Patent ID: 8671853

Claim:
An adjustable desktop workspace comprising: a. a base having a lower platform defining a substantially flat lower work surface, the lower platform being without legs and adapted to sit on an existing desk; b. a substantially planar upper platform, the upper platform defining a substantially flat, unobstructed upper work surface; c. a first pivoting arm mounted between said base and said upper platform, said first pivoting arm comprising a first front bracket and a first rear bracket, the first front bracket and first rear bracket movable between a position substantially parallel to the lower platform and a position substantially perpendicular to the lower platform; d. a second pivoting arm mounted between said base and said upper platform, said second pivoting arm comprising a second front bracket and a second rear bracket, the second front bracket and the second rear bracket movable between a position substantially parallel to the lower platform and a position substantially perpendicular to the movable platform, wherein the upper platform is in a lowered position substantially parallel to the lower platform when the first and second front brackets and first and second rear brackets are substantially parallel to the lower platform, and the upper platform is in a raised position substantially parallel to the lower platform when the first and second front brackets and first and second rear brackets are substantially perpendicular to the lower platform; and e. a first locking lever associated with the first pivoting arm, the first locking lever adapted to immobilize at least one of the first front bracket or the first rear bracket at a plurality of locations, to lock the upper platform in the raised position and in at least one position between the lowered position and the raised position; wherein the upper platform moves rearward with respect to the lower platform when moved from the lowered position to the raised position, and the lower platform includes a counterweight adapted to offset weight of the upper platform when in the raised position.