Desktop organizer

Abstract

A desktop organizer composed of a flexible and pliable material is provided comprising at least one container element, at least two vertical partitions for receiving paper and the like, and at least one magnetic element disposed on the surface, or just below the surface, thereof for attracting and retaining paper clips and the like. In the preferred embodiment, the desktop organizer is composed of a foam rubber-type material, which material allows pushpins or needles to be safely and conveniently stored therein by merely inserting the pin into the surface of the organizer, without damaging the organizer in the process.

Wherefore, we claim:  
     
         1 . A desktop organizer for receiving and retaining desktop items, said organizer comprising at least one container disposed adjacent to at least one vertical partition elements, said organizer being composed of a semi-rigid, yet flexible material.  
     
     
         2 . The desktop organizer of  claim 1 , wherein said desktop organizer is composed of a material adapted to receive pin-type securing devices without damaging said organizer and said desktop items.  
     
     
         3 . The desktop organizer of  claim 2 , wherein said substance is foam rubber.  
     
     
         4 . The desktop organizer of  claim 1 , having exactly three vertical partition elements.  
     
     
         5 . The desktop organizer of  claim 1 , further including at least one magnetic element disposed on the surface thereof.  
     
     
         6 . The desktop organizer of  claim 1 , further including at least one magnetic element disposed directly beneath the surface thereof.  
     
     
         7 . A desktop organizer for receiving and retaining desktop items, said organizer comprising at least one container disposed adjacent to a plurality of vertical partition elements, and further including at least one magnetic element disposed on the surface of said organizer, said organizer being composed of a semi-rigid, yet flexible material, said material adapted to receive pin-type securing devices without damaging said organizer and said desktop items.