Portable desk

Abstract

A portable, lightweight desk designed for comfortable performance by being simple, compact, and designed to provide easy adjustment to a desirable angular position for the work surface during a task of reading, drawing, or even painting, while pertinent equipment and supplies are available within an enclosed storage space. The portable desk was especially constructed to provide a desk which is available for many tasks while storing pertinent components. The desk will have a trim, sleek, and well-designed appearance. I have particularly constructed the surface of the lower member to be covered with a soft material to be comfortable on the user's lap. The user may then comfortably read, write, or draw when in a relaxed position. I have found a component of foam plastic efficient in use as a book support to maintain page control. The angle of support is provided by a support member hingedly placed on interior of storage compartment and directed to fit into a stop member on interior surface of upper member at chosen levels.

I Claim: 
     
         1 - 8 . (canceled) 
     
     
         9 . A portable desk, comprising:
 A base member having a flat lower surface and wall members positioned around edge of base member forming a storage space, and   A book support member having hinged connection to a side of said base member, and being adaptable for angular adjustment in relation to said base member, and   A secondary support member of tubular shape of flexible plastic foam lengthably positioned along said hinged side of base member to provide a means of adequate support for a book in place on said book support and to provide a miniscule amount of deterring material lightly against a lower edge of a book when a book is positioned upon said book support member, and   Fastening means securably attachable to a side opposite said secondary book support member, and   A cover of soft material on lower surface of said base member to provide comfort for a user.   
     
     
         10 . A portable desk as described in  claim 9 , wherein:
 Said angular adjustment means comprises an adjustment member positioned within said storage space comprising a rotatably positionable support member positioned on one flat surface and a stop member cooperatively positioned on an opposite flat member.   
     
     
         11 . A portable desk, as described in  claim 10 , wherein:
 Said angular adjustment means may have support members of different lengths.   
     
     
         12 . A portable desk, as described in  claim 11 , wherein:
 Said angular adjustment means may have stop members at proper cooperative positions.   
     
     
         13 . A portable desk, comprising:
 A flat base member having wall members around sides forming a storage space therein,   A flat top member which serves as a writing or easel and is hingedly connectible to said base member to provide top means for said storage space, and   A bolster of flexible plastic foam material positioned along a side adjacent said hinged connection to provide slight control as needed for a writing or painting task, and   Fastening means positionable on said side opposite said hinged connection comprising a key on one member and a receptor in cooperative position on other member, and   A thin cover of soft material covering surface of base member to provide comfort for a user.   
     
     
         14 . A portable desk, as described on  claim 13 , wherein:
 Said desk includes angular adjustment means positioned within said storage space comprising a rotatable positionable support member positioned on one flat member and a stop member cooperatively positioned on an opposite flat member.   
     
     
         15 . A portable desk, as described in  claim 14 , wherein:
 Said angular adjustment means may have support members of different lengths.   
     
     
         16 . A portable desk as described in  claim 15 , wherein:
 A portable desk as described in  claim 15 , wherein:   Said angular adjustment means may have stopr members at proper cooperative positions.   
     
     
         17 . A portable desk or easel comprising:
 A flat base member having wall members positioned around edge of base member forming a storage space, and   A book support member having hinged connection to a side of said base member, and being adaptable for angular adjustment in relation to said base member, and   A bolster of flexible plastic foam material positioned along a side adjacent said hinged connection to provide adequate support for a book in place on said book support and to provide a miniscule amount of deterring material lightly against a lower edge of a book page when a book is positioned upon said book support, and   Fastening means positioned on a side opposite said hinged connection providing secure closure of device comprising a key on one member and a receptor on a cooperative member, and   A cover of soft material covering said lower surface of base member to provide comfort for a used.   
     
     
         18 . A desk or easel as described in  claim 17 , wherein:
 Said desk or easel includes angular adjustment means positioned within said storage space comprising a rotatably positionable support member positioned on one flat member, and a stop member cooperatively positioned on an opposite flat member,   
     
     
         19 . A desk or easel as described in  claim 18 , wherein:
 Said angular adjustment means may have support members of different lengths.   
     
     
         20 . A desk or easel as described in  claim 19 , wherein:
 Said angular adjustment means may have stop members at cooperative positions.