Multifunction portable table attachment for laptop computers

Abstract

A multifunction portable table attachment for a laptop computer comprised of a detachable table made of a lightweight hard material such as aluminum, chrome or titanium and further comprising symmetrically constructed orifices on the portable table base for cup holders, mouse pad, and various gadgets when the laptop is resting on the lap of the user. The symmetric design of the portable table allows it to be used on either side of the laptop computer and keeps the table body above the laptop surface level to prevent blocking the connectors and other accessory plugs on the sides of the laptop body. The customized joints of the portable table allows it to be used with laptops of any width or height and facilitates folding up of the portable table while still attached to the laptop and in this manner can be stored away in a laptop or other bag taking up minimal space.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to computer accessories. More particularly, the invention relates to a portable table attachment for laptop computers capable of holding beverage cups and other gadgets while using a laptop computer.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Portable computers variously known as laptops and notebooks have revolutionized the use of computers in that they can be transported from place to place unlike a desktop computer with unwieldy, heavy, disparate parts.[0003]The portability and ease of use of laptop computers have made them an indispensable accoutrement of most business travelers as well as others of the public who frequently use the airlines, subways, buses, and other modes of transportation and consider the laptop a time saving device to conduct business, check emails, catch up with writing etc., during the sometimes long stretches of their journeys. The spread of wireless internet services in public places is also an add...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the unique symmetric design of the laptop table attachment and its side gats allow it to be used on either side of a laptop of any thickness or length and keeps the table body above the laptop surface level so that it does not block access to the various connectors, switches, button or other outlets on either side of the laptop.

[0011]The portable attachable laptop table is made of a lightweight hard material such as aluminum, chrome or titanium which can be painted or coated with any material to match the color of the laptop computer. The thin foldable feature and design allows it to be folded and left attached to the laptop during storage or detached during storage in a laptop bag or other luggage while traveling.

[0012]The present invention thus fulfills the much desired need for a portable table attachment that can be conveniently used with a laptop computer while travelling or in other circumstances as mentioned previously by providing a detachable light weight portable table configured to hold drinks and other items such as computer accessories in the form of gadgets or tools conveniently on either side of a laptop which rests on a users lap while the user of the laptop is seated in an airport, train, bus, or subway terminal, or inside the airplane, train, bus, or subway train, or at home, or office while seated on a chair, sofa, bed, outdoor furniture etc.

Problems solved by technology

The prior art in the field of laptop / notebook accessories thus far have been limited to the mentioned laptop desks, stands, notebook holders, paper holders, sound accessories etc.

On these occasions, it is popular to get a drink, either hot or cold and the laptop user is invariably faced with the dilemma of finding a table or other furniture to place the drink while resting the laptop computer on his / her lap and in cases where the table or furniture is not close by, the laptop user is compelled to get up now and again to get a drink, having to suspend work on the laptop while doing so.

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