Tablet Sling

Abstract

A tablet sling pack is disclosed, intended to allow a user easy access to an enclosed tablet computer. The tablet computer is contained within the tablet sling, the tablet sling being easily accessed by allowing the bulk of the bag to be easily rotated around the user, into an accessible position. A hinge with stops is used to support the tablet when the tablet plat form is open, allowing easy access to the screen of the tablet without interference by straps. The combination of a tablet platform and stop-hinge type hinge allows a user to easily access a tablet in standing position without the encumbrance of straps. The tablet platform is internally self supporting for user convenience and ease of access.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A wearable tablet sling for use with a tablet computer comprising:
 a. an internal support structure for support of a tablet computer while a user is standing, the internal support structure contained within the wearable tablet sling and covered by one or more layers of external material, the one or more layers of external material being a fabric or similar material; and   b. wherein the internal support structure transfers the weight of the tablet computer to the user.   
     
     
         2 . The wearable tablet sling of  claim 1 , wherein the internal support structure includes a hinge. 
     
     
         3 . The wearable tablet sling of  claim 2 , wherein the wearable tablet sling includes a central portion and a tablet platform, the hinge being internal to the wearable tablet sling and including a back plate hingedly joined to a bottom plate, the back plate within the central portion and the bottom plate within the tablet platform, the central portion to be positioned substantially against a user's chest and abdomen. 
     
     
         4 . The wearable tablet sling of  claim 3 , wherein the back plate and the bottom plate form an angle relative to each other, the hinge further including hinge stops, the hinge stops allowing the hinge to maintain position at one or more angles without the requirement of additional supports, such as straps. 
     
     
         5 . The wearable tablet sling of  claim 4 , wherein the hinge stops maintain angles of at least 0 degrees and 90 degrees. 
     
     
         6 . The wearable tablet sling of  claim 1 , wherein the wearable tablet sling is substantially comprised of fabric or other flexible material. 
     
     
         7 . The wearable tablet sling of  claim 4 , further comprising:
 a. a shoulder strap, the shoulder strap have a first end and a second end, the first end and the second end connecting to the central portion of the tablet sling;   b. a handle, the handle located on the shoulder strap, the handle allowing the user to rotate the tablet sling on an oblique path across the user's body by passing across one shoulder of the user and around the waist of the user;   c. a quick-release buckle, the quick-release buckle located within the shoulder strap, allowing the shoulder strap to be separated to facilitate removal of the tablet sling by the user.   
     
     
         8 . The wearable tablet sling of  claim 4 , further comprising:
 a. a shoulder strap, the shoulder strap adapted to be worn across the user's chest and abdomen at an oblique angle;   b. a quick-release buckle, the quick-release buckle within the shoulder strap, allowing the shoulder strap to be disconnected;   c. an accessory pocket within the central portion of the tablet sling, the accessory pocked adapted to hold one or more items and held closed by one or more fasteners.   
     
     
         9 . A wearable tablet sling for use with a tablet computer, comprising:
 a. a central portion, the central portion having one or more pouches for the storage of items;   b. a shoulder strap, the shoulder strap having both a shoulder portion and a waist portion, the shoulder portion connected to the waist portion by a fastener and to the central portion by any means, and the waist portion connected to the central portion by any means; and   c. a tablet platform, the tablet platform joined to the central portion by a flexible member.   
     
     
         10 . The wearable tablet sling of  claim 6 , wherein the flexible member is a hinge. 
     
     
         11 . The wearable tablet sling of  claim 7 , wherein the hinge includes stops to hold the tablet platform at preset angles with respect to the central portion. 
     
     
         12 . The wearable tablet sling of  claim 7 , wherein the tablet platform includes:
 a. a clear cover;   b. a closure mechanism; and   c. a cable penetration.   
     
     
         13 . The wearable tablet sling of  claim 8 , further comprising a handle for a user to grasp while rotating the wearable table sling from a position across a user's back to a position in front of a user's chest. 
     
     
         14 . The wearable tablet sling of  claim 7 , wherein the tablet platform further includes one or more fasteners to removably attach the tablet platform to the central portion. 
     
     
         15 . The wearable tablet sling of  claim 7 , wherein the hinge further comprises:
 a. a back plate, the back plate being a stiff member substantially within the central portion of the tablet sling;   b. a bottom plate, the bottom plate being a stiff member substantially within the tablet platform; and   c. a barrel, the barrel hingedly joining the back plate and the bottom plate;   d. wherein the hinge has an open position and a closed position, when in the open position the back plate and the bottom plate are substantially perpendicular with the tablet platform rotated away from the central portion of the tablet sling, facilitating access to the tablet platform by a user, the user wearing the table sling across his chest, and when in the closed position the back plate and bottom plate are substantially parallel with the tablet platform resting against the central portion of the tablet sling.   
     
     
         16 . The wearable tablet sling of  claim 12 , further comprising a back plate extension, the back plate extension positioned between the barrel and the bottom plate, wherein:
 a. the back plate extension is substantially parallel to the back plate when the hinge is in the open position, and substantially perpendicular to the back plate when the hinge is in the closed position; and   b. when the hinge is in the closed position, the back plate is substantially parallel to the bottom plate but separated by a distance, the distance creating a space for a tablet computer to be contained.   
     
     
         17 . The wearable tablet sling of  claim 16 , further comprising a smartphone pouch removably affixed to the shoulder strap, the smartphone pouch being substantially rectangular with an internal space, the internal space adapted to hold a substantially rectangular smartphone. 
     
     
         18 . A wearable tablet sling for use with a tablet computer, comprising:
 a. a central portion, the central portion having one or more pouches for the storage of items;   b. a shoulder strap, the shoulder strap having both a shoulder portion and a waist portion, the shoulder portion connected to the waist portion by a fastener and to the central portion by any means, and the waist portion connected to the central portion by any means; and   c. a tablet platform, the tablet platform attached to the central portion by a hinge, the tablet platform including a clear cover, a closure mechanism, and a cable penetration;   d. the hinge including:
 i. a back plate, the back plate being a stiff member substantially within the central portion of the tablet sling; 
 ii. a bottom plate, the bottom plate being a stiff member substantially within the tablet platform; and 
 iii. a barrel, the barrel hingedly joining the back plate and the bottom plate; 
 iv. wherein the hinge has an open position and a closed position, when in the open position the back plate and the bottom plate are substantially perpendicular with the tablet platform rotated away from the central portion of the tablet sling, facilitating access to the tablet platform by a user, the user wearing the table sling across his chest, and when in the closed position the back plate and bottom plate are substantially parallel with the tablet platform resting against the central portion of the tablet sling. 
   e. a handle, the handle located on the shoulder strap, allowing the user to rotate the tablet sling on an oblique path across the user's body by passing across one shoulder of the user and around the waist of the user.