Portable Storage Table

Abstract

A table that provides a working surface and storage areas for materials when fully deployed can be folded up and transported either by carrying or rolling on wheels. Foldable and extendable legs may be included to allow the table to be adjusted for the desired height for optimum use. The table includes a pair of partially-enclosed halves that include storage compartments and attachment means allowing for the user to mount and store a variety of preferred implements and materials within the storage areas in accordance with the preferences of the user.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An article comprising:
 i. a partially-enclosed upper casing having a planar member, said planar member having an inner surface and an exterior surface, a recess formed in said planar member, said recess further having a first surface and a second surface, and a front wall, a rear wall, and two side walls attached to and extending from said inner surface;   ii. a partially-enclosed lower casing hingedly connected to said upper casing, said lower casing having a planar member, said planar member having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a front wall, a rear wall and two side walls attached to and extending from said inner surface;   iii. a plurality of divided elements forming compartments in said lower casing; and   iv. a plurality of planar surfaces each independently movable between a lowered position and a raised position hingedly attached to said rear wall of said lower casing, said planar surfaces configured to be supported by a portion of said divided elements when in said lowered position.   
     
     
         2 . The article according to  claim 1 , where said exterior surface is prepared to receive paints, decals and other markings. 
     
     
         3 . The article according to  claim 1 , whereby the securement means comprise of a;
 i. a plurality of hook and loop strips disposed on said inner surface of said recess; and   ii. a plurality of panels mounted on said hook and loop strips.   
     
     
         4 . The article according to  claim 1 , whereby the securement means comprise of a;
 i. A sheet of hook and loop material disposed on said inner surface of said recess; and   ii. a plurality of panels mounted on said hook and loop sheet.   
     
     
         5 . The article according to  claim 1 , whereby the securement means comprise of a;
 i. a plurality of panels mounted on a sheet of hook and loop material; and   a mating sheet of hook and eye material disposed on said inner surface of said recess   
     
     
         6 . The article according to  claim 1 , further comprising
 i. A handle attached to one of said side walls of said lower casing; and   ii. A plurality of wheels mounted on another of said side walls of said lower casing.   
     
     
         7 . The article according to  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of legs movable between a position adjacent said lower casing to a position extending away from said lower casing. 
     
     
         8 . The article according to  claim 7 , wherein each of said plurality of legs includes at least two telescopic sections connected in telescopic relationship. 
     
     
         9 . An article comprising:
 i. a partially-enclosed upper casing having a planar member, said planar member having an inner surface and an exterior surface, a recess formed in said planar member, said recess further having a first surface and a second surface, and a front wall, a rear wall, and two side walls attached to and extending from said inner surface;   ii. a partially-enclosed lower casing hingedly connected to said upper casing, said lower casing having a planar member, said planar member having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a front wall, a rear wall and two side walls attached to and extending from said inner surface;   iii. a plurality of divided elements forming compartments in said lower casing; and   iv. a plurality of planar surfaces each independently movable between a lowered position and a raised position hingedly attached to said rear wall of said lower casing, said planar surfaces configured to be supported by a portion of said divided elements when in said lowered position.   
     
     
         10 . The article according to  claim 9 , where said exterior surface is prepared to receive paints, decals and other markings. 
     
     
         11 . The article according to  claim 10 , where said exterior surface is prepared to receive paints, decals and other markings and further comprising a clear transparent plastic sheet shaped to fit onto said first surface of said recess. 
     
     
         12 . The article according to  claim 10 , where said exterior surface is prepared to receive paints, decals and other markings and further comprising a clear transparent plastic sheet shaped to fit onto said first surface of said recess, said plastic sheet having pockets enabling the insertion of thin objects. 
     
     
         13 . The article according to  claim 9 , whereby the securement means comprise of a;
 i. a plurality of hook and loop strips disposed on said inner surface of said recess; and   ii. a plurality of panels mounted on said hook and loop strips.   
     
     
         14 . The article according to  claim 9 , whereby the securement means comprise of a;
 i. A sheet of hook and loop material disposed on said inner surface of said recess; and   ii. a plurality of panels mounted on said hook and loop sheet.   
     
     
         15 . The article according to  claim 9 , whereby the securement means comprise of a;
 i. a plurality of panels mounted on a sheet of hook and loop material; and   ii. a mating sheet of hook and eye material disposed on said inner surface of said recess.   
     
     
         16 . The article according to  claim 9 , further comprising
 i. A handle attached to one of said side walls of said lower casing; and   ii. A plurality of wheels mounted on another of said side walls of said lower casing.   
     
     
         17 . The article according to  claim 9 , further comprising a plurality of legs movable between a position adjacent said lower casing to a position extending away from said lower casing. 
     
     
         18 . The article according to  claim 17 , wherein each of said plurality of legs includes at least two telescopic sections connected in telescopic relationship.