Patent ID: 6663072
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: A45C,A45F,G06F

Abstract:
A method of securing a stabilization device to the lap of a seated person thereby creating a stabilized work surface for a laptop computer, said method comprising the step of:providing a substantially planar base surface having opposing ends, and a lid rotatably connected to said planar base surface; providing at least one strap connected to said substantially planar base at one of said opposing ends; placing a person in a seated position; placing the substantially planar base on the lap of the seated person; placing the laptop computer on the planar base; routing the strap around the legs of the person so that the strap extends between the opposing ends; securing the strap to the legs of the person; and maintaining the strap in its secured position to the legs of the person by use of a retracting mechanism which retractably stores and selectively feeds a desired length of the strap.