Patent ID: 6491268
Filing Date: 2002-12-10
Classification: A47B,F16C,F16M,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A platform assembly for supporting a portable computer, said platform assembly comprising:a support member having an outer perimeter and a plurality of engagement features spaced inwardly of said perimeter, said support member defining a support surface configured to provide weight bearing support for a portable computer; a plurality of securing devices, each of said securing devices having at least one fastening member releasably securably engagable with a selected one of said engagement features, each of said securing devices having a clamping surface adapted to engage the portable computer, said clamping surface positionable to bear against the portable computer with a clamping force directed generally towards said support surface; and wherein: said engagement features comprise a plurality of non-circular apertures; and said fastening members comprise projections insertable in selected ones of said apertures, each releasably engagable upon rotation of said projection.