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A folding table includes a table top and a frame. The frame includes side rails hinged together at a table folding axis so the table can be moved between a folded and an opened position. The table includes a latch to secure the table in the opened position. The table includes frame end reinforcement

A folding table includes a table top and a frame. The frame includes side rails hinged together at a table folding axis so the table can be moved between a folded and an opened position. The table includes a latch to secure the table in the opened position. The table includes frame end reinforcement portions including bights extending between opposite frame side rails near the table top ends. The table includes a handle that is movable between a stowed and a carrying position, the handle being pivotable about a portion of a frame member.

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1. A table comprisinga table top having opposite sides and opposite ends, an upwardly facing surface, and a downwardly facing surface,a tubular frame disposed to support the table top, the frame having a side rail extending along each opposite side, a bight extending along each opposite end to join

1. A table comprisinga table top having opposite sides and opposite ends, an upwardly facing surface, and a downwardly facing surface,a tubular frame disposed to support the table top, the frame having a side rail extending along each opposite side, a bight extending along each opposite end to join the side rails, cross supports spaced inwardly from each bight, and a tubular cross member spaced inwardly from each bight and extending transversely between the side rails to define a transverse leg folding axis, the cross member being supported by the side rails for rotation about the transverse axis,a leg unit coupled to each cross member, each leg unit being foldable between a folded position extending toward the opposite end of the table top to lie adjacent the downwardly facing surface and an extended position to support the table top above the floor, and a lock mechanism extending between the cross support and the leg unit to support the leg unit in its extended position. 2. The table of claim 1, wherein the table top comprises opposite end portions separated along a central transversely extending separation line to be foldable such that the downwardly facing surface of one end portion faces the downwardly facing surface of the other end portion and each side rail includes first and second side rail portions hinged at the separation line about a transverse central axis below the downwardly facing surface. 3. The table of claim 2, wherein, under each table top end portion, the first and second side rail portions and the bight are a single tubular frame member and each cross member is supported by the associated first and second side rail portions to support the leg unit attached thereto. 4. The table of claim 2, wherein each of the first and second side rail portions includes a sleeve for supporting the associated cross member, the sleeve extending transversely toward the opposite side of the table top. 5. The table of claim 2, wherein the cross supports include a transversely extending cross support for each table top end portion positioned adjacent the separation line, each cross support having ends coupled to the side rails. 6. The table of claim 2, wherein a locking member is mounted for movement on the first side rail portion of at least one side rail, the locking member being movable between a locking position engaging the first and second side rail portions to support the table in an unfolded position and prevent rotation of the first and second side rail portions about the transverse central axis, and a retracted position disengaging the second side rail portion to permit rotation of the first and second side rail portions about the transverse central axis. 7. The table of claim 6, wherein the first and second side rail portions are tubular to provide aligned openings adjacent the central axis and sized to receive the locking member, and the locking member extends into the aligned openings in its locking position to prevent rotation of the first and second side rail portions. 8. The table of claim 1, wherein the table comprises a handle movable between a stowed position adjacent the table top and a carrying position extending from the table top, the handle having a handgrip and a coupler mounted to the frame for movement relative to the frame. 9. The table of claim 8, wherein the coupler extends around at least a portion of one of the side rails and is rotatable about the side rail. 10. A table comprisinga table top having opposite sides and opposite ends, an upwardly facing surface, a downwardly facing surface, the table top also comprising opposite table top end portions separated along a transversely extending separation line,a frame disposed to support the table top, a side rail extending along each opposite side, each side rail having opposite side rail end portions separated at the separation line, the opposite side rail end portions being hinged together at the separation line, each side rail being tubular to p rovide, at each side of the table top, an open end adjacent and aligned with the open end of the other of the side rails at the side of the table top and at the separation line,a locking member movable between a locking position extending into both aligned open ends on the at least one side of the table top when the table is in its unfolded position and a retracted position extending into one of the open ends to permit movement of one opposite table top end portion relative to the other opposite table top end portion, anda biasing member arranged to bias the locking member to its locking position. 