Compact lap desk

Abstract

A compact lap desk for space-saving storage and convenient portability. The compact lap desk includes a frame structure comprising a folding leg that is mechanically attached to a main tray, wherein the folding leg is configured such that it can be extended away from the main tray to form an inclined working platform adapted for receiving a laptop computer or other suitable articles. The compact lap desk includes an expandable fabric body that is substantially disposed over and attached to the frame structure, wherein the expandable fabric body is equipped with a retention mechanism to retain and conceal an expanding section of fabric material, when closed. When the retention mechanism is opened, the expanding section of fabric material is released and accommodates the mechanical extension of the folding leg away from the main tray to form an inclined working platform for the compact lap desk.

1 . A compact lap desk, comprising:
 a frame structure comprising a main tray and a folding leg; and   a fabric body substantially disposed over and attached to the frame structure,
 wherein the top surface of the main tray is substantially planar, and 
 wherein the frame structure is configured to allow the folding leg to extend away from the main tray such that the frame structure forms an inclined platform. 
   
     
     
         2 . The compact lap desk of  claim 1 , wherein the fabric body further comprises:
 at least one retention mechanism; and   at least one expanding section of fabric material,
 wherein the at least one retention mechanism is configured to release the at least one expanding section of fabric material, and 
 wherein the released at least one expanding section of fabric material is configured to allow the extension of the folding leg away from the main tray such that the frame structure forms an inclined platform. 
   
     
     
         3 . The compact lap desk of  claim 2 , wherein the frame structure further comprises:
 at least one torsion spring,
 wherein the at least one torsion spring is configured to extend the folding leg away from the main tray such that the frame structure forms an inclined platform. 
   
     
     
         4 . The compact lap desk of  claim 3 , further comprising:
 at least one parallel slot positioned adjacent to the edges of the main tray; and   at least one fastening mechanism,
 wherein the at least one parallel slot is configured to receive the at least one fastening mechanism. 
   
     
     
         5 . The compact lap desk of  claim 4 , wherein the fabric body further comprises:
 at least one sleeve protruding from the interior surface of the fabric body,
 wherein the at least one sleeve is aligned with the at least one parallel slot, 
 wherein the at least one sleeve is inserted through the at least one parallel slot, and 
 wherein the fabric body is fastened to the main tray by at least one fastening mechanism inserted through the at least one sleeve. 
   
     
     
         6 . The compact lap desk of  claim 1 , wherein the fabric body comprises at least one of a synthetic rubber, mesh fabric, perforated foam, mesh fabric laminated to a perforated form, woven fabric, and synthetic fabric. 
     
     
         7 . The compact lap desk of  claim 1 , wherein the fabric body comprise of neoprene. 
     
     
         8 . The compact lap desk of  claim 1 , wherein the main tray comprises at least one of plastic, metal, and laminated plastic. 
     
     
         9 . The compact lap desk of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one retention mechanism is a zipper. 
     
     
         10 . The compact lap desk of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one expanding section of fabric material comprises at least one of a woven fabric, stretch fabric, mesh fabric, and synthetic fabric. 
     
     
         11 . A compact lap desk, comprising:
 a frame structure comprising a main tray and a folding leg;   a hinge attachment; and   a fabric body substantially disposed over and attached to the frame structure, wherein the main tray and the folding leg are connected by the hinge attachment.   
     
     
         12 . The compact lap desk of  claim 11 , wherein the frame structure is configured to allow the folding leg to extend away from the main tray such that the frame structure forms an opened configuration, and wherein the opened configuration is substantially an inclined platform. 
     
     
         13 . The compact lap desk of  claim 11 , wherein the frame structure is configured to allow the folding leg to rest against the main tray such that the frame structure forms a closed configuration, and wherein the closed configuration is substantially planar. 
     
     
         14 . The compact lap desk of  claim 12 , the fabric body further comprising:
 at least one retention mechanism; and   at least one expanding section of fabric material,
 wherein the folding leg is configured to fold toward the main tray such that the frame structure forms a closed configuration, 
 wherein the at least one retention mechanism is configured to allow the fabric body to retain the at least one expanding section of fabric material, and 
 wherein the closed configuration is substantially planar. 
   
     
     
         15 . The compact lap desk of  claim 13 , the fabric body further comprising:
 at least one retention mechanism; and   at least one expanding section of fabric material,
 wherein the at least one retention mechanism is configured to release the at least one expanding section of fabric material, 
 wherein the at least one released expanding section of fabric material is configured to allow the extension of the folding leg away from the main tray such that the frame structure forms an opened configuration, and 
 wherein the opened configuration is substantially an inclined platform. 
   
     
     
         16 . The compact lap desk of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 at least one torsion spring,
 wherein the at least one torsion spring is configured to extend the folding leg away from the main tray to form an opened configuration, and 
 wherein the opened configuration is substantially an inclined platform. 
   
     
     
         17 . The compact lap desk of  claim 16 , further comprising:
 at least one parallel slot positioned adjacent to the edges of the main tray; and   at least one fastening mechanism,
 wherein the at least one parallel slot is configured to receive the at least one fastening mechanism. 
   
     
     
         18 . The compact lap desk of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 at least one sleeve protruding from the interior surface of the fabric body,
 wherein the at least one sleeve is aligned with the at least one parallel slot, 
 wherein the at least one sleeve is inserted through the at least one parallel slot, and 
 wherein the fabric body is fastened to the main tray by the at least one fastening mechanism inserted through the at least one sleeve. 
   
     
     
         19 . The compact lap desk of  claim 11 , wherein the fabric body comprises at least one of a synthetic rubber, mesh fabric, perforated foam, mesh fabric laminated to a perforated foam, woven fabric, and synthetic fabric. 
     
     
         20 . The compact lap desk of  claim 11 , wherein the fabric body comprise of neoprene. 
     
     
         21 . The compact lap desk of  claim 11 , wherein the main tray comprises at least one of plastic, metal, and laminated plastic. 
     
     
         22 . The compact lap desk of  claim 14 , wherein the at least one retention mechanism is a zipper. 
     
     
         23 . The compact lap desk of  claim 15 , wherein the at least one retention mechanism is a zipper. 
     
     
         24 . The compact lap desk of  claim 14 , wherein the at least one expanding section of fabric material comprises at least one of a woven fabric, stretch fabric, mesh fabric, and synthetic fabric. 
     
     
         25 . The compact lap desk of  claim 15 , wherein the at least one expanding section of fabric material comprises at least one of a woven fabric, stretch fabric, mesh fabric, and synthetic fabric.