Patent ID: 6076787
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: A47B,F16M,Y10S

Abstract:
A portable stand for holding a laptop computer which is stable in use and foldable to a compact state for easy storage, comprising:(a) an elongated base member having a distal end and a proximal end;(b) a pair of base feet moveably attached to the elongated base member at the distal end thereof to swing substantially horizontally from a position juxtaposed said elongated base member to a position extended at substantially right angles to the elongated base member;(c) a lower post member moveably attached to the proximal end of the base member to swing substantially vertically from a position juxtaposed the elongated base member to a position at a substantially right angle to the elongated base member;(d) a middle post member moveably attached to the lower post member to swing substantially vertically from a position juxtaposed the lower post member to a position extending substantially straight from the lower post member and in the same plane thereof;(e) an upper post member moveably attached to the middle post member to swing substantially vertically from a position juxtaposed the middle post member to a position extending substantially straight from the middle post member and in the same plane thereof;(f) an elongated platform member having a proximal end and a distal end wherein said elongated support member is pivotally attached at its proximal end to the upper post member to swing substantially vertically from a position juxtaposed the upper post member to a position at a substantial right angle to the upper post member; and(g) a pair of support wings moveably attached to the elongated platform member at its distal end thereof to swing substantially horizontally from a position juxtaposed said elongated support member to a position extending at substantially right angles to the elongated platform member whereby the support wings extend outwardly and together with the elongated platform member provide a stable support surface to hold the laptop computer for use and whereby the base feet and support wings fold inwardly and the post members all fold together to a compact state.