FIELD

The current disclosure relates to the field of furniture accessories, more specifically to a novel method and apparatus for securing a device such as a tablet or book at an angle with respect to a desk, table, or other work surface.

BACKGROUND

With the growing number of students in schools and universities, classrooms are becoming more and more crowded, and space is becoming an issue. In some instances, additional classrooms can be built or existing classrooms can be expanded in an effort to reduce crowding and improve the educational experience. However, the expense involved with such construction is often prohibitive. In instances in which expansion is not an option, some institutions have resorted to using smaller desks such that more students can fit into the classrooms.

SUMMARY

A surface extender device includes a first panel having a first front wall and a first rear wall, and a second panel having a second front wall and a second rear wall. The surface extender device also includes a first clamping mechanism mounted to the first front wall of the first panel and configured to secure the first panel to a surface, and a second clamping mechanism mounted to the second front wall of the second panel and configured to secure an object to the second panel. The surface extender device also includes a hinge that connects the first panel to the second panel such that the second panel is rotatable with respect to the first panel. The surface extender device further includes a locking mechanism configured to maintain the second panel at an angle with respect to the first panel.

Other principal features and advantages of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon review of the following drawings, the detailed description, and the appended claims.

