Bag computer system and bag apparatus

• US 8,467,176 B2
• Filed: 08/18/2011
• Issued: 06/18/2013
• 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
• Primary Examiner(s): LEA EDMONDS, LISA S
• Application Number:
  US13/137,467
• Publication Number:
  US 20110304970A1
• Time in Patent Office: 670 Days
• Field of Search: None
• 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 computing apparatus comprising:

a. a bag comprised of a front wall, an inside surface, and an outside surface;

b. a computer equipment storage area, including a top and a bottom, on the outside of the bag front wall;

c. a display panel comprising a front side, a back side, an attachment edge, and a distal edge, wherein the display panel is attached to the bag and positioned at the top of the computer equipment storage area and oriented to pivot the display panel into and out of the computer equipment storage area; and

d. a cover pivotally attached to the bag front wall and positioned at the bottom of the computer equipment storage area 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.

2. The portable computing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one input/output tool on the display panel.

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

4. The portable computing apparatus of claim 3, wherein the manual control comprises one or more pointing devices on the back side of the display panel.

5. The portable computing apparatus of claim 4, further comprising tactile finger guides on the back side to guide an operator'"'"'s fingers to positions on the pointing device.

6. The portable computing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an electrical connection, the electrical connection configured to electrically connect the display panel to electrical equipment located inside the bag.

7. The portable computing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising one or more electrical access openings through the front wall located to pass electrical wiring from computer equipment mounted on the outside of the bag through the front wall to an interior of the bag.

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

9. The portable computing apparatus of claim 8, wherein the display panel is removably attached to the bag with a top bag position pivoting computer equipment mount attached to the bag and matching an attachment attached to the display panel.

10. The portable computing apparatus of claim 9, wherein the top bag position pivoting computer equipment mount includes one or more attachment flaps.

11. The portable computing apparatus of claim 8, further comprising a body panel pivotally attached to the display panel and the bag is further comprised of an opening in the front wall wherein the body panel is attached to the inside surface of the bag front wall and the display panel passes through the opening so that the display panel is positioned at the top of the computer equipment storage area and oriented to pivot the display panel into and out of the computer equipment storage area.

12. The portable computing apparatus of claim 8, wherein the display panel is further comprised of a body panel pivotally attached to the display panel, the body panel configured to attach to the bag, wherein the display panel is positioned proximal to the top of the computer equipment storage area and pivotable so as to move the display panel into and out of the computer equipment storage area.

13. The portable computing apparatus of claim 8, wherein the display panel is removably attached to the bag using a support structure.

14. The portable computing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a bottom bag position pivoting computer equipment mount attached to the bag and configured to attach computer equipment to the bag wherein the bottom bag position pivoting computer equipment mount is positioned on the bag front wall at or near the bottom of the computer equipment storage area and oriented to pivot computer equipment into and out of the computer equipment storage area.

15. The portable computing apparatus of claim 14, wherein the bottom bag position pivoting computer equipment mount includes one or more attachment flaps.

16. The portable computing apparatus of claim 14 further comprising an input device attached to the bottom bag position pivoting computer equipment mount.

17. The portable computing apparatus of claim 16, wherein the input device is further comprised of at least one input/output tool.

18. The portable computing apparatus of claim 16, wherein the input device is shaped to fit and cover the display panel stored in the computer equipment storage area.

19. The portable computing apparatus of claim 16, further comprising an electrical connection, the electrical connection configured to electrically connect the input device to electrical equipment located inside the bag.

20. The portable computing apparatus of claim 1, wherein the bag further comprises an input device attached to the cover.

21. The portable computing apparatus of claim 20, wherein the input device is removably attached to the cover.

22. The portable computing apparatus of claim 20, wherein the input device is further comprised of at least one input/output tool.

23. The portable computing apparatus of claim 20, wherein the input device is shaped to fit and cover the display panel.

24. The portable computing apparatus of claim 20, further comprising an electrical connection, the electrical connection configured to electrically connect the input device to electrical equipment located inside the bag.

