Abstract:
A hands free case for mobile personal computers provides a mobile worker a stable platform for laptops, Tablet PCs, Ultra Mobile PCs and accessories. One embodiment comprises a platform insert ( 22 ), fabric shell ( 24 ), shoulder harness ( 28 ), waist/torso harness( 30 ) and an articulated flap ( 26 ). Shoulder harness ( 28 ) and waist/torso harness ( 30 ) is attached to fabric shell ( 24 ) via two or more rings and hooks allowing multiple configurations of straps and computer display orientations. Mobile personal computer is secured to platform insert ( 22 ) by impact-resistant cordage. When shoulder harness ( 28 ) and waist/torso harness ( 30 ) is placed around the body a mobile personal computer is carried without being held. The case can be positioned vertically along the body and tilted to improve viewing by adjusting the length of shoulder harness ( 28 ) and waist/torso harness ( 30 ). When articulated flap ( 26 ) is buckled to top of fabric shell ( 24 ) mobile personal computer is enclosed in a protective case.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims the benefit of the provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/958,503, filed 2007 Jul. 6 by the inventors and is included by reference. 
    
    
     FEDERAL SPONSORED RESEARCH 
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     SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM 
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     BACKGROUND 
     1. Field 
     This application relates to carrying cases, specifically to cases for mobile personal computers. 
     2. Prior Art 
     Originally computer carrying cases where designed to just transport the portable computer and to carry accessories. To transport the portable computers the operator had to fasten the portable computer in to the carrying case with straps and dividers. These were to keep the portable computer from moving around in the carrying case. To use the computer once on location, the operator had to unfasten the straps and remove the computer from the case. Once the computer was removed from the case, the case no longer provided any protection for the computer and became another item to keep track of. 
     Therefore different types of computer carrying cases have been designed to increase utility of the computer carrying case, handle transporting and protectioning the portable computer. 
     A number of devices have been described in the art for portable desk tops or working platforms. U.S. Pat. No. 3,541,976 to Rozas (1970 Nov. 24) entitled “Portable Body-Mounted Desk” discloses a portable writing desktop or table that is supported by the wearer&#39;s body. A solid plate parallel to the torso of the wearer is fastened to the wearer using shoulder and belt straps. During a fall, any one the supports could break and be driven into the body of the wearer. This device did not envision the advent of mobile personal computers. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 4,715,293 to Cobbs (1987 Dec. 29) entitled “Body-Supported Hand-Operated Instrument Desk” discloses a rigid frame support for desktop or table which can be rotated from a perpendicular angle to the torso to an angle parallel to the torso. The device only allows the desktop to be positioned directly in front of the user and all the weight of the instrument is carried on the user&#39;shoulders. Adjustment for the wearer is limited to the number and distance between adjustment holes in the rigid frame. When the wearer bends over the rigid frame can rotate away from the shoulders thus cause discomfort to the wearer. Even though the description envisioned being used by a laptop, the method of securing the instrument to the desktop would cover the some of the controls or screen of a Tablet PC or UMPC. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 5,724,225 to Hrusoffet al. (1998 Mar. 3) entitled “Laptop Computer Carrying Tray” discloses a device for supporting a laptop within a rigid platform or tray while allowing the wearer to move about. The entire weight of the laptop and rigid platform is conveyed to the neck of the user. For the wearer to gain access to keyboard or other input device on the laptop, the hand or hands must be placed inside of the harness supporting the platform to the torso. If the wearer were to trip, the hands of the wearer could become entangled in the straps of the device thus not being available to help prevent a fall. The laptop is directly secured to the top and bottom shells of the device and there is no evidence of shock absorbing device or method, thus not improving the impact resistence of the laptop. The disclosed device has no means of being prevented from rotating away for the torso when the wearer bends over. Two problems are introduced during this event. The first problem is the center of gravity of the wearer has changed, thus putting more strain on the lower back, and increasing the chance of falling over. The second problem with the rotation is when the wearer stands upright again the focus of the user has changed from the task being preformed to catching and repositioning the tray back into a comfortable position. Even though the description envisioned being used by a laptop, the method of securing the instrument to the desktop would cover part of the controls or screen of a Tablet PC or UMPC. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 5,639,004 Carlton et al. (1997 Jun. 17) entitled “Convertible Carrying Case and Work Platform For Small Electronic Devices” discloses a device for carrying a notebook or laptop computer while allowing the wearer to move about. This patent also suffers from the rotational problem of U.S. Pat. No. 5,724,225 describe previously. There is no method described in the patent for attaching the computer to the carrying case. In this situation if the wearer was to trip, stumble, or fall, the computer could drop out of the case and fall on a hard surface and become damaged. The device described also does not provide or envision any thermal management for bottom fans on the computer or location of exhaust ports. The edges around the top of the case will rub hand and wrist of the wearer when writing on a touch screen enabled Tablet PCs or UMPCs. The convertible top is required to be rolled up by the wearer to position the computer and case from the torso to improve the viewing angle. It appears from the disclosed device to have a complex to manufacturing process. 
     U.S. Pat. No. D403,005 to Herman (1998 Dec. 22) entitled “Computer Aided Drafting Portable Viewer” discloses a design for viewer of drawings. The device described in the patent does not anticipate a mobile personal computer. The device described in the patent is for the specific application for viewing computer aided design paper documents. There is no disclosure of the ergonomics for using the device for extended period of time. 
     Advantages 
     Thus several advantages of one or more aspects are to provide 
     Hands of the operator are free to facilitate movement and assist in maintaining balance while not being required to hold the mobile personal computer. 
     Harness configurations can prevent hands from being entangled in the harness during a fall event. 
     Screen page orientation can be facilitated by reconfiguring the straps of the case for landscape or portrait mode. 
     Simple design of the harness allows for easy adjustments of the case in both the vertical and horizontal positions about the operator&#39;s torso. 
     The belt buckle can be either on the left or right side of the operator. 
     The display of the mobile personal computer can be orientated perpendicular to or any vertical angle to the operator&#39;s torso to improve viewing and reduce glare. 
     The base of the mobile personal computer is moved away from the torso of the operator to provide for an easy viewing angle of the display when looking down. 
     Shoulder harness can be configured to allow unobstructed access to the touch screen for a left or right handed operator. This configuration enables easy access to the screen for writing with a stylus or touching controls displayed the screen with a digit. 
     Impact resistance of mobile personal computer is improved by using shock absorbing cordage and not requiring the use of any mechanical fasteners. 
     The case provides robust thermal management for the faster and hotter mobile personal computers by allowing more air to flow around and under the computer when operating in the case. Exhaust ports along the side of the mobile personal computers are accommodated by the side bump rails. 
     Different hardware buttons and input/output port configurations can be easily accommodated by altering the location of slots or holes in the side bump rails and proper alignment of the shock cordage. 
     Case provides increased utility. This case can also function as a protective carrying case only requiring that the integrated cover be closed and fastened to the case. 
     Demand persists for an improved computer carrying cases for mobile personal computers. Demand for a computer carrying case to provided improved protection, increased utility, thermal management when operating and to fit smaller form factors. 
     These and other advantages of one or more aspects will become apparent from a consideration of the ensuing description and accompanying drawings. 
     SUMMARY 
     In accordance with one embodiment a computer carrying case consists of an interior support frame, exterior shell, belt and shoulder strap with an articulated cover. This embodiment assists a user to move about with a portable computer so the computer screen is always viewable without requiring the wearer to hold the portable computer. 
    
    
     
       DRAWINGS-FIGURES 
       In the drawings, closely related figures have the same numbers but different alphabetic suffixes. 
         FIG. 1  shows the prospective view of the major components looking down at the top of the carrying case. 
         FIG. 2  shows the prospective view of the major components looking up at the bottom of the carrying case. 
         FIG. 3  shows an exploded prospective view of the interior desktop insert of the case. 
         FIG. 3A  shows the left cordage locking slot in plan. 
         FIG. 3B  shows the right cordage locking slot in plan. 
         FIG. 4  shows an exploded prospective view of the exterior of the fabric shell of the case. 
         FIG. 5  shows an exploded prospective view of the exterior of the fabric and foam flap of the case. 
         FIG. 6  shows an exploded view of the waist harness. 
         FIG. 7  shows an explode view of the shoulder harness. 
         FIG. 8  shows one embodiment in a four (4) point configuration. 
         FIG. 9  shows one embodiment in a three (3) point configuration right handed. 
         FIG. 10  shows one embodiment in a three (3) point configuration left. 
