Writing tablet mounting device

Abstract

A device is provided for securing a writing tablet to a frame member. The tablet defines first and second opposing lateral edges. The device comprises an elongate bar, a clamp member, and first and second support elements. The elongate bar defines a distal end. The clamp member is attached to the distal end of the bar and is fastenable to the frame member. The first and second support elements are attached to the bar and are positionable along a length of the bar. The support elements each include an engagement surface configured to engage the first and second lateral edges of the tablet.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 215,232 filed on Aug. 30, 2005, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.STATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable BACKGROUND [0003] The present invention relates generally to writing implements and more particularly to a device that may be utilized to mount a writing tablet, such as a clipboard, to a frame member such as an exposed 2×4 or a door to facilitate use of the tablet in places such as residential or commercial construction sites, homes, or office buildings. [0004] The well-known mechanics of writing generally require at least three things: a writing instrument, a hard work surface against which the writing instrument may be pressed, and a medium upon which the writing may be performed, usually by placing the medium intermediate the writing instrument and the work surface. Although the medium ...

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Benefits of technology

[0015] The second support element may further include an aperture and a bar fastener. The aperture may be at least partially disposed through the upper and lower clamp portions. The bar fastener may be selectively insertable into the aperture to facilitate relative movement between the upper and lower clamp portions. In this regard, the relative movement of the upper and lower clamp members may be operative to reduce the size of the slot for securing the second support element to the bar.

[0020] The article support is capable of quickly and easily being fastened and unfastened to and from framing members. The article support provides a surface upon which a user may place articles. The present invention may be particularly useful as a blueprint holder. When in the deployed position, the first and second panels provide a surface large enough to accommodate a blueprint.

Problems solved by technology

Although the medium may sometimes be sufficiently hard so that the writing instrument may effectively be pressed against it, the medium is more frequently a flimsy paper that cannot support the required pressure.

The clipboard is used in numerous situations and environments where a table or other flat surface is not easily accessible to facilitate writing.

Some environments often make a clipboard difficult to use because although the “writing hand” may be available, the “support” or “non-writing hand” may not.

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