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Modular triangular deskModular triangular desk description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060103181, Modular triangular desk. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED DOCUMENT [0001] Priority is claimed under U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/877,624, which was filed on 25 Jun. 2004 by Applicant. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Technical Field [0003] The present invention relates to a triangular desk, more particularly, a compact modular triangular desk for supporting a notebook computer or a computer monitor and keyboard while providing an easily accessible work area. [0004] 2. Background Information [0005] Increasingly computers are becoming permanent fixtures in schools from elementary through college level. Most private and public schools have computer labs separate from traditional classrooms. When students have to use the school's computers, they travel from their classroom to the computer lab. Then, when they are again ready for instruction in front of a blackboard, they all travel back to their classroom. This arrangement is inconvenient in that students and teachers loose precious, instructional time moving about the building, or between school buildings. The student's records are often at his or her desk. Also, the number of students often greatly exceeds the number of computers. [0006] Uses for computers in the classroom extend far beyond word processing and Internet research. There are many computerized interactive teaching aids for subjects ranging from Algebra to Spanish. These computerized teaching aids are usually most effective when combined with concurrent or intermittent teacher instruction. As the student becomes more and more familiar with his or her own computer, he or she begins to identify with it. [0007] As another example, when teachers instruct students on the use of a software program, it is helpful for each student to follow along on his or her own computer. As computers permeate more and more aspects of our lives, students need more than occasional access to computers in order to become proficient users and keep pace with innovation, new interfaces, new and updated software, etc. Today, ideally, every student should have constant access to a computer. In the future, this may be a necessity, not just a luxury. [0008] Conventional rectangular student desks are not designed to accommodate computers. If a computer monitor and keyboard are placed on such a desk, there is no appreciable work space left. Thus, there is a need for a student desk, which holds a computer monitor, keyboard, and other computer-related items, while still furnishing ample elbow room and work space. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] The present invention is a modular triangular desk with an attached chair. This modular triangular desk is primarily intended to support a notebook or desktop computer in a classroom setting, yet still provide ample work space. The desk of the present invention includes the chair and a triangular shaped desk top, as well as a frame that elevates the desk top and chair to an appropriate, predetermined height and maintains the chair an appropriate distance from the desk top. In its preferred embodiment, the desk top possesses the shape of an equilateral triangle. [0010] This modular triangular desk has several advantages over currently available student desks. The generally triangular-shaped desk top of the present invention accommodates a computer, while providing a wider, vacant writing surface at the front of the desk where the student requires it. The desk of the present invention also has an arm, or rest, for holding a keyboard, and, if desired, a mouse pad area in an ergonomically practical position for use during the day. When the student no longer needs to utilize the computer, the keyboard arm/rest is rotatable 180 degrees. The keyboard arm stores out of the way under the desk top. When the keyboard arm or rest is inverted, gravity causes most crumbs and dirt particles, such as dust, that have accumulated between the keys to dislodge. Rotation of the keyboard arm/rest also permits the student to more easily access the vacant surface of the desk top. [0011] The attached chair gives the student freedom to move his or her chair without inflicting damage to the classroom floor. Damage to school floors from the feet of the four legs of a conventional student chair has caused some schools to place used tennis balls over the feet. This is not a good solution, since it is an invitation to some unsupervised students to pull the tennis balls off and toss or roll them around the room. Even if they are not pulled off, the tennis balls often come loose and have to be replaced over the feet. [0012] Next, the generally triangular shape of the present triangular desk is more space efficient, versatile, and practical than conventional, rectangularly-shaped student desks. The instant modular triangular desks can quickly and easily be grouped into a number of alternate space-efficient arrangements to improve classroom layout. For example, they can be placed side by side to form a tight cluster of six desks, or they can be placed into various interesting circular, semi-circular, ovular, triangular, or linear arrangements. The arrangements of these triangular desks also retain their configuration. The present desks can be temporarily coupled to one another. Most currently available student desks do not include a means of attachment to one another, and arrangements of these desks are readily distorted, causing teachers, students, and custodians to waste time straightening up the desks. Also, some students enjoy scooting their desks across the classroom in discrete increments each time the teacher looks away. Thus, individual, conventional, movable student desks are often a source of distraction and confusion. [0013] The present triangular desks are stackable, which facilitates moving or storing them. Since the instant modular triangular desks save space, classrooms may be smaller, and more students can be placed in existing classrooms. In its preferred embodiment, the modular triangular desk is made almost entirely from plastic and/or aluminum, and is therefore sturdy and easy to manufacture. [0014] Lastly, removable attachments make the modular triangular desk customizable and suitable for applications outside of the classroom. For example, these desks may be utilized in home or office settings. Many modern offices are large, open spaces with movable room dividers and office furniture that is designed to be reconfigurable. This is facilitated by the present modular triangular desks. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS [0015] A more complete understanding of the invention and its advantages will be apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein examples of the invention are shown, and wherein: [0016] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a modular, triangular-shaped desk according to the present invention; [0017] FIG. 2A is a top plan view of a modular, triangular-shaped desk according to FIG. 1; [0018] FIG. 2B is a schematic top plan view of a desk top of a modular, triangular-shaped desk according to FIG. 2A; [0019] FIG. 3 is a top plan view of a circular cluster of six modular, triangular-shaped desks according to the present invention; [0020] FIG. 4 is a top plan view of curved arrangements, linear arrangements, an angled arrangement, and an ovular arrangement of a number of modular, triangular-shaped desks according to the present invention; Continue reading about Modular triangular desk... 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