Multi-functional security desk

Abstract

A multi-functional desk with improved security and display features is provided. The desk includes a front panel having a front surface and a top edge, an upper countertop secured at or near the top edge of the front panel having an underside and a receiving slot, and a security box having an upper slot mounted to the underside of the upper countertop so the receiving slot is aligned with the upper slot. The desk further includes a graphic imprinted on the front surface.

1 . A desk comprising: 
 a front panel having a front surface and a top edge;    an upper countertop secured at or near the top edge of the front panel, the upper countertop having an underside and a receiving slot; and    a security box having an upper slot, the security box being mounted to the underside of the upper countertop such that the receiving slot is aligned with the upper slot.    
   
   
       2 . The desk of  claim 1  wherein the security box further includes an access and a locking mechanism.  
   
   
       3 . The desk of  claim 1  wherein the front surface of the front panel has a graphic imprinted thereon.  
   
   
       4 . The desk of  claim 3  wherein the graphic covers the entire front surface of the front panel.  
   
   
       5 . The desk of  claim 1  further comprising a lower countertop secured to the front panel below the upper countertop, the lower countertop having an underside.  
   
   
       6 . The desk of  claim 5  further comprising one or more drawers secured to the underside of the lower countertop.  
   
   
       7 . The desk of  claim 6  wherein at least one of the one or more drawers comprises a lock.  
   
   
       8 . The desk of  claim 1  wherein the front panel further comprises a right edge and a left edge, wherein a right side panel is vertically disposed and secured at or near the right edge such that the right side panel extends perpendicularly away from the front panel, the right side panel having a bottom edge, and a left side panel is vertically disposed and secured at or near the left edge of the front panel such that the left side panel extends perpendicularly away from the front panel, the left side panel having a bottom edge.  
   
   
       9 . The desk of  claim 8  further comprising at least one right caster wheel secured to the bottom edge of the right side panel and at least one left caster wheel secured to the bottom edge of the left side panel.  
   
   
       10 . The desk of  claim 9  wherein the right caster wheel and left caster wheel are each secured to their respective side panel via a U-shaped bracket, wherein the U-shaped bracket wraps around the bottom edge of the respective side panel.  
   
   
       11 . A desk comprising: 
 a front panel vertically disposed having a front surface, a right edge, a left edge, and a top edge, the front surface having a graphic imprinted thereon;    a right side panel vertically disposed and secured at or near the right edge of the front panel such that the right side panel extends perpendicularly away from the front panel, the right side panel having a bottom edge; and    a left side panel vertically disposed and secured at or near the left edge of the front panel such that the left side panel extends perpendicularly away from the front panel, the left side panel having a bottom edge.    
   
   
       12 . The desk of  claim 11  further comprising at least one right caster wheel secured to the bottom edge of the right side panel and at least one left caster wheel secured to the bottom edge of the left side panel.  
   
   
       13 . The desk of  claim 12  wherein the right caster wheel and left caster wheel are each secured to their respective side panel via a U-shaped bracket, wherein the U-shaped bracket wraps around the bottom edge of the respective side panel.  
   
   
       14 . The desk of  claim 11  further comprising: 
 an upper countertop horizontally disposed and secured at or near the top edge of the front panel, the upper countertop having an underside and a receiving slot; and    a security box having an upper slot, the security box mounted to the underside of the upper countertop such that the receiving slot is aligned with the upper slot.    
   
   
       15 . The desk of  claim 14  wherein the security box further includes an access and a locking mechanism.  
   
   
       16 . The desk of  claim 14  further comprising a lower countertop secured to the front panel below the upper countertop, the lower countertop having an underside.  
   
   
       17 . The desk of  claim 16  further comprising one or more drawers secured to the underside of the lower countertop.  
   
   
       18 . The desk of  claim 17  wherein at least one of the one or more drawers comprises a lock.  
   
   
       19 . A desk comprising: 
 a front panel vertically disposed and having a front surface and a top edge;    an upper countertop horizontally disposed and secured at or near the top edge of the front panel, the upper countertop having an underside and a receiving slot; and    a security box mounted to the underside of the upper countertop for receiving material introduced into the receiving slot, the security box including an access and a locking mechanism;    wherein the front surface has a graphic imprinted thereon.    
   
   
       20 . The desk of  claim 19  further comprising a lower countertop horizontally disposed and secured to the front panel below the upper countertop, the lower countertop having an underside including one or more drawers secured thereto.