ADJUSTABLE LAPTOP SUPPORT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

摘要

A height-adjustable support apparatus supports items above a user's lap while seated or reclining. The apparatus includes a bottom panel with optional pillow for resting on a seated user's lap, a top panel with upright rests configured to support items (such as electronic devices) at a desired angle of use, a four-bar linkage for moving the top panel between height-adjusted positions while maintaining a same horizontal orientation, and a lock engaging slots in the bottom panel for fixing a selected height-adjusted position of the top panel. Rests on the top panel are made of bent wire and can be selectively pivoted to upright positions for supporting devices, such as a cell phone, tablet computers, books, game displays, etc. A cup holder engages a rest on the top panel to support either a handled container (such as a mug) or no-handle container (such as a soda can).

主权项

1. A height-adjustable support for supporting items above a user's lap while seated or reclining, comprising:
a bottom panel adapted to rest on a seated user's lap; a top panel with at least one upward-facing rest configured to support electronic devices for use above the seated user's lap; a four-bar linkage with connected one or more connected axles support the top panel above the bottom panel for movement between different height-adjusted positions while maintaining a desired horizontal orientation of the top panel; and a lock engaging one or more of the bottom panel, the top panel, and the linkage for fixing a selected one of the height-adjusted positions.