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A table is provided with a single retractable caster to facilitate manually transporting the table from one location to another. The retractable caster is located substantially directly below the center of gravity of the table, so that when the caster is extended to an “on”position, the table can be

A table is provided with a single retractable caster to facilitate manually transporting the table from one location to another. The retractable caster is located substantially directly below the center of gravity of the table, so that when the caster is extended to an “on”position, the table can be held in a generally poised condition over the caster wheel, and manually rolled across the floor. A pedestal-type base, having radially outwardly extending feet with glides provides outrigger support for the table during transport. The caster is shifted between the extended “on”position, and a retracted “off”position by simply tilting the table slightly about its base, such that a person having ordinary strength and dexterity can easily and safely move the table about a room without assistance. An institutional version of the table is designed for use in hospitals, nursing homes, and the like, and may include a vertically adjustable top to accommodate both ambulatory and wheelchair patients, as well as a raised, marginal, top edge that forms a spill guard with contrasting colors to facilitate use by the visually impaired.

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A portable table, comprising: a top shaped to selectively support articles thereon; a base having an upper end thereof operably connected with said top, and being adapted to selectively support said top on a support surface at a preselected height; said table having a center o gravity below which at

A portable table, comprising: a top shaped to selectively support articles thereon; a base having an upper end thereof operably connected with said top, and being adapted to selectively support said top on a support surface at a preselected height; said table having a center o gravity below which at least a portion of said base is positioned to selectively support said table in stationary positions on the support surface; a retractable caster, including a ground engaging wheel with means for shifting said caster wheel between an extended position wherein said caster wheel is weight-bearing and supports said table on the support surface, and a retracted position wherein said caster wheel is not weight-bearing, and said base supports said table on the support surface; said retractable caster being connected with said table at a location selected so that said caster wheel is disposed substantially directly below the center of gravity of said table when said caster wheel is in the extended position, whereby said table can be easily transported from one location to another by shifting said caster wheel to the extended position, positioning said table in a generally poised condition over said caster wheel, and manually translating said table in the generally poised condition over the support surface.