Compact foldable work/activity station

• US 20080000400A1
• Filed: 06/28/2007
• Published: 01/03/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Adilah Curry
• Original Assignee: Adilah Curry
• Inventors: Curry, Adilah
• Application Number:
  US11/823,511
• Publication Number:
  US 20080000400A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 108/162
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 83/02 Tables combined with seats folding or stowable tables with separable parts combined with seats A47B3/063; foldable table and seat units A47B3/14
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 1/146 of legless type
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 7/021 Detachable or loose seat cushions
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 7/70 of foldable type

Abstract

An ergonomically designed, compact, foldable, portable work/activity station comprising an integral user seat having a seating surface and an integral back support hinged to the seat that allows for correct and comfortable posture for a user while performing activities on an integral desktop. The work station includes four discrete elements: a seat element, a back element, a hinge element foldably connecting the seat element the and back element, and a work surface. The work surface is mounted on articulated tubing members permitting adjustment in position, elevation, and angle of the work surface with respect to the seat. When folded in storage mode, the work station is easily portable and fits conveniently in an overhead luggage compartment of an airplane.

Claims

1. A foldable, portable, self-contained work/activity station for permitting a user to engage in work on a work surface while seated therein, comprising:

a) a seat element;

b) a back element;

c) a hinge element connecting said seat element to said back element to permit folding and unfolding of said work/activity station between a storage mode and a use mode;

d) a desk element containing said work surface extending from and supported by said seat element; and

e) restraining means for establishing and maintaining an open position of said hinge element between said back element and said seat element while said work/activity station is in said use mode.

2. A work/activity station in accordance with claim 1 wherein said seat element includes a frame for supporting a seat and means for engaging said hinge element.

3. A work/activity station in accordance with claim 2 wherein material for forming said seat is selected from the group consisting of padding, webbing, and molded plastic.

4. A work/activity station in accordance with claim 1 wherein said back element includes a frame for supporting a back and means for engaging said hinge element.

5. A work/activity station in accordance with claim 4 wherein material for forming said back is selected from the group consisting of padding, webbing, metal, and molded plastic.

6. A work/activity station in accordance with claim 1 wherein said desk element further comprises:

a) means for selectively positioning said work surface at a predetermined elevation above said seat element;

b) means for selectively pivoting said work surface to a position away from said seat element; and

c) means for selectively adjusting the angle of incline of said work surface with respect to a said seat element.

7. A work/activity station in accordance with claim 1 wherein said restraining means is selected from the group consisting of a flexible strap and an articulated arm.

8. A work/activity station in accordance with claim 7 wherein the functional length of said flexible strap is adjustable to change the hinge angle of said back element to said seat element.

9. A work/activity station in accordance with claim 6 wherein said work surface further comprises one or more accessories selected from the group consisting of mouse pad, cup holder, and desk lip.

10. A work/activity station in accordance with claim 1 further comprising a closable carrying case.

11. A work/activity station in accordance with claim 10 wherein said carrying case includes at least one storage compartment.