Bedtime Computer Table

Abstract

A bedtime computer table allows one to comfortably use a laptop computer or other portable electronic devices while reclining in bed or sofa. The bedtime computer table consists of a flat panel to support a laptop computer and a mouse, a set of collapsible leg panels that support said panel and reciprocal locking fixtures that set members at fixed positions. The bedtime computer table can be in folded or unfolded position.The bedtime computer table has some of the following functions:a) Protects user from heat and absorbs heat from a laptop computer.b) Organizes one's usage of laptop computer, computer keyboard and a mouse while staying in bed or sofa.c) Alleviates weight pressure from user's lap

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to field of portable folding tables and trays and is to be used as a surface to place a laptop computer or other objects that may fit within the boundaries of the flat surface when user is in a reclining position in bed or sofa.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AND RELATION TO THE PRIOR ART[0002]The present invention specifically relates to a foldable tables / trays that can be either self-supporting or supported in a person's lap.[0003]The significant increase of use of portable electronic devices and computers over recent years has increased the demand for supporting gadgets accommodating frequent travel and work away from the office or home.[0004]The portability of computer devices, allows for their use in airplanes and waiting rooms, in conference rooms, hotel rooms and classrooms and anywhere else as needed by the user. The user customarily places the device on their lap, in order to perform computing operations, inclu...

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Benefits of technology

[0018]Briefly, the present invention is directed for use in one's bed or sofa providing great support for a laptop or other devices and creating an air gap between the user and the table, thus protecting the computer user from dissipating heat coming from an electronic device. The bedtime computer table is big enough to hold some additional items while in use such as beverage's cup, electronic organizers, PDA's, GPS, conventional or trackball mouse, etc. The table is collapsible and compact enough to be stored for an example between bed and a nightstand, in closets or any other narrow space. One substantial advantage of the device is that it has collapsible or expandable legs providing stability as well as preventing the device to touch users lap thus prohibiting heat transfer thus the device provides an excellent insulation and heat dissipation.

Problems solved by technology

While portable devices allow for convenient access anywhere a user needs them, when placed on the user's lap they present a real challenge in terms of being awkward, having the potential to cause excessive strain on the arm muscles of the user due to the position of the device.

In addition, it is well known that further discomfort may be caused as a result of significant amount of heat dissipation from batteries, cooling fans, hard drives, CPU's and other parts of today's computer.

Placing the device directly on the user's lap then results in additional discomfort and creates further difficulties for the user.

The prior art reviews a number of patents on such devices and a number of such products are available to address these challenges, but in most cases the resolution is not satisfactory in meeting the demand for resolution of various problems some of which were discussed above.

The above are representatives of various approaches found in the prior art but nevertheless do not provide satisfactory designs that alleviate the outlined problems.

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