The present invention encompasses both apparatuses and methods for providing capabilities of facilitating utilitarian functions that are flexible in both their configuration and circumstances of utilization. In various embodiments, this multi-functional utility system is capable of being manually tr
The present invention encompasses both apparatuses and methods for providing capabilities of facilitating utilitarian functions that are flexible in both their configuration and circumstances of utilization. In various embodiments, this multi-functional utility system is capable of being manually transportable, compactable, customizable, and is capable of operation in a variety of settings. In certain representative embodiments, the present invention includes folding legs, a base utility portion, a supplementary utility portion that is moveable relative to the base utility portion, and an assembly for arresting the motion of the supplementary utility portion, relative to the base utility portion. The supplementary utility portion is capable of assuming at least one closed disposition and at least one operative disposition, wherein the operative disposition is oriented at an angle between 0 and 180 degrees relative to the orientation of the supplementary utility portion when in the closed disposition.
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What is claimed is: 1. A multi-functional work center comprising: a base and a lid, said base including a base work area and said lid including a lid work area, each of said base and lid work areas capable of being used to facilitate at least one work function, said lid being pivotally interrelated
What is claimed is: 1. A multi-functional work center comprising: a base and a lid, said base including a base work area and said lid including a lid work area, each of said base and lid work areas capable of being used to facilitate at least one work function, said lid being pivotally interrelated with said base, said pivotal interrelation enabling the lid to assume a closed disposition and at least one operative disposition, the at least one operative disposition of the lid providing concurrent capabilities of utilizing the base work area and the lid work area, and the closed disposition of the lid providing capabilities of readily transporting the multi-functional work center; a lid disposition securing assembly capable of securing the lid at an angle between 0 and 180 degrees relative to its orientation when in the closed disposition; at least two drawers supported by the base and movable relative to the base between at least one extended position and a stowed position, each drawer being associated with a drawer lid, each drawer lid being movable relative to its drawer and relative to the base, and each drawer lid being capable of functioning as an independent work area when its drawer is in the at least one extended position; wheels coupled to a first edge portion of the base, the wheels being rotatable relative to the base; a grip included in a second edge portion of the base opposite the first edge portion, the grip and the wheels cooperating for use in transporting the multi-functional work center when the lid is in the closed disposition; and legs coupled to the base and moveable relative to the base between a folded position and an unfolded position, the legs operating to support the base above a surface when in the unfolded position. 2. The multi-functional work center according to claim 1, further comprising a power system capable of receiving power from a power source external to the multi-functional work center. 3. The multi-functional work center of claim 1, wherein the legs are adjustable for supporting the base at multiple different distances above the surface when in the unfolded position. 4. The multi-functional work center according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the drawer lids is configured to extend from the base when the drawer associated with said at least one drawer lid is in the stowed position. 5. The multi-functional work center according to claim 1, wherein the lid includes openings for use in anchoring the lid to a surface such that the base is moved adjacent the surface when the lid is in the closed disposition. 6. The multi-functional work center according to claim 1, wherein the lid disposition securing assembly is capable of securing the lid at an angle greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees relative to the base. 7. A multi-functional work center comprising: a base and a lid, said base including a base work area and said lid including a lid work area, each of said base and lid work areas capable of being used to facilitate at least one work function, said lid being pivotally interrelated with said base, said pivotal interrelation enabling the lid to assume a closed disposition and at least one operative disposition, the at least one operative disposition of the lid providing concurrent capabilities of utilizing the base work area and the lid work area, and the closed disposition of the lid providing capabilities of readily transporting the multi-functional work center; a lid disposition securing assembly capable of securing the lid at an angle between 0 and 180 degrees relative to its orientation when in the closed disposition; at least two drawers supported by the base and movable relative to the base between at least one extended position and a stowed position, each drawer being associated with a drawer lid, each drawer lid being movable relative to its drawer and relative to the base, and each drawer lid being capable of functioning as an independent work area when its drawer is in the at least one extended position; wheels coupled to a first edge portion of the base, the wheels being rotatable relative to the base; and a grip included in a second edge portion of the base opposite the first edge portion, the grip and the wheels cooperating for use in transporting the multi-functional work center when the lid is in the closed disposition; wherein the lid includes openings for use in anchoring the lid to a surface such that the base is moved adjacent the surface when the lid is in the closed disposition. 8. A multi-functional work center comprising: a base and a lid, said base including a base work area and said lid including a lid work area, each of said base and lid work areas capable of being used to facilitate at least one work function, said lid being pivotally interrelated with said base, said pivotal interrelation enabling the lid to assume a closed disposition and at least one operative disposition, the at least one operative disposition of the lid providing concurrent capabilities of utilizing the base work area and the lid work area, and the closed disposition of the lid providing capabilities of readily transporting the multi-functional work center; a lid disposition securing assembly capable of securing the lid at an angle between 0 and 180 degrees relative to its orientation when in the closed disposition; at least two drawers supported by the base and movable relative to the base between at least one extended position and a stowed position, at least one of the at least two drawers being associated with a drawer lid, the drawer lid being movable relative to its drawer and relative to the base, and the drawer lid being capable of functioning as an independent work area when its drawer is in the at least one extended position; wheels coupled to a first edge portion of the base, the wheels being rotatable relative to the base; a grip included in a second edge portion of the base opposite the first edge portion, the grip and the wheels cooperating for use in transporting the multi-functional work center when the lid is in the closed disposition; and legs coupled to the base and moveable relative to the base between a folded position and an unfolded position, the legs operating to support the base above a surface when in the unfolded position. 9. A multi-functional work center comprising: a base and a lid, said base including a base work area and said lid including a lid work area, each of said base and lid work areas capable of being used to facilitate at least one work function, said lid being pivotally interrelated with said base, said pivotal interrelation enabling the lid to assume a closed disposition and at least one operative disposition, the at least one operative disposition of the lid providing concurrent capabilities of utilizing the base work area and the lid work area, and the closed disposition of the lid providing capabilities of readily transporting the multi-functional work center; a lid disposition securing assembly capable of securing the lid at an angle between 0 and 180 degrees relative to its orientation when in the closed disposition; at least two drawers supported by the base and movable relative to the base between at least one extended position and a stowed position, at least one of the at least two drawers being associated with a drawer lid, the drawer lid being movable relative to its drawer and relative to the base, and the drawer lid being capable of functioning as an independent work area when its drawer is in the at least one extended position; and a grip for use in transporting the multi-functional work center when the lid is in the closed disposition; wherein the lid includes openings for use in anchoring the lid to a surface such that the base is moved adjacent the surface when the lid is in the closed disposition.
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