Computer mounted file folder apparatus

Abstract

A file folder apparatus adapted to be mounted to a computer display and conveniently house papers and/or file folders, particularly suited for use during travel and effective for use on a laptop computer or a desktop monitor. The apparatus includes a plurality of planar member configured to form a compartment for retaining paper. The planar member sidewalls may be expandable to accommodate large files. A number of convenience accessories may be integral to the apparatus including a handle, a retractable paper attachment device, and a light. The apparatus is attached to the computer display with at least one attachment device that may be a hook and loop fastener assembly, an engager-receiver assembly, a cooperating sliding track assembly, an adjustable corner holster assembly, or an adjustable hanger assembly. A pivoting cam may be incorporated into the sliding track assembly to position the contents of the apparatus for improved viewing.

1 . A file folder apparatus adapted to be releasably mounted to a computer display and conveniently house at least one file folder, comprising: 
 a substantially rectangular first planar member having a top edge, a bottom edge, a left edge, and a right edge;    a substantially rectangular second planar member having a top edge, a bottom edge, a left edge, and a right edge, wherein the first planar member and the second planar member are joined together on at least two edges to define a compartment for releasably housing the at least one file folder; and    at least one attachment device adapted to releasably secure the apparatus to the computer display.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein a bottom joins the first planar member bottom edge and the second planar member bottom edge, a left sidewall joins the first planar member left edge and the second planar member left edge, and a right sidewall joins the first planar member right edge and the second planar member right edge.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the left,sidewall and-the right sidewall are expandable such that the compartment for releasably housing the at least one file folder may expand and retract.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one attachment device includes at least one hook and loop fastener assembly having at least one hook fastener attached to the first planar member and at least one loop fastener attached to an exterior surface of the computer display.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one attachment device includes at least one engager-receiver assembly having at least one engagement member attached to an exterior surface of the computer display and at least one capture member attached to the first planar member.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one attachment device includes at least one sliding track assembly having at least one male track attached vertically to an exterior surface of the computer display and at least one female track attached vertically to the first planar member such that the at least one female track and the apparatus may move relative to the male track.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one attachment device includes at least one adjustable corner holster assembly having at least one stationary corner holster formed to fit over a corner of the computer display and a retractable corner holster formed to fit over a corner of the computer display and adapted to extend and retract from the apparatus to facilitate mounting of the apparatus on computer displays of varying dimensions.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one attachment device includes an adjustable hanger assembly having a plurality of articulable hangers slidably mounted on a guide attached to the apparatus, the hangers formed to conform and grip the top surface of a computer display thereby permitting the apparatus to hang substantially vertically from the computer display when the computer display is oriented at an obtuse angle from a horizontal plane.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one attachment device includes at least one sliding track assembly having at least one male track attached vertically to an exterior surface of the computer display and at least one female track attached vertically to the first planar member such that the at least one female track and apparatus may move relative to the male track, further including at least one pivoting cam attached to the apparatus and having a folder lobe and a computer lobe such that as the computer display is rotated to an angle greater than ninety degrees from a horizontal plane the computer lobe contacts a rear surface of a computer and the folder lobe contacts the bottom thereby forcing the apparatus to move vertically toward a top surface of the computer display thereby improving the view of the top edge of the first planar member and any contents of the apparatus.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the second planar member has a left edge chamfered access area, substantially where the top edge and left edge would intersect, and a right edge chamfered access area, substantially where the top edge and the right edge would intersect, the chamfered access areas improving accessibility to the contents of the compartment.  
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further including a CD holder on the second planar member.  
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further including a retractable paper attachment device, having a clip to grip sheets of paper, adapted to retract into the apparatus when not in use and extend from the apparatus when in use.  
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 12 , further including a light attached to the retractable paper attachment device and oriented to shine upon the sheets of paper gripped in the clip.  
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further including a removable paper attachment device, having a clip to grip sheets of paper, adapted to be releasably housed in a storage sleeve in the apparatus when not in use and adapted to be releasably installed in a mounting sleeve in the apparatus when in use.  
   
