Patent Publication Number: US-2013234408-A1

Title: Mobile working station

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of Invention 
     The present invention relates to a mobile working station that transports work supplies in an office environment. 
     2. Description of Related Art 
     Certain professionals are required to transport essential supplies such as a computer, notebook, documents, files, and writing supplies with them at all times. Similarly, students often have to carry their books, computers, notebooks and pens with them from class to class, sometimes requiring two bags to fit all of their belongings. Students may find this especially problematic if they have a class in one building and then must quickly get to another building before their next class without time to stop at a locker or vehicle to unload or exchange some of their belongings. With all of these items the person is heavily burdened as they walk from one place to another due to the extreme weight of their supplies. Over time this may cause back problems, knee aches, or even headaches due to the excessive weight carried. 
     Unfortunately, there are limited alternatives to shoulder bags and backpacks that avoid the hassles of limited accessibility, a lack of support and stability, and shoulder/arm pain resulting from a heavy bag. The person is often simply forced to endure the stress and burden of the bag. There exists a need in the art to provide a way to easily transport the supplies and files without having to carry all the items on the user&#39;s back or shoulder. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior art, the general purpose of the present invention is to provide a mobile working station. 
     Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a working station that enables a user to easily transport their work items in convenient, wheeled, storage unit, thereby alleviating the user from having to carry all of their working essentials. 
     To achieve the above objects, in an aspect of the present invention, a mobile working station is described comprising a first container, where the first container includes an inner cavity; a pair of handlebars extending from the first container, where the pair of handlebars meet at a handle; a pair of brackets attached to the handlebars, where the pair of brackets support a platform; and a second container positioned within the inner cavity of the first container, where the second container receives a plurality of office supplies. The handle may include a comfort grip, and may be telescopic to enable the user to adjust the height. Finally, the mobile working station may include a set of all terrain wheels for greater transportability. 
     These together with other aspects of the present invention, along with the various features of novelty that characterize the present invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and form a part of this present invention. For a better understanding of the present invention, its operating advantages, and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of the present invention. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
       The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which: 
         FIG. 1A  illustrates a perspective view of a plurality of components of a mobile working station, according to the present invention; and 
         FIG. 1B  illustrates a perspective view of an assembled mobile working station, according to the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAIL DESCRIPTION 
     The present invention relates to a mobile working station that transports work supplies in an office environment. The mobile working station comprises multiple storage areas for a user to place their belongings, including a platform upon which the user may rest their laptop computer. The mobile working station includes set of wheels for easy transporting, along with a handle for steering and maneuvering the station. By placing the user&#39;s everyday desk items within the mobile working station the user is better afforded the ability to move around while they work, and are relieved from having to carry all of their items on their back. 
     Turning now descriptively to the drawings  FIG. 1A  illustrates a perspective view of a plurality of components a mobile working station  100  in accordance with the present invention. The mobile working station  100  may generally include a pair of brackets  110 , a first container  120 , a platform  130 , a second container  140  and a handle  160 . A set of wheels  170  may be attached beneath the first container  120 . The set of wheels  170  may be all terrain wheels to enable the user to wheel the mobile working station  100  over a variety of different surfaces, with the capacity to hold heavy weight, which increases the portability of larger, yet needed items. 
     The platform  130  may include a lip  132  around the peripheral edge of the platform  130  to prevent items placed on the platform  130  from falling off. 
     The handle  160  may extend from the first container  120  upon a set of handle bars  180 . The handle bars  180  may raise and lower with an adjustment means  150 . The adjustment means  150  may be a peg lock device to enable the handle bars  180  to telescopically adjust the height of the handle  160 . The handle  160  may be covered with a comfort grip material to provide a softer gripping surface for the user. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 1B , a diagonal front side perspective view of an assembled mobile working station  100  is shown in accordance with the present invention. As illustrated the second container  140  is positioned within the inner cavity of the first container  120 . The first container  120  and the second container  140  may comprise complementary rectangular or square shapes to accommodate a plurality of school and office supplies. For example, the user may place their files, folders, binders and notebooks in the first container  120 , and then place pens, pencils, envelopes, coupons, paper, white out, books or tape in the second container  140 . The first container  120  and the second container  140  may be made from a variety of durable, rigid materials such as plastic, aluminum, wicker, wood or the like. 
     Attached to the handlebars  180  may be the brackets  110 . The brackets  110  support the platform  130  next to the handle  160 . The platform  130  provides a convenient computer tray upon which the user may rest their laptop computer. Alternatively, if the user is giving a presentation the platform  130  may serve as a pedestal to rest models, visual aids, prototypes or the like. The lip  132  serves to prevent the laptop or other items on the platform  130  from sliding or falling. When the handlebars  180  are in the most refracted position or shortest handle height, the platform  130  may rest directly above the second container  140 , serving as a lid for the second container  140 . 
     The mobile working station  100  is a portable working station that allows a user to transport working supplies to various locations in a convenient and comfortable manner, making it easy to conduct presentations, meetings, or hold multiple appointments throughout the day. The platform  130  provides a stable surface on which a computer can be used thereby increasing productivity and ease of use at home, the office, school, or business. The mobile working station  100  is readily available at office supply retail stores. 
     The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.