Collapsible laptop computer hood
US5988823A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B5/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A simple and inexpensive portable laptop computer hood is disclosed in the form of a sheet with panels, flaps, fold lines, and a single viewing aperture. The single sheet of foldable material can be folded into a 3-dimensional hood operational configuration or a flattened configuration for easy storage and transportation. Because these sheet's panels do not lock into specific positions when the sheet is configured into a 3-dimensional hood, they can be easily repositioned to accommodate variations in both laptops size dimensions and individual operator preferences. A notable aspect of the 3-dimensional configuration of the laptop computer hood is that it allows the laptop computer's keyboard to remain outside of the light-protected compartment area for easy access by the laptop computer's operator. Strategically placed side panels enable the unit to independently stand on its own as the laptop computer is inserted into the compartment. Flaps on the end of these side panels then serve to anchor the device around the laptop computer once it has been placed inside the hood in the event wind is present . . . a likely scenerio in an outdoor setting. Once configured into its 3-dimensiona…
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