Ornamental and protective sleeves for notebook LCD displays

Abstract

A decorative, protective and functional laptop protective sleeve attachable to the LCD screen portion of an existing laptop/notebook which pivots therewith and provides ample protection and aesthetic without obstructing screen-vision at all. The sleeve generally comprises a padded and reinforced back panel with opposing parallel straps that loop over the LCD portion of the laptop. The back panel is adorned to provide a striking decorative appearance and the ability to individualize the appearance to one's tastes, as well as ample padding and insulation at the rear of the LCD screen portion to protect the LCD screen. A novel array of receptacles and pockets are also provided on the back panel for carrying laptop accessories such as CD-ROMS, chargers, and flash drives.

1 . An ornamental and protective sleeve attachable to the LCD screen portion of an existing laptop/notebook, comprising: 
 a double-layer fabric panel including an outer fabric layer and an inner fabric layer;    a semi-rigid interior insert interposed between said outer and inner fabric layers, said interior liner being secured between said outer and inner liners; and    dual opposing straps fixedly attached from corner-to-corner on opposing sides of said double-layer fabric panel,    whereby said protective sleeve allows viewing of laptop screen in open position and provides aesthetic appeal and padded protection of said laptop.    
     
     
         2 . A laptop ornamental and protective sleeve according to  claim 1 , wherein said semi-rigid interior insert is secured between said outer and inner fabric layers by sewing there through.  
     
     
         3 . A laptop ornamental and protective sleeve according to  claim 1 , wherein said dual opposing straps are fixedly and paralelly attached from top to bottom on opposing sides of said double-layer fabric panel to span a viewable side of the LCD screen portion of the existing laptop/notebook while said double-layer fabric panel covers a non-viewable side.  
     
     
         4 . A laptop ornamental and protective sleeve according to  claim 3 , wherein said dual opposing straps are substantially transparent.  
     
     
         5 . A laptop ornamental and protective sleeve according to  claim 4 , wherein said dual opposing straps are formed of transparent vinyl plastic.  
     
     
         6 . A laptop ornamental and protective sleeve according to  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of pockets formed in said outer fabric layer and a plurality of receptacles sewn edgewise to said pockets, said receptacles comprising flaps including closures.  
     
     
         7 . A laptop ornamental and protective sleeve according to  claim 1 , said fabric panel comprising an ornamental design.  
     
     
         8 . A laptop ornamental and protective sleeve attachable to the LCD screen portion of an existing laptop/notebook, comprising: 
 a rectangular double-layer fabric panel including an outer fabric layer and an inner fabric layer;    a semi-rigid interior liner interposed between said outer and inner fabric layers, said interior liner sewn edgewise to said outer and inner fabric layers;    dual-parallel straps fixedly attached end-wise vertically from corner-to-corner on opposing sides of said exterior panel, wherein ends of said straps are sewn between said outer and inner layers of said fabric panel and length of said straps is unattached thereby allowing each of said straps to loop around said LCD screen; and    a plurality of receptacles sewn edgewise to said fabric back panel, said receptacles comprising flaps including closures,    whereby said protective sleeve allows viewing of laptop screen in open position and provides aesthetic appeal and padded protection of said laptop.    
     
     
         9 . A laptop ornamental and protective sleeve according to  claim 8 , said fabric panel comprising an ornamental design.  
     
     
         10 . A laptop ornamental and protective sleeve according to  claim 8 , wherein said design is embroidered, woven, or silk-screen.  
     
     
         11 . A laptop ornamental and protective sleeve according to  claim 8 , said outer fabric layer comprising a heavy denier fabric.  
     
     
         12 . A laptop ornamental and protective sleeve according to  claim 8 , said inner fabric layer comprising a shear fabric.  
     
     
         13 . A laptop ornamental and protective sleeve according to  claim 12 , said shear fabric comprising a wicking fabric.  
     
     
         14 . A laptop ornamental and protective sleeve according to  claim 8 , said semi-rigid interior liner comprising plastic.  
     
     
         15 . A laptop ornamental and protective sleeve according to  claim 8 , said straps comprising transparent elastic.  
     
     
         16 . A laptop ornamental and protective sleeve according to  claim 8 , said receptacles comprising an outer fabric layer and an inner fabric layer, said outer fabric layer sewn edgewise to said inner fabric layer.  
     
     
         17 . A laptop ornamental and protective sleeve according to  claim 8 , said outer fabric layer of said fabric panel comprising a plurality of pockets formed behind said receptacles.  
     
     
         18 . A laptop ornamental and protective sleeve according to  claim 8 , said closures comprising magnets.