Fold away desk (FAD) information station/desk caddy
Inactive Publication Date: 2012-05-17
LAUGHLIN MARIANNE +1
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[0014]Another object of the present invention is to reduce clutter from loose files and work materials by providing an organizational system that is self-contained and portable so that it can be accessed when needed, then closed up and put away as temporary storage when done working with it.
[0015]Yet another object of the present invention is to provide organizational systems that are subject matter specific to keep records and related resources in one place, but portable to allow for carrying them with the user from place to place and to have storage components integrated to allow the unit to be hung, stacked or otherwise stored in a manner that renders it easily retrievable.
[0016]Still another object of the present invention is to render physical space such as home or office rooms useful for multiple purposes by providing portable storage resources that can allow easy, lightweight, organized transport of records
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With working parents, more divorced couples and more complex family living arrangements today, keeping track of information for schools, medical records, work-at-home records, elder care, community events, extra-curricular activities such as recreation leagues and clubs is more challenging than ever.
While the Internet, technology, digital and electronic media provide us with many conveniences, they also have complicated our lives with speedy and distributed information exchange.
One file in one physical place is inadequate today.
It often becomes cluttered with so many stray items that the table is not visible.
The problem with these conventional systems is that they are lacking the combined benefits of desk portability, aesthetics integrated with room use, color and texture, and organizational detail to allow the user to fold up and carry a stand-alone work space from room to room and beyond.
In addition, many lack modularity, such as portable, subject-specific organization so that records and items can be filed away for storage and easily retrieved or moved from place to place when necessary.
If stairs are involved, the cabinet remains difficult to relocate.
Carrying this desk to a car or different location would not be feasible.
While this piece of furniture allows the computer to be stored away, leaving the desktop open and unobstructed, it does not allow for the desk to be carried away or files particularly organized for portability.
While the article is portable upon being folded, it stops being an organizational device once folded, which significantly limits its utility if transportable storage is intended.
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[0039]FIGS. 1 through 4 show the preferred embodiment of the invention, comprised of central support member 10, left wing member 20, right wing member 30, swing panel 40 and carrying handle 50.
[0040]FIG. 1 shows the invention unfolded, depicting central support member 10 defined by interior face 12, exterior face 70, bottom edge 15 and top edge 19. Exterior face 70 of central support member 10 is shown at FIG. 3. Central support member 10 is pivotably associated with left wing member 20 and right wing member 30, each having an interior face 22 and 32, respectively, and an exterior face 62 and 64, respectively, as shown in FIG. 1. Exterior faces 62, 64 and 66 are shown in FIGS. 2 and 4. Interior face 22 and 32 are further defined by a plurality of storage components 24, 26 and 28 for interior face 22, and storage components 34, 36 and 38 for interior face 32, for holding articles stored within the invention. Swing panel 40 is further defined by base edge 42 pivotably associated with ...
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The Fold Away Desk serves as an easy access organization station that folds up to a compact portfolio.This mobile office can stand up in cube form providing an organized, central place of order and privacy which can be folded and safely stored away with ease.With technology unveiling miniature and condensed products every day, the Fold Away Desk offers the solution to clearing clutter. The stylish scratch proof design ensures safe table top display while being attractive enough for travel. When folded it can also act as a multi use laptop or IPAD case. The Emergency Fold Away version is essential for the increasing worldwide weather crisis evacuations. Instead of losing a lifetime of memories, the user can be prepared for fast, emergency evacuation with photo memory cards, flash drives and critical documents all stored in one organized place and ready to go with a moment's notice.
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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to personal storage and organizational systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to portable desks as movable units for keeping records, information, functional articles and resources organized in the most useful manner possible.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The life of the average person today is hectic. With working parents, more divorced couples and more complex family living arrangements today, keeping track of information for schools, medical records, work-at-home records, elder care, community events, extra-curricular activities such as recreation leagues and clubs is more challenging than ever. We are commuting more and longer to both work, between homes and recreation.[0003]At the same time, we are living with an abundance of knowledge. While the Internet, technology, digital and electronic media provide us with many conveniences, they also have complicated our lives with speedy and distributed in...
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CPCA45C5/03A45C15/00A45C9/00A45C7/0054
InventorLAUGHLIN, MARIANNEOLSEN, LAURA
OwnerLAUGHLIN MARIANNE