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A lectern enhances the ability of a speaker to deliver a presentation to an audience. This invention is a lectern with support, base, and two side components assembled in a loop-frame construction. The loop-frame construction of the lectern minimizes the use of material, provides a functional and aesthetic design, and resists shear stress. A removable front panel can be attached to or removed from the loop frame without disassembling or reassembling the lectern.
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- The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/778,198 filed Mar. 2, 2006, which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.
- This invention relates to lecterns. More particularly, this invention is a multi-piece lectern with loop-frame construction adapted to receive a removable front panel.
- Lecterns are used in a variety of applications. Primarily, lecterns are used by individuals who are delivering a speech, lecture, or other oral or visual presentation to an audience. Also commonly called podiums, lecterns can enhance the ability of a speaker to deliver an effective presentation.
- Over the years, lecterns have been continually modified to meet the changing demands of speakers. U.S. Pat. No. 3,472,588 to Dine, et. al, discloses a lectern that doubles as a projector. U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,480,119 to Fish, et. al, 5,044,595 to Carr, et. al, 4,258,833 to Simms, and Des. 320,319 to Brothers, et. al, disclose portable or collapsible lecterns. U.S. Pat. No. 6,830,356 to Larocque discloses a lectern with a light source. U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,571,720 to Moore, 5,644,201 to Jepsen, et. al, and Des. 296,275 to Fisher, et. al, disclose lecterns with height-adjustment features. U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,106,014 to Mastalir, et. al, 6,997,117 to Mitjans, 5,025,320 to Kyhl, and 4,735,469 to Liggett disclose lecterns incorporating enhanced audio or video capabilities. U.S. Pat. No. 5,087,010 to Walters discloses a lectern focused on electronic compatibility. U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,663,200 to James and 6,092,885 to James disclose lecterns made from a unitary piece of material. The disclosures of the aforementioned patents are hereby incorporated by reference.
- A lectern provides an accessible elevated surface on which a speaker may place items for use during a presentation. The elevated surface may, for example, support notes, documents, papers, a computer, or other materials a speaker wishes to reference. The elevated surface may also support objects a speaker shows or distributes to members of an audience. Additional surfaces can increase the number of materials at the disposal of a speaker, while the location of such surfaces on the lectern can influence the type of materials placed on the surfaces.
- In addition to providing an elevated surface, a lectern can enhance a speaker's comfort. For example, a speaker who likes to keep his or her hands occupied can grasp the lectern while speaking. In addition, the speaker can rest on the lectern to alleviate some of the physical stress of standing for a prolonged period. A lectern also provides a physical barrier between the speaker and the audience which can create a sense of security for the speaker and help the speaker gain self-confidence. The presence of a lectern also provides the speaker with an available prop. Therefore, there is a need for a structurally sound lectern that can support significant weight and is durable.
- A lectern is often situated as a visual and audio focal point. Therefore, lecterns can significantly affect how a speaker is perceived by an audience. The height of the lectern with respect to the speaker, for example, may influence impressions relating to the speaker's physical stature. In other instances, the lectern itself can create an orderly appearance by hiding materials the speaker may have brought to the lectern. The shape and overall design of the lectern, including the presence of printed matter and images, may further influence how an audience perceives the speaker.
- Since a lectern may be a visual or audio focal point, it may be desirable for the lectern itself to continuously convey a visual message to an audience. For example, a speaker may wish to show a symbol or phrase that helps the audience identify who the speaker is or associate the speaker with a particular organization. Alternatively, a company may wish to use the presence of a well-known speaker to advertise a particular product to the audience. Alternatively, a proprietor of the location where the speaker is presenting may wish to remind the audience of the location.
- Since most lecterns are situated in front of an audience, the messages are ideally displayed on interchangeable panels visible from the front. The panels should not unduly obstruct the speaker or interfere with lectern surfaces that the speaker may wish to use. When disposed to the lectern, the panels should be made so as not to appear homemade or make-shift. Panels should be readily producible on an individual basis while easily employing the attachment mechanisms of the lectern as originally manufactured. Production defects or desired or accidental dimensional variations that occur when personalized panels are made should not cause the panels to be awkwardly disposed to the lectern. The lectern should not require disassembly or significant reconfiguration in order for the panels to be attached or removed.
