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A preassembled, foldable utility stand for a computer printer and the like is disclosed having a folded and erect configuration wherein a vertical back panel pivotly carries a plurality of vertical shelf panels. The shelf panels fold upwardly to a generally vertically position disposed near the fron

A preassembled, foldable utility stand for a computer printer and the like is disclosed having a folded and erect configuration wherein a vertical back panel pivotly carries a plurality of vertical shelf panels. The shelf panels fold upwardly to a generally vertically position disposed near the front surface of the back panel while a top shelf panel folds upwardly to overlay the rear surface of the back panel. A pair of side panels are pivotly carried by the back panel. Panel hinges with displaced pivots secure the top panel and the side panels to the back panel so that the top panel lies flush against the back panel and the side panels fold generally flat over the shelf panels when the stand is folded for a compact folded configuration.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A preassembled, foldable ready to use utility stand having a folded and unfolded configuration comprising:a back panel having a front surface and a rear surface;a top panel pivotly carried by said back panel;at least one top panel hinge having a displaced pivot axis displ

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A preassembled, foldable ready to use utility stand having a folded and unfolded configuration comprising:a back panel having a front surface and a rear surface;a top panel pivotly carried by said back panel;at least one top panel hinge having a displaced pivot axis displaced a distance from said rear surface of said back panel;said top panel having a generally vertical position disposed near said rear surface of said back panel when said stand is in said folded configuration, and said top panel having a generally horizontal position near a top of said back panel when said stand is in said unfolded configuration;at least one lower shelf panel pivotly carried by said back panel, and said shelf panel having a generally vertical position near the front surface of said back panel when said stand is in said folded configuration and a generally horizontal position when said stand is in said unfolded configuration;a first side panel carried by said back panel;at least a first side panel hinge pivotly connecting said first side panel to said back panel, said side panel hinge having a displaced pivot axis displaced a distance from the front surface of said back panel so that said first side panel folds inwardly about said shelf panel when said stand is being moved to said folded configuration;a second side panel pivotly carried by said back panel;at least a second side panel hinge pivotly connecting said second side panel to said back panel;said second side panel hinge having a displaced pivot axis displaced a distance from the front surface of said back panel so that said second side panel folds inwardly about said shelf panel when said stand is being moved to said folded configuration; andsaid lower shelf panel includes opposing side edges having predetermined edge cutouts which receive respective ones of said side panel hinges when said shelf panel is in said vertical position and said stand is in said folded configuration.