Replaceable desk surface system

Abstract

A replaceable desk surface system for protecting the desk from damage and maintaining a consistently smooth writing surface. The replaceable desk surface system includes a sheet member and a hook member extending from an end of the sheet member. The sheet member is comprised of a flat and planar structure that is positionable upon a writing surface of a desk. The hook member engages an end portion of the writing surface. A plurality of fasteners are used to removably secure the sheet member.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not applicable to this application. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not applicable to this application. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] 1. Field of the Invention [0004] The present invention relates generally to school desks and more specifically it relates to a replaceable desk surface system for protecting the desk from damage and maintaining a consistently smooth writing surface. [0005] 2. Description of the Related Art [0006] Desks, including school desks, have been in use for years. Typically, a desk has a writing surface as shown in FIG. 2 of the drawings. The writing surface may be positioned in a stationary or pivoting manner as is well known with desks. [0007] One problem with desks is that the writing surface can be damaged and worn over time. A worn or damaged desk writing surface can interfere with a student's usage of the desk. In addition, a worn or damaged desk is not aestheticall...

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Benefits of technology

[0010] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of desks now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new replaceable desk surface system construction wherein the same can be utilized for protecting the desk from damage and maintaining a consistently smooth writing surface.

[0016] A second object is to provide a replaceable desk surface system for protecting the desk from damage and maintaining a consistently smooth writing surface.

[0017] Another object is to provide a replaceable desk surface system that extends the useful life of a desk writing surface.

[0019] A further object is to provide a replaceable desk surface system that can be efficiently and cost effectively replaced a plurality of times.

[0020] Another object is to provide a replaceable desk surface system that can be efficiently attached to a conventional desk.

Problems solved by technology

One problem with desks is that the writing surface can be damaged and worn over time.

A worn or damaged desk writing surface can interfere with a student's usage of the desk.

In addition, a worn or damaged desk is not aesthetically pleasing and can create a negative impression for the student using the desk.

Also, damaged and worn desks must eventually be replaced which can be costly for a school or the entity replacing the desks.

While these devices may be suitable for the particular purpose to which they address, they are not as suitable for protecting the desk from damage and maintaining a consistently smooth writing surface.

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