- Therefore, there is a need for a lectern that reduces cost, can be stored easily, is reuseable, transportable and is adapted to receive a removable front panel, and is structurely sound.
- To address the aforementioned needs, this invention provides a lectern constructed from top and bottom members disposed between two side panels. These components are assembled to form a lectern of loop-frame construction. Additional members traversing the loop frame are structurally unnecessary. In preferred embodiments, however, a front panel made from flexible material can be disposed within the loop-frame construction. The front panel can be inserted or removed without disassembling or reassembling the lectern.
- The loop-frame construction of this invention offers several benefits over the existing art. Loop-frame construction gives a speaker the option of attaching a front panel to the frame or enhancing speaker visibility by not attaching the front panel. Loop-frame construction also minimizes the amount of material used in manufacturing the lectern, which reduces costs and makes transporting and moving the lectern easier by reducing the overall weight of the lectern. Since unassembled components can be arranged so as to reduce bulk, loop-frame construction permits lecterns to be shipped more efficiently than lecterns made from a unitary piece of material. Loop-frame construction also permits the lectern to be assembled from more than one type of material and from materials, such as metal, that would be costly and difficult to use in molded construction.
- Structurally, the loop-frame construction of this lectern comprises four primary components. In preferred embodiments, support (top) and base (bottom) members are disposed between two side panels. The two side panels provide the vertical structure and account for the height of the lectern. The support and base members provide the horizontal structure and primarily account for the width of the lectern. The depth of the lectern can vary depending upon the shapes of the side panels, but generally approximates the depth of the support and base members.
- In addition to providing structural support, the support and base members can also assist a speaker in delivering an effective presentation. The top surface of the support member supports objects and materials a speaker may use during a presentation. The top surface of the base member provides a surface on which the speaker can rest one of his or her feet while standing. The side panels provide a surface that the speaker can hold, while the shape of the side panels gives a streamlined appearance to the lectern and can reduce the force of impact in the event the lectern tips over. The removable front panel provides a medium for visually conveying a written message, image, or other depiction to an audience and adds to the barrier between the speaker and the audience.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the lectern according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the lectern. -
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the lectern showing additional features. -
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the lectern showing additional features. -
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the lectern showing additional features. -
FIG. 6 is an inner view of a side panel of the lectern. -
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the hollow support member of the lectern. -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the shaft disposed to the top support wall of the hollow support member. -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an end cap that may be inserted into an end of the shaft. -
FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the hollow support member. -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an upper cover plate. -
FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the hollow base member of the lectern. -
FIG. 13 is a bottom view of the hollow base member. -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a lower cover plate. -
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the front panel of the lectern. -
FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the front panel according to a preferred embodiment in which a retaining bar is inserted though the retaining aperture in the bottom end of the front panel. -
FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a retaining rod. -
FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the front panel according to a preferred embodiment in which the top end of the front panel has a hook-and-loop fastener. -
FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the front panel according to an embodiment in which the top end of the front panel has an attachment bracket. -
FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the lectern according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 21 is a rear view of the lectern according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 22 is bottom view of the lectern according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 23 is side view of the lectern according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 24 is front view of the lectern according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 25 is top view of the lectern according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. - The invention is directed to a lectern, as illustrated at 10 in
FIG. 1 . As shown inFIGS. 2-5 ,lectern 10 generally includesside panels hollow support member 24, andhollow base member 26 assembled in a loop-frame construction.Front panel 28 can be disposed to lectern 10 so as to be removably extended betweenhollow support member 24 andhollow base member 26. -
Side panels hollow support member 24 andhollow base member 26 at selected distances above a floor (not shown).Side panels hollow support member 24 provide support for objects and materials a speaker may use during a presentation and structurally supportlectern 10.Side panels base support member 26 provide support for a speaker to comfortably rest one of his or her feet during a presentation and structurally supportlectern 10. -
Hollow support member 24 andhollow base member 26 are disposed betweenside panels lectern 10 occur when an applied lateral force is opposed by friction, or other opposing force, betweenlectern 10 and the floor. Without suitable disposition betweenside panels base members lectern 10 can fatigue, crack, rupture, or otherwise become damaged due to shear stresses. This dilemma can be exacerbated through the manufacture ofside panels members 31. The shear stress onlectern 10 caused by a speaker leaning on one ofside panels fastening members 31 to disengage fromside panels side panels base members members 31. -
Hollow support member 24 may generally includemain support body 40 and first and secondside support plates FIGS. 3-5 and 7.Main support body 40 may generally includetop support wall 41,anterior wall 43, andbottom support wall 45. In preferred embodiments,main support body 40 hastop support wall 41 that is oriented at an angle to enhance the ability of the speaker to view items placed onlectern 10. The angle of elevation oftop support wall 41 with respect to a level surface, such as a floor, may be in the range of about zero degrees to about sixty degrees. In preferred embodiments, the angle of elevation is about seventeen degrees. -
Main support body 40 andside support plates lectern 10. In preferred embodiments,main support body 40 andside support plates main support body 40 andside support plates main support body 40 andside support plates main support body 40 andside support plates - As illustrated in
FIG. 5 ,hollow support member 24 may includeshaft 54 mounted totop support wall 41 proximate a posterior edge oftop support wall 41. In preferred embodiments,shaft 54 is positioned near the posterior end oftop support wall 41 so as to enable certain papers, notes, or other materials to remain onhollow support member 24 without falling off. In other embodiments,shaft 54 may be positioned proximate as anterior end oftop support wall 41 so as to enable objects, such as, for example, a clip-on light, to be secured tohollow support member 24.Shaft 54 generally includes an elongated bar, but may be any suitable geometry. As shown inFIG. 8 ,shaft 54 may be hollow.Shaft 54 may haveend caps 56 attached at each end, as shown inFIGS. 5 and 9 . In an embodiment,inner portion 58 ofend cap 56 coextensively mates withelongated bar 54 so thatouter portion 57 ofend cap 56 extends over a portion oftop support wall 41. As shown inFIG. 9 , end caps 56 have a rounded-end configuration. End caps 56 may be fabricated from a variety of materials, such as, for example, injection-molded acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). - In preferred embodiments,
shaft 54 is fabricated from substantially square aluminum tubing. In other embodiments,shaft 54 is substantially cylindrical. The thickness of material from whichshaft 54 is made may be in the range of about one-fourth of one millimeter to about ten millimeters. In preferred embodiments, the thickness ofshaft 54 is about one millimeter. Embodiments in whichshaft 54 is substantially quadrilateral, as illustrated inFIG. 8 , may have a z-axial height in the range of about one-fourth of one inch to about six inches, a y-axial depth in the range of about one-fourth of one inch to about six inches, and an x-axial width in the range of about one inch to about forty-eight inches. In preferred embodiments,shaft 54 has a z-axial height of about three-fourths of one inch, a y-axial width of about three-fourths of one inch, and an x-axial length of about sixteen inches. Embodiments in whichshaft 54 is substantially cylindrical may have a diameter in the range of about one-fourth of one inch to about six inches and a width in the range of about one inch to about forty-eight inches. In other embodiments,shaft 54 may be cylindrical with a diameter of about three-fourths of one inch and a length of about 16 inches.Shaft 54 may be made from a variety of materials, such as, for example, metal, wood, or plastic, into a variety of shapes. In preferred embodiments,shaft 54 is made from metal. -
