Bathroom stand for computing device

Abstract

A bathroom stand for a computing device is described which is designed for quick setup, and storage. The bathroom stand is designed to hold a computing device at a proper height and angle for use when a user is sitting on a standard toilet. It is made of materials that are water and humidity resistant, mold and mildew resistant. The bathroom stand is designed to fold into a splash resistant container that is sized to fit beside a standard toilet. It may include flexible feet or suction cups designed to be stable on tiled floors. The bathroom stand may employ an alternative embodiment which includes one or more stabilizers attached between a lower part of the bathroom stand and the toilet. These may be connected to the toilet by suction cups. It may also include hollow legs which may receive weights, such as pennies, to weight down the legs and lower the center of gravity. It may also be designed to adjust to at least two preset heights, and orientations one for the use of a laptop, a computing pad or a smartphone.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A folding bathroom stand adapted for holding a computing device at a position and orientation to allow a user for use when seated on a toilet comprises:
 a. a substantially flat desktop assembly;   b. a pair of parallel pivot legs, pivotally connected to a front portion of the desktop assembly;   c. a retainer attached to a bottom surface of the desktop assembly;   d. an upper support positioned between the lower side of the desktop assembly and the retainer, adapted to freely slide under the retainer;   e. a pair of sliding legs, each attached to the upper support, and pivotally attached to the pivot legs, adapted to slide from an open position adjacent a rear section of the desktop assembly to the front portion in a folded position; and   f. a stabilizing structure to stabilize the bathroom stand.   
     
     
         2 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 1 , wherein the stabilizing structure comprises:
 at least one stabilizer adapted to connect between the bathroom stand  100  and the toilet, stabilizing the bathroom stand.   
     
     
         3 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 1 , wherein the stabilizing structure comprises:
 flexible feet which conform to a tile floor, stabilizing the bathroom stand.   
     
     
         4 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 3 , wherein the flexible feet comprise:
 suction cups which attach to a tile floor, stabilizing the bathroom stand.   
     
     
         5 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 1 , wherein all materials used are corrosion-resistant. 
     
     
         6 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 1 , wherein all materials used are anti-microbial. 
     
     
         7 . A folding bathroom stand, comprising:
 a. a desktop assembly sized and shaped to hold a computing device;   b. support legs each having an upper end attached to the desktop assembly, and a lower end opposite the lower end; the legs sized to hold the desktop assembly at a height allowing a person sitting on a toilet to use the computing device; and   c. at least one stabilizing structure which stabilizes the stand.   
     
     
         8 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 7 , wherein the stabilizing structure is a cross bar attached between two support legs, wide enough to receive a user's feet, stabilizing the stand. 
     
     
         9 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 7  wherein the stabilizing structure is at least one folding foot plate  169  wide enough to receive a user's foot, thereby stabilizing the stand. 
     
     
         10 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 7  wherein the lower end of at least one of the legs employs a conforming material which is designed to conform to an irregular floor and not to absorb water. 
     
     
         11 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 7  wherein the lower end of at least one leg has a wedge-shaped flexible foot. 
     
     
         12 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 7  wherein the stand is made of anti-microbial materials which do not develop mold. 
     
     
         13 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 7  wherein the stand is made of anti-corrosive materials which do not corrode. 
     
     
         14 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 7  wherein the legs are extendable and extend to a second height that allows a person sitting on a toilet, having a height approved by the American Disabilities Act (ADA), to use the computing device. 
     
     
         15 . A folding bathroom stand, comprising:
 a. a desktop assembly sized and shaped to hold a computing device;   b. support legs each having an upper end attached to the desktop assembly, and a lower end opposite the lower end; the legs sized to hold the desktop assembly  110  at a height allowing a person sitting on a toilet to use the computing device; and   c. at least one stabilizing structure which stabilizes the stand.   
     
     
         16 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 15 , wherein the stabilizing structure comprises:
 a. a support rod having a first end attached to the stand; and   b. a second end attached to the toilet.   
     
     
         17 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 16 , further comprising:
 at least one suction cup attached to the second end of the stabilizer rod that is adapted to attach to the toilet.   
     
     
         18 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 16 , comprising:
 a cross piece attached between two support legs;   wherein the stabilizer rod is attached between the cross piece and the toilet.   
     
     
         19 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 16 , wherein the splash guard container comprising:
 a. a body having an internal recess;   b. an opening leading to the internal recess sized to receive and store the stand,   c. a cover sized and shaped to cover the opening; and   d. at least one support adapted to hold the splash guard container upright with the opening at the top.   
     
     
         20 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 19  wherein the splash guard container is shaped to resemble a briefcase.