Work surface device

Abstract

A light-weight, portable, work surface device that functions as a lap desk, a work surface for a laptop computer, a bed tray, a book holder, a music stand, and a painting easel, for example is described. A first panel supports a workpiece, a second panel functions as an elevator support between the first and third panel, while the third panel serves a base. The rotably hinged three panels may be securely positioned at various work angles relative to each other and folded against each other. The device also provides a support for maintaining the workpiece at convenient positions on the first panel, and at least one receptacle adapted for holding a work tool, such as a pen, and at least one holder for holding a container, such as a cup. The base of the device is shaped to conform to a shape of a person's lap.

1 . A work surface device for supporting a workpiece, comprising: 
 a. a first member,    b. a second member having a first section and a second section,    c. a base member,    d. said first member rotably hinged to said first section of said second member,    e. said base member rotably hinged to said second section of said second member, and    f. means for reversibly securely positioning said first member and said second member at a plurality of angles with respect to each other and with respect to said base member, wherein said base member supports said device.    
   
   
       2 . The work surface device, as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a support means for supporting the workpiece on a first surface of said first member.  
   
   
       3 . The work surface device, as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said support for the workpiece further comprises supporting the workpiece in various positions on said first surface of said first member.  
   
   
       4 . The work surface device, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said device further comprises at least one receptacle means functionally adapted for holding a work tool.  
   
   
       5 . The work surface device, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said device further comprises at least one holder means functionally adapted for holding a container.  
   
   
       6 . The work surface device, as recited in  claim 5 , wherein said at least one container holder means is detachably attached to said device.  
   
   
       7 . The work surface device, as recited in  claim 6 , further comprising means for storing said at least one detached container holder means.  
   
   
       8 . The work surface device, as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a first edge of said base member shaped to conform to a shape of a person's lap.  
   
   
       9 . The work surface device, as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising wherein said device is made of plastic.  
   
   
       10 . The work surface device, as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising wherein said device is made of wood.  
   
   
       11 . A work surface device for supporting a workpiece, comprising: 
 a. a first member,    b. a second member having a first section and a second section,    c. a base member,    d. said first member rotably hinged to said first section of said second member,    e. said base member rotably hinged to said second section of said second member, and    f. means to reversibly securely position said first member and said second member at a plurality of angles with respect to each other and with respect to said base member, wherein said base member supports said device.    
   
   
       12 . The work surface device, as recited in  claim 11 , further comprising a support for supporting the workpiece on a first surface of said first member.  
   
   
       13 . The work surface device, as recited in  claim 12 , wherein said support for the workpiece further comprises supporting the workpiece in various positions on said first surface of said first member.  
   
   
       14 . The work surface device, as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said device further comprises at least one receptacle means functionally adapted for holding a work tool.  
   
   
       15 . The work surface device, as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said device further comprises at least one holder means functionally adapted for holding a container.  
   
   
       16 . The work surface device, as recited in  claim 15 , wherein said at least one container holder means is detachably attached to said device.  
   
   
       17 . The work surface device, as recited in  claim 16 , further comprising means for storing said at least one detached container holder means.  
   
   
       18 . The work surface device, as recited in  claim 11 , further comprising a first edge of said base member shaped to conform to a shape of a person's lap.  
   
   
       19 . The work surface device, as recited in  claim 11 , further comprising wherein said device is made of plastic.  
   
   
       20 . The work surface device, as recited in  claim 11 , further comprising wherein said device is made of wood.