Hollow base member 26 may generally includemain base body 70 and first and secondside base plates FIGS. 3-5 and 12.Main base body 70 may generally includetop base wall 71,posterior wall 73, andbottom base wall 75. In preferred embodiments,main base body 70 hastop base wall 71 that is oriented at an angle to allow a speaker to comfortably place one of his or her feet onlectern 10. The angle of declination oftop base wall 71 with respect to a level surface, such as a floor, may be in the range of about zero degrees to about sixty degrees. In preferred embodiments, the angle of declination is about seventeen degrees. -
Main base body 70 andside base plates lectern 10. In preferred embodiments,main base body 70 andside base plates main base body 70 andside base plates main base body 70 andside base plates main base body 70 andside base plates - Proximate a front edge of
main base body 70,main base body 70 may haveapertures 80.Apertures 80 are designed to at least partially receivewheels 82 to facilitate movinglectern 10 to a desired location. In preferred embodiments,wheels 82 are attached tomain base body 70 withaxle 84. In other embodiments,wheels 82 are attached directly tomain base body 70. In preferred embodiments,wheels 82 do not make contact with the floor when lectern 10 is in an upright position. -
Side panels Side panels left side panel 20 is substantially a mirror image ofright side panel 22, as shown inFIGS. 1-5 . Upper edges 30 ofside panels lower edges 32 ofside panels FIGS. 3-5 . Front edges 34 ofside panels side panels front edges 34 to have a convex geometry, lectern 10 will roll alongfront edges 34, similar to a rocking chair, iflectern 10 is tipped onto front edges 34. This may reduce the force of impact oflectern 10 on the floor, thereby minimizing damage to lectern 10 and to the floor in theevent lectern 10 is tipped over. Panels having convexfront edges 34 and concave back edges 36 also enhance the overall appearance oflectern 10. -
Side panels lectern 10, the material from whichside panels support member 24,base member 26, and a typical weight range of an adult person. The material should also be able to withstand substantial shear stress along thesupport member 24 andbase member 26. Depending upon the intended use oflectern 10,side panels side panels lectern 10 is made from MDF plywood. - Referring to
FIG. 6 , front edges 34 ofside panels side panels side panels side panels Side panels Side panels side panels - As shown in
FIGS. 4 and 5 ,side support plates main support body 40 proximate opposite ends ofmain support body 40.Side support plates apertures 48 to facilitate attachinghollow support member 24 toside panels Hollow support member 24 may be attached to each ofside panels fastening members 31 throughapertures 48 inside support plates apertures 49 inside panels hollow support member 24 is attached toside panels fastening members 31 in first and secondupper cover plates fastening members 31 are anchored inside panels hollow support member 24 and to help reduce shear stress onlectern 10,fastening members 31 are anchored inhollow extensions 64 of first and secondupper cover plates Hollow extensions 64 of first and secondupper cover plates side panels hollow extensions 64 are spaced apart so as to reduce shear stress onlectern 10.Hollow extensions 64 also facilitate alignment of screws withapertures 48 inside support plates - First and second
upper cover plates main support body 40. In preferred embodiments, first and secondupper cover plates upper cover plates lectern 10. In preferred embodiments, first and secondupper cover plates main support body 40. - As shown in
FIGS. 4 and 5 ,side base plates main base body 70 proximate opposite ends ofmain base body 70.Side base plates apertures 78 to facilitate attachinghollow base member 26 toside panels Hollow base member 26 may be attached to each ofside panels fastening members 31 throughapertures 78 inside base plates apertures 49 inside panels hollow base member 26 is attached toside panels fastening members 31 in first and secondlower cover plates fastening members 31 are anchored inside panels hollow base member 26 and to help reduce shear stress onlectern 10,fastening members 31 are anchored inhollow extensions 94 of first and secondlower cover plates Hollow extensions 94 of first and secondlower cover plates side panels hollow extensions 94 are spaced apart so as to reduce shear stress onlectern 10.Hollow extensions 94 also facilitate alignment of screws withapertures 78 inside base plates - First and second
lower cover plates main base body 70. In preferred embodiments, first and secondlower cover plates lower cover plates lectern 10. In preferred embodiments, first and secondlower cover plates main base body 70. - Loop-frame construction of