25. The portable computing apparatus of claim 1, wherein a computing unit is contained in the display panel.

26. The portable computing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a computing unit panel attached to the front wall of the bag.

27. The portable computing apparatus of claim 26, further comprising an electrical connection between the computing unit panel and the display panel.

28. The portable computing apparatus of claim 26, wherein the computing unit panel is attached to the inside of the front wall.

29. The portable computing apparatus of claim 28, further comprising a mounting structure on the inside of the bag front wall, the mounting structure configured to removably attach the computing unit panel to the inside surface of the bag front wall.

30. The portable computing apparatus of claim 28, wherein the computing unit panel acts as a rigid support for the front wall of the bag and facilitates the storage of the display panel in the computer equipment storage area on the outside of the front wall of the bag.

31. The portable computing apparatus of claim 26, wherein the display panel is pivotally attached to the computing unit panel and the computing unit panel is attached to the outside of the front wall, wherein the display panel is positioned proximal to the top of the computer equipment storage area and oriented to pivot the display panel into and out of the computer equipment storage area.

32. The portable computing apparatus of claim 31, further comprising a support structure on the outside surface of the bag front wall configured to removably attach the computing unit panel to the outside of the bag front wall.

33. The portable computing apparatus of claim 26, further comprising one or more memory receptacles on the computing unit panel.

34. The portable computing apparatus of claim 33, further comprising one or more removable memories matching the memory receptacles.

35. The portable computing apparatus of claim 26, further comprising at least one sound outlet on the computing unit panel.

36. The portable computing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a left side wall and a right side wall, each of the side walls having an inner surface and an outer surface, and at least one of the side walls including at least one pocket attached to the outer surface.

37. The portable computing apparatus of claim 36, further comprising at least one peripheral holder with a receptacle physically matching a peripheral, wherein the holder is configured to match the side pocket.

38. The portable computing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a display panel prop extending between the bag and the display panel, the display panel prop holding the display panel in one or more angular positions relative to the bag front.

39. The portable computing apparatus of claim 1, further comprised of a display on the front side of the display panel, wherein the display is facing away from the bag front wall when in a storage position.

40. A portable computing apparatus comprising:

a. a bag comprised of a front wall, an inside surface, and an outside surface;

b. a computer equipment storage area, including a top and a bottom, on the outside of the bag'"'"'s front wall;

c. a display panel comprising a front side, a back side, an attachment edge, and a distal edge, wherein the display panel is attached to the bag and positioned at the top of the computer equipment storage area and oriented to pivot the display panel into and out of the computer equipment storage area; and

d. a bottom bag position pivoting computer equipment mount attached to the bag and configured to attach computer equipment to the bag wherein the bottom bag position pivoting computer equipment mount is positioned on the bag front wall at the bottom of the computer equipment storage area and oriented to pivot computer equipment into and out of the computer equipment storage area.

41. The portable computing apparatus of claim 40, further comprising at least one input/output tool on the display panel.

42. The portable computing apparatus of claim 40, further comprising a manual control on the display panel.

43. The portable computing apparatus of claim 42, wherein the manual control comprises one or more pointing devices on the back side of the display panel.

44. The portable computing apparatus of claim 43, further comprising tactile finger guides on the back side to guide an operator'"'"'s fingers to positions on the pointing device.

45. The portable computing apparatus of claim 40, further comprising an electrical connection, the electrical connection configured to electrically connect the display panel to electrical equipment located inside the bag.

46. The portable computing apparatus of claim 40, further comprising one or more electrical access openings through the front wall located to pass electrical wiring from computer equipment mounted on the outside of the bag through the front wall to an interior of the bag.

47. The portable computing apparatus of claim 40, wherein the display panel is removably attached to the bag.

48. The portable computing apparatus of claim 47, wherein the display panel is removably attached to the bag with a top bag position pivoting computer equipment mount attached to the bag and matching an attachment attached to the display panel.