         FIG. 11  shows one embodiment in a two (2) point configuration right handed. 
         FIG. 12  shows one embodiment in a two (2) point configuration left. 
         FIG. 13  shows one embodiment in two (2) point shoulder configuration. 
         FIG. 14  shows one embodiment in three (3) point right handed configuration for portrait mode. 
         FIG. 15  shows one embodiment of a case in vertical free standing mode. 
         FIG. 16  shows one embodiment of a multiple external pockets on back of case. 
         FIG. 16A  shows cross section of embodiment of a multiple external pockets on back of case. 
     
    
    
     DRAWINGS-REFERENCE NUMERALS 
       20  hands free case for mobile personal computers 
       22  platform insert 
       24  fabric shell 
       25  top articulated flap 
       26  articulated flap 
       28  waist/torso harness 
       30  shoulder harness 
       32  exterior auxiliary pocket 
       34  vertical webbing of fabric shell 
       36  bottom base of fabric shell 
       38  top base of fabric shell 
       40  stylus holder 
       42  auxiliary note pad pocket with flexible opening 
       44  elastic for note pad pocket 
       46  lower edge restraining elastic 
       48  left conventional male buckle 
       50  left male buckle webbing 
       52  right conventional male buckle 
       54  right male buckle webbing 
       56  left rear conventional D-ring 
       58  left rear D-ring attachment webbing 
       60  right rear conventional D-ring 
       62  right rear D-ring attachment webbing 
       64  left top conventional D-ring 
       66  right top conventional D-ring 
       68  top D-ring attachment webbing 
       70  optically clear flexible sheet 
       72  external auxiliary pocket 
       74  external auxiliary flap 
       76  external auxiliary pocket conventional loop material 
       78  external auxiliary flap conventional hook material 
       80  ribbon for exterior carrying case 
       82  left conventional grommet 
       84  right conventional grommet 
       86  exterior fabric for articulated flap 
       88  interior fabric for articulated flap 
       89  interior fabric for writing instruments holder 
       90  thin plastic sheet for articulated flap 
       92  foam for articulated flap 
       94  thin plastic sheet for articulated flap top 
       96  foam for articulated flap top 
       98  left conventional female buckle 
       100  left female buckle webbing 
       102  right conventional female buckle 
       104  right female buckle webbing 
       106  wide webbing on flap 
       108  base cushion 
       110  base plate 
       111 L left cordage locking slot 
       111 R right cordage locking slot 
       112  top rear cushion 
       113 L left rear hole 
       113 R right rear hole 
       114  left cushion rail 
       115 L left front hole 
       115 R right front hole 
       116  right cushion rail 
       118  left conventional female-female standoff 
       120  right conventional female-female standoff 
       122  left conventional base plate screw 
       124  right conventional base plate screw 
       126  left conventional top rail screw 
       128  right conventional top rail screw 
       130  retaining elastic cordage 
       132  rear left overhand knot 
       134  front left overhand knot 
       136  front right overhand knot 
       138  rear right overhand knot 
       140  left vertical retaining cordage plate 
       142  right vertical retaining cordage plate 
       144  left adjustable thermal management pad 
       146  right adjustable thermal management pad 
       148  left waist/torso pivoting snap hook 
       150  waist/torso interconnect webbing 
       152  waist/torso buckle male 
       153  waist/torso buckle female 
       154  waist/torso adjustment slide 
       156  waist/torso webbing 
       158  right waist/torso pivoting snap hook 
       160  left shoulder pivoting snap hook 
       162  shoulder harness webbing 
       164  shoulder adjustment slide 
       166  shoulder pad 
       168  right shoulder pivoting snap hook 
       170 L left external auxiliary pocket 
       170 R right external auxiliary pocket 
       172 L left external auxiliary flap 
       172 R right external auxiliary flap 
       174 L left external auxiliary pocket conventional loop material 
       174 R right external auxiliary pocket conventional loop material 
       176 L left external auxiliary pocket conventional hook material 
       176 R right external auxiliary pocket conventional hook material 
     B external battery pack 
     C mobile personal computer 
     D top of desk 
     N note pad 
     O operator 
     P power cable 
     S stylus for touch or pen enabled screen 
     W writing instrument 
     Notation and Nomenclature 
     Certain terms are used throughout the following descriptions and claims to refer to particular system components. This document does not intend to distinguish between components that differ in name but not function. 
     Page orientation is the way in which a rectangular page is oriented for normal viewing. The typical orientation is either landscape or portrait mode. Portrait orientation is where the height of the page is greater than the width, and is more common for the pages of books. Landscape orientation, where the width of the page is greater than the height, is often used for images and diagrams that need to be wider than a portrait page. 
     Computer displays or screens are also described using the term of page orientation. Typically the computer screen is oriented in landscape. With some of the newer computers portrait mode is also available. 
     Mobile computers or portable computers are any embodiments of computer system that consist of an operating system, central processing unit and memory, flat computer screen, have some type of permanent data storage and can be powered by a battery for an extended period of time which is rechargeable. Input devices for these computers may consist of an attached keyboard or a touch sensitive screen. Mobile computers are composed of various form factors and configurations. 
     Laptop computers are a mobile computers that contain a flat LCD screen, keyboard with a pointing device and maybe powered by a battery or AC power. Laptops weigh between 5 and 7 pounds (2.3 and 3.2 kg) with a screen size of 14.1 or 15.4 inches (35 or 39 cm) diagonally. In some cases, older models can weigh up to 15 pounds. The typical outside dimensions for this form factor are length of 12.5 inches (31.7 cm), width of 9.5 to 11 inches (24.1 cm to 28 cm) and depth of 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm). The screen displays a laptop is landscape. Portrait mode is not available since the keyboard and screen need to be oriented the in the same direction. 
     Tablet PC computers are also called notebooks or slate portable computers. The slate resembles a clip board or writing slate. The slate is without a dedicated keyboard. Its touchscreen or graphics tablet/screen hybrid technology allows the user to operate the computer with a stylus or digital pen, or a fingertip, instead of a keyboard or mouse and maybe powered by a battery or AC power. These tablet PCs typically incorporate a flat LCD screen size of 8.4 to 14.1 inches (21 to 36 cm) diagonally. The units weigh between 2.5 and 5 pounds (1 and 2 kg). The slate form factor has a subcategory that is called a convertible. The only difference is that has an attached keyboard that can be folded behind the LCD screen to now resemble a slate. The typical outside dimensions for this form factor are length of 11.5 inches (29.2 cm), width of 8 to 8.5 inches (20.3 cm to 21.6 cm) and depth of 1 to 1.2 inches (2.5 to 3 cm). The slate can have the screen in either landscape or portrait depending on the how the system is configured. 
     Ultra Mobile PC Computer is also called hand held or UMPCs. The UMPC is a smaller form factor of the slate and is a little bigger than 8×5 note card. The UMPC may or may not have a dedicated keyboard. Its touchscreen or graphics tablet/screen hybrid technology allows the user to operate the computer with a stylus or digital pen, or a fingertip, instead of a keyboard or mouse and may be powered by a battery or AC power. The UMPC typically incorporates a flat LCD screen size of 5.0 to 8.0 inches (12.7 to 20.3 cm) diagonally. The units weigh typically less than 2.5 pounds (1 kg). The typical outside dimensions for this form factor is length of 9.5 inches (24.1 cm), width of 4.5 to 5.5 inches (11.4 cm to 14 cm) and depth of 1 to 1.2 inches (2.5 to 3 cm). The UMPC can have the screen in either landscape or portrait depending on the how the system is configured. 
     In following discussions and claims, the term “fabric” is used in open-ended fashion. When describing various embodiments, “fabric” is used as a woven or non-woven fibrous materials which can contain natural or synthetic material or any combinations or mixtures of the two materials. This is not to preclude any embodiment which may use other materials which are not fibrous but flexible like a woven fabric. An example would be plastic vinyl or leather. 
     In following discussions and claims, the term “foam” is use in open-ended fashion. When describing various embodiments, “foam” is used as a lightweight form of plastic or rubber material that has been expanded using chemical agents to release a gas or entrap air bubbles within the form. This is not to preclude any embodiment which may use other materials that can act as a cushion and retain structural shape. 
     In following discussions and claims, the term “webbing” is used in open-ended fashion. When describing various embodiments “webbing” is a strong closely woven fabric used chiefly for making straps and belts. The two edges along the length of the material are finished and require no farther processing to be used. This is not to preclude any embodiment which may use other materials which are not fibrous but flexible like a woven fabric. An example would be plastic vinyl or leather. 
