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Laptop tray for roll-aboard luggage

a laptop and luggage technology, applied in the direction of tables, rigid containers, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problems of lack of desk-like surfaces in waiting areas in airports, train stations, and office lobbies

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-07-29
SPERRY KENNETH R
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"The present invention is an apparatus for supporting a laptop computer. It includes a tray with a T-shaped handle attached to a rectangular support body. The apparatus has a pair of spaced apart longer parallel side rails connected by a bottom rail and a top rail. The bottom rail is planar to provide a resting surface for a computer. The top rail has a pair of friction means mounted thereon and the handle has a stem attached to the top rail between the friction means. The apparatus can be used with a roll-aboard luggage bag that has an extending handle assembly with a handle attached between a pair of extendable legs. The friction means contact opposite sides of the legs or the handle assembly legs to maintain the tray in any selected position. The technical effects of the invention include improved stability and comfort for laptop computers while in use and convenient storage when not in use."

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However, waiting areas in airports, train stations and office lobbies usually do not have a desk-like surface for supporting the portable computer in a comfortable working position.

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[0020]The U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 972,934 filed Sep. 17, 2007 is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

[0021]The following detailed description and appended drawings describe and illustrate various exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description and drawings serve to enable one skilled in the art to make and use the invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any manner. In respect of the methods disclosed, the steps presented are exemplary in nature, and thus, the order of the steps is not necessary or critical.

[0022]To make the Business traveler's time more productive, a Laptop Tray was invented to easily attach to the handle of roll-aboard luggage and hold a laptop computer at a convenient height in front of the seated user.

[0023]The Laptop Tray works on a cantilever principle so when weight is applied to the tray, two rubber coated friction arms rotate to trap the extended luggage handle. The tray's height is adjustabl...

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Abstract

A tray (10) for supporting a laptop computer (40) has a generally T-shaped handle (11) attached to a generally rectangular support body (12). The body (12) has a pair of spaced apart longer parallel side rails (13, 14) connected by a bottom rail (15) and a top rail (16). The bottom rail (15) is generally planar to provide a resting surface for a front edge of the computer (40). The top rail (16) has a pair of friction devices (17, 18) mounted thereon and the handle (11) has a stem (19) attached to the top rail (16) between the friction devices. An alternate embodiment handle (52) has a cross-bar (20) attached to the top rail (16) by a pair of legs (55, 56) and the cross-bar has a friction device (54) mounted thereon.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 972,934 filed Sep. 17, 2007.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for supporting a laptop computer.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The modern business traveler often finds himself or herself waiting for transportation or an appointment. Such traveler typically carries a portable computer that can be used to perform work tasks during the waiting period. However, waiting areas in airports, train stations and office lobbies usually do not have a desk-like surface for supporting the portable computer in a comfortable working position.[0004]A portable work surface for use with a luggage carrier is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 6,150,508 issued Aug. 22, 2000. A ground engaging leg and an engaging apparatus are attached to the work surface. The engaging apparatus frictionally couples to a support member of the luggage car...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B3/10B65D85/00
CPCA45C13/28A45F2200/0525A45F5/00A45C2011/003
Inventor SPERRY, KENNETH R.
Owner SPERRY KENNETH R