Computer Backpack

Abstract

The invention provides a carrying bag that may be used for hands-free support of portable devices while standing upright. The carrying bag is convertible between the carrying bag configuration and an in-use configuration. The receptacle has two opposing sides, one of which may be attached to two shoulder straps, which are worn on the user so that the receptacle is carried on the front of the user's body when the portable work station is in use. Embodiments of the invention include portable work stations capable of being mounted on a user as a backpack and deployed into a workstation to support a computer or other tools which can be used by the user comfortably, securely, and stably while the user is sitting, standing, or even mobile, for example, walking. A portable work station is exposed when a carrying bag or backpack is opened from the closed carrying position. The work area may be used as a portable desk for reading, writing, drawing, playing board games or cards, or any other activity that requires a table-like surface. In particular, it may be used as a surface to hold laptops, notebooks, netbooks, or other portable electronic devices. In particular, embodiments of the invention provide a mobile workstation for a computer comprising: a compartment for holding a computer having at least two opposing walls, wherein one of the walls is capable of providing a platform for supporting a computer; a support frame operably connected to the two opposing walls which is capable of providing the compartment in an open active condition, wherein the two opposing walls are perpendicular to one another, and which is capable of providing the compartment in a closed inactive condition, wherein the two opposing walls are parallel to one another and a selected distance apart; and shoulder straps connected to the compartment capable of providing for hands-free supporting of the compartment on a user's body; wherein during use the platform for supporting the computer is capable of being provided in a position perpendicular to the user's body.

1 . A mobile workstation for a computer comprising:
 a compartment for holding a computer having at least two opposing walls, wherein one of the walls is capable of providing a platform for supporting a computer;   a support frame operably connected to the two opposing walls which is capable of providing the compartment in an open active condition, wherein the two opposing walls are perpendicular to one another, and which is capable of providing the compartment in a closed inactive condition, wherein the two opposing walls are parallel to one another and a selected distance apart; and   shoulder straps connected to the compartment capable of providing for hands-free supporting of the compartment on a user's body;   wherein during use the platform for supporting the computer is capable of being provided in a position perpendicular to the user's body.   
     
     
         2 . The mobile workstation of  claim 1  further comprising a fastening device for maintaining the compartment in a closed position. 
     
     
         3 . The mobile workstation of  claim 1 , wherein the support frame comprises a first flat rigid strip, a hinge member, and a second bent rigid strip capable of being opened to a position wherein the first and second rigid strips are perpendicular to one another and capable of being closed in a position wherein the first and second rigid strips are parallel to one another and a selected distance apart. 
     
     
         4 . The mobile workstation of  claim 1 , wherein the shoulder straps are capable of being attached to the backpack parallel to one another and are capable of being converted to a position wherein the shoulder straps cross one another. 
     
     
         5 . The mobile workstation of  claim 3 , wherein the selected distance is sufficient to provide clearance for a laptop computer inserted between the parallel rigid strips.