     In following discussions and claims, the term “adhere” is used in open-ended fashion. When describing various embodiments “adhere” means stick fast to using some type of adhesive, epoxy, chemical solvent or mechanical process to join two or more parts together. This is not to preclude any embodiment which may use heat to melt the surface of material before joining, melting glue to be applied to the surfaces to be joined or molding a foam over a plastic or metal part. 
     In following discussions and claims, the term “joined” is used in open-ended fashion. When describing various embodiments, “joined” means that two or more parts are fastened by mechanical or chemical methods or processes. This is not to preclude any embodiment which may use stitching, gluing, welding, bolting, screwing or riveting. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     First Embodiment—FIGS.  1 ,  2 ,  3 ,  3 A,  3 B,  4 ,  5 ,  6 ,  7   
       FIG. 1  illustrates an embodiment of the hands free case for mobile computers  20  overall prospective view from above and to the right. The platform insert  22  ( FIG. 3 ) is attached to the fabric shell  24  ( FIG. 4 ) using the left conventional screw  126  ( FIG. 3 ) and the right conventional screw  128  ( FIG. 3 ). The articulated flap  26  ( FIG. 5 ) is fastened to the bottom of fabric shell  24 . The waist harness  28  ( FIG. 6 ) is attached to fabric shell  24  using the left conventional D-ring  56  ( FIG. 4 ) and the right conventional D-ring  60  ( FIG. 4 ). The shoulder harness  30  ( FIG. 7 ) is attached to fabric shell  24  using the left conventional D-ring  64  ( FIG. 4 ) and the right conventional D-ring  66  ( FIG. 4 ). 
       FIG. 2  of this embodiment of illustrates a prospective view from the bottom and to the right. The view shows the auxiliary external pocket  32  ( FIG. 4 ) which is fastened to fabric shell  24 . The power cable P for the external battery pack B (which is not shown) routed from the exterior auxiliary pocket  72  ( FIG. 4 ) to left corner of the fabric shell  24  and up to the channel in the left cushion rail  114  ( FIG. 3 ) and under the top base of fabric shell  38  ( FIG. 4 ) and plugged into the power input port of mobile personal computer C ( FIG. 1 ). 
       FIG. 3  of this embodiment illustrates an exploded view of platform insert  22  viewed from the top looking down and from the right. 
     Rear left and rear right corners of base plate  110  are cut at a 45 degree angle to the left and right edges of base plate  110 . The starting location of the corners are half (½) distance between the front of the top rear cushion  112  the start of the circular arc of the top rear cushion  112 . 
     The left rear hole  113 L is positioned 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from the front of top rear cushion  112 . The right rear hole  113 R is positioned 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from the front of top rear cushion  112 . 
     Left rear hole  113 L and the right end of left cordage locking slot  111 L are position from the left edge of base plate  110  so left side of retaining elastic cordage  130  is aligned not to cross over the screen or controls of mobile personal computer C. Right rear hole  113 R and the left end of right cordage locking slot  111 R are position from the right edge of base plate  110  so the right side of retaining elastic cordage  130  is aligned not to cross over the screen or controls of mobile personal computer C. The alignment of retaining elastic cordage  130  will vary for each mobile personal computer C since the layout of screen and controls vary. 
     The center of the left front hole  115 L is located half the width of the left cushion rail  114  and 1-½ diameters of the left conventional female-female standoff  118 . The center of the right front hole  115 R is located half the width of the right cushion rail  116  and 1½ diameters of the right conventional female-female standoff  120 . 
     Left conventional female-female standoff  118  is fastened to base plate  110  with the left conventional base plate screw  122  being inserted from the bottom through the left front hole  115 L. Right conventional female-female standoff  120  is fastened to base plate  110  with the right conventional base plate screw  124  being inserted from the bottom through right front hole  115 R. 
     The base cushion  108  is formed out of a foam. The overall dimension of base cushion  108  match those of base plate  110 . Holes and slots need to be formed in base cushion  108  to match the above holes and slots in base plate  110 . In this embodiment the rear left corner of base cushion  108  is to be rounded to a quarter circle having a radius of 5 centimeters (2 inches). The rear right corner of base cushion  108  is to be rounded to a quarter circle having a radius of 5 centimeters (2 inches). 
     The top rear cushion  112  is formed out of a foam. The overall width dimension of top rear cushion  112  match the width of base plate  110 . 
     Holes and/or slots need to be formed in top rear cushion  112  to match the location of left rear hole  113 L and right rear hole  113 R in base plate  110 . Make a full depth slit in front of the hole which matches left rear hole  113 L. The length of this slit should match the length of the left vertical retaining cordage plate  140 . Make a full depth slit in front of the hole which matches right rear hole  113 R. The length of this slit should match the length of the right vertical retaining cordage plate  142 . 
     In this embodiment, the rear left corner of top rear cushion  112  is to be rounded to a quarter circle having a radius of 5 centimeters (2 inches). The rear right corner of top rear cushion  112  is to be rounded to a quarter circle having a radius of 5 centimeters (2 inches). 
     In this embodiment, left cushion rail  114  has a square section. The length of left cushion rail  114  is from the front of base plate  110  to the front of top rear cushion  112 . Notch upper left quadrant of left cushion rail  114  for the entire length. Notch the rear end of left cushion rail  114  to a size to facilitate inserting and removing the power cable P&#39;s plug from mobile personal computer C&#39;s power port. 
     Place a hole perpendicular to base plate  110  in left cushion rail  114  equal to the diameter of left conventional female-female standoff  118 . The above hole location should match left front hole  115 L when left cushion rail  114  is installed. 
     In this embodiment right cushion rail  116  has a square cross section. The length of right cushion rail  116  is from the front of base plate  110  to the front of top rear cushion  112 . Notch upper left quadrant of right cushion rail  116  for the entire length. 
     Place a hole perpendicular to base plate  110  in right cushion rail  116  equal to the diameter of right conventional female-female standoff  120 . The hole location should match right front hole  115 R when right cushion rail  116  is installed. 
     Align edges of base cushion  108  with edges of base plate  110 . Adhere base cushion  108  to the base plate  110 . 
     Align left, right and rear edges of top rear cushion  112  with left, right and rear edges of base plate  110 . Adhere top rear cushion  112  to top of base plate  110 . 
     Adhere any portions of base cushion  108  and top rear cushion  112  to each other where base plate  110  is not present. 
     Slip left cushion rail  114  over left conventional standoff female-female standoff  118 . Adhere bottom and back end of left cushion rail  114  to left side of base plate  110  and left front end of top rear cushion  112 . Slip right cushion rail  116  over right conventional female-female standoff  120 . Adhere bottom and back end of the right cushion rail  116  to right side of base plate  110  and to right front end of top rear cushion  112 . 
     The left adjustable thermal management pad  144  is positioned horizontally on base plate  110  to be centered on the left side bottom feet of the mobile personal computer and the position marked. The vertical height of a left adjustable thermal management pad  144  is to be two times or greater then the vertical clearance between a flat surface and the bottom of a mobile personal computer C. Then adhere left adjustable thermal management pad  144  to the previously marked location on base plate  110 . 
     The right adjustable thermal management pad  146  is positioned horizontally on base plate  110  to be centered on the right side bottom feet of the mobile personal computer and the position marked. The vertical height of a right adjustable thermal management pad  146  is to be two times or greater then the vertical clearance between a flat surface and the bottom of a mobile personal computer C. Then join right adjustable thermal management pad  146  to the previously marked location on base plate  110 . 
     Insert left vertical retaining cordage plate  140  into left slit in top rear cushion  112  and push down to base plate  110 . Insert right vertical retaining cordage plate  142  into right slit in top rear cushion  112  and push down to base plate  110 . 
     The retaining elastic cordage  130  is tied on one end using the overhand knot  132 . Overhand knot  132  is located 6 mm to 10 mm (0.25 to 0.375 inches) from one end of retaining elastic cordage  130 . Thread the opposite end through the left rear hole of the base cushion  108  up through the left rear hole in the base plate  110  through the left rear hole in the top rear cushion  112 . Loop retaining elastic cordage  130  over left vertical retaining cordage plate  140 . Position retaining elastic cordage  130  at the opening of left cordage locking slot  111 L and pull down and to the right to set that retaining elastic cordage  130  into left cordage locking slot  111 L. Pull down on retaining elastic cordage  130  and tie an overhand knot  134 , so that retaining elastic cordage  130  is under tension when overhand knot  134  is positioned below the right end of left cordage locking slot  111 L. Pull retaining elastic cordage  130  to the right and then tie the overhand knot  136  so enough of retaining elastic cordage  130  this segment is under tension when finished. Position retaining elastic cordage  130  at the opening of right cordage locking slot  111 R and pull up and to the left to set that retaining elastic cordage  130  into right cordage locking slot  111 R. Overhand knot  136  should be under right cordage locking slot  111 R and retaining elastic cordage  130  is pulled through the hole in right cordage locking slot  111 R. Loop retaining elastic cordage  130  over right vertical retaining cordage plate  142  and thread the free end of retaining elastic cordage  130  through right rear hole in the top rear cushion material, through the right rear hole in the base plate  110  and through the right rear hole of the base cushion  108  and pull the retaining elastic cordage  130  out enough to tie the overhand knot  138  so when retaining elastic cordage  130  is released the overhand knot  138  is against base plate  110 . Retaining elastic cordage  130  should be under tension between overhand knot  136  when positioned below and at the left end of right cordage locking slot  111 R and overhand knot  138 . The end of retaining elastic cordage  130  is located 6 mm to 10 mm (0.25 to 0.375 inches) from overhand knot  132 . 
     The optically clear flexible sheet  70  is laid over the left cushion rail  114 , top rear cushion  112 , retaining elastic cordage  130  and right cushion rail  116 . Position the left hole in optically clear flexible sheet  70  over conventional female-female standoff  118 . Position the right hole in optically clear flexible sheet  70  over conventional female-female standoff  120 . Insert the left conventional top rail screw  126  through the left front hole in optically clear flexible sheet  70  and screw into conventional female-female standoff  118 . Insert the right conventional top rail screw  128  through the right front hole in optically clear flexible sheet  70  and screw into conventional female-female standoff  120 . 
       FIG. 3A  of this embodiment illustrates a plan view of the detailed geometry of the left cordage locking slot  111 L. The width of left cordage locking slot  111 L should be bigger than the diameter of retaining elastic cordage  130 . Right end of left cordage locking slot  111 L needs to be aligned with left rear hole of base plate  110  so retaining elastic cordage  130  does not cross mobile personal computer C ( FIG. 1 ) display screen. 
       FIG. 3B  of this embodiment illustrates a plan view of the detailed geometry of the right cordage locking slot  111 R. The width of right cordage locking slot  111 R should be bigger than the diameter of retaining elastic cordage  130 . Left end of right cordage locking slot  111 R needs to be aligned with right rear hole of base plate  110  so retaining elastic cordage  130  does not cross mobile personal computer C ( FIG. 1 ) display screen. 
       FIG. 4  of this embodiment of illustrates an exploded view of fabric shell  24  according this embodiment. The bottom base of fabric shell  36  is joined to the inside of and flush with the bottom edge of the vertical webbing of fabric shell  34 . 
     The interior edges of the opening in top base of fabric shell  38  seam is joined to the underside of top base of fabric shell  38  leaving the left and right ends of the open side seam open. The fabric stylus holder  40  is joined to top base of fabric shell  38  leaving the top and bottom ends open. The auxiliary note pocket with flexible opening  42  left, bottom and right seams are folded and joined unto itself closing all ends. The top seam of auxiliary note pocket with flexible opening  42  is joined unto itself leaving the left and right ends open. The elastic for auxiliary note pad pocket  44  is threaded through the top seam of auxiliary note pocket with flexible opening  42 . The completed auxiliary note pocket with flexible opening  42  and elastic for auxiliary note pad pocket  44  left and right ends being joined to the middle and outside the seam of the top base of fabric shell  38 . Top base of fabric shell  38  outside seam is joined to the inside of and flush with the top edge of the vertical webbing of fabric shell  34 . 
     The left rear D-ring attachment webbing  58  is threaded through the left rear conventional D-ring  56  and looped back on itself so that the flat portion left rear D-ring  56  is enclosed by the material. The left rear D-ring attachment webbing  58  is located on left side, centered between the edges, with arch of the d-ring pointed to the rear of the case and joined to vertical webbing of fabric shell  34  ( FIG. 4 ). The right rear D-ring attachment webbing  62  is threaded through the right bottom rear D-ring  60  and looped back on itself so that the flat portion right rear D-ring  60  is enclosed by the material. The right rear D-ring attachment webbing  62  is located on right side, centered between the edges, with arch of the D-ring pointed to the rear of the case and joined to vertical webbing of fabric shell  34  ( FIG. 4 ). 
     One end of the left male buckle webbing  50  is folded back onto itself and then folded second time unto itself and then the folds and the long piece are joined together. The end of left male buckle webbing  50  is threaded through the front slot of the left conventional male buckle  48  from the bottom side so that the folded webbing of left male buckle webbing  50  is facing the top base of fabric shell  38 . Bend the end of the left male buckle webbing  50  down through the second slot of left conventional male buckle  48  and pull back under the folded end of the left male buckle webbing  50 . Join the non folded end of left male buckle webbing  50  to vertical webbing of fabric shell  34  so that left male buckle webbing  50  is perpendicular to vertical webbing of fabric shell  34  and inside edge of Left male buckle webbing  50  lines up outside of the left edge of auxiliary note pocket with flexible opening  42  ( FIG. 4 ). 
     One end of the right male buckle webbing  54  is folded back onto itself and then folded second time unto itself and then the folds and the long piece are joined together. The end of right male buckle webbing  54  is threaded through the front slot of the right conventional male buckle  52  from the bottom side so that the folded webbing of right male buckle webbing  54  is facing the top base of fabric shell  38 . Bend the end of the right male buckle webbing  54  down through second slot of right conventional male buckle  52  and pull back under a folded end of the right male buckle webbing  54 . Join the non-folded end of right male buckle webbing  54  to vertical webbing of fabric shell  34  so that right male buckle webbing  54  is perpendicular to vertical webbing of fabric shell  34  and inside edge of right male buckle webbing  54  lines up outside of the right edge of auxiliary note pocket with flexible opening  42  ( FIG. 4 ). 
     The external auxiliary pocket conventional loop material  76  length is ⅔ the finished width of external auxiliary pocket  72 . External auxiliary pocket conventional loop material  76  is joined below the top seam and on the exterior of external auxiliary pocket  72 . 
     The external auxiliary pocket conventional hook material  78  length equal to the length external auxiliary pocket conventional loop material  76 . External auxiliary pocket conventional hook material  78  is joined below the top seam and on the interior of external auxiliary flap  74 . 
     External auxiliary pocket  72  front seam is folded under and joined to the interior of external auxiliary pocket  72 . The external auxiliary pocket conventional loop material  76  is centered along the top edge of external auxiliary pocket  72  and joined to the exterior of external auxiliary pocket  72 . The left, rear and right seams are joined to the interior of external auxiliary pocket  72  and then are turned up perpendicular to external auxiliary pocket  72 . The left rear vertical seams of external auxiliary pocket  72  are joined together to form the depth of the pocket. The right rear vertical seams of eternal auxiliary pocket  72  are joined together to form the depth of the pocket. Rear horizontal seam of external auxiliary pocket  72  is positioned on the exterior of bottom base of fabric shell  36  next to vertical webbing of fabric shell  34  along the centerline of bottom base of fabric shell  36 . Left, rear and right seams of external auxiliary pocket  72  are joined to bottom base of fabric shell  36 . 
     The external auxiliary flap  74  left, rear and right seams are joined to the interior of external auxiliary flap  74 . The external auxiliary flap conventional hook material  78  is centered along the rear edge of external auxiliary flap  74  and joined to the interior of external auxiliary flap  74 . External auxiliary flap  74  is centered along width of bottom base of fabric shell  36  and will be under the top D-rings attachment webbing  68 . External auxiliary flap  74  top edge is joined to bottom base of fabric shell  36  to length which is equal to half the width of D-rings attachment webbing  68 . 
     The rear edge of articulated flap  26  ( FIG. 5 ) is positioned next to the top edge of external auxiliary flap  74  and center along width of bottom base of fabric shell  36 . Interior of articulated flap  26  should be placed next to the exterior of bottom base of fabric shell  36  and then joined to bottom base of fabric shell  36 . 
     The top D-ring attachment webbing  68  length is centered between the left and right edges of vertical webbing of fabric shell  34  and width of top D-rings attachment webbing  68  is centered along the rear edge of articulated flap  26  and joined to bottom base of fabric shell  36 . The left end of top D-ring attachment webbing  68  is threaded through the left top conventional D-ring  64  from the outside to inside and looped back on itself so that the flat portion left top conventional D-ring  64  is enclosed by the webbing material and the left top conventional D-ring  64  is positioned level with top of vertical webbing of fabric shell  34 . Folded left end of top D-ring attachment webbing  68  is stitched to vertical webbing of fabric shell  34 . The right end of top D-ring attachment webbing  68  is threaded through the right top conventional D-ring  66  from the outside to inside and looped back on itself so that the flat portion right top conventional D-ring  66  is enclosed by the webbing material and the right top conventional D-ring  66  is positioned level with top of vertical webbing of fabric shell  34 . Folded right end of top D-ring attachment webbing  68  is joined to vertical webbing of fabric shell  34 . 
     The ribbon for exterior carrying case  80  is folded in half and joined to the open end of fabric shell  24 . Ribbon for exterior carrying case  80  is joined from the left side top edge of the top base of fabric shell  38 , down the left top end of vertical webbing of fabric shell  34 , across the top edge of bottom base of fabric shell  36 , up the right top end vertical webbing of fabric shell  34  and over to the right side top edge of top base of fabric shell  38 . 
     The lower edge restraining elastic  46  is cut to approximately 75% of the width between the left and right side finished seams of top base of fabric shell  38 . Thread lower edge restraining elastic  46  through the bottom open side seam of top base of fabric shell  38 . The left end of lower edge restraining elastic  46  is joined to left side seam between the top base of fabric shell  38  and vertical webbing of fabric shell  34 . The right end of lower edge restraining elastic  46  is joined to right side seam between the top base of fabric shell  38  and vertical webbing of fabric shell  34 . 
     The left conventional grommet  82  is punched through top base of fabric shell  38 . Left conventional grommet  82  is aligned with the top screw hole of left conventional female-female standoff  118  ( FIG. 3 ). The right conventional grommet  84  is punched through top base of fabric shell  38 . Right conventional grommet  84  is aligned with top screw hole of right conventional female-female standoff  120  ( FIG. 3 ). 
       FIG. 5  provides an exploded view of articulated flap  26  according to this embodiment. The left female buckle webbing  100  is threaded through end slot from the bottom of the left conventional female buckle  98  and threaded down through the next slot and pulled back to the other end of left female buckle webbing  100 . Both ends of left female buckle webbing  100  should be aligned. The left female buckle webbing  100  and left conventional female buckle  98  are centered on left conventional male buckle  48  and leading edge of left conventional female buckle  98  far enough back for the front edge of articulated flap  26  to allow left conventional male buckle  48  insert into left conventional female buckle  98  and pull articulated flap  26  to rear edge of the fabric shell  24  ( FIG. 13 ). Join left female buckle webbing  100  to the exterior fabric for articulated flap  86 . 
     The right female buckle webbing  104  is threaded through end slot from the bottom of the right conventional female buckle  102  and threaded down through the next slot and pulled back to the other end of right female buckle webbing  104 . Both ends of right female buckle webbing  104  should be aligned. The right female buckle webbing  104  and right conventional female buckle  102  are centered on right conventional male buckle  52  and leading edge of right conventional female buckle  102  far enough back for the front edge of articulated flap  26  to allow right conventional male buckle  52  insert into right conventional female buckle  102  and pull exterior articulated flap  26  to rear edge of the fabric shell  24  ( FIG. 13 ). Join left female buckle webbing  104  to the exterior fabric for articulated flap  86 . 
     The wide webbing on flap  106  is centered between the finished seams of exterior fabric for articulated flap  86  and directly at the rear of left conventional female buckle  98  and right conventional female buckle  102 . Join wide webbing on flap  106  along edges to exterior fabric for articulated flap  86 . 
     The interior fabric for articulated flap  88  exterior side if laced down over fabric for articulated flap  86  matching up the seams. Join interior fabric for articulated flap  88 , fabric for articulated flap  86  seams together along with wide webbing on flap  106 . 
     Turn the assembled interior fabric for articulated flap  88  and exterior fabric for articulated flap  86  inside out so that the exterior fabrics surfaces and buckles are showing. The seams from interior fabric for articulated flap  88  and exterior fabric for articulated flap  86  should now be in the interior. 
     The thin plastic sheet for articulated flap  90  is inserted between interior fabric for articulated flap  88  and exterior fabric for articulated flap  86 . The foam for articulated flap side  92  is inserted between interior fabric for articulated flap  88  and exterior fabric for articulated flap  86  and below thin plastic sheet for articulated flap  90 . Join interior fabric for articulated flap  88  and exterior fabric for articulated flap  86  together parallel to the rear edge of the thin plastic sheet for articulated flap  90  and foam for articulated flap side  92 . 
     The interior fabric for writing instruments holder  89  requires all sided to be joined to provided a finished edge on all sides. Center a long side of interior fabric for writing instruments holder  89  between the finished seams of interior fabric for articulated flap  88  and exterior fabric for articulated flap  86  and parallel to join line between top articulated flag  25  and exterior articulated flap  26 . Join interior fabric for writing instruments holder  89  to interior fabric for articulated flap  88 . Stitch the opposite end of interior fabric for writing instruments holder  89  at a distance equal to the width of top articulated flag  25 . Equally distribute the rest of the interior fabric for writing instruments holder  89  between the two seams and join in the middle of articulated flap  26 . 
     The thin plastic sheet for articulated flap top  94  is inserted between interior fabric for articulated flap  88  and exterior fabric for articulated flap  86  pushed against the join line between top articulated flag  25  and articulated flap  26 . The foam for articulated flap top  96  is inserted between interior fabric for articulated flap  88  and exterior fabric for articulated flap  86  and below thin plastic sheet for articulated flap top  94 . Join interior fabric for articulated flap  88  and exterior fabric for articulated flap  86  together parallel to the rear edge of the thin plastic sheet for articulated flap top  94  and foam for articulated flap top  96 . 
       FIG. 6  provides an exploded view of waist/torso harness  28  according to this embodiment. The waist/torso interconnect webbing  150  is threaded through end slot of the waist/torso buckle male  152  from the front to the back and pulled to middle of waist/torso interconnect webbing  150 . The other end of waist/torso interconnect webbing  150  is threaded through the end slot of the left waist/torso pivoting snap hook  148  slot and pulled to the middle of the waist/torso interconnect webbing  150  and fold back on itself with the fold being made toward waist/torso interconnect webbing  150  and pulled over to cover the opposite end of the webbing. Join the ends of waist/torso interconnect webbing  150  to the other side of the waist/torso interconnect webbing  150 . The finished dimension of the waist/torso interconnect webbing  150  should between 5.5 and 7.5 cm (2.1 and 2.9 inches). 
     The waist/torso webbing  156  is threaded through and around the middle post the waist/torso adjustment slide  154  and pulled back over waist/torso webbing  156 . Fold waist/torso webbing  156  back on itself with the fold being made toward Waist/torso webbing  156  and stitch the folded material to other side of the webbing. 
     Thread the free end of waist/torso webbing  156  through the inside slot of the waist/torso buckle female  153  from the back and loop over and pull down through the end slot of waist/torso buckle female  153 . Thread the free end of waist/torso webbing  156  through the slot of waist/torso adjustment slide  154  closest to waist/torso buckle female  153 . Thread waist/torso webbing  156  over the middle post and join the end of the webbing and thread through other slot of waist/torso adjustment slide  154 . 
     Thread the free end of waist/torso webbing  156  through the slot of the right waist/torso pivoting snap hook  158  and pulled back over waist/torso webbing  156 . Fold waist/torso webbing  156  back on itself with the fold being made toward waist/torso webbing  156  and join the folded material to other side of waist/torso webbing  156 . 
       FIG. 7  provides an exploded view of shoulder harness  30  according to this embodiment. The shoulder harness webbing  162  is threaded through and around the middle post the shoulder adjustment slide  164  and pulled back over shoulder harness webbing  162 . Fold shoulder harness webbing  162  back on itself with the fold being made toward shoulder harness webbing  162  and join the folded material to other side of the webbing. 
     Thread the free end of shoulder harness webbing  162  through the slot of the left shoulder pivoting snap hook  160  and pulled back toward shoulder adjustment slide  164 . 
     Thread the free end of shoulder harness webbing  162  through the slot of shoulder adjustment slide  164  closest to left shoulder pivoting snap hook  160 . Thread shoulder harness webbing  162  over the middle post and join end of the webbing and thread through other slot of conventional webbing adjustment ring for shoulder harness (triglide)  164 . Thread the free end of shoulder harness webbing  162  along the length of the shoulder pad  166  and below retaining straps. 
