Patent ID: 6338302
Filing Date: 2002-01-15
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
A support for engaging the top of a writing desk, said support comprising:a substantially flat body having an upper surface and an underside capable of being positioned for partially overlapping and engaging the desk top adjacent the edge; at least one stay element for removably securing the body to the desk top, said stay element has a first end secured to the underside of the flat body, a free end being disposed in spaced apart relation from the flat body by a lateral distance corresponding to the thickness of the desk top, and an intermediate portion extending between the first end and the free end, said intermediate portion is perpendicular to said first end and is for engaging the end of the desk top, said body for engaging the upper surface of the desk top and said free end for engaging the lower surface of the desk top, said at least one stay element has an adjustable compensation element for varying the position of the lateral distance between the free end of the flat body, and said compensation element for accommodating the varying thickness of the desk top and for adjusting the position of the rest relative to said desk top.