The present invention is a multifunction carrying case that is capable of carrying a laptop computer and converting into a laptop stand. The height of the laptop stand is telescoping, allowing for use in different situations. The case-stand combination comprises a housing similar to a hard-sided bri
The present invention is a multifunction carrying case that is capable of carrying a laptop computer and converting into a laptop stand. The height of the laptop stand is telescoping, allowing for use in different situations. The case-stand combination comprises a housing similar to a hard-sided briefcase. The bottom compartment of the housing comprises a platform with a stand assembly beneath it. The stand assembly comprises a top base, telescoping risers and a bottom base. Until deployed, the bottom base is contiguous with the exterior surface of the bottom compartment. When deployed, the stand assembly is a “Z”-type shape to counterbalance the weight of the housing and a laptop computer.
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What is claimed is: 1. A laptop case-stand combination, comprising: A) a hard-sided briefcase housing made of a lightweight impact resistant material comprising a top compartment and a bottom compartment, said top compartment and said bottom compartment each comprising an interior surface and an ex
What is claimed is: 1. A laptop case-stand combination, comprising: A) a hard-sided briefcase housing made of a lightweight impact resistant material comprising a top compartment and a bottom compartment, said top compartment and said bottom compartment each comprising an interior surface and an exterior surface; B) a planar platform movably attached to said interior surface of said bottom compartment, said planar platform comprises first and second platform extensions that are nested within said planar platform, said first and second platform extensions slidable laterally from within said planar platform and are approximately parallel to a bottom base of a stand assembly; and C) said stand assembly nesting beneath said planar platform in said bottom compartment, said stand assembly comprising an top base, multiple telescoping risers, and said bottom base, said top base is fixedly attached to said bottom compartment beneath said planar platform, said top base comprising a first interface that can lock into position a predetermined angle defining first angling means, said multiple telescoping risers interlock and comprise a top riser and a bottom riser, said top riser and said bottom riser each comprise first locking means to secure said top riser and said bottom riser in an extended position, said top riser is movably attached to said first interface, said bottom base comprising a second interface that can lock into position at a predetermined angle defining second angling means, said second interface is attached to said bottom riser, said upper base, said top riser and said bottom riser, and said lower base form a “Z”-type shape when in a deployed configuration. 2. The laptop case-stand combination set for in claim 1, further comprising at least one center riser located between said top riser and said bottom riser. 3. The laptop case-stand combination set for in claim 2, further characterized in that when in said deployed configuration, said top base and said bottom base are parallel with respect to each other, and said top riser, said bottom riser, and said at least one center riser are aligned and extend diagonally from said top base to said bottom base. 4. The laptop case-stand combination set for in claim 3, further characterized in that when nested inside said hard-sided briefcase housing, said top riser, said bottom riser, and said at least one center riser are all parallel to one another. 5. The laptop case-stand combination set for in claim 4, further characterized in that said at least one center riser comprises second locking means for securing between said top riser and said bottom riser. 6. The laptop case-stand combination set for in claim 5, further characterized in that said first and second locking means together comprise spring clips and ball detents, said ball detents corresponding to respective said spring clips. 7. The laptop case-stand combination set for in claim 6, further characterized in that said hard-sided briefcase housing comprises a wheel assembly and extendable handle. 8. The laptop case-stand combination set for in claim 7, further characterized in that said at least one center riser, said top riser, and said bottom riser have a rectangular ladder-type configuration. 9. The laptop case-stand combination set for in claim 8, further characterized in that said at least one center riser, said top riser, and said bottom riser each comprise two vertical outer beams and multiple horizontal stability supports. 10. The laptop case-stand combination set for in claim 9, further characterized in that said two vertical outer beams and said multiple horizontal stability supports are hollow cuboid tubes. 11. The laptop case-stand combination set for in claim 9, further characterized in that said two vertical outer beams and said multiple horizontal stability supports are polygon or circular in cross-section. 12. A laptop case-stand in combination with a laptop computer, comprising: A) a hard-sided briefcase housing made of a lightweight impact resistant material comprising a top compartment and a bottom compartment, said top compartment and said bottom compartment each comprising an interior surface and an exterior surface; B) a planar platform movably attached to said interior surface of said bottom compartment, said planar platform comprises first and second platform extensions that are nested within said planar platform, said first and second platform extensions slidable laterally from within said planar platform and are approximately parallel to a bottom base of a stand assembly; and C) said stand assembly nesting beneath said planar platform in said bottom compartment, said stand assembly comprising an top base, multiple telescoping risers, and said bottom base, said top base is fixedly attached to said bottom compartment beneath said planar platform, said top base comprising a first interface that can lock into position a predetermined angle defining first angling means, said multiple telescoping risers interlock and comprise a top riser and a bottom riser, said top riser and said bottom riser each comprise first locking means to secure said top riser and said bottom riser in an extended position, said top riser is movably attached to said first interface, said bottom base comprising a second interface that can lock into position at a predetermined angle defining second angling means, said second interface is attached to said bottom riser, said multiple telescoping risers also comprise at least one center riser located between said top riser and said bottom riser, said top base, said top riser and said bottom riser, and said bottom base form a “Z”-type shape when in a deployed configuration, and when in said deployed configuration, said top base and said bottom base are parallel with respect to each other, and said top riser, said bottom riser, and said at least one center riser are aligned and extend diagonally from said top base to said bottom base. 13. The laptop case-stand combination set for in claim 12, further characterized in that when nested inside said hard-sided briefcase housing, said top riser, said bottom riser, and said at least one center riser are all parallel to one another. 14. The laptop case-stand combination set for in claim 13, further characterized in that said at least one center riser comprises second locking means for securing between said top riser and said bottom riser. 15. The laptop case-stand combination set for in claim 14, further characterized in that said first and second locking means together comprise spring clips and ball detents, said ball detents corresponding to respective said spring clips. 16. The laptop case-stand combination set for in claim 15, further characterized in that said hard-sided briefcase housing comprises a wheel assembly and extendable handle. 17. The laptop case-stand combination set for in claim 16, further characterized in that said at least one center riser, said top riser, and said bottom riser have a rectangular ladder-type configuration. 18. The laptop case-stand combination set for in claim 17, further characterized in that said at least one center riser, said top riser, and said bottom riser each comprise two vertical outer beams and multiple horizontal stability supports. 19. The laptop case-stand combination set for in claim 18, further characterized in that said two vertical outer beams and said multiple horizontal stability supports are hollow cuboid tubes. 20. The laptop case-stand combination set for in claim 18, further characterized in that said two vertical outer beams and said multiple horizontal stability supports are polygon or circular in cross-section.
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Gary, Jacquelin T.; Ariza, Michael, Cover assembly for an electronic device including a laptop computer.
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