Desk structure

• US 5,085,153 A
• Filed: 06/06/1990
• Issued: 02/04/1992
• Est. Priority Date: 06/06/1990
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Carl B. Mckee
• Original Assignee: Carl B. Mckee
• Inventors: McKee, Carl B.
• Primary Examiner(s): Dorner, Kenneth J.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Anderson, Gerald A.
• Application Number:
  US07/533,803
• Time in Patent Office: 608 Days
• Field of Search: 108/44, 108/46, 312/235.8, 312/237, 312/293, 297/135, 297/160, 297/194
• US Class Current: 108/44
• CPC Class Codes: B60N 3/002 of trays

Abstract

A desk structure is provided which is readily adaptable for removable positioning within a vehicle interior, preferably upon the front arm rest thereof. The desk structure disclosed includes a supporting base framework which may be sized for seating upon a variety of arm rest configurations, and mounted upon the base framework is a table top member having conveniently disposed cavities formed therein imparting to the desk structure multifunctionality while the vehicle is in motion and also at rest. Illustratively, the cavities may receive a writing pad, writing implements, miscellaneous loose items, and electronic equipment exemplified by a mobile telephone on a dictation machine. Objects within the cavities are readily accessible to the driver without distraction from normal vehicle operation.

Claims

1. A desk structure to be removably positioned upon an arm rest located between a pair of seats disposed in side by side relation in a driver-operated vehicle, said arm rest including top, rear and side walls, said desk structure comprising a substantially rectangular three-sided box-like supporting framework enclosing said arm rest in the close-fitting contact with the top, rear and side walls of said arm rest, the vertical dimension of said framework being uniform around its three sides for contact with said pair of vehicular seats, and a table top member of relatively greater width at one end than at the opposite end rigidly secured to said supporting framework in overlying relation to said framework, said table top member at said opposite end being provided with a first cavity to receive a mobile telephone or other communication apparatus, a second cavity in said one end of said table top member is provided for a removable writing tablet, and a third cavity is provided between said second cavity and said first cavity having a cushioning cover means for resting a vehicle passenger'"'"'s forearm.