lectern 10 is generally adapted to receivefront panel 28. As shown inFIG. 15 , removablefront panel 28 generally hasmain section 100,top end 101, andbottom end 103. In preferred embodiments,front panel 28 may be removably extended betweenhollow support member 24 andhollow base member 26.Front panel 28 may be readily attached to or detached fromhollow support member 24,hollow base member 26, or both such thatlectern 10 need not be disassembled or reassembled. In other embodiments,front panel 28 is removably extended betweenside panels Front panel 28 may be fabricated with a color, design, name, or message as desired.Front panel 28 may be fabricated from a variety of materials, such as, for example, fabric or metal, depending on the intended use of thelectern 10. In preferred embodiments,front panel 28 is made from a flexible fabric material. - Removable
front panel 28 may be extended betweenhollow support member 24 andhollow base member 26 in any number of ways. In preferred embodiments,hollow support member 24 andhollow base member 26 are adapted to receivefront panel 28. As shown inFIGS. 7 and 10 ,main support body 40 may containupper slot 52. As shown inFIGS. 12 and 13 ,main base body 70 may containlower slot 76.Upper slot 52 has dimensions such thattop end 101 offront panel 28 fits throughupper slot 52.Lower slot 76 has dimensions such thatbottom end 103 offront panel 28 fits throughlower slot 76. -
Top end 101 andbottom end 103 may be adapted in any number of ways in order to securefront panel 28 to support andbase members Bottom end 103 may be constructed so as to receive retainingrod 102, as shown inFIGS. 16 , 18, and 19. In preferred embodiments,bottom end 103 is attached tofront panel 28 to create receivingloop 107. - Retaining
rod 102 can be inserted through and into receivingloop 107.Top end 101 may also be constructed so as to receive retainingrod 102. Retainingrod 102 may be of any suitable shape and made from any substantially rigid material. In preferred embodiments, retainingrod 102 is cylindrical and made of aluminum. Diameter of retainingrod 102 may be in the range of about one-sixteenth of one inch to about three inches. In preferred embodiments, diameter of retaining rod is about one-half of one inch. Retainingrod 102 is shaped so as not to be able to pass throughupper slot 52 orlower slot 76. In preferred embodiments, retainingrod 102 is shaped such that retainingrod 102 and receivingloop 107 nest in, but are substantially unable to pass through,upper slot 52 orlower slot 76. Retainingrod 102 is longer than theupper slot 52 orlower slot 76. -
Top end 101 may comprise hook-and-loop fastener 105, as shown inFIG. 18 , that can attach to hook-and-loop fastener 105 affixed to an inside surface ofhollow support member 24. Alternatively,top end 101 may compriseattachment bracket 104, as shown inFIG. 19 .Attachment bracket 104 hasapertures 106 that are adapted to engagehooks 33 located in or onhollow support member 24.Bottom end 103 may also be secured to hollowbase member 26 byattachment bracket 104 or hook-and-loop fastener 105. - In securing
front panel 28 tohollow support member 24 orhollow base member 26,top end 101 andbottom end 103 may comprise the same or different attachment mechanisms. In preferred embodiments,bottom end 103 is secured tobase member 26 using retainingrod 102 andtop end 101 is secured to supportmember 24 with hook-and-loop fastener 105. In securingbottom end 103 offront panel 28 to an inside surface ofhollow base member 26,bottom end 101 is inserted throughlower slot 76. As shown inFIG. 16 , retainingrod 102 is fed through receivingloop 107 atbottom end 103 offront panel 28. Although not necessary to securefront panel 28 to hollowbase member 26, retainingrod 102 protrudes from both ends of receivingloop 107 in preferred embodiments. In securingtop end 101 offront panel 28 to an inside surface ofhollow support member 24,top end 101 is inserted throughupper slot 52. Hook-and-loop fasteners engagetop end 101 with an inside surface ofsupport member 24. In preferred embodiments,front panel 28 is made of a flexible fabric material. This enables retainingrod 102 and receivingloop 107 to engagelower slot 76 when an upward force is applied to engagetop end 101 to an inside surface ofhollow support member 24. This also ensures thatfront panel 28 fits snugly betweenhollow support member 24 andhollow base member 26. -
Support member aperture 47 in bottomhollow support wall 45 ofsupport member 24 may facilitate the attachment oftop end 101 offront panel 28 by providing a user with easy access into the inside cavity ofhollow support member 24.Base member aperture 77 intop base wall 75 ofbase member 26 may facilitate the attachment ofbottom end 103 offront panel 28 by providing a user with easy access into the inside cavity ofhollow base member 26. - The loop-frame construction of
lectern 10 thereby provides an elevated surface for use by a speaker and, optionally, a removably extendedfront panel 28.Lectern 10 may be distributed in a relatively compact configuration while enabling an end user to readily assemblelectern 10. Alternative views oflectern 10 are also shown inFIGS. 19-25 . - It is contemplated that features disclosed in this application, as well as those described in the above applications incorporated by reference, can be mixed and matched to suit particular situations. Various other modifications and changes will be apparent to those of ordinary skill.
