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Desk structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-10-12
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Granted: 1996-05-14
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Expires: 2013-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A desk structure for use in association with vehicles, exemplified by an automobile, which is so constructed as to be positioned in substitution for the conventional swingable arm rest, or to be seated in a cavity formed in the typical arm rest or console. Means are provided for adjustably pivoting the desk structure into various positions, and for locking or securing the desk in the position selected. Cavities are provided in the desk structure for receiving a variety of accessories, exemplified by personal communication means such as a cellular telephone, telecopier, pager, computer, and the like. In accordance with the invention, the cavities and accessories are so positioned with respect to the vehicle driver as to permit their use without interference with or distraction from safe operation of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl B. McKee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:30
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/02; B60R11/0241; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/75; B60N2/79; B60N2/793; B60N3/00; B60N3/10; B60N3/102; B60R2011/0042; B60R2011/0049; B60R2011/0064; B60R2011/0075; B60R2011/008; B60R2011/0082; B60R2011/0085; B60R2011/0094
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A desk structure for pivotal mounting between a pair of spaced side by side seats in a driver-operated vehicle comprising: a base portion having at least one open top cavity formed therein; a mounting means for attachment to a fixed vehicle structure, said base portion being pivotally attached to said mounting means for swingable movement along an arcuate path between a down position and an elevated position; a body portion being contoured for close fitting contact within said open top cavity and having a table top member with at least one cavity formed therein for receiving a mobile telephone; at least one recess formed in an interior surface of a wall of said base portion and facing into said open top cavity; and an outwardly extending protuberance formed on an exterior surface of a wall of said body portion whereby when said body portion is inserted into said open top cavity, said protuberance releasably engages said recess for retaining said body portion and when said mounting means is attached to a fixed vehicle structure between a pair of spaced apart seats, said table top member and said cavity formed therein are accessible for use by persons sitting in the seats.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
A desk structure for pivotal mounting between a pair of spaced side by side seats in a driver-operated vehicle comprising: a base portion having at least one open top cavity formed therein; a mounting means for attachment to a fixed vehicle structure, said base portion being pivotally attached to said mounting means for swingable movement along an arcuate path between a down position and an elevated position; a body portion being contoured for close fitting contact within said open top cavity and having a table top member with at least one cavity formed therein for receiving a mobile telephone; at least one recess formed in an interior surface of a wall of said base portion and facing into said open top cavity; and an outwardly extending protuberance formed on an exterior surface of a wall of said body portion whereby when said body portion is inserted into said open top cavity, said protuberance releasably engages said recess for retaining said body portion and when said mounting means is attached to a fixed vehicle structure between a pair of spaced apart seats, said table top member and said cavity formed therein are accessible for use by persons sitting in the seats.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The desk structure according to claim 1 wherein said table top member includes a cavity for retaining a writing tablet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The desk structure according to claim 1 including a storage tray adapted to be received by said open top cavity upon removal of said body portion from said open top cavity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The desk structure according to claim 1 including an arm rest storage lid for closing said open top cavity and adapted to be hingedly attached to said base portion upon removal of said body portion from said open top cavity.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The desk structure according to claim 1 including a cushion means attached to said base portion adjacent said open top cavity.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The desk structure according to claim 1 including adjusting means attached to said base portion and said mounting means for selectively retaining said base portion in a plurality of selected positions along said path of swingable movement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
185 words
A desk structure for pivotal mounting between a pair of spaced side by side seats in a driver-operated vehicle comprising: a base portion having at least one open top cavity formed therein for receiving a mobile telephone; a mounting means for attachment to a fixed vehicle structure, said base portion being pivotally attached to said mounting means for swingable movement along an arcuate path between a down position and an elevated position; a top member slidably attached to said base portion for movement between a first position covering said open top cavity and a second position exposing said open top cavity; and an adjusting means attached to said base portion and said mounting means for selectively retaining said base portion in a plurality of selected positions along said path of swingable movement, said adjusting means including a shaft means connected to said mounting means, sprocket means connected to said shaft means, and actuating means attached to said base portion and engageable with said sprocket means to lock said base portion in a selected one of a plurality of positions along said path of swingable movement.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
185 words