     Thread the free end of shoulder harness webbing  162  through the slot of the right shoulder pivoting snap hook  168  and pulled back over shoulder harness webbing  162 . Fold shoulder harness webbing  162  back on itself with the fold being made toward shoulder harness webbing  162  and stitch the folded material to other side of the webbing. 
     Operation 
     First Embodiment—FIGS.  1 ,  2 ,  8 ,  9 ,  10 ,  11 ,  12 ,  13 ,  14 ,  15   
       FIG. 1  illustrates mobile personal computer C being secured in the hands free case for mobile personal computer  20 . For operator O to remove the mobile personal computer C, operator O needs to release retaining elastic cordage  130 . First operator O grasps front left overhand knot  134  below base plate  110  and pulling down and to the left to remove retaining elastic cordage  130  from left cordage locking slot  111 L. Next operator O, grasps the front right overhand knot  136  below base plate  110  and pull down and to the right to remove retaining elastic cordage  130  from right cordage locking slot  111 R. 
     With the retaining elastic cordage  130  free, operator O places mobile personal computer C unto the left adjustable thermal management pad  144  and right adjustable thermal management pad  146  and pushes mobile personal computer C all the way back against top rear cushion  112 . To secure mobile personal computer C hands free case for mobile personal computer  20 , operator O grasps front left overhand knot  134  and pull retaining elastic cordage  130  across the top and down the front side of mobile personal computer C until front left overhand knot  134  is below base plate  110 . Place retaining elastic cordage  130  into left cordage locking slot  111 L and pull retaining elastic cordage  130  to the right until the end of left cordage locking slot  111 L is encountered. Operator O grasps front right overhand knot  136  and pull retaining elastic cordage  130  across the top and down the front side of mobile personal computer C until front right overhand knot  136  is below base plate  110 . Place retaining elastic cordage  130  into right cordage locking slot  111 R and pull retaining elastic cordage  130  to the left until the end of right cordage locking slot  111 R is encountered. 
       FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2  of this embodiment of illustrates how to route the power cable P. First operator O threads power cable P under the left side of top base of fabric shell  38  and plug into mobile personal computer C. Operator O then separates external auxiliary pocket conventional loop material  76  from external auxiliary pocket conventional hook material  78  to open the external auxiliary flap  74 . Operator O then places the external battery pack B into external auxiliary pocket  72 , along with any remaining power cable P which can be become entangled with Operator O or the environment. External auxiliary flap  74  is then sealed against external auxiliary pocket  72  by pressing external auxiliary pocket conventional loop material  76  from external auxiliary pocket conventional hook material  78  together. 
     This embodiment of hands free case for mobile personal computers  20  is adjustable to any vertical position along the waist/torso. This is accomplished by adjusting the length of waist/torso harness  28  and shoulder harness  30 . 
     Operator O can adjust the length of waist/torso harness  28  by moving waist/torso webbing  156  from one side of waist/torso adjustment slide  154  to the other side. To increase the length of waist/torso harness  28  pull waist/torso webbing  156  through waist/torso adjustment slide  154  from side of waist/torso buckle female  153 . During this operation waist/torso webbing  156  will bunch up between the fixed end on waist/torso adjustment slide  154  and waist/torso buckle female  153 . To remove this bunched up webbing hold The length of waist/torso harness  28  is decreased by moving waist/torso adjustment slide  154  away from waist/torso buckle female  153 . Slack in waist/torso webbing  156  is removed by holding waist/torso adjustment slide  154  and pulling waist/torso buckle female  153  away from waist/torso adjustment slide  154 . Since waist/torso harness  28  is adjustable, operator O is provided a custom and comfortable fit while maintaining hands free case for mobile personal computers  20  in the same position. 
     Operator O can adjust the length of shoulder harness  30  by changing the position of shoulder adjustment slide  164 . The length of shoulder harness  30  is increased by moving shoulder adjustment slide  164  away from left shoulder pivoting snap hook  160 . Operator O can increase the length of shoulder harness  28  by moving shoulder adjustment slide  164  toward left shoulder pivoting snap hook  160 . Since shoulder harness  30  is adjustable, operator O is provide custom and comfortable fit while maintaining hands free case for mobile personal computers  20  at an ideal viewing distance for Operator O. 
       FIG. 8  illustrates this embodiment using four (4) point attachment configuration viewed from the left side of operator O in profile. This configuration uses waist/torso harness  28  and shoulder harness  30 . Waist/torso harness  28  is adjusted (described previously) to fit around operator O waist so that hands free case for mobile personal computers  20  is kept close to the torso. Waist/torso harness  28  is attached to fabric shell  24  by connecting left waist/torso pivoting snap  148  to left rear conventional D-ring  56  (not shown) and connecting right waist/torso pivoting snap hook  158  to right rear conventional D-ring  60 . Shoulder harness  30  is placed around the back of the neck of operator O and shoulder pad  166  is placed on the back of the neck. Shoulder harness  30  is attached to fabric shell  24  by connecting left shoulder pivoting snap hook  160  to left top conventional D-ring  64  and connecting right shoulder pivoting snap hook  168  to right top conventional D-ring  66 . Operator O can adjust the angle of fabric shell  24  from a horizontal panel of the by decreasing or increasing the length of shoulder harness  30  as described previously. This configuration provides a stable configuration for the mobile personal computer C and the weight of the mobile personal computer C and hands free case for mobile personal computers  20  are removed from the shoulders of operator O. This configuration is useful if minimum interaction with the touch or pen enabled display is anticipated. 
       FIG. 9  illustrates the embodiment using a three (3) point attachment configuration viewed from the right side of operator O in profile. This configuration uses a waist/torso harness  28  and should harness  30 . Waist/torso harness  28  is adjusted (described previously) to fit around operator O waist so that hands free case for mobile personal computers  20  is kept close to the torso. Waist/torso harness  28  is attached to fabric shell  24  by connecting left waist/torso pivoting snap hook  148  to left rear conventional D-ring  56  and connecting right waist/torso pivoting snap hook  158  to right rear conventional D-ring  60  (not shown). Shoulder harness  30  is placed around the over the left shoulder and down the back of Operator O and shoulder pad  166  is positioned on top of the left shoulder of operator O. Shoulder harness  30  is attached to fabric shell  24  by connecting left shoulder pivoting snap hook  160  to left rear conventional D-ring  56  and connecting right shoulder pivoting snap hook  168  to right top conventional D-ring  66 . The Operator O can adjust the angle from the horizontal panel of the fabric shell  24  by decreasing or increasing the length of shoulder harness  30  as described above. This configuration provides a stable platform for mobile personal computer C. This configuration provides easy access for a right handed operator, who has to constantly interact with the touch or pen enabled display of mobile personal computer C. 
       FIG. 10  illustrates the embodiment using a three (3) point attachment configuration viewed from the left side of operator O in profile. This configuration uses a waist/torso harness  28  and should harness  30 . Waist/torso harness  28  is adjusted (described previously) to fit around operator O waist so that hands free case for mobile personal computers  20  is kept close to the torso. Waist/torso harness  28  is attached to fabric shell  24  by connecting left waist/torso pivoting snap hook  148  to left rear conventional D-ring  56  (not shown) and connecting right waist/torso pivoting snap hook  158  to right rear conventional D-ring  60 . Shoulder harness  30  is placed over the right shoulder and down the back of operator O. Shoulder pad  166  is positioned on top of the right shoulder of operator O. Shoulder harness  30  is attached to fabric shell  24  by connecting left shoulder pivoting snap hook  160  to left top conventional D-ring  64  and connecting right shoulder pivoting snap hook  168  to right rear conventional D-ring  60  (not shown). The Operator O can adjust the angle from the horizontal panel of the fabric shell  24  by decreasing or increasing the length of shoulder harness  30  as described above. This configuration provides a stable platform for mobile personal computer C. This configuration provides easy access for a left-handed operator, who has to constantly interact with the touch or pen enabled display of mobile personal computer C. 
