Portable, foldable work table

Abstract

A portable, foldable work table for a laptop or tablet comprising a base, a holder for holding a laptop or tablet, said holder movable between an extended position and an unextended position, at least one articulating arm having first and second ends, said articulating arm operably coupling said base and said holder, at least first and second fasteners, said first fastener coupling the first end of said articulating arm to said base and said second fastener coupling the second end of said articulating arm to said holder, said first and second fasteners structured to fasten and unfasten said at least one articulating arm; wherein when said first and second fasteners are unfastened said holder is structured to move between the extended position and unextended position.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A portable, foldable work table for a laptop or tablet comprising:
 a base;   a holder for holding a laptop or tablet, said holder movable between an extended position and an unextended position;   at least one articulating arm having first and second ends, said articulating arm operably coupling said base and said holder;   at least first and second fasteners, said first fastener coupling the first end of said articulating arm to said base and said second fastener coupling the second end of said articulating arm to said holder, said first and second fasteners structured to fasten and unfasten said at least one articulating arm;   wherein when said first and second fasteners are unfastened said holder is structured to move between the extended position and unextended position.   
     
     
         2 . The portable, foldable work table of  claim 1  wherein said at least one articulating arm comprises first and second articulating arms, said first articulating arm operably coupled to a first side of said base and second articulating arm operably coupled to an opposing side of said base. 
     
     
         3 . The portable, foldable work table of  claim 1  wherein said base includes a tray operably coupled thereto, said tray comprising four walls that create an enclosed area, said enclosed area including one or more compartments. 
     
     
         4 . The portable, foldable work table of  claim 1  wherein said holder including a ledge coupled thereto, said ledge structured to provide support for the laptop or tablet. 
     
     
         5 . The portable, foldable work table of  claim 4  wherein said ledge a restraining bar coupled thereto. 
     
     
         6 . The portable, foldable work table of  claim 1  wherein said holder includes a crossbar on a backside thereof, said crossbar structured to accommodate a leaf of a cover for the laptop or tablet. 
     
     
         7 . The portable, foldable work table of  claim 1  wherein said base further includes a clamp operably coupled thereto, said clamp structured to clamp said work table to an arm of a chair, a tray table or a valise. 
     
     
         8 . The portable, foldable work table of  claim 1  wherein said base includes an underside portion in contact with a user's lap; said underside including a slip resistant material. 
     
     
         9 . The portable, foldable work table of  claim 8  wherein said slip resistant material comprises silicone or rubber. 
     
     
         10 . The portable, foldable work table of  claim 1  wherein said base includes an underside portion in contact with a user's lap; said underside being mechanically or chemically etched to create friction between said underside and the user's lap.