A desk structure for pivotal mounting between a pair of spaced side by side seats in a driver-operated vehicle comprising: a base portion having at least one open top cavity formed therein for receiving a mobile telephone; a mounting means for attachment to a fixed vehicle structure, said base portion being pivotally attached to said mounting means for swingable movement along an arcuate path between a down position and an elevated position; a top member slidably attached to said base portion for movement between a first position covering said open top cavity and a second position exposing said open top cavity; and an adjusting means attached to said base portion and said mounting means for selectively retaining said base portion in a plurality of selected positions along said path of swingable movement, said adjusting means including a shaft means connected to said mounting means, sprocket means connected to said shaft means, and actuating means attached to said base portion and engageable with said sprocket means to lock said base portion in a selected one of a plurality of positions along said path of swingable movement.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The desk structure according to claim 7 including a cushion means attached to said base portion adjacent said open top cavity.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The desk structure according to claim 7 wherein said top member includes a cavity for retaining a writing tablet.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
68 words
The desk structure according to claim 7 wherein said actuating means includes a body portion positioned in said base portion and at least one arm portion attached at one end to said body portion and having an opposite end extending through an opening formed in a wall of said base portion, said opposite end of said arm portion engaging said sprocket means for selecting said plurality of positions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
The desk structure according to claim 10 wherein said actuating means includes a spring means mounted on said body portion of said actuating means for biasing said opposite end of said arm portion into engagement with said sprocket means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
57 words
The desk structure according to claim 11 wherein said actuating means includes a knob attached to said body portion of said actuating means for grasping by a human hand to withdraw said opposite end of said arm portion from engagement with said sprocket means and release said base portion for movement along said path of swingable movement.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
56 words
The desk structure according to claim 7 including a pair of tongue portions formed on an upper surface of said base portion adjacent said open top cavity and wherein an underside of said top member is contoured to engage said tongue portions to permit said movement of said top portion between said first and second positions.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
186 words
A desk structure for mounting between a pair of spaced side by side seats in a driver-operated vehicle comprising: a base portion having at least one open top cavity formed therein; a mounting means for attachment to a fixed vehicle structure; a body portion being contoured for close fitting contact within said open top cavity and having a table top member with at least one cavity formed therein for receiving a mobile telephone; a pair of recesses each formed in an interior surface of an associated wall of said base portion and facing into said open top cavity; and a pair of outwardly extending protuberances each formed on an exterior surface of an associated wall of said body portion whereby when said body portion is inserted into said open top cavity, each of said protuberances releasably engages an associated one of said recesses for retaining said body portion and when said mounting means is attached to a fixed vehicle structure between a pair of spaced apart seats, said table top member and said cavity formed therein are accessible for use by persons sitting in the seats.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
186 words
A desk structure for mounting between a pair of spaced side by side seats in a driver-operated vehicle comprising: a base portion having at least one open top cavity formed therein; a mounting means for attachment to a fixed vehicle structure; a body portion being contoured for close fitting contact within said open top cavity and having a table top member with at least one cavity formed therein for receiving a mobile telephone; a pair of recesses each formed in an interior surface of an associated wall of said base portion and facing into said open top cavity; and a pair of outwardly extending protuberances each formed on an exterior surface of an associated wall of said body portion whereby when said body portion is inserted into said open top cavity, each of said protuberances releasably engages an associated one of said recesses for retaining said body portion and when said mounting means is attached to a fixed vehicle structure between a pair of spaced apart seats, said table top member and said cavity formed therein are accessible for use by persons sitting in the seats.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The desk structure according to claim 14 wherein said table top member includes a cavity for retaining a writing tablet.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
31 words
The desk structure according to claim 14 including a storage tray adapted to be received by said open top cavity upon removal of said body portion from said open top cavity.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
40 words
The desk structure according to claim 14 including an arm rest storage lid for closing said open top cavity and adapted to be hingedly attached to said base portion upon removal of said body portion from said open top cavity.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
The desk structure according to claim 14 including a cushion means attached to said base portion adjacent said open top cavity.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
33 words
The desk structure according to claim 14 wherein said base portion is pivotally attached to said mounting means for swingable movement along an arcuate path between a down position and an elevated position.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
37 words
The desk structure according to claim 19 including adjusting means attached to said base portion and said mounting means for selectively retaining said base portion in a plurality of selected positions along said path of swingable movement.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-05-14 | 1999-11-13 | 2000-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-05-14 | 2003-11-13 | 2004-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-05-14 | 2007-11-13 | 2008-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |