Lectern
OwnerDan Jamesinventor
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Abstract
A floor standing lectern includes a single, unitary, continuous shell formed of a plastic material and having an integral and continuous exterior wall comprised of top, front, side, rear and bottom walls which collectively enclose a hollow interior cavity. The top wall has a support surface to support a lecturer's notes, and a perimeter which substantially comprises a rounded edge joining the top wall to the side, front and rear walls. The front wall faces an audience, and has a height sized to extend substantially from the floor to at least the top wall. The front wall has a perimeter which substantially comprises a rounded edge joining the front wall to the opposite side walls.
Claims19
A floor standing lectern, comprising:
- a plastic-molded shell having an integral, continuous exterior wall comprised of top, front, side, rear and bottom walls which collectively enclose a hollow interior cavity;
- the top wall having a support surface configured to support a lecturer's notes and a perimeter which substantially comprises a rounded edge joining the top wall to the side, front and rear walls;
- a front shield, extending upwardly from the top wall, configured to block visual inspection of the lecturer's notes by the audience;
- the front wall being configured to face an audience and having a height sized to extend substantially from the floor to at least the top wall, the front wall having a perimeter which substantially comprises a rounded edge joining the front wall to the opposite side walls;
- the side and rear walls having a height sized to extend substantially from the floor to at least the top wall;
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- the front wall of the lectern being wider than the rear wall of the lectern, and having a mold parting line located along the side walls such that the parting line is hidden from view from a front of the lectern by the front wall.
A floor standing lectern, comprising:
- a top wall having a top surface;
- a bottom wall;
- a front wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall and having a portion extending above said top wall;
- two side walls extending upwardly from said bottom wall each having a portion extending above said top wall;
- a back wall;
- at least one receptacle provided in the front wall for receiving a decorative insert;
- a tilt back wheel receiving area at the bottom of the back wall for receiving tilt back wheels for ease of transporting;
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- at least one recess or indentation provided near an outside bottom of the lectern for mounting of electronic connectors, said at least one recess or indentation having a depth such that an electronic connector being mounted thereon does not protrude beyond the wall.
A lectern, comprising:
- a top wall having a top surface;
- a bottom wall;
- a front wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall and having a portion extending above said top wall;
- two side walls extending upwardly from said bottom wall each having a portion extending above said top wall;
- a back wall having an opening;
- at least one receptacle provided in the front wall for receiving a decorative insert;
- at least one recess or indentation provided near an outside bottom of the lectern for mounting of electronic connectors, said at least one recess or indentation having a depth such that an electronic connector being mounted thereon does not protrude beyond the wall;
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- rail means disposed near the opening for mounting electronic equipment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.