Portable computer support system

Abstract

A portable computer support system for providing a convenient and effective support platform upon a user's lap that supports a portable computer. The portable computer support system includes a support platform, a first support strap and a second support strap attached to opposing sides of the support platform, and opposing fasteners attached to the distal portions of the straps for selective interconnection to one another. The support platform has an upper surface for supporting an object such as a portable computer. The straps are extended about the legs of the user in a secured manner with the platform positioned upon the lap thereof. Alternatively, a first bracket and a second bracket may be directly connected to the portable computer for receiving the straps.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A support apparatus for use upon a lap of an individual, comprising: 
 a support platform having an upper surface and a lower surface;    a first support strap attached to said support platform;    a second support strap attached to said support platform extending opposite of said first support strap;    a first end fastener attached to a distal end of said first support strap; and    a second end fastener attached to distal end of said second support strap for selectively securing to said first end fastener.    
     
     
         2 . The support apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said support platform has a flat structure.  
     
     
         3 . The support apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said upper surface has a straight planar structure.  
     
     
         4 . The support apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said first end fastener and said second end fastener are comprised of a hook and loop fastener material.  
     
     
         5 . The support apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said first end fastener is comprised of a buckle unit and wherein said second end fastener is comprised of a plurality of apertures.  
     
     
         6 . The support apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said first support strap and said second support strap are comprised of a flexible material.  
     
     
         7 . The support apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said first support strap and said second support strap are comprised of an elastic material.  
     
     
         8 . The support apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said first support strap and said second support strap are comprised of a textile material.  
     
     
         9 . The support apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said first support strap and said second support strap are comprised of a tapered structure.  
     
     
         10 . The support apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said support platform is comprised of a rigid structure.  
     
     
         11 . A support apparatus for use upon a lap of an individual, comprising: 
 a first bracket attached to a portable computer;    a first support strap attached to said first bracket;    a second bracket attached to said portable computer;    a second support strap attached to said second bracket extending opposite of said first support strap;    a first end fastener attached to a distal end of said first support strap; and    a second end fastener attached to distal end of said second support strap for selectively securing to said first end fastener.    
     
     
         12 . The support apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein said first bracket has a first opening for receiving said first support strap and wherein said first support strap includes at least one first fastener for securing about said first bracket, and wherein said second bracket has a second opening for receiving said second support strap and wherein said second support strap includes at least one second fastener for securing about said second bracket.  
     
     
         13 . The support apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein said first bracket and said second bracket are removably attached to said portable computer.  
     
     
         14 . The support apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein said first end fastener and said second end fastener are comprised of a hook and loop fastener material.  
     
     
         15 . The support apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein said first end fastener is comprised of a buckle unit and wherein said second end fastener is comprised of a plurality of apertures.  
     
     
         16 . The support apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein said first support strap and said second support strap are comprised of a flexible material.  
     
     
         17 . The support apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein said first support strap and said second support strap are comprised of an elastic material.  
     
     
         18 . The support apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein said first support strap and said second support strap are comprised of a textile material.  
     
     
         19 . The support apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein said first support strap and said second support strap are comprised of a tapered structure.  
     
     
         20 . A method of attaching a portable computer support apparatus, wherein said support apparatus is comprised of a support platform having an upper surface and a lower surface, a first support strap attached to said support platform, a second support strap attached to said support platform extending opposite of said first support strap, a first end fastener attached to a distal end of said first support strap, and a second end fastener attached to distal end of said second support strap for selectively securing to said first end fastener, said method comprising the steps of: 
 (a) positioning said support platform upon a lap of a user with said first support strap and said seconds support strap extending about opposing sides of said lap;    (b) extending distal portions of said first support strap and said second support strap beneath said lap of said user adjacent and overlapping one another;    (c) securing said first end fastener and said second end fastener together; and    (d) positioning a portable computer upon said upper surface of said support platform.