       FIG. 11  illustrates the embodiment using a two (2) point attachment configuration viewed from the front and left side of operator O. The configuration only uses should harness  30 . Shoulder harness  30  is placed over the top of left shoulder and down the back of Operator O. Shoulder pad  166  is positioned on top of left shoulder of operator O. Shoulder harness  30  is attached to fabric shell  24  by connecting left shoulder pivoting snap hook  160  (not shown) to left rear conventional D-ring  56  (not shown) and connecting right shoulder pivoting snap hook  168  to right top conventional D-ring  66 . The operator O can adjust the angle from the horizontal panel of the fabric shell  24  by decreasing or increasing the length of shoulder harness  30  as described previously. This configuration allows for mobile personal computer C and fabric shell  24  to rotate quickly against the torso. This configuration provides easy access for a right-handed operator, who has to constantly interact with the touch or pen enabled display of mobile personal computer C. 
       FIG. 12  illustrates the embodiment using a two (2) point attachment configuration viewed from the front and left side of operator O. The configuration only uses should harness  30 . Shoulder harness  30  is placed over the top of right shoulder and down the back of Operator O. Shoulder pad  166  (not shown) is positioned on top of right shoulder of operator O. Shoulder harness  30  is attached to fabric shell  24  by connecting left shoulder pivoting snap hook  160  to left top conventional D-ring  64 . Connecting right shoulder pivoting snap hook  168  to right rear conventional D-ring  60 . The operator O can adjust the angle from the horizontal panel of the fabric shell  24  by decreasing or increasing the length of shoulder harness  30  as described previously. This configuration allows for mobile personal computer C and fabric shell  24  to rotate quickly against the torso. This configuration provides easy access for a left-handed operator, who has to constantly interact with the touch or pen enabled display of mobile personal computer C. 
       FIG. 12  shows a configuration of articulated flap  26  being secured under the fabric shell  24 . Operator O extends left male buckle webbing  50  to its full length by pulling left buckle male  48 . Operator O extends right male buckle webbing  54  to its full length by pulling right buckle male  52 . Operator O then insert left buckle male  48  into and left buckle female  98 . Operator O then insert right buckle male  52  into right buckle female  102 . 
       FIG. 13  illustrates the embodiment in a two (2) point transport configuration viewed from the right side of operator O. The configuration only uses should harness  30 . Shoulder harness  30  is placed over either shoulder of operator O and shoulder pad  166  is positioned on top of the shoulder of operator O. Shoulder harness  30  is attached to fabric shell  24  by connecting left shoulder pivoting snap hook  160  to left top conventional D-ring  64  and connecting right shoulder pivoting snap hook  168  to right top conventional D-ring  66 . Operator O can adjust the vertical position of the hands free case for mobile personal computers  20  by decreasing or increasing the length of shoulder harness  30  as previously described. 
     Articulated flap  26  is closed over the screen of mobile personal computer C. To lock articulated flap  26  to fabric shell  24  insert left conventional male buckle  48  into left conventional female buckle  98  and pull the free end of left male buckle webbing  50  until all slack is removed. Then insert right conventional male buckle  52  into right conventional female buckle  102  and pull the free end of right male buckle webbing  54  until all slack is removed. With articulated flap  26  fastened to fabric shell  24  screen of mobile personal computer C is protected during transport. 
       FIG. 14  illustrates the embodiment using a three (3) point attachment configuration viewed from the front and to the right of operator O. Operator O has changed the page orientation of the screen for mobile personal computer C to portrait mode by changing settings in the operating system. This configuration uses a waist/torso harness  28  and a should harness  30 . Waist/torso harness  28  is adjusted (described previously) to fit around operator O waist so that hands free case for mobile personal computers  20  is kept close to the torso. Waist/torso harness  28  is attached to fabric shell  24  by connecting left waist/torso pivoting snap hook  148  to left rear conventional D-ring  60  and connecting right waist/torso pivoting snap hook  158  (not shown) to right rear conventional D-ring  56  (not shown). Should harness  30  is placed over the left shoulder and down the back of operator O and shoulder pad  166  is positioned on top of the Operator O left shoulder. Should harness  30  is attached to fabric shell  24  by connecting left shoulder pivoting snap hook  160  to left rear conventional D-ring  60  and connecting right shoulder pivoting snap hook  168  to left top conventional D-ring  64 . Operator O can adjust the angle from the horizontal panel of the fabric shell  24  by decreasing or increasing the length of should harness  30  as described previously. This configuration provides a stable plate for mobile personal computer C. This configuration provides easy access for a right handed operator, who has to constantly interact with the touch or pen enabled display of mobile personal computer C and allows the page orientation of the screen to be set in portrait mode. 
       FIG. 15  illustrates the embodiment in a stand alone upright configuration on the top of desk D. The fabric shell  24  to stood on end on top of desk D with the mobile personal computer C at the top and fabric shell  24  tilted slightly backward. Top articulated flag  25  is positioned vertical above fabric shell  24 . Articulated flap  26  is then folded backwards behind top articulated flag  25  and angled slightly away from fabric shell  24 . The bottom edge of the articulated flap  26  is then rested on top of desk D. 
     Description 
     Alternate Embodiment—FIGS.  16 ,  16 A 
       FIG. 16  illustrates an embodiment of the exterior auxiliary pocket  32 , having multiple compartments in plan view. 
     In this embodiment external auxiliary pocket  72  and external auxiliary flap  74  are assembled and positioned as described previously. 
     The width of left external auxiliary pocket  170 L and right external auxiliary pocket  170 R are equal to ½ of the remaining width of bottom base of fabric shell  36  not covered by external auxiliary pocket  72  minus approximately two seam allowances. 
     The width of left external auxiliary pocket  170 L and right external auxiliary pocket  170 R are equal to distance from the top of external auxiliary pocket  72  to the start of the curve of bottom base of fabric shell  36 . 
     The left external auxiliary pocket conventional loop material  174 L length is ⅔ the finished width of left external auxiliary pocket  170 L. Left external auxiliary pocket conventional loop material  174 L (not shown in  FIG. 16 ) is joined below the top seam and on the exterior of left external auxiliary pocket  170 L. 
     The left external auxiliary pocket conventional hook material  176 L (not shown in  FIG. 16 ) length is equal to the length of left external auxiliary pocket conventional loop material  174 L. Left external auxiliary pocket conventional hook material  176 L is joined below the top seam and on the interior of left external auxiliary flap  172 L. 
     Left external auxiliary pocket  170 L front seam is folded under and joined to the interior of left external auxiliary pocket  170 L. The left, rear and right seams are joined to the interior of left external auxiliary pocket  170 L and then are turned up perpendicular to left external auxiliary pocket  170 L. The left rear vertical seams of left external auxiliary pocket  170 L is joined together to form the depth of the pocket. The right rear vertical seams of left eternal auxiliary pocket  170 L is joined together to form the depth of the pocket. 
     Left horizontal seam of left external auxiliary pocket  170 L is positioned parallel to left side of bottom base of fabric shell  36  next to vertical webbing of fabric shell  34 . The top of left external auxiliary pocket  170 L is aligned with the top of external auxiliary pocket  72 . Left, rear and right seams of left external auxiliary pocket  170 L are joined to bottom base of fabric shell  36 . 
     The left external auxiliary flap  172 L left, rear and left seams are joined to the interior of left external auxiliary flap  172 L. The left external auxiliary flap conventional hook material  176 L is centered along the rear edge of left external auxiliary flap  172 L and joined to the interior of left external auxiliary flap  172 L. Left external auxiliary flap  172 L is centered along width of bottom base of fabric shell  36  and will be under the top D-Lings attachment webbing  68 . Left external auxiliary flap  172 L top edge is joined to bottom base of fabric shell  36  to length which is equal to half the width of D-Lings attachment webbing  68 . 
     The right external auxiliary pocket conventional loop material  174 R (not shown in  FIG. 16 ) length is ⅔ the finished width of right external auxiliary pocket  170 R. Right external auxiliary pocket conventional loop material  174 R is joined below the top seam and on the exterior of right external auxiliary pocket  170 R. 
     The right external auxiliary pocket conventional hook material  176 R (not shown in  FIG. 16 ) length is equal to the length of right external auxiliary pocket conventional loop material  174 R. Right external auxiliary pocket conventional hook material  176 R is joined below the top seam and on the interior of right external auxiliary flap  172 R. 
     Right external auxiliary pocket  170 R front seam is folded under and joined to the interior of right external auxiliary pocket  170 R. The right, rear and right seams are joined to the interior of right external auxiliary pocket  170 R and then are turned up perpendicular to right external auxiliary pocket  170 R. The right rear vertical seams of right external auxiliary pocket  170 R is joined together to form the depth of the pocket. The right rear vertical seams of right eternal auxiliary pocket  170 R is joined together to form the depth of the pocket. 
