A hands free reading assembly includes a box that may be positioned on a chest of a user while the user is seated. The box may have an object positioned thereon thereby facilitating the object to be visible to the user. A stand is removably coupled to the box and the stand may retain the object in an upright position. A hoop is hingedly coupled to the box and the hoop may be positioned around a neck of the user. Thus, the box is retained on the user's chest.

A case that is convertible into a stool and a working surface is provided. The case includes a worktable, a front panel removably secured to a front side of the worktable, and a rear panel removably secured to a rear side of the worktable. The front and rear panels each include a slot inwardly extending from a first edge thereof. The front and rear panels may be removed from the worktable and interconnected by sliding the slot of the front panel through the slot of the rear panel. The stool seat is removably attachable to the case and/or to the interconnected panels to form a stool.

A self-contained, modular, child-oriented travel center or travel kit is provided that includes a docking station having a portable table with a base having a recessed center and configured to sit sturdily around a child's lap, at least one insert configured to fit within the recessed center of the base, the insert configured to provide a child with an activity and being releasably connected to the base, and at least one slot formed in the base and configured to secure the base to a strap for a seat, lap restraint or tray. The modular inserts are configured as modular containers and the base has a plurality of recesses, each recess configured to removably and securely receive a modular container.

The invention is directed to stands and methods for making the same. The stand is provided to hold an item such as an electronic device and/or a document. The stand may include (1) a base plate provided to support the stand on a support surface and/or by a user holding the base plate; (2) a plurality of hinge assemblies connected to the base plate; and (3) a platform assembly pivotally connected to the hinge assemblies, such that the angular disposition of the platform assembly is adjustable relative to the base plate.

An article of manufacture includes a body, a write on-surface provided on the body, a cover movable to selectively cover and uncover the write-on surface, a strap attached to the body, and a writing implement holder disposed on a surface of one of the strap, the body and the cover, the writing implement holder operable to releaseably secure a writing implement.

A two-part tray apparatus that includes a base tray having a desk surface for drawing and writing and a food tray having four food compartments. A resilient bottom of the base tray may rest on a lap. The food tray is nestable into the base tray and is nonslideable relative to the base tray. The base tray includes a proximal side with no upwardly extending walls to make it easy for a child to write or draw on the desk surface. Strap units are included to anchor opposite ends of the tray apparatus or may be connected to each other to form a full length shoulder strap.

A portable pillow and blanket kit includes a pillow cover which includes an opening/closing portion; a blanket which is put into the pillow cover through the opening/closing portion; a cover-shape changing member which includes a first end portion firmly coupled to the pillow cover, and a second end portion detachably coupled to an outer surface of the pillow cover and making the pillow cover be changed in shape; and a cushion member which is penetrated by and coupled to the cover-shape changing member, wherein the pillow cover includes a first air controller for inflating or deflating the pillow cover, and wherein the pillow cover includes a changing member detachable portion on the outer surface thereof to which the second end portion of the cover-shape changing member is detachably coupled.

A travel tray having a flexible magnetically receptive, dry erase play surface permitting a child user to stick magnetic pieces to the play surface as desired as well as write or draw on the play surface using non-toxic dry erase markers is described. Variations include side pockets to store play items, such as markers, magnets, small toys and snacks. The side pockets typically include a mesh outer layer permitting a child or caretaker to see what is contained in the pockets at a glance without having to reach therein. In one variation a side pocket having a solid waterproof fabric outer layer is provided wherein the pocket is sized to receive a beverage container and includes an opening lined with an elastic band to assist in holding the container in place in an upright orientation.

A platform apparatus is provided which may be configured to support an electronic device. The platform apparatus may include a base, an extension, and a support. Some implementations include a hinge. The platform apparatus may be configured for use by a standing, seated, or reclining user, or to support an electronic device.

A lap desk includes within its planar work surface a mouse pad and a slotted port for securing an electronic device such as a tablet, e-reader or cellular telephone in an upright and useable position. The mouse pad is substantially flush with the work surface and disposed in a right hand or left hand position for right- or left-handed users. The slotted port is inclined slightly so that the user can view and engage the device's screen while working with other objects on the lap desk. The slotted port may vary in width for electronic devices of various sizes; its depth and thickness accommodating most hand-held electronic devices without obscuring their screens. In one embodiment, the mouse pad and slotted port are molded into a module bearing a flange which can be inserted into a congruently sized aperture in any surface.