Patent ID: 8177183

Claim:
A multi-purpose, portable, platform suitable for use as a desk, lap desk, table, table top, book holder, or easel, the platform comprising: a) a tablet with a flat front surface which is reducible in size for portability and to accommodate different sized items; b) at least one retractable hook attached to the tablet, each hook being deployed as a hook when the tablet is configured as a desk, and each said hook being deployable as a leg when the tablet is configured as an easel; c) a first retractable primary shaft attached to the tablet, the retractable primary shaft being deployable against a vertical surface when the tablet is configured as the desk, and the retractable primary shaft being deployable against a horizontal surface when the tablet is configured as the easel; d) a retractable shaft locking mechanism attached to the tablet, the retractable shaft locking mechanism being deployable so as to fix the positioning of the retractable primary shaft to the platform; e) a detachable stand pole attachable to a central region of the tablet, and f) a detachable support base attachable to the stand pole so as to allow the platform to be configured as at least one of a music stand, a podium, a lectern, and other standing supports, when not deployed, the stand pole and the support base being attachable to the tablet in a stored configuration.