Portable computer protection device with integral angle support

Abstract

A portable computer protection device comprising a reinforced body member including a receptacle to securely transport and store a portable computer, and also includes an integrated adjustable support member configured to elevate and angle the portable computer in an operable position when the body member is opened.

1 . An apparatus for protecting a portable computer having a top major surface and a lower major surface, comprising:
 a reinforced body member having a receptacle configured to secure the portable computer therewithin, the body member configured to protect both the portable computer top major surface and the bottom major surface; and   an adjustable portable computer support member integrated with the reinforced body member receptacle and configured to selectively angle the portable computer supported thereon.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 1  wherein the reinforced body member has a bottom member, and a retractable top member configured to be proximate and protect the portable computer top major surface. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 1  wherein the support member is disposed in the reinforced body member. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 1  wherein the support member is selectively securable to the reinforced body member inside the receptacle. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 2  wherein the support member is selectively securable to the body member bottom member. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 2  wherein the body member top member and bottom member form a clamshell said body member. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 2  wherein the adjustable portable computer support member is configured to be selectively angled with respect to the body member bottom member. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 1  wherein the receptacle has a shape configured to conform to the portable computer and securely receive the portable computer therein. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 2  wherein the top member is shaped and configured to conform to the portable computer top major surface, and the bottom member is shaped and configured to conform to the portable computer bottom major surface. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 4  wherein the support member is configured to be removed from the reinforced body member and positioned on a horizontal surface and selectively elevate the portable computer upon the horizontal surface. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 1  wherein the reinforced body member includes a handle. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 1  wherein the reinforced body member includes at least one laterally extendable support member having a support surface. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 12  wherein the at least one laterally extendable support member is configured to selectively pivot from the reinforced body member. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 12  comprising two laterally extendable support members each having a support surface, wherein the support members are disposed on different sides of the reinforced body member. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 12  comprising two laterally extendable said support members each configured to extend away from each other on opposite sides of the reinforced body member. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 5  wherein the support member is selectively securable to the body member inside the receptacle by at least one removable fastener. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 5  wherein the support member has at least one extension configured to extend through the bottom member. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 17  further comprising a fastener configured to secure to the at least one extension to selectively secure the support member to the reinforced body member. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 17  wherein the extension is configured to operate as a foot for the support member. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus as specified in  claim 1  wherein the adjustable support member includes a retractable member configured to secure the support member in an angled position.