11. The table of claim 10, further comprising a handle including a hand grip and a coupler rotatable about a first of the side rails for movement of the hand grip between carrying and stowed positions. 12. The table of claim 11, wherein the coupler includes a collar extending around the first side rail for rotation thereabout. 13. The table of claim 10, wherein the biasing member includes a coil spring that is positioned in a first of the side rails and engages the locking member. 14. The table of claim 13, further comprising a first sleeve positioned within the first side rail, and the coil spring and the locking member are positioned within the first sleeve. 15. The table of claim 14, further comprising a second sleeve positioned within a second of the side rails, and, in the locking position, the locking member extends into the second sleeve. 16. The table of claim 10, further comprising an actuator to move the locking member against a biasing force exerted by the biasing member. 17. The table of claim 16, further comprising a sleeve positioned within a first of the side rails, wherein the actuator extends through a slot formed in the first side rail and a slot formed in the sleeve and is coupled to the locking member which is positioned within the sleeve. 18. A folding table comprising first and second opposite table end portions foldable together along a central transverse separation line, a frame mounted on each table end portion, the frame on one end portion providing an opening adjacent the separation line, a locking member coupled to the other frame and being movable to engage the opening to secure the table end portions in the same plane and to disengage the opening to permit the table end portions to be folded together, anda biasing member arranged to bias the locking member toward engagement with the opening when the first and second opposite table end portions are unfolded. 19. The table of claim 18, further comprising a handle including a hand grip and a collar rotatable on one of the frames for movement of the hand grip between carrying and stowed positions. 20. The table of claim 18, wherein the other frame includes a tubular rail and the biasing member includes a coil spring that is positioned within the tubular rail and engages the locking member. 21. The table of claim 20, further comprising a sleeve positioned within the rail, and the coil spring and the locking member are positioned within the sleeve. 22. The table of claim 18, further comprising an actuator to move the locking member against a biasing force exerted by the biasing member. 23. The table of claim 22, further comprising a sleeve, wherein the other frame includes a tubular rail, the sleeve is positioned within the rail, and the actuator extends through a slot formed in the rail and a slot formed in the sleeve and is coupled to the locking member which is positioned within the sleeve. 24. A table comprisinga table top having opposite sides and opposite ends, an upwardly facing surface, a downwardly facing surface, the table top comprising opposite table top end portions separated along a central transversely extending separation line to be foldable,a tubular frame disposed against the downwardly facing surface to support the table top, the frame having a side rail extending along each opposite side, each side rail having opposite side rail end portion s separated at the separation line, the opposite side rail end portions being hinged together at the separation line, one side rail end portion providing an opening adjacent to the separation line, andthe other side rail end portion carrying a locking member, the locking member being movable between a locking position engaging the opening to secure the table top in the opened position, the locking member having a position retracted away from the opening to permit relative movement of the side rails when the locking member is in the retracted position, wherein the table is moveable between a folded position and an opened position and the locking member is biased to extend into the opening in its locking position when the table is in the opened position. 25. A table comprisinga table top having opposite sides and opposite ends, an upwardly facing surface, a downwardly facing surface, the tabletop comprising opposite table top end portions separated along a central transversely extending separation line to be foldable,a tubular frame disposed against the downwardly facing surface to support the table top, the frame having a side rail extending along each opposite side, each side rail having opposite side rail end portions separated at the separation line, the opposite side rail end portions being hinged together at the separation line, one side rail end portion providing an opening adjacent to the separation line, andthe other side rail end portion carrying a locking member, the locking member being movable between a locking position engaging the opening secure the table top in the opened, the locking member having a portions portion retracted away from the opening to permit relative movement of the side rails when the locking member is in the retracted position, wherein the locking member is configured to automatically move to engage the opening when the table is moved from the folded position to the opened position. 26. The table of claim 25 comprising a spring to bias the locking member to automatically move when the table is moved from the folded position to the unfolded position. 