     Right horizontal seam of right external auxiliary pocket  170 R is positioned parallel to right side of bottom base of fabric shell  36  next to vertical webbing of fabric shell  34 . The top of right external auxiliary pocket  170 R is aligned with the top of external auxiliary pocket  72 . Right, rear and right seams of right external auxiliary pocket  170 R are joined to bottom base of fabric shell  36 . 
     The right external auxiliary flap  172 R right, rear and right seams are joined to the interior of right external auxiliary flap  172 R. The external auxiliary flap conventional hook material  78  is centered along the rear edge of right external auxiliary flap  172 R and joined to the interior of right external auxiliary flap  172 R. Right external auxiliary flap  172 R is centered along width of bottom base of fabric shell  36  and will be under the top D-rings attachment webbing  68 . Right external auxiliary flap  172 R top edge is joined to bottom base of fabric shell  36  to length which is equal to half the width of D-rings attachment webbing  68 . 
       FIG. 16A  illustrates an embodiment of the exterior auxiliary pocket  32  multiple compartments along section  16 A- 16 A. This depth of the all three compartments are equal in this embodiment. 
     Operation 
     Alternate Embodiment—FIG.  16   
       FIG. 16  illustrates an embodiment of exterior auxiliary pocket  32  with multiple compartments. The only operation is opening and closing of the three flaps as required by operator O in store or remove items from the various compartments. The operation of opening and closing the flaps have been described previously. 
     Conclusion, Ramifications, and Scope 
     Accordingly the reader will see that, according to one embodiment of the hands free case for mobile computers, I have provided a case that is lightweight, simple to use and can accommodate different mobile personal computers. When the case is deployed, the hands of the operator are free to facilitate movement, assist in maintaining balance while not being required to hold the mobile personal computer and peripheral devices can be easily operated. The case provides the operator the ability to change the screen orientation without taking the device out of the protective case. 
     While the above description contains many specifications, these should not be construed as limitation on the scope of any embodiment, but as exemplification of the presently preferred embodiments thereof. Many other ramifications and variation are provided within the teachings of the various embodiments. For example: 
     External auxiliary pocket conventional loop material  76  and external auxiliary pocket conventional hook material  78  can be replaced with a mechanical zipper, buttons, snaps or buckles. 
     Stylus holder  40  could be removed completely from an embodiment. The location of the stylus holder  40  could also be changed. An example would from the right side of the case to the left side. Any of materials could be used to construct stylus holder  40 . 
     Auxiliary note pad pocket with flexible opening  42  could be removed completely. 
     Auxiliary note pad pocket with flexible opening  42  could be replaced with a one or more stripes of conventional elastic material or mesh fabric. The direction of the opening of auxiliary note pad pocket with flexible opening  42  could be rotated 90 degrees to the left or right to allow peripheral devices to be carried and accessed easily. The opposite side from the open end of the pocket could also be opened to allow peripheral devices to be slipped all the way through. 
     Articulated flap  26  can be fastened to the fabric shell  24  with hook and loop, snaps or a mechanical zipper (either metal or plastic) so it can be removed during operations. 
     The various buckles can be replaced with hook and loop, buttons, snaps and mechanical zipper (either metal or plastic). 
     Left cordage locking slot  111 L and right cordage locking slot  111 R can be a different shape. One example would be an open ended slot going from front to back of base plate  110 . Another example would be a hole located at the closed ends of left cordage locking slot  111 L and right cordage locking slot  111 R. This is not be limiting in shape or configuration that may be applied to any embodiment. 
     Base plate  110 , left conventional female-female standoff  118  and right conventional female-female standoff  120  can be replaced mold plastic base plate. This would remove the left conventional base plate screw  122 , right conventional base plate screw  124 , left conventional female-female standoff  118  and right conventional female-female standoff  120  from the embodiment. The molded base plate would reduce the number of steps to manufacture and complexity of the assembly. 
     The diagonal corners of base plate  110  can be changed to mirror the corner treatment of base cushion  108  and top rear cushion  112 . 
     Base cushion  108 , top rear cushion  112 , left cushion rail  114  and right cushion rail  116  can be produced using a over molding process around base plate  110 . 
     Top rear cushion  112 , left cushion rail  114  and right cushion rail  116  can be produced from a single piece of foam either molded or cut using a steel rule die or and other method of forming and shaping. 
     The rear rounder corners of fabric case  24  and base cushion  108  and rear top cushion  112  can be changed to squared, elliptical or any other shape that maybe desired or is beneficial to the embodiment. 
     Left waist/torso pivoting snap hook  148 , right waist/torso pivoting snap hook  158 , left shoulder pivoting snap hook  160  and right shoulder pivoting snap hook  168  can be replaced with just non-pivoting snap hooks. The above listed pivoting snap hooks could be removed form an embodiment and the associated webbing joined directly to D-rings. This would limit the versatility of the case. 
     Overhand knot  134  and overhand knot  136  maybe removed from an embodiment as long as the retaining elastic cordage  130  is continuous from overhand knot  132  to overhand knot  138 . 
     Overhand knot  132 , overhand knot  134  overhand knot  136  and overhand knot  138  can be replaced with some type of mechanical clapping device for cordage. All or some of the overhand knots can be replaced with a clapping device. 
     Optically clear flexible sheet  70  can be stitched or welded to the under side of top fabric base  38 . Optically clear flexible sheet  70  can be fastened to the under side or top of top fabric base  38  using hook and loop, zippers, snaps or other type of mechanical fasteners. Optically clear flexible sheet  70  may be totally removed from an embodiment. 
     An embodiment would include an additional shoulder harness  30  can be used to create a six (6) point connection. Additional shoulder harness  30  is attached to fabric shell  24  by connecting additional left shoulder pivoting snap hook  160  to left rear conventional D-ring  56 . Loop additional shoulder harness  28  over the right shoulder of operator O. Then position additional shoulder pad  166  on top of the right shoulder. Connect additional right shoulder pivoting snap hook  168  to right top conventional D-ring  66 . Shoulder harness  30  is attached to fabric shell  24  by connecting left shoulder pivoting snap hook  160  to left top conventional D-ring  64 . Loop shoulder harness  30  over the left shoulder and around the back of operator O. Then position shoulder pad  166  on top of the left shoulder. Connect right shoulder pivoting snap hook  168  to right rear conventional D-ring  54 .Waist/torso harness  28  is attached to fabric shell  24  by connecting left waist/torso pivoting snap hook  148  to left rear conventional D-ring  56  and connecting right waist/torso pivoting snap hook  158  to right rear conventional D-ring  60 . This configuration would form a diagonal cross the back of Operator O, thus relieving strain on the neck of operator O. 
     An embodiment would use waist/torso harness  28  as a shoulder strap which would create a four (4) point connection configuration. Waist/torso harness  28  is attached to fabric shell  24  by connecting left waist/torso pivoting snap  148  to left rear conventional D-ring  56 . Loop waist/torso harness  28  over the right shoulder of operator O and connect right waist/torso pivoting snap hook  158  to right top conventional D-ring  66 . Shoulder harness  30  is attached to fabric shell  24  by connecting left shoulder pivoting snap hook  160  to left top conventional D-ring  64 . Loop shoulder harness  30  over the left shoulder and around the back of operator O. Then position shoulder pad  166  on top of the left shoulder. Connect right shoulder pivoting snap hook  168  to right rear conventional D-ring  54 . This configuration would form a diagonal cross the back of Operator O, thus relieving strain on the neck of operator O. 
     An embodiment would use waist/torso harness  28  in a two (2) point configuration. Articulated flap  26  is folded behind fabric case  24 . Waist/torso harness  28  is attached to fabric shell  24  by connecting left waist/torso pivoting snap  148  to left top conventional D-ring  64 . Loop waist/torso harness  28  around the opposite side of the operator from the side that fabric shell  24  is positioned. Connect right waist/torso pivoting snap  158  to right top conventional D-ring  66 . This embodiment could use other embodiments of waist/torso harness  28 . This embodiment allows the mobile personal computer C placed adjacent to the leg of the operator and low profile. 
     The left rear conventional D-ring  56 , left rear D-ring attachment webbing  58 , right rear conventional D-ring  60 , right rear D-ring attachment webbing  62  can be replace with pivoting D-rings and tabs. 
     The D-rings in any embodiment can be replaced with other geometry continuous rings. An example would be circular, elliptical, square or rectangular, but not limited to these geometries. 
     The left top conventional D-ring  64  and right top conventional D-ring  66  can be replace with pivoting D-rings and tabs. 
     Thus the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, and not by the examples given.