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Portable computer support device and means of support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-06-15
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Granted: 1994-11-08
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Expires: 2012-06-15
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a apparatus for supporting portable personal computers atop tripods, pedestals, legs, stands, and similar devices comprising a base (10) having a fastener element (11) for securing said base to a support surface, and a plurality of support arm assemblies (14). Said means allows the computer to be operated atop tripods, pedestals, legs, stands, and similar devices, providing a stable, transportable, adjustable work station for using portable personal computers in non-traditional, remote and/or rugged environments.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Trom
- 👤 Gregory Trom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:56
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/041; F16M11/043; F16M11/048; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
46 words
An apparatus for supporting portable computers on top of tipods, pedestals, legs and stands comprising a base having a threaded annular aperture fastener element for securing said base to a support surface connecting means, and a plurality of support arm assemblies secured to said connecting means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
46 words
An apparatus for supporting portable computers on top of tipods, pedestals, legs and stands comprising a base having a threaded annular aperture fastener element for securing said base to a support surface connecting means, and a plurality of support arm assemblies secured to said connecting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A support apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said arm assemblies comprise pivotally swinging arm and extender connected to said swinging arms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A support apparatus in accordance with claim 2, comprising a lock assembly (22,24,26,28) for locking or fixing extender arm settings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A support apparatus in accordance with claim 2, comprising a safety assembly (30) suitable for securing computer to the support apparatus.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A support apparatus in accordance with claim 2, which when attached to tripods, pedestals, legs, stands or similar devices via said threaded annular aperture (11), acts as a stable and transportable work station for potable computer operation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
A support apparatus in accordance with claim 2, which can be folded at a vertical lab (15) between the base (10) and the support arm assemblies (12,14), collapsed or broken down at the threaded stud (21) of the swing arm (12) and extender arm (14) for ease of transport and storage.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A support apparatus in accordance with claim 2, which adjusts to fit a range of shapes and sizes of small lap-top, notebook, pen-based, and other small personal computers by lateral adjustment of a extender art/swing arm threaded stud (21).
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