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The present application is a continuation application of U.S. provisional patent application, Ser. No. 60/928,841, filed May 14, 2007, for RECUMBENT MOBILE COMPUTER DESK, by Jay Stuart Marion, included by reference herein and for which benefit of the priority date is hereby claimed.
The present invention relates to bed desks and more particularly, to bed desks which are used to support mobile devices such as laptop computers while being used in a reclined position.
Since the advent of mobile electronic devices users have increasingly found ways to use them in novel settings. The fact that a mobile electronic device is not required to stay anchored to one location is in fact its biggest advantage. I have witnessed their use in every environment and mode of transportation. The position that one uses their mobile electronic device is dictated often by necessity. While sitting most people place them on their lap. This makes the top of the legs a relatively stable surface from which to balance the device and use it. Several factors make this position less than optimal and have spawned a variety of after market products. One of the more objectionable factors of the laptop position is heat build-up, another is possible harm from radiation emitting from various transmitters located in the device. Various platforms and lap desks have been created to alleviate these uncomfortable and potentially harmful side effects of electronic device use.
Similarly using a mobile electronic device while in a reclined position will often produce similar side affects to laptop use along with objectionable ergonomic issues as a result of using the device in a position it is not optimally designed for. For this reason I created the Mobile Device Bed Desk to improve the quality of the mobile device user experience while in a reclined position. This design does so through the following innovations:
1. Adjustable Working Platform (1)—adjustable angle platform places the device in a more desirable angle for viewing and accessing the keyboards and controls as well as supporting the users device above the body to reduce radiation transmission and eliminate heat build-up.
2. Strategically Located Device Heat Dissipation Cutouts (9)—designed to additionally aid in the reduction of heat build-up
3. Integral Cord Grommets (4)—to support and organize peripheral devices and power cords above the users body.
4. Applied Textured Surface Materials (10)—which allow convenient use of a human interface device such as a computer mouse.
5. Adjustable Device Support Means (2)—pegs with adjustable height and location to secure and position the users mobile device in position for use.
Bed Desks and Mobile Computer Bed Desks are not new. They exist in a variety of configurations but none are configured in the way that offers the variety of features that are expressed in the Mobile Device Bed Desk.
Prior art includes but is not limited to the following patent examples:
U.S. Pat. No. 3,172,636
U.S. Pat. No. D212,541
U.S. Pat. No. 5,788,575
U.S. Pat. No. D366,781
U.S. Pat. No. 3,247,811
U.S. Pat. No. D307,519
U.S. Pat. No. D472,399
U.S. Pat. No. 2,476,620
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All of the designs I have seen suffer from one or more of the following shortcomings that this invention resolves:
1. Lack of Adjustability—several of the designs utilize a fixed working platform that holds the laptop computer flat or at only one fixed angle. The Mobile Device Bed Desk offers a variety of angles for a better user experience.
2. Difficult Adjustability—some of the designs offer adjustability of the working platform but require tools or complicated cams and adjustments to take advantage of this feature. The Mobile Device Bed Desk offers adjustability with ease and simplicity.
3. Difficult Storage—some of the designs do not conveniently break down for storage. The Mobile Device Bed Desk breaks down easily and stores flat for easy storage.
4. Lack of Stability—the designs utilizing lightweight materials and flimsy legs do not provide adequate support. The Mobile Device Bed Desk features a design that inherently creates stability and provides a stabil platform for computing.
5. Difficult Leveling—The devices that utilize independently adjustable legs are inherently difficult to level especially while in a reclined position. The Mobile Device Bed Desk is inherently designed to be level and the adjustments are simple and straightforward.
It is therefore an object of this invention to provide a stabil and adjustable work surface and support for a user provided device such as a laptop computer primarily for a user in a reclined position.
It is another object of the invention to provide relief for a user by helping to reduce heat and radiation generated by the use of some user devices such as a laptop computer.
It is another object of the invention to organize power and peripheral device cords associated with a user device such as a laptop computer.
It is another object of the invention to provide a work surface suitable for a human interface device operation such as a computer mouse and other ancillary peripheral devices.
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a Mobile Device Bed Desk both functional and decorative. Comprised of an inverted yoke shaped work platform (1) of some thickness supported by it's own legs with additional adjustable legs (5) of some length and no particular shape inserted into leg position holes (3) of no particular shape at various intersecting locations so as to give the user the opportunity for adjustment of the work platform (1) for angle and height of the plane of the work platform (1) and thereby placing an attached user device (11) at an optimal position for use. The work platform (1) is provided with various cutouts (3), (4), (7), (8), (9) for repositioning the adjustable legs (5), for holding user device cords, for repositioning adjustable device support pegs (2), for creating the opening for the users body (8), and for device heat dissipation (9). In addition applied to the surface of the work platform (1) at various locations is applied textured surface material (10) that allows for the use of a computer human interface device such as a computer mouse. Adjustable height device support pegs (2) at various locations are strategically located to facilitate the positioning and retention of the user device (11). The aforementioned pegs are equipped with a means of bonding (6), such as but not limited to, hook and loop fabric to provide a bond between the peg and the device being held in position. A further means of bonding (6) such as but not limited to, hook and loop fabric is provided for the attachment of the adjustable legs (5) to the work platform (1) when in storage configuration.
A complete understanding of the present invention may be obtained by reference to the accompanying drawings, when considered in conjunction with the subsequent, detailed description, in which:
FIG. 1 is a left perspective view in proposed use configuration
FIG. 2 is a left perspective view
FIG. 3 is a front view
FIG. 4 is a rear view
FIG. 5 is a left elevation view
FIG. 6 is a left perspective view
For purposes of clarity and brevity, like elements and components will bear the same designations and numbering throughout the Figures.
FIG. 1 is a left perspective view of the invention. This drawing depicts a user in a reclined position using the invention to hold a user provided device (11).
FIG. 2 is a left perspective view depicting the device in a typical use configuration. The dashed lines depict a suggested location for a user provided device positioned on the work platform (1) supported by Adjustable Device Support Pegs (2)and peripheral cords routed through the integral cord grommets (4).
FIG. 3 is a front view of the invention. The dashed lines depict one possible position of a user provided device (11) in relation to the invention.
FIG. 4 is a rear view of the device.
FIG. 5 is a left elevation view of the invention. The dashed lines denote alternate locations of the adjustable legs (5) and the corresponding varying angles of the work platform (1) as a result of the leg locations.
FIG. 6 is a left perspective view of the device in a vertical position depicting the adjustable legs (5) in storage position.
Since other modifications and changes varied to fit particular operating requirements and environments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, the invention is not considered limited to the example chosen for purposes of disclosure, and covers all changes and modifications which do not constitute departures from the true spirit and scope of this invention.
Having thus described the invention, what is desired to be protected by Letters Patent is presented in the subsequently appended claims.