Portable motor vehicle work station/organizer

Abstract

The present invention is a portable mobile vehicle work station/organizer which is designed to be used in motor vehicles. The work station is a container which is capable of being secured to a passenger seat of the motor vehicle, preferably by passenger safety belt secured through a molded cavity of the work station. There is provided an adjustable computer holder which is adapted to be removeable from the work surface of the work station and capable of being received within the interior of the work station. An alternate embodiment of the present invention provides a slide out tray with non skid surface which can be configured for right hand and left hand use. The work station has a file folder storage compartment with a hinged and lockable cover utilizing a mechanical combination TSA approved lock and has a non skid surface. The cover has attachment points for mounting cell phones, personal digital assistants, printers, fax machines and global positioning systems. The main work surface has a non skid surface with attachment points for mounting laptop computers, cell phones, personal digital assistants, printers, fax machines and global positioning systems. The main work surface is hinged for access to the main storage compartment. It is lockable utilizing a mechanical combination TSA approved lock. The interior of the main storage compartment has attachment points for mounting a power inverter to power electrical devices. The portable work station has a wheeled based and retractable handle system to allow for easy ergonomic movement from vehicle to vehicle or storage facilities. Molded in hand holds also aid movement in and out of motor vehicle.

1 . A new and improved portable motor vehicle work station/organizer for use in all motor vehicles comprising:
 a) A main storage compartment and a main work surface. The main work surface has a non skid surface and is hinged for access to the main storage compartment. It is lockable utilizing a mechanical combination TSA approved lock. The main storage compartment has a molded in feature that enables the portable motor vehicle work station/organizer to be secured in the seat by using safety belt.   b) A slide out tray with recessed area to accept a non skid surface. The slide out tray can be used as an additional work surface, notepad and/or clipboard holder when extended. The slide out tray can be used from the right hand and left hand sides. This makes the work station the only product currently available that can be accessed by a vehicle operator seated on either the right or left side of vehicle.   c) The main storage compartment has a storage area for file folders, books, binders and portable computing and communication devices. The work station has a file folder storage compartment with hinged and lockable cover utilizing a mechanical combination TSA approved lock and has a recessed area to accept a non skid surface. The cover has attachment points for mounting cell phones, personal digital assistants, printers, fax machines and global positioning systems.   d) The main work surface has an attachment point to accept an adjustable lockable laptop computer holder or a soft-sided laptop computer case which is attached to the main work surface by fasteners; the main work surface also has attachment points to mount cell phones, printers, fax machines, personnel digital assistants and global positioning systems to the work surface via multiple pedestal mounts. All mounting features are secured by locks to help prevent theft.   e) The portable work station has a retractable handle and wheels to allow for easy ergonomic movement from vehicle to vehicle or storage areas. Molded in hand holds aid transporting work station.   f) The main storage compartment has connection points to mount a 12 volt power inverter to power electrical devices such as laptop computers, cell phones, personal digital assistants, printers, fax machines and global positioning systems. The power inverter can be connected to the vehicle cigarette lighter or main power supply to power the peripheral devices. The main storage compartment has contoured features to allow cords to pass through the main storage compartment to vehicle power supply and allow power cords to pass into compartment to plug into power inverter.   g) The entire portable motor vehicle work station/organizer can be mechanically locked to the passenger seat via aircraft cable and lock to help prevent theft.   
   
   
       2 . The portable mobile vehicle work station/organizer of claim ( 1 ) in combination with a portable computer. 
   
   
       3 . The portable mobile vehicle work station/organizer of claim ( 2 ) wherein said portable computer may rest on the main work surface and be secured to said surface with adjustable laptop holder and readily storable in the interior of the main storage compartment with or without the laptop computer. 
   
   
       4 . The portable mobile vehicle work station/organizer of claim ( 2 ) in combination with cell phone, printer, personal digital assistant and/or global positioning system.