49. The portable computing apparatus of claim 48, wherein the top bag position pivoting computer equipment mount includes one or more attachment flaps.

50. The portable computing apparatus of claim 47, further comprising a body panel pivotally attached to the display panel and the bag is further comprised of an opening in the front wall wherein the body panel is attached to the inside surface of the bag front wall and the display panel passes through the opening so that the display panel is positioned at the top of the computer equipment storage area and oriented to pivot the display panel into and out of the computer equipment storage area.

51. The portable computing apparatus of claim 47, wherein the display panel is further comprised of a body panel pivotally attached to the display panel, the body panel configured to attach to the bag, wherein the display panel is positioned proximal to the top of the computer equipment storage area and pivotable so as to move the display panel into and out of the computer equipment storage area.

52. The portable computing apparatus of claim 47, wherein the display panel is removably attached to the bag using a support structure.

53. The portable computing apparatus of claim 40, wherein the bag further comprises an input device attached to the bottom bag position pivoting computer equipment mount.

54. The portable computing apparatus of claim 53, wherein the input device is removably attached to the bottom bag position pivoting computer equipment mount.

55. The portable computing apparatus of claim 53, wherein the input device is further comprised of at least one input/output tool.

56. The portable computing apparatus of claim 53, wherein the input device is shaped to fit and cover the display panel.

57. The portable computing apparatus of claim 53, further comprising an electrical connection, the electrical connection configured to electrically connect the input device to electrical equipment located inside the bag.

58. The portable computing apparatus of claim 40, wherein a computing unit is contained in the display panel.

59. The portable computing apparatus of claim 40, further comprising a computing unit panel, the computing unit panel attached to the front wall of the bag.

60. The portable computing apparatus of claim 59, further comprising an electrical connection between the computing unit panel and the display panel.

61. The portable computing apparatus of claim 59, wherein the computing unit panel is attached to the inside of the front wall.

62. The portable computing apparatus of claim 61, further comprising a mounting structure on the inside surface of the bag front wall configured to removably attach the computing unit to the inside of the bag front wall.

63. The portable computing apparatus of claim 61, wherein the computing unit panel acts as a rigid support for the front wall of the bag and facilitates the storage of the display panel in the computer equipment storage area on the outside of the front wall of the bag.

64. The portable computing apparatus of claim 59, wherein the display panel is pivotally attached to the computing unit panel and the computing unit panel is attached to the outside of the front wall, wherein the display panel is positioned proximal to the top of the computer equipment storage area and oriented to pivot the display panel into and out of the computer equipment storage area.

65. The portable computing apparatus of claim 64, further comprising a support structure on the outside of the bag front wall configured to removably attach the computing unit panel to the outside of the bag front wall.

66. The portable computing apparatus of claim 59, further comprising one or more memory receptacles on the computing unit panel.

67. The portable computing apparatus of claim 66, further comprising one or more removable memories matching the memory receptacles.

68. The portable computing apparatus of claim 59, further comprising at least one sound outlet on the computing unit panel.

69. The portable computing apparatus of claim 40, further comprising a left side wall and a right side wall, each of the side walls having an inner surface and an outer surface, and at least one of the side walls including at least one pocket attached to the outer surface.

70. The portable computing apparatus of claim 69, further comprising at least one peripheral holder with a receptacle physically matching a peripheral, wherein the holder is configured to match the side pocket.

71. The portable computing apparatus of claim 40, further comprising a display panel prop extending between the bag and the display panel, the display panel prop holding the display panel in one or more angular positions relative to the bag front.

72. The portable computing apparatus of claim 40, further comprised of a display on the front side of the display panel, wherein the display is facing away from the bag front wall when in a storage position.

73. The portable computing apparatus of claim 40, wherein the bottom bag position pivoting computer equipment mount includes one or more attachment flaps.