Patent ID: 7455275

Claim:
A portable, collapsible, artist's easel apparatus comprising: a framework unit including a generally rectangular framework member; a storage unit including a receptacle member pivotally secured within the framework member, the receptacle member having a bottom panel provided with an elongated recess; a transport unit including at least in part a pair of wheel members connected to a portion of the framework member; a plurality of leg members operatively associated with the framework member, the plurality of leg members including a pair of front leg members connected to opposite sides of the framework member and a third rear leg member operatively associated with the framework member, wherein the rear leg member forms at least a portion of the transport unit; a pair of flange elements connected to a portion of the framework member and pivotally associated with both the rear leg member and an extension arm member; and wherein an upper portion of the rear leg member is matingly received in the elongated recess of the receptacle member, and underlies and supports the receptacle member and framework member, and a lower portion of the rear leg member extends upwardly from the receptacle member forming a handle member when the easel apparatus is in a transport mode.