Universal laptop computer case

Abstract

Universal computer case for a laptop computer, having an adjustable base plate and a press device. The base plate is bi-directionally adjustable in height and width to accommodate the dimensions of the laptop. The pressure device is adjustable to the thickness of the laptop, and applies pressure to the top of the laptop, to prevent it from rattling in the case and to absorb impact shock.

1 : Computer case comprising:
 a rigid outer case having an upper lid and a lower lid and   a frame assembly mounted in said lower lid;   wherein said frame assembly is adjustable in a height dimension and a width dimension, so as to accommodate the height and width dimensions of a laptop computer.   
   
   
       2 : The computer case of  claim 1 , said frame assembly comprising a first adjustable slide assembly that is adjustable in width and a second adjustable slide assembly that is adjustable in height. 
   
   
       3 : The computer case of  claim 2 , wherein said first adjustable slide assembly includes a width-adjustment slide with a latching device, slidably captured in a latch bracket. 
   
   
       4 : The computer case of  claim 3 , wherein said latching device is a spring pawl and said latch bracket includes a series of notches for receiving and retaining said spring pawl. 
   
   
       5 : The computer case of  claim 3 , wherein said width-adjustment slide includes a pair of slides, and wherein said pair of slides is mounted in said frame, a first slide opposite a second slide. 
   
   
       6 : The computer case of  claim 5 , wherein said first slide and said second slide are actuatable independently of each other. 
   
   
       7 : The computer case of  claim 2 , wherein said second adjustable slide assembly includes a height-adjustment slide with a latching device, slidably captured in a latch bracket, said height-adjustment slide mounted on a rail, and wherein said width-adjustment slide assembly has an outer end and said rail is attached to said width-adjustment slide assembly. 
   
   
       8 : The computer case of  claim 7 , wherein said height-adjustment slide includes a pair of slides and a pair of rails, and wherein a first slide and a second slide of said pair of slides are actuatable independently of each other. 
   
   
       9 : The computer case of  claim 7 , wherein said rail includes a corner retainer that is adaptable for receiving and retaining said laptop computer. 
   
   
       10 : The computer case of  claim 7 , wherein said latching device is a spring pawl and said latch bracket includes a series of notches for receiving and retaining said spring pawl. 
   
   
       11 : The computer case of  claim 1  further comprising a press device mounted in said case and having a press slide captured in a slide track, wherein said press device, when moved to a pressure position, is adapted to apply pressure to said laptop so as to force said laptop against said frame when said computer case is closed. 
   
   
       12 : The computer case of  claim 10 , said press device further comprising a biasing spring and a hinge, and a mounting panel, wherein said hinge hingedly couples said mounting panel and said slide track and said biasing spring biases said slide track to a home position, wherein said mounting panel is affixed to said an inner surface of said upper lid, and wherein said press slide is selectively latchable between a home position and a maximum depth position. 
   
   
       13 : The computer case of  claim 1 , wherein said frame includes a base plate that forms a central portion of said frame and wherein said width-adjustment slide assembly is mounted on said base plate. 
   
   
       14 : The computer case of  claim 13 , wherein said base plate is supported by a base-plate support mount that holds a lower surface of said base plate a distance above an inner surface of said lower lid.