a bag with flap mounts and equipment which mounts to the flaps using clamps.

Claims

1. A computing device for mobile use comprising:

a. a bag comprised of a top wall with opening to access a bag interior, the top wall joined to a front wall at a junction therebetween, the front wall having an inside surface and an outside surface including a computer equipment storage area on a portion thereof;

b. a display panel pivotally attached to the bag wherein the display panel is positioned at a top of the computer equipment storage area proximal to the junction of the top and front bag walls and oriented to pivot the display panel into and out of the computer equipment storage area;

c. a computing unit panel attached to the inside surface of the front wall of the bag; and

d. an electrical connection, the electrical connection configured to provide a conduit to electrically connect the display panel to the computing unit panel.

2. The computing device of claim 1 wherein the computing unit panel is further comprised of at least one electrical connection, the electrical connection configured to electrically connect the computing unit panel to at least one of a battery and peripheral.

3. The computing device of claim 1 wherein the bag further comprised of a cover, the cover pivotably attached to the bag front wall and positioned at a bottom of the computer equipment storage area distal to the junction of the top and front bag walls wherein the cover is oriented to pivot from a storage position covering the computer equipment storage area to an operating position exposing the computer equipment storage area.

4. The computing device of claim 1 wherein the computing unit panel is further comprised of at least one memory receptacle, wherein the memory receptacle is configured to hold a removable memory.

5. The computing device of claim 4 further comprising at least one removable memory, the removable memory configured to match and install into the memory receptacle.

6. The computing device of claim 1 wherein the computing unit panel is removably attached to the bag.

7. The computing device of claim 1 wherein the bag is further comprised of a mounting structure on the inside surface of the front wall, the mounting structure configured to hold the computing unit panel to the bag.

8. The computing device of claim 1 wherein the computing unit panel is shaped and positioned on the inside surface of the front wall of the bag to render flat the computer equipment storage area on the outside surface of the front wall of the bag.

9. The computing device of claim 1 wherein the display panel is removably attached to the bag.

10. The computing device of claim 1 wherein the computing unit panel is further comprised of an electrical connection, the electrical connection configured to provide a conduit to electrically connect the computing unit panel to computer equipment attached to the outside of the front wall of the bag.

11. The computing device of claim 1 wherein the display panel is further comprised of a front side including a display, wherein the display faces away from the bag front when the display panel is in the computer equipment storage area.

12. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a manual control on the display panel.