Laptop Computer Carrying Articles And Methods Of Manufacturing The Same
Embodiments of laptop computer carrying articles and methods of manufacture thereof are generally described herein. An article for carrying a laptop computer generally comprises a body having a non-secured opening, and a support strap coupled to the body. The non-secured opening comprises dimensions at least as large as at least two of a laptop width, a laptop height, or a laptop thickness. The body further comprises a first side having a substantially uninterrupted surface, and a second side opposite the first side and comprising the non-secured opening. The support strap is integral with at least one of the first or second sides of body. Other embodiments may be described and claimed herein.
1 . An article for carrying a laptop computer, the article comprising:
a body having a non-secured opening, and
a support strap coupled to the body;
wherein:
the non-secured opening comprises dimensions at least as large as at least two of a laptop width, a laptop height, or a laptop thickness;
the body further comprises:
a first side having a substantially uninterrupted surface; and
a second side opposite the first side and comprising the non-secured opening; and
the support strap is integral with at least one of the first or second sides of body.
2 . The article of claim 1 , further comprising:
a sleeve in an interior of the body and coupled to the non-secured opening;
wherein the sleeve is configured to house the laptop computer.
3 . The article of claim 2 , wherein the sleeve is removable.
4 . The article of claim 3 , wherein the sleeve comprises a cushioning material.
5 . The article of claim 4 , further comprising:
a support element coupled proximate to a bottom of the sleeve and configured to maintain the sleeve in an upright position.
6 . The article of claim 1 , further comprising:
a support element coupled proximate to a bottom of the body and configured to maintain the article in an upright position.
7 . The article of claim 6 , wherein:
the support element comprises:
a first support region;
a second support region; and
a support spine between the first and second support regions;
the first and second support regions are configured to:
support the article in the upright position over a support surface; and
maintain the support spine off the support surface; and
the support spine is configured to restrict at least a portion of the article from bulging towards the support surface.
8 . The article of claim 1 , wherein:
the second side comprises a padding configured to cushion contact between the body and a user.
9 . The article of claim 1 , further comprising:
at least one side gusset coupled between the first side and the second side to facilitate expanding the interior of the body.
10 . The article of claim 1 , further comprising:
a flap configured to cover the non-secured opening.
11 . The article of claim 10 , wherein:
the flap is configured to substantially cover the second side of the body.
12 . The article of claim 1 , further comprising:
an accessory pocket coupled between the first and second sides of the body;
wherein:
the accessory pocket is accessible from outside the body independent of the non-secured opening, and
the accessory pocket is configured to be stored within the body when not in use.
13 . The article of claim 1 , further comprising:
a bottle holder coupled between the first and second sides of the body,
wherein:
the bottle holder is accessible from outside the body independent of the non-secured opening, and
the bottle holder is configured to be stored within the body when not in use.
14 . The article of claim 1 , further comprising:
a storage pocket integral with the support strap.
15 . The article of claim 1 , wherein:
the support strap comprises at least a first strap and a second strap coupled together.
16 . The article of claim 15 , wherein:
the first and second straps are coupled together in a substantially permanent manner.
17 . The article of claim 15 , wherein:
each of the first and second straps comprise an arcuate shape.
18 . The article of claim 15 , further comprising:
a third strap coupled to and between the first and second straps.
19 . The article of claim 18 , wherein the third strap comprises at least one of:
an arcuate shape; or
a trapezoidal shape.
20 . The article of claim 1 , wherein:
an overall length of the support strap is configured to be adjustable via a slideloop coupled to the support strap.
21 . The article of claim 1 , further comprising:
a second support strap coupled to the body;
wherein:
the support strap couples to the body proximate to opposite ends of a first lateral portion of the body; and
the second support strap couples to the body proximate to opposite ends of a second lateral portion of the body.
22 . The article of claim 21 , further comprising:
a first adjustment strap coupled to and between the support strap and one of the opposite ends of the first lateral portion of the body; and
an second adjustment strap coupled to and between the second support strap and one of the opposite ends of the second lateral portion of the body.
23 . The article of claim 1 , further comprising:
a removable accessory folder configured to fit within the interior of the body.
24 . The article of claim 1 , wherein:
the non-secured opening is not visible to a non-user when a user wears the article.
