Work surface for luggage and luggage carriers
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1. A portable work station comprising:
- a luggage carrier having a handle;
a support member having a first portion, a second portion and a hinge interconnecting said first and second portions, said second portion being movable relative to said first portion between a closed position wherein said first and second portions are arranged in a facing relationship and an open position wherein said first and second surfaces are arranged in a side-by-side relationship to form a generally planer work surface;
a clamping mechanism releasably securing said support member to said handle; and
a leg pivotally coupled to said first portion, said leg being movable relative to said first portion between a stowed portion wherein said leg is adjacent said support member and an extended position wherein said leg extends away from said support member.
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Abstract
A portable work station having a work surface, a leg assembly operably coupled to the work surface and a clamp coupled to the work surface, for mounting the portable work station to an upright support. The work surface and leg assembly may be foldable into a compact unit for storage and transportation. The portable work station is particularly well-suited for use in conjunction with wheeled luggage having an extendable handle.
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11 Claims
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1. A portable work station comprising:
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a luggage carrier having a handle;
a support member having a first portion, a second portion and a hinge interconnecting said first and second portions, said second portion being movable relative to said first portion between a closed position wherein said first and second portions are arranged in a facing relationship and an open position wherein said first and second surfaces are arranged in a side-by-side relationship to form a generally planer work surface;
a clamping mechanism releasably securing said support member to said handle; and
a leg pivotally coupled to said first portion, said leg being movable relative to said first portion between a stowed portion wherein said leg is adjacent said support member and an extended position wherein said leg extends away from said support member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
a clamping flange formed on each of said first and second portions of said support member; and
a clamping member positionable relative to said clamping flange and engageable with said support member releasably securing said support member to said handle.
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8. The portable work station as claimed in claim 7 wherein said clamping mechanism further comprises a friction-enhancing material interposed between said clamping flange and said clamping member.
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9. The portable work station as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a document holder operably coupled to at least one of said first and second portions, said document holder being positionable between a stowed position and a use position.
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10. The portable work station as claimed in claim 9 wherein said document holder comprises a first arm coupled to at least one of said first and second portions and a second arm pivotally coupled to said first arm, said second arm having an L-shaped slot formed therein.
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11. The portable work station as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a storage pouch operably coupled to at least one of said first and second portions, said storage pouch being positionable between a stowed position and a use position.
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