1. Thomas Gutierrez Austin Shoemaker Shane Upchurch Ryan Kaysen Joey Miller Kevin Liekweg Patent/Product Search Mobile Laptop Platform

2. Attaches straps directly to a personal laptop for ease of transportation Claims that this allows the computer to be used while walking as well, but shows no evidence of this. Patent: #6,163,450 Date: March 25, 1998 Title: Portable Computer with Strap Connectors

3. Patent: #6,354,477 Date: June 8 th, 1999 Title: Mobile Computing Bag -Shoulder strap adjusts to neck support -Bag flips open to rest against user’s body

4. Patent: #6,889,882 Date: May 10 th, 2005 Title: Backpack strap system for carrying loads of various sizes and/or shapes

5. Patent: #6,840,419 Date: January 11 th, 2005 Title: Adjustable Load Support-Mounting Device for a Backpack Connects two rods Adjustable angle between rods Supports varying loads and shapes

6. The bag includes motion restraint of the cover so the angle of opening corresponds to the angle of the display panel. Side panels open for cord and drive bay access. Front Panel opens to provide wrist pad. Bag for a notebook computer which allows easy use of the computer while still maintained in the computer bag. Patent: #6,145,661 Date: Nov. 14, 2000 Title: Bag for computer notebook including angular motion restraint

7. Lap Pro Walkabout Laptop Carrying Case This product uses a one strap system to transform the bag into a standing mobile workstation. Marketed for work in the field or for the really motivated commuter. The laptop case uses a rigid ABS internal frame to provide support. The lap pro offers all the standard features of a laptop bag. Weighs 4.6 pounds and can be purchases for $94.95.

8. LapWalker™ Walk-About Computer Desk Lightweight mobile computing platform utilizing Velcro and high density ABS plastic. Curved design to rest against users waist. Stores in front of user when not in use. Shoulder strap distributes weight of laptop. Marketed for Researchers, Claims Adjuster, Surveyors, Estimators, Inventory Takers, Engineers, Production Managers, Geologists, Field Operators. Standard Dimensions to fit most laptops. Weighs only 1.5 pounds and cost $59.95.