25 . The article of claim 1 , wherein:
the first side is configured to face away from a user when the user wears the article; and
the second side is configured to face towards the user when the user wears the article.
26 . The article of claim 1 , further comprising:
at least one handle coupled proximate to a top portion of the article.
27 . A method for manufacturing an article for carrying a laptop computer, the method comprising:
providing a body having a non-secured opening; and
providing a support strap coupled to the body;
providing a sleeve in an interior of the body and coupled to the non-secured opening;
wherein:
the non-secured opening comprises dimensions at least as large as at least two of a laptop width, a laptop height, and a laptop thickness;
the body further comprises:
a peripheral side having a substantially uninterrupted surface; and
a user side opposite the peripheral side and comprising the non-secured opening;
the support strap is integral with at least one of the peripheral side or the user side;
the sleeve is configured to accommodate the laptop width, the laptop height, and the laptop thickness; and
the sleeve is at least one of:
removable; or
cushioned.
28 . The method of claim 27 , further comprising:
providing a support element configured to maintain the sleeve in an upright position;
wherein the support element is coupled proximate to at least one of:
a bottom of the sleeve; or
a bottom of the body.
29 . The method of claim 28 , wherein:
providing the support element comprises:
providing a first support region;
providing a second support region; and
providing a support spine between the first and second support regions;
the first and second support regions are configured to:
support the article in the upright position over a support surface; and
maintain the support spine off the support surface; and
the support spine is configured to restrict at least a portion of the article from bulging towards the support surface.
30 . The method of claim 27 , further comprising:
providing a padding coupled proximate to the user side and configured to cushion contact between the body and a user.
31 . The method of claim 27 , further comprising:
providing at least one side gusset coupled between the peripheral side and the user side to facilitate expanding the interior of the body.
32 . The method of claim 27 , further comprising:
providing a flap configured to cover the non-secured opening.
33 . The method of claim 27 , further comprising:
providing a stowable compartment coupled between the peripheral side and the user side;
wherein:
the stowable compartment comprises at least one of:
an accessory pocket; or
a bottle holder;
the stowable compartment is accessible from outside the body independent of the non-secured opening, and
the stowable compartment is configured to be stored within the body when not in use.
34 . The method of claim 27 , further comprising:
providing a storage pocket integral with the support strap.
35 . The method of claim 27 , wherein:
providing the support strap comprises:
providing a strap set of two or more straps coupled together to form the support strap.
36 . The method of claim 27 , further comprising:
providing a slideloop coupled to the support strap and configured to adjust an overall length of the support strap.
37 . The method of claim 27 , further comprising:
providing a second support strap coupled to the body;
wherein:
the first support strap couples to the body proximate to opposite ends of a first lateral portion; and
the second support strap couples to the body proximate to opposite ends of a second lateral portion.
38 . An article for carrying a laptop computer, the article comprising:
a body comprising:
a first side having a substantially uninterrupted surface; and
a second side opposite the first side;
a sleeve coupled to an interior of the body;
a non-secured opening coupled to the sleeve;
a flap coupled to the body;
a support strap coupled to the body;
a support element coupled proximate to a bottom of the body and comprising:
a first support edge;
a second support edge; and
a support spine between the first and second support edges;
a stowable compartment coupled between the first and second sides and comprising at least one of an accessory pocket or a bottle holder,
a storage pocket integral with the support strap; and
at least one handle coupled proximate to a top portion of the article;
wherein:
the non-secured opening comprises dimensions at least as large as at least two of a laptop width, a laptop height, or a laptop thickness;
the flap is configured to substantially cover the non-secured opening and the second side of the body;
the support strap is integral with at least one of the first or second sides of body;
the sleeve comprises a cushioning material and is configured to house the laptop computer,
the stowable compartment is accessible from outside the body independent of the non-secured opening;
the stowable compartment is configured to be stored within the body when not in use;
an overall length of the support strap is adjustable;
the non-secured opening is configured to be invisible when the article is worn;
the first and second edges are configured to:
maintain an upright balance of the article; and
raise the support spine off the support surface;
the first edge is configured to sustain a first portion of a weight of the article along a first axis over a support surface;
the second edge is configured to sustain a second portion of the weight of the article along a second axis over the support surface; and
the support spine is configured to restrict a deformation of a portion of the article from affecting the upright balance of the article.