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Device for holding a portable computer for operation in a supine position

a portable computer and supine technology, applied in the direction of stands/trestles, beds, cabinets, etc., can solve the problem that laptop computers are very difficult to use while in a supine position

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-12-01
KIM YONG HUI
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Accordingly, due to the nature of the devices, laptop computers are very difficult to use while in a supine position, for example, while lying in bed.

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[0022] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as is commonly understood by one of skill in the art to which this invention belongs. All publications and patents referred to herein are incorporated by reference.

[0023] The term computer or portable computer as used herein refers to a computer generally referred to as an open laptop computer which comprises a keyboard having a front face for entering information and a back face, and a monitor having a viewable face and a back face.

[0024] The term “support panel”, as used herein, refers to a generally flat planar structure which, upon insertion of a computer into the device, or attachment of a computer, for example, is superposed (over or under) in relation to a face, e.g., the keyboard, of the computer. However, a single support panel may be bent, e.g., a bent planar structure wherein, upon insertion of a computer into the device, or attachment of a computer, a face of the keybo...

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Abstract

A device for holding a portable computer in an inverted position for operation while an operator thereof is in a supine position is provided which comprises at least one substantially planar support panel having a first face, a second face, and a perimeter of support; a stand, for bearing the panel above a surface suitable for a supine operator, comprised of at least two legs for contacting the surface and forming a substantially planar base of contact, and a means for securing a face of an open portable computer to a face of the support panel, wherein the support panel forms an acute angle of 90° or less with the base of contact, and wherein upon securing the computer to the panel, an accessible keyboard face and / or a viewable face of a monitor of the computer forms an acute angle of 90° or less with the base of contact, and wherein a distance between the legs where the surface is contacted and a height of the legs between the surface and the panel is sufficient for the operator to comfortably fit beneath and reach the panel.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] A device for holding a portable computer in an inverted position is described for operating and viewing the computer while the operator is in a supine position. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Laptop computers have evolved to the point where they are almost indispensable for effective communication and receipt of timely information in almost all areas of industry and commerce today. Particularly, laptop computers are necessarily used, for example, to access critical information and to create and transmit electronic documents. Laptop computers are also used for entertainment, e.g., interactive games, music and movies. The laptop computer, particularly now with the advent of wireless technology, can be used almost anywhere. However, in contrast to television, for example, laptop computers are interactive and controlled normally by physical interaction by the user. Accordingly, due to the nature of the devices, laptop computers are very difficult to use...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B23/00F16M13/00
CPCF16M13/00F16M11/041F16M11/10
Inventor KIM, YONG HUI
Owner KIM YONG HUI
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