Computer bag with side accessible padded compartments
First Claim
1. A carrying case for a portable electronic device, the case having a main body portion having an interior space to hold the electronic device, the interior space being defined by a first end wall, a second end wall, and peripheral walls extending between the first and second end walls, handle means for carrying the case attached to an upper portion of the main body portion, an opening into the interior space through which the electronic device can be moved, the improvement comprising a frame having three generally straight sides and an open side, the frame being made of a generally stiff material with the sides of the frame at least partially surrounding the interior space along the peripheral walls, the open side positioned below the upper portion when the case is being carried by the handle means, and said opening into said interior space located at said open side of said frame.
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Abstract
Dozens of companies offer many different types of cases specifically designed to carry microcomputers. One type of microcomputer, the laptop style, can be carried by hand or from a shoulder strap in such cases. Unfortunately, as these microcomputers become more powerful tools for scientists, students, engineers, artists, and medical personnel, there is a ever greater need to protect these devices while enhancing their ready access and ease of use. These two conflicting requirements, easy removal from the carrying case, and superior protection from weather and impact, have not been adequately met by these several computer cases. This computer case provides a main packing space for the microcomputer defined by a "C" shaped rigid frame and corresponding shock absorbing pad, the forth side of the packing space is selectively closed by a padded access door. The handle and/or shoulder strap is riveted to the upper side of this "C" shaped frame. The access door is integrally hinged to the lower side of the frame, and is secured to the case when closed by double slide fastener and hook and loop fasteners.
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- 1. A carrying case for a portable electronic device, the case having a main body portion having an interior space to hold the electronic device, the interior space being defined by a first end wall, a second end wall, and peripheral walls extending between the first and second end walls, handle means for carrying the case attached to an upper portion of the main body portion, an opening into the interior space through which the electronic device can be moved, the improvement comprising a frame having three generally straight sides and an open side, the frame being made of a generally stiff material with the sides of the frame at least partially surrounding the interior space along the peripheral walls, the open side positioned below the upper portion when the case is being carried by the handle means, and said opening into said interior space located at said open side of said frame.
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