Patent · US Expired

Inclined adjustable easel with slidably drawer

US6045108A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 30, 1998
Grant dateApr 4, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 30, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45C9/00
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A multi-purpose easel is provided for use by children, artists, and the like. The inventive easel includes a lower housing portion, an upper housing portion hingedly attached to the lower housing portion for movement between a multiplicity of operating positions including a closed position and an inclined position, a stand hingedly attached to the upper housing portion for supporting the upper housing portion in the inclined position, and at least one drawer slidably installed within the lower housing portion for selective inward and outward movement with respect thereto. In the closed position, a panel section of the upper housing portion is substantially parallel to an interior surface of the lower housing portion, and the upper and lower housing portions form a portable carrying case in which supplies may be stored and transported. In the inclined position, the panel section of the upper housing portion is inclined with respect to the interior surface of the lower housing portion, and forms an inclined support surface upon which artwork and other material may be supported and displayed.

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