James R Forte

US Patent:

59312971, Aug 3, 1999

Filed:

Mar 27, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/827438

Inventors:

Christopher P. Weill - Hillsborough CA
James R. Forte - Santa Barbara CA

International Classification:

B65D 8500

US Classification:

206320

Abstract:

A glove-like protective cover capable of encasing a notebook computer, thereby allowing it to be used in a hostile operating environment, such as outdoors or at a manufacturing site, without risk of debris and moisture reaching the computer and detrimentally affecting its performance. The protective cover includes a top pocket capable of having the screen section of the notebook computer inserted therein, and a bottom pocket capable of having the keyboard section of the computer inserted therein. In this way, the notebook computer can be placed in its open, operating position while encased in the protective cover. The portions of the cover overlying the screen and keyboard sections of the computer are transparent. Thus, an operator is able to see the screen and keyboard of the notebook computer through the protective cover. Further, the portion of the cover overlying the keyboard of the computer is flexible so as to allow the keyboard to be operated through the cover.