Multipurpose desk with an integrated computer system

• US 10,206,499 B2
• Filed: 06/30/2017
• Issued: 02/19/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 07/21/2016
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Albert A. Purifoy
• Original Assignee: Albert A. Purifoy
• Inventors: Purifoy, Albert A
• Primary Examiner(s): Tran, Hanh V
• Application Number:
  US15/640,178
• Publication Number:
  US 20180020824A1
• Time in Patent Office: 599 Days
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 21/0314 Platforms for supporting office equipment
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 21/04 characterised by means for holding or fastening typewriters or computer equipment
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 2200/0073 Desk with integrated computer
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 2200/0077 Tables or desks with drawers supporting portable computers
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 2200/0081 Auxiliary apparatus with electrical connections for office furniture
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 97/00 Furniture or accessories for furniture, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• CPC Class Codes: F41H 5/08 for personal use , i.e. hand held shields
• CPC Class Codes: F41H 5/24 for stationary use, e.g. fortifications ; Shelters; Guard Booths air-raid shelters E04H9/04

Abstract

A multipurpose with an integrated computer system uses a desk and a drawer computer to provide a user with enhanced safety for themselves and their data. The desk has a support structure, a tabletop, an antiballistic shell, a concealment cavity, a computer enclosure, and a storage compartment. The support structure is a rigid frame onto which the tabletop is mounted. The antiballistic shell is a protective layer of material that wraps around the lateral surface of the support structure so that bullets and flying debris cannot harm the user or the drawer computer. The concealment enclosure is a cavity within the desk that functions as a personal bunker into which the user can crawl. The drawer computer is a personal computing device that is mounted within the computer enclosure. Finally, the storage compartment is a drawer or cabinet that can be used for storing personal items.

Claims

1. A multipurpose desk with an integrated computer system comprising:

a desk;

a drawer computer;

a roll up door;

the desk comprising a support structure, a tabletop, an antiballistic shell, a concealment cavity, a computer enclosure and at least one storage compartment;

the tabletop being connected onto the support structure;

the antiballistic shell being connected around a lateral surface of the support structure, adjacent to the tabletop;

the concealment cavity laterally traversing through the antiballistic shell into the support structure, adjacent to the tabletop;

the storage compartment being integrated into the support structure, adjacent to the concealment cavity;

the computer enclosure being integrated into the support structure, adjacent to the concealment cavity;

the storage compartment and the computer enclosure being positioned opposite to each other about the concealment cavity;

the drawer computer being slidably mounted within the computer enclosure;

the roll up door being mounted across the concealment cavity;

the roll up door comprising a plurality of panes, a first track and a second track;

the first track being connected along the support structure, adjacent to an opening of the concealment cavity;

the second track being connected along the support structure, adjacent to the opening of the concealment cavity;

the first track and the second track being positioned opposite to each other about the concealment cavity;

each of the plurality of panes being slidably mounted between the first track and the second track;

the plurality of panes being serially coupled to one another; and

each of the plurality of panes being made from an antiballistic material.

2. The multipurpose desk with an integrated computer system as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

the drawer computer comprising a tiered housing, a screen, a keyboard and a processing unit;

the screen being hingedly connected to the tiered housing;

the keyboard being mounted onto the tiered housing, adjacent to the screen;

the processing unit being mounted within the tiered housing, offset from screen; and

the screen and the keyboard being electronically connected to the processing unit.

3. The multipurpose desk with an integrated computer system as claimed in claim 2 comprising:

the tiered housing comprising a first tier and a second tier;

the first tier being slidably mounted onto the second tier;

the second tier being slidably engaged into the computer enclosure;

the screen being hingedly connected to the first tier;

the keyboard being mounted onto the first tier, opposite to the second tier; and

the processing unit being housed within the second tier.

4. The multipurpose desk with an integrated computer system as claimed in claim 2 comprising:

a motor;

the motor being operatively integrated in between the tiered housing and the computer enclosure; and

the motor being used to slide the tiered housing into and out of the computer enclosure.

5. The multipurpose desk with an integrated computer system as claimed in claim 2 comprising:

a locking mechanism;

the locking mechanism being operatively integrated in between the tiered housing and the computer enclosure; and

the locking mechanism being used to secure the tiered housing within the computer enclosure.

6. The multipurpose desk with an integrated computer system as claimed in claim 2 comprising:

at least one input/output (I/O) port;

the I/O port being integrated into an exterior surface of the tiered housing; and

the I/O port being electronically connected to the processing unit.

7. The multipurpose desk with an integrated computer system as claimed in claim 2 comprising:

a power supply; and

the power supply being electrically connected to the processing unit, the screen and the keyboard.

8. The multipurpose desk with an integrated computer system as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

a computer dock;

at least one electrical terminal;

the computer dock being mounted beneath the tabletop;

the electrical terminal being integrated into the computer dock; and

the electrical terminal and the computer dock being electronically connected to the drawer computer.

9. The multipurpose desk with an integrated computer system as claimed in claim 8 comprising:

a cup holder;

a phone dock;

the cup holder being integrated into the computer dock;

the phone dock being integrated into to the computer dock;

the cup holder being positioned offset from the electrical terminal across the computer dock;

the phone dock being positioned offset from the electrical terminal across the computer dock, opposite to the cup holder; and

the phone dock being electrically connected to the electrical terminal.

10. The multipurpose desk with an integrated computer system as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

a computer dock;

a portable computing device;

a clamshell casing;

the computer dock being mounted beneath the tabletop;

the portable computing device being housed within the clamshell casing;

the clamshell casing being detachably mounted onto the computer dock; and

the portable computing device being electronically connected to drawer computer through the computer dock.

11. The multipurpose desk with an integrated computer system as claimed in claim 10 comprising:

the clamshell casing comprising a base, a lid and a handle;

the lid being hingedly connected to the base;

the handle being adjacently connected to the base, opposite the hinged connection between the lid and the base; and

the portable computing device being positioned in between the lid and the base.

12. The multipurpose desk with an integrated computer system as claimed in claim 10 comprising:

a detachable folio;

at least one portable-device charging sleeve;

the detachable folio comprising a front cover, a rear cover, a plurality of folders and a spine;

the front cover, the rear cover and the plurality of folders being hingedly connected along the spine;

the plurality of folder being positioned in between the front cover and the rear cover;

the front cover being mounted onto clamshell casing;

the portable-device charging sleeve being connected onto a single folder from the plurality of folders; and

the portable-device charging sleeve being electrically connected to the portable computing device.