Bathroom stand for computing device

Abstract

A bathroom stand for a computing device is described which is designed for quick setup, and storage. The 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. In an embodiment, the stand is designed to have a narrow front side which fits between a user's legs when seated on the toilet. The stand easily folds flat with one hand and can be stored in a splash resistant container. It may include removable connections to the toilet to stabilize it. The connections may be connected to the toilet by suction cups.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A folding bathroom stand adapted for holding a computing device at a position and orientation to allow a user to use it when seated on a toilet comprises:
 a. a substantially flat desk board having a bottom surface, and a top surface capable of supporting a computing device;   b. a pair of parallel rear legs, pivotally connected to a rear portion of the desk board;   c. a rear leg support attached between the rear legs;   d. a front leg pivotally attached to an approximate center of a front portion of the desk board;   e. a front leg support pivotally attached between the front leg and the rear leg support; and   f. a footrest attached to a bottom end of the front leg adapted to receive the user's feet and stabilize the stand.   
     
     
         2 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 1 , wherein at least some of the materials used for the folding bathroom stand are anti-microbial. 
     
     
         3 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 1 , wherein at least some of the materials used for the folding bathroom stand are corrosion-resistant. 
     
     
         4 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 1 , wherein the stabilizing structure comprises:
 at least one stabilizer adapted to connect between the bathroom stand and the toilet, stabilizing the bathroom stand.   
     
     
         5 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 1 , wherein the stabilizing structure comprises:
 flexible feet which conform to a tile floor, stabilizing the bathroom stand.   
     
     
         6 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 5 , wherein the flexible feet comprise:
 suction cups which attach to a tile floor, stabilizing the bathroom stand.   
     
     
         7 . A folding bathroom stand adapted for holding a computing device at a position and orientation to allow a user to use it when seated on a toilet comprises:
 a. a substantially flat desk board having a bottom surface, and a top surface capable of supporting a computing device wherein the top surface has a front panel, and a rear panel which can be propped up to provide an angled surface to hold the computing device at a desired angle;   b. a pair of parallel rear legs, pivotally connected to a rear portion of the desk board;   c. a rear leg support attached between the rear legs;   d. an adjustable front leg having an adjustable height, pivotally attached to an approximate center of a front portion of the desk board;   e. a front leg support pivotally attached between the front leg and the rear leg support; and   f. a footrest attached to a bottom end of the front leg adapted to receive the user's feet and stabilize the stand.   
     
     
         8 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 7  wherein the adjustable leg comprises:
 a. an outer portion of the adjustable leg, 
 b. an extension bar which fits within the outer portion and extends out of it; 
 c. a locking device which secures the extension bar to the outer portion to keep desk board at a desired height. 
 
     
     
         9 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 7  wherein the locking device comprises:
 a. a plurality of adjustment orifices in the outer portion; and 
 b. a spring-loaded button extending from the extension bar and through one of the adjustment orifices, securing the extension bar to the outer portion. 
 
     
     
         10 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 7 , wherein at least some of the materials used in the folding bathroom stand are anti-microbial. 
     
     
         11 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 7 , wherein at least some of the materials used in the folding bathroom stand are corrosion-resistant. 
     
     
         12 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 7 , wherein the stabilizing structure comprises:
 at least one stabilizer adapted to connect between the bathroom stand and the toilet  3 , stabilizing the bathroom stand.   
     
     
         13 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 7 , further comprising:
 flexible feet which conform to a tile floor, stabilizing the bathroom stand.   
     
     
         14 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 7 , further comprising:
 suction cups at a bottom of at least one of the legs which can removably attach to a floor, stabilizing the bathroom stand.   
     
     
         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 upper 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.   
     
     
         16 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 15 , wherein the stabilizing structure is a cross bar attached between two support legs, wide enough to receive a user's feet, stabilizing the stand. 
     
     
         17 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 15 , wherein the stabilizing structure is at least one folding foot plate wide enough to receive a user's foot, thereby stabilizing the stand. 
     
     
         18 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 15 , 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. 
     
     
         19 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 15 , wherein the lower end of at least one leg has a wedge-shaped flexible foot. 
     
     
         20 . The folding bathroom stand of  claim 15 , wherein the legs are extendable and extend to a second height, which is approved by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), that allows a person sitting on a toilet to use the computing device.