Electronic Reader Bag

Abstract

A flexible electronic reader bag including a mounting frame, including a non-slip backing surface, adapted to removably secure an electronic device therein. A number of continuous sections include a front pocket flap, an exterior middle panel, a back top panel and a bottom panel arranged in a tri-fold configuration for folding into a carrier bag configuration. The exterior middle panel includes a non-slip surface. The electronic reader bag has a display configuration wherein the number of continuous sections is operable to drape over a horizontal structure so that the non-slip surface grips the horizontal structure to secure the electronic reader bag thereto such that the mounting frame hangs in a vertical position to display the electronic device when the electronic device is secured therein.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A flexible electronic reader bag comprising:
 a mounting frame, including a non-slip backing surface, adapted to removably secure an electronic device therein;   a plurality of continuous sections including a front pocket flap, an exterior middle panel, a back top panel and a bottom panel arranged in a tri-fold configuration for folding into a carrier bag configuration, wherein the plurality of continuous sections substantially forms a rectangle having a continuous even border with rounded corners when opened and having completely open sides when folded;   where the exterior middle panel includes a non-slip surface; and   wherein the plurality of continuous sections operably includes a carry configuration that unfolds to a display configuration wherein the plurality of continuous sections is operable to drape over a horizontal structure so that the exterior middle panel non-slip surface grips the horizontal structure to secure the electronic reader bag thereto such that the mounting frame hangs in a vertical position to display the electronic device when the electronic device is secured therein.   
     
     
         2 . The electronic reader bag of  claim 1 , wherein the mounting frame includes a non-slip backing and a set of frame corners configured to stretch around corners of the electronic device allowing visibility to a front panel of the electronic device. 
     
     
         3 . The electronic reader bag of  claim 1 , wherein the front pocket flap includes a pocket. 
     
     
         4 . The electronic reader bag of  claim 1 , further comprising a reinforced strip attached between the front pocket flap and the back top panel. 
     
     
         5 . The electronic reader bag of  claim 1 , further comprising a pair of strap connectors adapted to receive a shoulder strap. 
     
     
         6 . The electronic reader bag of  claim 1 , wherein the reinforced strip is advantageously sized with a width greater than the width of the electronic device to maintain secure closing of the bag when the electronic device is secured within the bag. 
     
     
         7 . The electronic reader bag of  claim 1 , further comprising padding within the plurality of continuous sections. 
     
     
         8 . The electronic reader bag of  claim 7 , wherein the padding comprises foam padding. 
     
     
         9 . The electronic reader bag of  claim 1  wherein the non-slip surfaces comprise a material selected from the group consisting of PVC coated fabric, tacky material that tends to cling to a surface in a mechanical fashion, expanded vinyl material, polymeric plasticizer, UV stabilizer, vinyl heat stabilizer, blowing agent for vinyl plastisol, vinyl resin, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         10 . The electronic reader bag of  claim 1  wherein the front pocket flap and the bottom panel comprise material selected from the group consisting of canvas, cloth, synthetic leather, leather, and tarpaulin. 
     
     
         11 . The electronic reader bag of  claim 1  further comprising a first mating closure element attached proximate the opening of the protective envelope and a second mating closure element is attached proximate the bottom of the mounting frame which operate to close the mounting frame over the protective envelope with an electronic device held either in the mounting frame or the protective envelope when folded together for ease in carrying. 
     
     
         12 . The electronic reader bag of  claim 1  wherein the first mating closure and the second mating closure element comprise hook and loop material. 
     
     
         13 . The electronic reader bag of  claim 1  further comprising a stiffener  72  sandwiched between a backing surface of the bottom panel and the mounting frame. 
     
     
         14 . The electronic reader bag of  claim 1  further comprising an electronic tablet held within the mounting frame. 
     
     
         15 . A flexible electronic reader bag comprising:
 a mounting frame, including a non-slip backing surface, adapted to removably secure an electronic device therein;   a plurality of padded continuous sections including a front pocket flap attached to a strap handle, an exterior middle panel, a back top panel and a bottom panel arranged in a tri-fold configuration for folding into a carrier bag configuration, the plurality of padded continuous sections having a continuous even border when opened and having completely open sides when folded;   where the exterior middle panel includes a non-slip surface; and   wherein the plurality of padded continuous sections includes a strap handle for a carry configuration and unfolds to a display configuration wherein the plurality of padded continuous sections is operable to drape over a horizontal structure so that the exterior middle panel non-slip surface grips the horizontal structure to secure the electronic reader bag thereto such that the mounting frame hangs in a vertical position to display the electronic device when the electronic device is secured therein;   wherein the mounting frame includes a non-slip backing and a set of frame corners configured to stretch around corners of the electronic device allowing visibility to a front panel of the electronic device;   wherein the front pocket flap includes a pocket;   a reinforced strip attached between the front pocket flap and the back top panel, wherein the reinforced strip is advantageously sized with a width greater than the width of the electronic device to maintain secure closing of the bag when the electronic device is secured within the bag; and   a pair of strap connectors adapted to receive a shoulder strap.   
     
     
         16 . The electronic reader bag of  claim 15  wherein the non-slip surfaces comprise a material selected from the group consisting of PVC coated fabric, tacky material that tends to cling to a surface in a mechanical fashion, expanded vinyl material, polymeric plasticizer, UV stabilizer, vinyl heat stabilizer, blowing agent for vinyl plastisol, and vinyl resin and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         17 . The electronic reader bag of  claim 15  wherein the front pocket flap and the bottom panel comprise material selected from the group consisting of canvas, cloth, synthetic leather, leather, and tarpaulin. 
     
     
         18 . The electronic reader bag of  claim 15  further comprising a first mating closure element attached proximate the opening of the protective envelope and a second mating closure element is attached proximate the bottom of the mounting frame which operate to close the mounting frame over the protective envelope with an electronic device held either in the mounting frame or the protective envelope when folded together for ease in carrying. 
     
     
         19 . The electronic reader bag of  claim 15  further comprising a stiffener sandwiched between a backing surface of the bottom panel and the mounting frame. 
     
     
         20 . The electronic reader bag of  claim 15  further comprising an electronic tablet held within the mounting frame.