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Article securement device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-02-01
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Granted: 1993-11-23
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Expires: 2013-02-01
Abstract
Abstract A securement device for releasable attachment of a laptop computer or other article to a user's leg includes a table member and a pair of in-folding leg members, one each of which is attached for hinged movement relative to a corresponding side edge portion of the table member. Elastic webbing interconnects the free end portion of each leg member to a central portion on the underside of the table member. The securement device is centered on a user's leg and a pair of coacting straps are used to snugly encircle the user's leg to prevent pivotal movement of the securement device relative thereto and the leg members brace the table member to prevent displacement thereof as a result of ordinary unbalanced imposed forces. Elastic straps are provided whereby an article such as a laptop computer may be releasably attached to the supporting surface of the table member. The securement device allows a user of a laptop computer to stand and walk a few steps without displacing the laptop computer. When removed from a user's leg, the securement device folds to a compact storage position.
Inventors
- 👤 Rolf Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:14
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/20; F16M11/22; F16M11/24; F16M11/38; F16M13/00; F16M13/04; A45F2005/008; A45F5/1525; A47; A47B; A47B2230/00; A47B2230/0003; A47B2230/0011; A47B23/00; A47B23/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A securement device which may be releasably attached to a support structure, comprising: (a) a table member having a pair of opposing side portions; (b) a pair of in-folding leg members, one each of which is attached for hinged movement relative to a corresponding one of said side portions of said table member by a hinge means; (c) elastic means interconnecting said leg members to said table member centrally of said side portions; (d) means for releasably securing said table member to the support structure operably connected to said free end portion of each of said leg members, said securement means coacting with said leg members to brace the securement device against longitudinal, transverse, and pivotal displacement; and (e) means for securing a device for manipulation to said table member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A securement device which may be releasably attached to a support structure, comprising: (a) a table member having a pair of opposing side portions; (b) a pair of in-folding leg members, one each of which is attached for hinged movement relative to a corresponding one of said side portions of said table member by a hinge means; (c) elastic means interconnecting said leg members to said table member centrally of said side portions; (d) means for releasably securing said table member to the support structure operably connected to said free end portion of each of said leg members, said securement means coacting with said leg members to brace the securement device against longitudinal, transverse, and pivotal displacement; and (e) means for securing a device for manipulation to said table member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A securement device as described in claim 1, wherein said table member is substantially rectangular and said leg members are attached to transversely opposite edge, portions thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A securement device as defined in claim 1, wherein said elastic means includes elastic webbing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A securement device as defined in claim 1, wherein said leg members are moveable between an in-folded position against said table member and a folded out position extending said elastic means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A securement device as defined in clam 4, wherein said in-folded leg members present a substantially flat, level supporting surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A securement device as defined in clam 4, wherein said in-folded leg members present a substantially flat, level supporting surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A securement device as defined in claim 1, wherein said releasable securement means includes a pair of releasably interconnecting strap portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A securement device as defined in claim 1, wherein said device is a computer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A securement device as defined in claim 1, wherein said device is a pad of paper.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
A securement device as defined in claim 1, wherein said free end portions of said leg members are oriented so as to contact the support structure when said table member is releasably attached to the support structure.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
A securement device as defined in claim 1, wherein said elastic means conforms substantially to the support structure when said table member is attached to the support structure.
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