Computer bag

Abstract

A bag apparatus for carrying a portable computer where the computer is mounted to an outside surface of the bag for quick and convenient access where a user can perform computing tasks ergonomically with the hands and eyes in their normal positions. The bag includes a means for providing electrical connections to access the interior surface of the bag. The bag further provides extra storage for carrying additional computer components, accessories or peripherals.

1 . An apparatus for carrying a computer unit comprising:
 a. a bag having a front wall, an opposing back wall, a bottom wall, and a plurality of side walls connecting the front wall to the back wall, each wall having an inside surface and an outside surface, wherein a front side edge of the side walls attaches to a side edge of the front wall and a back side edge of the side walls attaches to a side edge of the opposing back wall and a front side edge of the bottom wall attaches to a bottom edge of the front wall and a back side edge of the bottom wall attaches to a bottom edge of the opposing back wall;   b. a computer support comprising a molded part attached to the outside surface of the front wall by hinging wherein the molded part has a plurality of matching parts for directly attaching to a plurality of complementary fixtures parts on the computer for securing the computer to the molded part.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising an opening in the front wall and an electrical docking port mounted to the outside surface of the front wall for passing electrical connections between the inside surface and the outside surface of the bag through the opening in the front wall. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a computer with a plurality of matching parts for directly attaching to a plurality of complementary fixtures parts on the molded part for securing the computer to the molded part. 
   
   
       4 . An apparatus for carrying a computer unit comprising:
 a. a bag having a front wall, an opposing back wall, a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls connecting the front wall to the back wall, each wall having an inside surface and an outside surface, wherein a front side edge of the side walls attaches to a side edge of the front wall and a back side edge of the side walls attaches to a side edge of the opposing back wall and a front side edge of the bottom wall attaches to a bottom edge of the front wall and a back side edge of the bottom wall attaches to a bottom edge of the opposing back wall;   b. a flap panel secured to the outside surface of the front wall by hinging or sewing for mounting the computer, the flap panel having an inner surface and an outer surface;   c. one or more attachment parts fixed to the inside surface of flap panel for removably securing to complementary fixture parts on a computer:   d. a seal attached to the outside surface of the front wall for securing the flap panel in a closed position, the seal having one or more attachment parts that secure to one or more complementary fixture parts on the flap panel.   
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the attachment parts for mounting the computer comprises a rigid panel attached to the outer surface of the flap panel, the rigid panel comprising a backing plate and a plurality of attachment parts, the attachment parts project through a plurality of openings in the flap panel and attach to a plurality of complementary fixture parts on the computer. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising wire leads embedded within the flap panel and front wall for connecting to an electrical docking port wherein the electrical docking port passes electrical connections between the inside and the outside of the bag through an opening in the front wall. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a computer with one or more attachment parts on a computer for removably securing to complementary fixture parts fixed to the inside surface of flap panel.