Receptacles – Sectional – Container formed of only two similar sections
Reexamination Certificate
1998-12-16
2001-03-06
Pollard, Steven (Department: 3727)
Receptacles
Sectional
Container formed of only two similar sections
C220S004020, C206S701000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06196405
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to computer case and more specifically it relates to a personal organizer case system for protecting a personal organizer without interfering with the user's day-to-day operation of the personal organizer.
Personal organizers are becoming increasingly popular amongst consumers. Personal organizers can also be extremely expensive for the consumer. Two popular brands of personal organizers are the 3Com PalmPilots and the IBM Workpads. Both have a liquid crystal display and keypad for displaying and entering information. They also have extremely sensitive electronics within that can be damaged by vibrations, electromagnetic fields, weight being placed upon them, or by the user dropping them. Conventional computer cases are comprised of a leather “book style” that provide little protection to exterior forces. Hence, there is a need for a case that is capable of protecting the personal organizer without interfering with the normal day-to-day operation of it.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Computer cases have been in use for years. Typically, a conventional computer case has a resilient exterior and a soft interior for storing the computer. The conventional computer case generally has a cover that is pivotally attached to a base that receives the computer. The user generally must remove the computer from the conventional computer case to properly utilize the computer because conventional computer cases tend to be bulky and awkward to utilize efficiently.
While these devices may be suitable for the particular purpose to which they address, they are not as suitable for protecting a personal organizer without interfering with the user's day-to-day operation of the personal organizer. Conventional cases are bulky and awkward to utilize. In addition, conventional cases generally have a lid or cover that is pivoted outwardly that interferes with usage.
In these respects, the personal organizer case system according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in so doing provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of protecting a personal organizer without interfering with the user's day-to-day operation of the personal organizer.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of computer cases now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new personal organizer case system construction wherein the same can be utilized for protecting a personal organizer without interfering with the user's day-to-day operation of the personal organizer.
The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new personal organizer case system that has many of the advantages of the computer cases mentioned heretofore and many novel features that result in a new personal organizer case system which is not anticipated, rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by any of the prior art computer cases, either alone or in any combination thereof.
To attain this, the present invention generally comprises a base having a pair of hinge pins, and a cover having a pair of opposing slots that slidably receive the pair of hinge pins. The base is formed to snugly retain a personal organizer. The cover is opened and closed upon the base by the hinge pins. When opened, the cover slides underneath and about the base to provide a compact holding unit for allowing uninterrupted usage of the personal organizer. The base and cover are preferably constructed of titanium for reducing the overall weight and increasing the overall strength of the invention. Wall padding and plate padding is utilized within the base to cushion any movement to the personal organizer. The cover preferably includes a pair of corner pads. In an alternative embodiment, a pair of corresponding catch channels are utilized at the end of the slots to retain the cover next to base when in the open position for preventing movement of the cover.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and that will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of the description and should not be regarded as limiting.
A primary object of the present invention is to provide a personal organizer case system that will overcome the shortcomings of the prior art devices.
Another object is to provide a personal organizer case system that allows the personal organizer to be utilized while still positioned safely within the protective case.
An additional object is to provide a personal organizer case system that does not interfere with normal usage of the personal organizer.
A further object is to provide a personal organizer case system wherein during use of the personal organizer the cover is not significantly exposed.
Another object is to provide a personal organizer case system that is lightweight.
An additional object is to provide a personal organizer case system that effectively protects a personal organizer from damage.
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become obvious to the reader and it is intended that these objects and advantages are within the scope of the present invention.
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects, this invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings, attention being called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only, and that changes may be made in the specific construction illustrated and described within the scope of the appended claims.
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Neustel Michael S.
Pollard Steven
Rhinoskin, Inc.
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