Supports: cabinet structure – Continuously external article supports – Projecting table or shelf
Patent
1984-05-24
1985-11-12
Rubinson, Gene Z.
Supports: cabinet structure
Continuously external article supports
Projecting table or shelf
312231, A47B 9700, A47B 8500
Patent
active
045524190
ABSTRACT:
A portable mini-desk comprising a body having a generally flat surface thereabout, a first surface connected to the body and capable of canting with respect to that body, and controls arranged about the body so as to maintain the first surface in at least one fixed position. A turntable is interposed between the first surface and the body. The turntable has a generally circular shape. The body has a generally planar base, a plurality of vertical walls extending from the base, an upper surface generally parallel to the base, and an inclined surface extending from the upper surface. The controller is made up of a first geared member connected to the first surface, a second geared member disposed adjacent to the first geared member, an arm connected to the second geared member, and a lever connected to the arm. A spring is incorporated into the body so as to properly bias the arm. A telephone holder is cantably positioned about the body. This telephone holder comprises a socket, a ball received by the socket, an elongate member fastened to the ball and extending from the socket, and an enclosure for holding a telephone.
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"Holdaphone", New York Times, Sunday, Mar. 5, 1950, p. 78, Section 1.
Byrd Danita R.
Rubinson Gene Z.
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