Computer mouse and keyboard support with chair attachment and lap system

Abstract

A computer support is attachable to a chair. The computer support has a top support means, a first pivoting means, and an alignment means. The top support means has a first surface joined to a second surface. The first pivoting means allows at least partial rotation movement of the top support about a first pivot point. The alignment means moves at least a portion of the computer support along a horizontal plane. A frame means attaches the top support means to a chair. The computer support provides a first use position mounted to a an external body and a lap use position separated from an external body.

1 . A computer support attachable to an external body, the computer support comprising: 
 a first use position wherein the computer support is attached to the external body; and    a second use position wherein the computer support is separated from the external body and is adapted to fit on a user's lap to support an electronic device.    
   
   
       2 . The computer support of  claim 1  further comprising: 
 a top support means comprising a first surface and a second surface, said first surface joined to said second surface;    a first pivoting means for at least partial rotational movement of said top support about a first pivot point;    an alignment means for moving at least a portion of the computer support along a horizontal plane; and.    a frame means for attaching said top support means to the external body.    
   
   
       3 . The computer support of  claim 2  wherein said alignment means provides for drawing the computer support in a north to south direction relative to a user.  
   
   
       4 . The computer support of  claim 3  wherein the alignment means provides for bringing said first surface into substantial parallel alignment with said second surface.  
   
   
       5 . The computer support of  claim 4  wherein said first pivoting means is a first hinge.  
   
   
       6 . The computer support of  claim 4  wherein said alignment means includes a secondary tracking system to allow further north to south movement relative to the user, the secondary tracking system comprising a drawer slide mechanism.  
   
   
       7 . The computer support of  claim 2  wherein said first pivoting means includes a first pin joining said first surface with said second surface.  
   
   
       8 . The computer support of  claim 7  wherein said alignment means includes a first guide, said pin located within said first guide and capable of rotating and traversing within said first guide.  
   
   
       9 . The computer support of  claim 8  wherein said alignment means further includes a second pin and a curvilinear guide, said second pin located within curvilinear guide.  
   
   
       10 . The computer support of  claim 2  wherein said second surface is offset from and located on a separate horizontal plane than said first surface, said first pivoting means selectively bringing said first surface and said second surface into substantially parallel alignment.  
   
   
       11 . The computer support of  claim 10  wherein said pivoting means includes a first pin, said first pin joining said first surface with said second surface.  
   
   
       12 . The computer support of  claim 11  wherein said alignment means includes a first guide, said pin located within said first guide capable of traversing within said first guide to bring said first surface and said second surface into substantially vertical alignment.  
   
   
       13 . A computer support providing a variable workspace for a user, the computer support comprising: 
 a first surface positioned along a first substantially horizontal plane;    a second surface offset from and located on a separate horizontal plane than said first surface; and    a pin joining said first surface and said second surface, said pin defining a pivot point upon which said first surface is pivotally mounted to said second surface for rotational movement about said pivot point along said first substantially horizontal plane.    
   
   
       14 . The computer support of  claim 13  further comprising a guide adapted for receiving a portion of said pin, at least one portion of said guide in substantial alignment with said second surface wherein said pin is adapted for traversing said at least one portion of said guide.  
   
   
       15 . The computer support of  claim 14  further comprising a mounting system for attaching the computer support to a chair, wherein the mounting system comprises: 
 a first bracket attached to said second surface; and    a second bracket having a first portion attached to said first bracket and a second portion for attachment to a chair.    
   
   
       16 . The computer support of  claim 15  further comprising a frame attachable to said first bracket.  
   
   
       17 . The computer support of  claim 16  wherein said frame includes a first member located beneath said first surface and a second member generally transverse to said first member and located beneath said second surface.  
   
   
       18 . The computer support of  claim 17  further comprising: 
 a second pin joining first surface and said second surface; and    a curvilinear guide adapted for receiving said second pin wherein said second pin traverses with said curvilinear guide wherein said second pin    
   
   
       19 . The computer support of  claim 18  wherein said guide is located along a length of said second surface wherein said first pin and said second surface are movable along a length of said second surface.  
   
   
       20 . A computer support for selective attachment to an external body, the computer support comprising: 
 a top support comprising a first surface and a second surface, said first surface located on a separate horizontal plane than said second surface, said first surface having a first guide therein;    a first pin joining said first surface with said second surface and positioned within the first guide, said first pin defining a first pivot point upon which relative rotational movement between said first surface and said second surface bring said first surface and said second surface into selective substantially parallel alignment;    a second guide extending along a portion of said top support, said pin also located within said second guide wherein traverse of said first pin within said second guide brings said first surface into selective substantially vertical alignment with said second surface;    a second pin between said first surface and said second surface; and    a third guide having a curvilinear shape, said second pin adapted to traverse along a length of said third guide wherein said first surface may be selectively rotated about said pivot point and traversed in a plurality of directions.