   
       15 . A file folder apparatus adapted to be releasably mounted to a computer display and conveniently house at least one file folder, comprising: 
 a substantially rectangular first planar member having a top edge, a bottom edge, a left edge, and a right edge;    a substantially rectangular second planar member having a top edge, a bottom edge, a left edge, and a right edge, wherein a bottom joins the first planar member bottom edge and the second planar member bottom edge, a left sidewall joins the first planar member left edge and the second planar member left edge, and a right sidewall joins the first planar member right edge and the second planar member right edge, to define a compartment for releasably housing the at least one file folder, and the second planar member has a left edge chamfered access area, substantially where the top edge and left edge would intersect, and a right edge chamfered access area, substantially where the top edge and the right edge would intersect, the chamfered access areas improving accessibility to the contents of the compartment; and    at least one attachment device adapted to releasably secure the apparatus to the computer display.    
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the left sidewall and the right sidewall are expandable such that the compartment for releasably housing the at least one file folder may expand and retract.  
   
   
       17 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the at least one attachment device includes at least one hook and loop fastener assembly having at least one hook fastener attached to the first planar member and at least one loop fastener attached to an exterior surface of the computer display.  
   
   
       18 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the at least one attachment device includes at least one engager-receiver assembly having at least one engagement member attached to an exterior surface of the computer display and at least one capture member attached to the first planar member.  
   
   
       19 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the at least one attachment device includes at least one sliding track assembly having at least one male track attached vertically to an exterior surface of the computer display and at least one female track attached vertically to the first planar member such that the at least one female track and the apparatus may move relative to the male track.  
   
   
       20 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the at least one attachment device includes at least one adjustable corner holster assembly having at least one stationary corner holster formed to fit over a corner of the computer display and a retractable corner holster formed to fit over a corner of the computer display and adapted to extend and retract from the apparatus to facilitate mounting of the apparatus on computer displays of varying dimensions.  
   
   
       21 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the at least one attachment device includes an adjustable hanger assembly having a plurality of articulable hangers slidably mounted on a guide attached to the apparatus, the hangers formed to conform and grip the top surface of a computer display thereby permitting the apparatus to hang substantially vertically from the computer display when the computer display is oriented at an obtuse angle from a horizontal plane.  
   
   
       22 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the at least one attachment device includes at least one sliding track assembly having at least one male track attached vertically to an exterior surface of the computer display and at least one female track attached vertically to the first planar member such that the at least one female track and apparatus may move relative to the male track, further including at least one pivoting cam attached to the apparatus and having a folder lobe and a computer lobe such that as the computer display is rotated to an angle greater than ninety degrees from a horizontal plane the computer lobe contacts a rear surface of a computer and the folder lobe contacts the bottom thereby forcing the apparatus to move vertically toward a top surface of the computer display thereby improving the view of the top edge of the first planar member and any contents of the apparatus.  
   
   
       23 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , further including a CD holder on the second planar member.  
   
   
       24 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , further including a retractable paper attachment device, having a clip to grip sheets of paper, adapted to retract into the apparatus when not in use and extend from the apparatus when in use.  
   
   
       25 . The apparatus of  claim 24 , further including a light attached to the retractable paper attachment device and oriented to shine upon the sheets of paper gripped in the clip.  
   
   
       26 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , further including a removable paper attachment device, having a clip to grip sheets of paper, adapted to be releasably housed in a storage sleeve in the apparatus when not in use and adapted to be releasably installed in a mounting sleeve in the apparatus when in use.  
   
   
       27 . A file folder apparatus adapted to be releasably mounted to a computer display and conveniently house at least one file folder, comprising: 
 a substantially rectangular first planar member having a top edge, a bottom edge, a left edge, and a right edge;    a substantially rectangular second planar member having a top edge, a bottom edge, a left edge, and a right edge, wherein a bottom joins the first planar member bottom edge and the second planar member bottom edge, an expandable left sidewall joins the first planar member left edge and the second planar member left edge, and an expandable right sidewall joins the first planar member right edge and the second planar member right edge, to define a compartment for releasably housing the at least one file folder, and the second planar member has a left edge chamfered access area, substantially where the top edge and left edge would intersect, and a right edge chamfered access area, substantially where the top edge and the right edge would intersect, the chamfered access areas improving accessibility to the contents of the compartment;    at least one hook and loop attachment device adapted to releasably secure the apparatus to the computer display; and    a removable paper attachment device, having a clip to grip sheets of paper, adapted to be releasably housed in a storage sleeve in the apparatus when not in use and adapted to be releasably installed in a mounting sleeve in the apparatus when in use.