Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides an easel for holding an article that includes a plurality of support members. Each of the support members has a proximal end, a distal end and a central portion. The easel also includes an elongated post member. The post member includes a top end, a bottom end, and a guide surface. The post member is defined generally by an axis, and the post member is pivotally coupled to each of the support members adjacent the proximal end. The easel further includes a first linkage member having a first post end, a first support end, and a first middle portion. The first post end is pivotally coupled to one of the support members. Additionally, the easel includes a lower support selectively coupled to at least one of the central portions. The lower support selectively supports a lower portion of the article.

Abstract: An improved collapsible easel having a plurality of support legs, a spine member and a board support. The support legs include at least one rear support legs and two front support legs. A top portion of each of the support legs are connected to an upper retaining mechanism that is selectively frictionally engaged with the spine member such that the height of the upper retaining mechanism may be selectively adjusted. Front support braces having first and second brace ends have a first brace end connected to front support legs and a second brace end pivotally connected to the lower retaining mechanism. Rear support braces having first and second ends have a first brace end connected to a rear support leg and a second brace end connected to the lower retaining mechanism.

Abstract: An improved collapsible easel having a plurality of support legs, a spine member and a board support. The support legs include at least one rear support legs and two front support legs. A top portion of each of the support legs are connected to an upper retaining mechanism that is selectively frictionally engaged with the spine member such that the height of the upper retaining mechanism may be selectively adjusted. Front support braces having first and second brace ends have a first brace end connected to front support legs and a second brace end pivotally connected to the lower retaining mechanism. Rear support braces having first and second ends have a first brace end connected to a rear support leg and a second brace end connected to the lower retaining mechanism.