Portable, wooden computer desk

Details Portable, wooden computer desk Portable, wooden computer desk

1999-01-05

2001-09-04

Cuomo, Peter M. (Department: 3624)

Supports: cabinet structure

For particular electrical device or component

Housing for computer or computer related equipment

C312S107000, C312S194000, C312S195000, C312S196000, C312S223600

Reexamination Certificate

active

06283564

ABSTRACT:

RELATED APPLICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES
The present invention was first disclosed in the Disclosure Document filed on Jul. 9, 1998. There have been no previously filed, nor any co-pending applications, anywhere in the world.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to computer desks, and, more particularly, to a portable, wooden computer desk.
2. Description of the Related Art
Personal computers have become a mainstay both at the home and in the business world. In fact, in the not too distant future a household that does not own a personal computer will be the exception rather than the norm.
As the personal computer has developed, a variety of peripheral business activities have been born as offspring of the information age. Among these areas, there is a substantial market for office furniture that is specially designed to accommodate computer equipment.
While these pieces do make special accommodations for storing the computer, monitor and keyboard as well as the special cabling that is required of such systems, they often suffer from the fact that they are large, bulky, difficult to transport and even more difficult to assemble, often requiring several hours and a variety of tools to complete the task. While this is not so great an inconvenience to the homeowner or office person where the unit need be assembled only once and most likely will remain in place for several years, to college students and others that move often, it is a nightmare. Accordingly, there is a need for a desk on which a personal computer can be stored and used that is small, portable and easy to assemble.
In the related art, several patents disclose computer desks with multiple shelves. These include U.S. Pat. No. 5,447,215, issued in the name of Volkmar et. al. and U.S. Pat. No. 4,565,413, issued in the name of Wallace
Several patents disclose an adjustable computer work station and assembly. These include U.S. Pat. No. 5,419,525, issued in the name of Hilton, U.S. Pat. No. 5,104,086, issued in the name of Ramey III et. al., U.S. Pat. No. 4,830,328, issued in the name of Takach, Jr. et. al., U.S. Pat. No. 4,717,112, issued in the name of Pinkle, U.S. Pat. No. 4,635,893, issued in the name of Nelson and U.S. Pat. No. 4,313,112, issued in the name of Foster.
A search of the prior art did not disclose any patents that anticipate directly many features of the instant invention. Consequently, a need has been felt for providing an apparatus and method which overcomes the problems cited above.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an improved portable, wooden computer desk that is easy to assembly without the use of tools.
Briefly described according to one embodiment of the present invention, a portable, wooden computer desk is disclosed, designed to provide the user with a convenient means by which to place and use a personal computer. The present invention comprises a desk constructed entirely of wood. The desk consists of a work surface, of a generally flat, L-shaped, curved configuration. The work surface has a sufficient cross sectional area to provide space for numerous computer components, such as a printer, CPU, monitor and keyboard.
A plurality of holes is located on the work surface, to facilitate insertion and passage of an electric cord of a lamp or other electric appliance therethrough.
A plurality of electric cord indentations, of a generally semicircular configuration, formed from the work surface, are located along the posterior edges of the work surface, extending inward from the posterior edges.
It is envisioned that there is at least one continuous feed paper slot, of a generally rectangular conjuration, formed from the work surface, extending inward from the posterior edge of the work surface.
The work surface has a plurality of milled assembly slots, of a generally linearly elongated, rectangular configuration, extending inward from the edges of work surface of the desk, from which each assembly slot is formed. Each milled assembly slot forms a plane perpendicular to the edge of the desk from which it is extends inward.
A plurality of legs, of a generally flat, rectangular configuration, extend downward from the work surface. The number of legs corresponds to the number of milled assembly slots on the work surface. Each leg has a milled assembly slot located at one end of the leg, running perpendicular to the elongated centerline of the leg.
The two exterior sets of the legs also function as side walls for a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontally positioned shelves. Each shelf has milled assembly slots which permit releasable attachment to the set of legs.
As such, fastening of all of the various components of the present invention is accomplished via the milled assembly slots in each component. Components that are connected together possess corresponding milled assembly slot. The user simply inserts each assembly slotted component into its corresponding assembly slot on the adjacent component, and the desk is fully assembled in a matter of minutes.
It is envisioned that the present invention would be available in kit form. The kit would include the work surface with milled assembly slots, three sets of legs (for a total of six legs), with milled assembly slots, with two sets of the legs also designed to support two shelves, which possess milled assembly slots.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a computer desk that lays flat during disassembled transport.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a computer desk that utilizes no separate fastening means.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a computer desk that has a large work surface area.
Other objects of the present invention include providing a device that is lightweight, durable and strong in construction, easy to manufacture and cost effective to manufacture.
DESCRIPTIVE KEY
10
portable, wooden computer
85
paper
desk
90
milled assembly slot
20
desk
100
leg
30
work surface
105
upper shelf
35
computer component
107
upper shelf milled assembly
40
hole
slot
50
electric cord
110
lower shelf
60
electric appliance
120
lower shelf milled assembly
70
electric cord indentation
slot
80
continuous feed paper slot


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