Accesory stand

Abstract

A stand comprising: one or more trays pivotally attached to one or more hinge bars; wherein at least one of the one or more trays is pivotally attached to a frame; wherein the frame comprises a top member and two sub-frame members hingedly attached to said top member, wherein each sub-frame member comprises two legs and top and bottom cross members; and wherein the one or more trays are rotatable from a stowed position to an open, operational position and may be locked in the operational position by a locking mechanism comprises a hook disposed on an edge of one of the trays which is engaged with a mating hook disposed in one of the cross-members.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A stand comprising:
 one or more trays pivotally attached to one or more hinge bars;   wherein at least one of the one or more trays is pivotally attached to a frame;   wherein the frame comprises a top member and two sub-frame members hingedly attached to said top member, wherein each sub-frame member comprises two legs and top and bottom cross members; and   wherein the one or more trays are rotatable from a stowed position to an open, operational position and may be locked in the operational position by a locking mechanism comprises a hook disposed on an edge of one of the trays which is engaged with a mating hook disposed in one of the cross-members.   
     
     
         2 . The stand of  claim 1  wherein the trays in their operational position are disposed with their upper surfaces horizontal or with the front edges of the trays tilted upwardly. 
     
     
         3 . The stand of  claim 1  further comprising a locking mechanism for locking the one or more trays in their stowed position comprising a pin in clasp mechanism, wherein either the pin or clasp is disposed on one of the trays and the other component is disposed on the frame or vice versa. 
     
     
         4 . The stand of  claim 1  further comprising one or more of the group consisting of a paper towel roll holder, grill tool holder disposed on the frame or recessed within the frame wherein such items may be moved to and from stowed or recessed position and operational or extended position.