Portable Computer Table With Clear Reading and Writing Surface

Abstract

A Portable Computer Table with Clear Reading and Writing Surface provides a clear planar support with cooling slots for a computer. A clear elevated horizontal work space above the computer holds work materials and provides a writing surface. Clear vertical supports work with the clear elevated horizontal work space to restrain access to the user interface of the computer from third parties like children and pets. A small footprint space is designed for the computer user who desires to have the flexibility to work in small spaces while still retaining noncomputer workspace in close proximity to the computer. Indented edges on the planar bases reduce blind spots and improve access to the user interface of the portable computer. Access openings allow users to access peripheral ports and drives. The assembly has optional hinged sides so the assembly can collapse to take up less space during storage.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional patent application No. 61 / 184,952 entitled “Portable Computer Table With Clear Reading and Writing Surface” filed on Jun. 8, 2009, which provisional application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety; this application claims the benefit of the provisional's filing date under 35 U.S.C. 119(e).STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0003]Not applicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]The present invention relates to portable computers, commonly referred to as laptop or notebook type, and in particular to an accessory for a portable computer that will provide a protected multilevel work area effectively creating more horizontal space even in cramped areas and provide protection to the portable computer from some inherent hazards in some home en...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]The present invention is a Portable Computer Table with Clear Reading and Writing Surface. The objectives of the present invention are to provide a protected primary work surface for a portable computer and a secondary horizontal work surface for writing, reading or other purposes providing more total horizontal work space to the user without taking up a bigger footprint of space and to provide a protected work area for the user interface area of a portable computer. The protected area provides a means of restraining access to the interface hardware by third parties such as small children and pets to restrain these third parties from interfering with the user interface of the primary operator.

[0009]A computer user that is a passenger on public transportation or is working away from a large office desk does not have a large flat horizontal work area for the computer, the papers, the books and other work materials, and a travel mug next to the computer. In the home environment, a computer user also does not typically have a large office desk in every part of the home where the computer user must work. In both these scenarios, having a multilevel work area where reading and writing surfaces area travel with the user and computer can help the user adapt to varying work conditions that are less than ideal. Even if a large desk is available for use, having reading and writing materials off to the side of a computer means the user must constantly be looking back and forth and reaching back and forth to see both the computer screen and see or use the other materials. The present invention uses less space and works more efficiently keeping work materials within easy sight and grasp better than the prior art.

Problems solved by technology

The prior art does not solve for these inherent problems with an ‘on the go’ office and computer.

The prior art portable desks are generally imitations and substitutions for a single level desk that provide alternatives for the legs of an office desk but do not provide alternatives for the lack of horizontal space.

Prior art portable desks still bring the computer into the home environment but do not bring protection from pets walking on the keyboard or children wanting to be typing too.

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