Bag computer system and bag apparatus

• US 20110304965A1
• Filed: 08/24/2011
• Published: 12/15/2011
• 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 8,559,168 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 361/679.03
• 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 portable display apparatus comprising:

a. a bag comprised of a top wall with an opening to access the bag interior, the top wall joined to a front wall at a junction therebetween, an inside surface, and an outside surface;

b. a equipment storage area on the outside of the bag front wall;

c. a display panel comprising a back side and a front side including a display, wherein, the display panel is attached to the bag and positioned at the top of the 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 equipment storage area; and

d. a cover pivotally attached to the bag front wall and positioned at a bottom of the 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 equipment storage area to an operating position exposing the equipment storage area.

2. The portable display apparatus of claim 1, wherein the display panel is removably attached to the bag.

3. The portable display apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cover is removably attached to the bag.

4. The portable display apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a panel attached to the inside surface of the front wall of the bag.

5. The portable display apparatus of claim 4, further comprising a mounting structure on the inside surface of the bag front wall, the mounting structure configured to removably attach the panel to the inside surface of the bag front wall.

6. The portable display apparatus of claim 4, further comprising an electrical connection connecting the display panel with the panel attached to the inside surface of the bag front wall.

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

8. The portable display apparatus of claim 7, wherein the manual control is on the back side of the display panel.

9. A portable display apparatus comprising:

a) a bag comprised of top wall with an opening to access a bag interior, the top wall joined to a front wall at a junction, the front wall having an inside surface and an outside surface;

b) an equipment storage area on the outside of the bag front wall;

c) a display panel comprising a back side and a front side including a display, wherein the display panel is attached to the bag and positioned at a top of the 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 equipment storage area; and

d) a panel attached to the inside surface of the bag'"'"'s front wall, the panel acting as a rigid support for the front wall of the bag and facilitating the storage of a display panel in the equipment storage area on the outside of the front wall of the bag.

10. The portable display apparatus of claim 9, further comprising an electrical connection connecting the display panel with the panel attached to the inside surface of the bag front wall.

11. The portable display apparatus of claim 9, wherein the display panel is removably attached to the bag.

12. The portable display apparatus of claim 9, further comprising a manual control on the display panel.

13. The portable display apparatus of claim 12, wherein the manual control is on the back side of the display panel.

14. The portable display apparatus of claim 9, further comprising a mounting structure on the inside surface of the bag front wall, the mounting structure configured to removably attach the panel to the inside surface of the bag front wall.