Conformable computer holder

摘要

A computer holder has a protective case and a conformable backing which is attached to the case. The case holds the computer, and the backing can be formed as a soft membrane or as an accordion-like bellows. The backing is preferably made of a sewn fabric, leather and other similar soft materials, and may alternatively be made of injection molded silicone. The space within the backing can be selectively filled with small filling materials, a low viscosity fluid or a gas such as air. A two way valve, cap or handle can be attached to the backing to allow for a variation of the backing's fill level and shape. The holder can also have a strap attached to the case and a pocket formed in the backing.

主权项

1. A holder for steadying a computer on a supporting surface, the computer having a front screen side, a back housing side and peripheral sides, comprising:
a case with an attachment portion connected to the computer and configured as a shell to the computer housing, said shell having plurality of sides with a length size and a width size; and a conformable backing connected to said case, wherein said conformable backing extends from more than one of said case sides away from the computer housing to a distal end, wherein said distal end is spaced from said case at a first distance when said case is in an angled position and a second distance less than said first distance when said case is in a flat position, wherein said conformable backing has a plurality of arrangements according to a plurality of positions of said case and the supporting surface in contact with said conformable backing, wherein said positions are comprised of a flat position, a horizontal position, a vertical position, and a diagonal position, wherein said conformable backing provides a fulcrum for the holder on the supporting surface and comprises a center of gravity between said distal end and the computer housing, wherein said center of gravity is proximate to said fulcrum, and wherein said conformable backing is comprised of a plurality of conformable sides in a converging arrangement toward the distal point, wherein said converging arrangement is comprised of a first section proximate to said case extending inwardly toward said center of gravity and is further comprised of a second section extending away from said case beyond said center of gravity to said distal end.