Abstract A desk unit mountable on a horizontal bed above an invalid reclining on the bed which enables the invalid to operate a typewriter fixed along a vertical inclined plane of the unit. Alternately, the desk may be employed for reading of material lying on a window over the invalid or for writing purposes. The unit is formed of an open frame fitted with fixed legs, with a panel hinged to the foot end of the frame, and adjustably fastened to vertical risers at the head end of the frame. The panel is fitted with a vertical shelf extending upwards away from a panel opening, with a base, to which a typewriter may be mounted, attachable to the panel shelf. A transparent window in the panel permits the user to read a book lying on the window.
A desk assembly adaptable for mounting on a bed above a reclining invalid comprising an open frame fitted with legs, a panel hinged to a foot end of the panel and supported at an adjustable height above the opposed head end of the frame by support members extending above the head end of the frame, said panel fitted with an opening, and a shelf extending alongside said opening in an angular plane to the plane of the panel, said shelf fitted with detachable means to fasten a typewriter to said shelf.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A desk assembly adaptable for mounting on a bed above a reclining invalid comprising an open frame fitted with legs, a panel hinged to a foot end of the panel and supported at an adjustable height above the opposed head end of the frame by support members extending above the head end of the frame, said panel fitted with an opening, and a shelf extending alongside said opening in an angular plane to the plane of the panel, said shelf fitted with detachable means to fasten a typewriter to said shelf.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The combination as recited in claim 1 in which a transparent window mounted in the panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The combination as recited in claim 2 together with wire means to attach reading matter to the window.