Modular portable writing and projection system having variable curvature
First Claim
1. A portable and modular board writing system, comprising:
- a flexible panel having a first edge and a second edge, the flexible panel made from a material selected from the group consisting of a hardboard, a thermoplastic material and thermoset material;
a smooth surface adapted for non-permanent writing on at least one side of the flexible panel;
a first post secured to the first edge of the flexible panel;
a second post secured to the second edge of the flexible panel, the first and second posts secured directly to the first and second edges of the flexible panel;
a first foot oriented orthogonally to the first post and secured to an end of the first post; and
a second foot oriented orthogonally to the second post and secured to an end of the second post,wherein an outer side of each of the first and second posts is adapted to engage with outer sides of a third post of an adjacent flexible panel, wherein the flexible panel and the adjacent flexible panel form a writing system having a variable curvature, the flexible panel and the adjacent flexible panel exerting a force resisting said variable curvature and tending to straighten out the flexible panel and the adjacent flexible panel, and wherein the first and second feet provide sufficient resistance to prevent movement of the feet due to curvature of the panels.
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Abstract
A modular, portable writing and projection system having a variable curvature is disclosed. The system uses dry erase boards, chalk or black boards, or other flexible panels having at least one writing surface. The panels have edges for joining to posts. The system combines panels to form a large, modular system for use at meetings, gatherings or other assemblies. The system allows a large number of users to contribute to a presentation, and also allows users to view the presentation. Because the panels are flexible, the system may be curved, allowing more panels to be mounted, used, written on and viewed, within limited space. The panels may be used in either a convex or concave manner, i.e., curved in or curved out, as desired. The resistance of the panels to remaining in a curved state is overcome by feet on the posts and braking or holding devices on the feet.
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24 Claims
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1. A portable and modular board writing system, comprising:
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a flexible panel having a first edge and a second edge, the flexible panel made from a material selected from the group consisting of a hardboard, a thermoplastic material and thermoset material; a smooth surface adapted for non-permanent writing on at least one side of the flexible panel; a first post secured to the first edge of the flexible panel; a second post secured to the second edge of the flexible panel, the first and second posts secured directly to the first and second edges of the flexible panel; a first foot oriented orthogonally to the first post and secured to an end of the first post; and a second foot oriented orthogonally to the second post and secured to an end of the second post, wherein an outer side of each of the first and second posts is adapted to engage with outer sides of a third post of an adjacent flexible panel, wherein the flexible panel and the adjacent flexible panel form a writing system having a variable curvature, the flexible panel and the adjacent flexible panel exerting a force resisting said variable curvature and tending to straighten out the flexible panel and the adjacent flexible panel, and wherein the first and second feet provide sufficient resistance to prevent movement of the feet due to curvature of the panels. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A portable and modular board writing system, comprising:
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at least two flexible panels, each having a first edge and a second edge; a smooth surface adapted for non-permanent writing on at least one side of each flexible panel; a plurality of posts secured to the first edge and second edge of the at least two flexible panels, wherein the number of posts is equal to the number of flexible panels plus at least one additional post; a first foot oriented orthogonally to a first post of the plurality of posts and secured to an end of the first post; and a second foot oriented orthogonally to a second post of the plurality of posts and secured to an end of the second post, the first and second posts attached to at least one of the at least two flexible panels, wherein a first edge of a first panel of the at least two flexible panels and a second edge of a second panel of the at least two flexible panels are secured to the second post with no overlap of the first panel with itself and with no overlap of the second panel with itself, and with no overlap of the first panel with the second panel when the first and second panels are secured to the second post, wherein the at least two flexible panels and smooth surfaces form a writing system having a variable curvature, each panel exerting a force counter to the variable curvature and wherein the first and second feet provide sufficient resistance to prevent movement of the feet due to the force. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for providing a modular, portable writing and projection system having variable curvature, the method comprising:
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providing at least two flexible panels, each flexible panel having left and right edges, a base layer and an outer layer having a smooth surface adapted for non-permanent writing on at least one side of the flexible panels; securing posts to the left and right edges of each panel, each post having a foot oriented orthogonally to the post, the posts secured directly to the at least two panels through pre-formed orifices in the posts and the panels; mounting a stopping or securing mechanism to each foot; and arranging the panels, posts and feet to form a system with a desired curvature, the panels exerting a force resisting said desired curvature and tending to straighten out the panels, wherein the feet provide sufficient resistance to prevent movement of the feet due to curvature of the panels. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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