Patent ID: 6202568
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: A47B,G06F

Abstract:
A support for use with a laptop computer, comprising:a support member having a top surface configured for interfacing with the laptop computer, said top surface including a support surface configured for supporting the laptop computer and further including at least one electrical receptacle, at least one data connector, and at least one telephone connector, said at least one electrical receptacle, said at least one data connector and said at least telephone connector being disposed adjacent to each other, each of said at least one electrical receptacle, said at least one data connector and said at least one telephone connector having a respective top connecting surface substantially parallel to said support surface and;at least one lid pivotably attached to said support member, said at least one lid being disposed adjacent to said at least one electrical receptacle, said at least one data connector and said at least one telephone connector, said at least one lid being continuously pivotable from a closed position wherein said at least one lid overlies said top connecting surface of said at least one electrical receptacle connector, said top connecting surface of said at least one data connector and said top connecting surface of said at least one telephone connector, to an open position wherein said at least one lid is substantially perpendicular to said support surface.