Slip Resistant Multifunctional Lap Storage Tray

Abstract

A multifunctional lap storage tray device for securing to the thigh and upper leg of a user or to an armrest of a vehicle for providing storage space for accommodating smartphones, TV remotes, bowls, plates, etc. The device has a tray having a rectangular shape for accommodating items. The tray is slip-resistant and is enclosed by a cover having elevated edges. The elevated cushioned edges prevent the accommodated items from slipping off the lap/legs. The device has an adjustable tension mount, which allows the device to be attached securely to the thigh or upper leg area via a strap. A small channel extending through the elevated edge(s) is configured to accommodate a charging cord for a phone placed on the tray. An attached carabiner clip is used to secure the tray to a user's belt/waist area.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A portable lap storage device comprising:
 a lap storage device for resting on an upper leg of a user having a lap tray, an adjustable C-shaped tension mount, and a resting surface conforming to the upper leg area of a user for securing said lap storage device around the upper leg of the user;   wherein said C-shaped tension mount is adjustable and secures to the upper leg of various sizes enabling said lap storage device to be used by different users;   wherein said lap tray integrally secured to said C-shaped tension mount;   wherein said lap tray having a planar top surface; and   further wherein said items are selected from a group consisting of a smartphone, a TV remote, a beverage, a bowl, and a plate.   
     
     
         2 . The portable lap storage device of  claim 1 , wherein said planar top surface having a non-slip material. 
     
     
         3 . The portable lap storage device of  claim 2 , wherein said planar top surface having a top edge including an LED light for providing illumination. 
     
     
         4 . The portable lap storage device of  claim 3 , wherein said planar top surface is selected from a group consisting of a chalkboard surface and a whiteboard surface. 
     
     
         5 . The portable lap storage device of  claim 3 , wherein said top edge having a raised rubber tab for holding the smartphone at an angle relative to said planar top surface. 
     
     
         6 . The portable lap storage device of  claim 5 , wherein said C-shaped tension mount having flexible insulating plastic. 
     
     
         7 . The portable lap storage device of  claim 6 , wherein said lap storage device having a hook proximal to a bottom area of said lap storage device, and further wherein said lap storage device having a carabiner clip attached to said hook for securing said lap storage device to a user's belt. 
     
     
         8 . The portable lap storage device of  claim 6 , wherein said lap storage device having a tray cover including a raised edge surrounding said planar top surface. 
     
     
         9 . The portable lap storage device of  claim 8 , wherein said raised edge having a height from 1 inch to 3 inches. 
     
     
         10 . The portable lap storage device of  claim 9 , wherein said raised edge having a channel to accommodate a charging cord passing therethrough. 
     
     
         11 . The portable lap storage device of  claim 1 , wherein said C-shaped tension mount having a selectively attached hook and loop fastener strap connected to terminal ends of said C-shaped tension member for adjusting a circumference of said C-shaped tension mount. 
     
     
         12 . A portable lap storage device comprising:
 a lap storage device for resting on an upper leg of a user having a lap tray, an adjustable C-shaped tension mount, and a resting surface conforming to the upper leg area of a user for securing said lap storage device around the upper leg of the user;   wherein said C-shaped tension mount is adjustable and secures to the upper leg of various sizes enabling said lap storage device to be used by different users;   wherein said lap tray integrally secured to said C-shaped tension mount;   wherein said lap tray having a planar top surface including a non-slip material for holding items;   wherein said lap storage device having a hook proximal to a bottom area of said lap storage device;   wherein said lap storage device having a carabiner clip attached to said hook for securing said lap storage device to a user's belt;   wherein said lap storage device having a tray cover including a raised edge surrounding said planar top surface; and   further wherein said items are selected from a group consisting of a smartphone, a TV remote, a beverage, a bowl, and a plate.   
     
     
         13 . The portable lap storage device of  claim 12 , wherein said planar top surface having a top edge including an LED light for providing illumination. 
     
     
         14 . The portable lap storage device of  claim 13 , wherein said LED light is solar rechargeable. 
     
     
         15 . The portable lap storage device of  claim 13 , wherein said top edge having a raised rubber tab for holding the smartphone at an angle relative to said planar top surface. 
     
     
         16 . The portable lap storage device of  claim 15 , wherein said C-shaped tension mount having flexible insulating plastic. 
     
     
         17 . The portable lap storage device of  claim 16 , wherein said raised edge having a height from 1 inch to 3 inches. 
     
     
         18 . The portable lap storage device of  claim 17 , wherein said raised edge having a channel to accommodate a charging cord passing therethrough. 
     
     
         19 . The portable lap storage device of  claim 18 , wherein said C-shaped tension mount having a selectively attached hook and loop fastener strap connected to terminal ends of said C-shaped tension member for adjusting a circumference of said C-shaped tension mount. 
     
     
         20 . A method for mounting a portable lap storage device, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing a lap storage device for resting on an upper leg of a user having a lap tray, an adjustable C-shaped tension mount, and a resting surface conforming to the upper leg area of a user for securing said lap storage device around the upper leg of the user;   adjusting said C-shaped tension mount to the upper leg of various sizes;   securing said C-shaped tension mount to the upper leg of a user enabling said lap storage device to be used by different users;   wherein said lap tray having a planar top surface including a non-slip material for holding items;   wherein said lap storage device having a hook proximal to a bottom area of said lap storage device;   wherein said lap storage device having a carabiner clip attached to said hook;   securing said lap storage device to a user's belt;   wherein said lap storage device having a tray cover including a raised edge surrounding said planar top surface; and   further wherein said items are selected from a group consisting of a smartphone, a TV remote, a beverage, a bowl, and a plate.