Universal carrying apparatus and attachment for laptop or other equipment

Abstract

A universal carrying apparatus for a laptop computer or other electric device having dual hinges wherein an end of the carrying apparatus is threaded through the gap between a screen and a computer deck and between dual hinges of the laptop computer and a strip or bar at the other end of the apparatus prevents the apparatus from disengaging from the computer. The anchoring bar against the hinges supports the weight of the computer. The invention also relates to a kit having a universal attachable carrying apparatus and a laptop computer or other electronic device with dual hinges. The invention further relates to a method of retrofitting a laptop computer or other device with a universal carrying apparatus of the invention.

1 . A universal attachable carrying apparatus for a laptop computer or other flat surface device, said computer or device having a screen, a computer deck and dual hinges connecting said screen to said computer deck, said dual hinges defining a gap having a first distance there-between, said screen and said computer deck defining a second distance there-between, said apparatus comprising:
 a platform having an upper end and a lower end, said upper end having a handle, said lower end having a width less than the first distance and a thickness less than the second distance so that it will fit between hinges of a laptop computer and between the screen and the computer deck, said lower end further having an anchoring bar, said anchoring bar having a length greater than the first distance, wherein in use, said hinges prevent said anchoring bar from disengaging from said laptop computer and said anchoring bar supports the laptop computer when a user lifts said handle.   
   
   
       2 . The universal attachable carrying apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said lower end of said platform defines a channel pocket for receiving said anchoring bar. 
   
   
       3 . The universal attachable carrying apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said anchoring bar has opposing ends and each of said opposing ends has adhesive thereon for attaching said bar to said computer to prevent disengagement of said bar from said hinges. 
   
   
       4 . The universal attachable carrying apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said handle contains an auxiliary battery for recharging said computer. 
   
   
       5 . The universal carrying apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said anchoring bar is attachable and removable from said platform. 
   
   
       6 . The universal carrying apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said anchoring bar is integral with said platform. 
   
   
       7 . The universal carrying apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said platform is made of plastic, vinyl, metal, aramid, rubber, or polymer filled fabric. 
   
   
       8 . A method of retrofitting a laptop computer or other device with a universal carrying apparatus comprising:
 a) opening said laptop computer or other device,   b) installing the universal carrying apparatus of  claim 1  on said laptop computer or other flat surface device by inserting said lower end of said platform with said anchoring bar through said gap defined by said dual hinges;   c) closing said laptop computer or other device;   d) lifting said handle and to engage said anchoring bar below said hinges, said anchoring bar preventing said apparatus from disengaging from said laptop computer or device.   
   
   
       9 . A kit comprising:
 a laptop computer or flat surface electronic device, said computer or device having a screen, a computer deck and dual hinges connecting said screen to said computer deck, said dual hinges defining a gap having a first distance there-between, said screen and said computer deck defining a second distance there-between; and   one or more of the universal carrying apparatus(s) of  claim 1 .   
   
   
       10 . A universal attachable auxiliary apparatus for a laptop computer or other flat surface device, said computer or device having a screen, a computer deck and dual hinges connecting said screen to said computer deck, said dual hinges defining a gap having a first distance there-between, said screen and said computer deck defining a second distance there-between, said apparatus comprising:
 a platform having an upper end and a lower end, said upper end having an auxiliary component, said lower end having a width less than the first distance and a thickness less than the second distance so that it will fit between hinges of a laptop computer and between the screen and the computer deck, said lower end further having an anchoring bar, said anchoring bar having a length greater than the first distance, wherein in use, said hinges prevent said anchoring bar from disengaging from said laptop computer and said anchoring bar prevents said auxiliary component from disengaging from the laptop computer.   
   
   
       11 . The universal attachable auxiliary apparatus for a laptop computer or other flat surface device of  claim 10 , wherein said auxiliary component is a handle, battery, auxiliary power, USB notebook docking station, power inverters, or USB HUBs. 
   
   
       12 . The universal attachable auxiliary apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein said lower end of said platform defines a channel pocket for receiving said anchoring bar. 
   
   
       13 . The universal attachable auxiliary apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein said anchoring bar has opposing ends and each of said opposing ends has adhesive thereon for attaching said bar to said computer to prevent disengagement of said bar from said hinges. 
   
   
       14 . The universal attachable auxiliary apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein said anchoring bar is attachable and removable from said platform. 
   
   
       15 . A kit comprising:
 a laptop computer or flat surface electronic device, said computer or device having a screen, a computer deck and dual hinges connecting said screen to said computer deck, said dual hinges defining a gap having a first distance there-between, said screen and said computer deck defining a second distance there-between; and   one or more of the universal auxiliary apparatus(s) of  claim 10 .   
   
   
       16 . A method of retrofitting a laptop computer or other device with a universal auxiliary apparatus comprising:
 a) opening said laptop computer or other device,   b) installing the universal auxiliary apparatus of  claim 1  on said laptop computer or other flat surface device by inserting said lower end of said platform with said anchoring bar through said gap defined by said dual hinges;   c) closing said laptop computer or other device;   d) engaging said anchoring bar below said hinges, said anchoring bar preventing said auxiliary apparatus from disengaging from said laptop computer or device.