27. A table comprisinga table top having opposite sides and opposite ends, an upwardly facing surface, a downwardly facing surface, the table top comprising opposite table top end portions separated along a central transversely extending separation line to be foldable,a tubular frame disposed against the downwardly facing surface to support the table top, the frame having a side rail extending along each opposite side, each side rail having opposite side rail end portions separated at the separation line, the opposite side rail end portions being hinged together at the separation line, one side rail end portion providing an opening adjacent to the separation line, andthe other side rail end portion carrying a locking member, the locking member being movable between a locking position engaging the opening to secure the table top in the opened position, the locking member having a position retracted away from the opening to permit relative movement of the side rails when the locking member is in the retracted position, wherein the opening includes a sleeve to receive the locking member when the locking member is in its locking position. 28. The table of claim 24, wherein each of the opposite side rail end portions includes a latch sleeve to receive the locking member, one of the latch sleeves including a radially inwardly extending surface to engage a spring. 29. The table of claim 28, wherein the locking member extends substantially into one of the latch sleeves when the locking member is in the retracted position. 30. A table comprisinga table top having an upwardly facing surface and a downwardly facing surface,a frame coupled to the downwardly facing surface, anda handle movable between a carrying position and a stowed position, the handle having a handgrip and a coupler rotatably mounted on the frame to support the hand grip for movement relative to the frame. 31. A table comprisinga table top having an upwardly facing surface and a downwardly facing surface,a frame coupled to the downwardly facing surface, anda handle movable between a carrying position and a stowed position, the handle having a handgrip and a coupler mounted to the frame and extending at least partially around the frame to support the hand grip for movement relative to the frame, wherein the coupler is saddle shaped and extends around a portion of the frame to permit pivoting movement of the handle relative to the frame. 32. A table comprisinga table top having an upwardly facing surface and a downwardly facing surface,a frame coupled to the downwardly facing surface, anda handle movable between a carrying position and a stowed position, the handle having a handgrip and a coupler mounted to the frame and extending at least partially around the frame to support the hand grip for movement relative to the frame, wherein the coupler engages the downwardly facing surface of the table top to inhibit movement of the handle from at least one of the stowed and carrying positions. 33. The table of claim 32, wherein the bottom surface of the table top provides a complementary portion to engage the coupler to inhibit movement of the handle from at least one of the stowed and carrying positions. 34. A table comprisinga table top having an upwardly facing surface and a downwardly facing surface,a frame coupled to the downwardly facing surface, anda handle movable between a carrying position and a stowed position, the handle having a handgrip and a coupler mounted to the frame and extending at least partially around the frame to support the hand grip for movement relative to the frame, wherein the bottom surface of the table top provides a handle recess sized to receive at least a portion of the handle when the handle is in the stowed positions. 35. The table of claim 34, wherein the bottom surface provides a handgrip recess to receive the handgrip when the handle is in the stowed position, the bottom surface further providing a notch to receive the coupler when the handle is in the carrying position. 36. A table comprisinga table top having an upwardly facing surface and a downwardly facing surface,a frame coupled to the downwardly facing surface, anda handle movable between a carrying position and a stowed position, the handle having a handgrip and a coupler mounted to the frame and extending at least partially around the frame to support the hand grip for movement relative to the frame, wherein the coupler provides a front recess and a rear recess each providing an edge to engage the bottom surface of the table top, one of the edges of one of the front or rear recesses engaging the bottom surface of the table top to inhibit movement of the handle from the stowed position and the other edge of the other of the front or rear recesses engaging the bottom surface of the table top to inhibit movement of the handle from the carrying position. 37. A table comprisinga table top having an upwardly facing surface and a downwardly facing surface,a frame coupled to the downwardly facing surface, anda handle movable between a carrying position and a stowed position, the handle having a handgrip and a coupler mounted to the frame and extending at least partially around the frame to support the hand grip for movement relative to the frame, wherein the handle includes a first half and a second half, the first half cooperating with the second half to form a loop when the handle is in an unassembled state, the first half configured to mate with the second half so that, when assembled, the coupler wraps at least partially around the frame to couple the handle to the frame and permit the handle to pivot about the frame.