AN inventor from Neath is hoping to attract international business interest in his latest invention – a laptop bag that converts into a mobile workstation.

Ceri Davies, who travels extensively on business and for pleasure, has spent the past few years refining and developing the Laptek Total Workstation – a multi-functional laptop bag which he describes as an “on the move solution” for laptop users.

It will be one of a number of inventions from Wales that will be promoted by the Welsh Assembly Government at the International Exhibition of Inventors at Geneva next week.

Organisers anticipate a record year for the event, attracting 800 exhibitors from around the world.

Mr Davies will be launching the Laptek range at the show and looking for licensing, partnership, distribution and marketing opportunities.

From the outside the Laptek workstation looks like an ordinary laptop bag, but when opened it has a number of novel and innovative features.

These include a stable base plate to improve laptop stability that can be used independently from the bag.

A retractable mouse mat is incorporated into the bag which also offers a built-in wrist support and full peripheral access to any computer ports if required.

The Laptek range, which comes in two different styles, has been ergonomically designed for ease of use and comfort.

One design is targeted at the “student or everyday user” markets with features that include a CD holder and an A4-sized external pocket that can be removed and used separately as a backpack, shoulder bag or handbag.

The other design is targeted at the more stylish user and the professional market.

Lesley Griffiths, Deputy Minister for Science, Innovation and Skills, said the range of innovative products from Welsh inventors and entrepreneurs was very impressive.

“In the current economic climate it is more important than ever that we help businesses and innovators develop the new products and processes Wales will need to be competitive in the future.”

As well as exhibiting Welsh inventions at Geneva, the Assembly Government is also promoting a range of other projects it has supported.

A touch-screen information point will provide details of the opportunities available in Wales for buyers, sellers and distributors, as well as in manufacturing, licences and collaboration.

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