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1. A loop-frame lectern comprising:
a first side panel;
an opposed, spaced-apart second side panel;
a hollow support member disposed intermediate the first side panel and the second side panel; and
a hollow base member disposed intermediate the first side panel and the second side panel.
2. The lectern of claim 1 , wherein:
a first fastening member disposing the hollow support member to the first side panel is anchored in a first upper cover plate such that the first side panel is disposed intermediate the first upper cover plate and the hollow support member; and
a second fastening member disposing the hollow support member to the second side panel is anchored in a second upper cover plate such that the second side panel is disposed intermediate the second upper cover plate and the hollow support member.
3. The lectern of claim 1 , wherein:
a third fastening member disposing the hollow base member to the first side panel is anchored in a first lower cover plate such that the first side panel is disposed intermediate the first lower cover plate and the hollow base member; and
a fourth fastening member disposing the hollow base member to the second side panel is anchored in a second lower cover plate such that the second side panel is disposed intermediate the second lower cover plate and the hollow base member.
4. The lectern of claim 1 , further comprising a front panel that is removably extended between the hollow support member and the hollow base member.
5. The lectern of claim 4 , wherein the hollow support member is adapted to receive-a top end of the front panel.
6. The lectern of claim 5 , wherein the top end has an aperture adapted to receive a hook disposed to the hollow support member.
7. The lectern of claim 5 , wherein the top end is disposed to the hollow support member with a hook-and-loop fastener.
8. The lectern of claim 5 , wherein the top end is adapted to receive a rod retained by the hollow support member.
9. The lectern of claim 5 , wherein the hollow support member contains an opening having a width larger than a width of the top end.
10. The lectern of claim 4 , wherein the hollow base member is adapted to receive a bottom end of the front panel.
11. The lectern of claim 10 , wherein the bottom end has an aperture adapted to receive a hook disposed to the hollow base member.
12. The lectern of claim 10 , wherein the bottom end is disposed to the hollow base member with a hook-and-loop fastener.
13. The lectern of claim 10 , wherein the bottom end is adapted to receive a rod retained by the hollow base member.
14. The lectern of claim 10 , wherein the hollow base member contains an opening having a width larger than a width of the top end.
15. The lectern of claim 4 , wherein the front panel is made from a flexible material that facilitates disposition of the front panel between the hollow support member and the hollow base member.
16. The lectern of claim 1 , wherein the hollow support member has a substantially triangular cross section.
17. The lectern of claim 1 , wherein the hollow base member has a substantially triangular cross section.
18. The lectern of claim 1 , wherein the hollow base member is adapted to receive a wheel such that the lectern can be tilted about the wheel.
19. The lectern of claim 18 , wherein the wheel is positioned about an axle disposed to the base member.
20. The lectern of claim 1 , wherein the first side panel and the second side panel are shaped substantially similar to each other.
21. The lectern of claim 20 , wherein an anterior edge of the first side panel is substantially convex, an anterior edge of the second side panel is substantially convex, a posterior edge of the first side panel is substantially concave, and a posterior edge of the second side panel is substantially concave.
22. A method of assembling a loop-frame lectern comprising the steps of:
disposing a hollow support member intermediate a first side panel and an opposed, spaced-apart second side panel; and
disposing a hollow base member intermediate the first side panel and the second side panel.
23. The method of claim 22 , wherein a first front panel is removably extended between the hollow support member and the hollow base member.
24. The method of claim 23 , further comprising the step of disposing the first front panel intermediate the hollow support member and the hollow base member.
25. The method of claim 24 , wherein the step of disposing the first front panel comprises the following steps:
suspending a top end of the front panel from the hollow support member using a hook-and-loop fastener; and
securing a bottom end of the front panel to the hollow base member, the bottom end adapted to receive a rod retained by the hollow base member.
26. The method of claim 24 , further comprising the following steps:
removing the first front panel such that the lectern remains substantially assembled; and
disposing a second front panel intermediate the support member and the base member.
27. The method of claim 23 , wherein the front panel is made from a flexible material, the flexible material facilitating retention of the front panel between the hollow support member and the hollow base member.
28. The method of claim 22 , further comprising the step of positioning a wheel about an axle, wherein the axle is disposed to the lectern.
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