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A collapsible table selectively positionable between an upright position above a surface and a collapsible position for storage. The table includes a table top having an envelope defining an interior cavity that is configured with an internal periphery sufficient for receiving one or more seating me

A collapsible table selectively positionable between an upright position above a surface and a collapsible position for storage. The table includes a table top having an envelope defining an interior cavity that is configured with an internal periphery sufficient for receiving one or more seating members therein when the table is positioned in the collapsed position. In operation, pedestals of the table may be pivoted between an extended position such that the pedestals support the table above a surface and a retracted position such that the pedestals are introduced within the interior cavity of the table and thereby substantially rest against the underside of the table top. The disposition of the seating members within the cavity of the table, and in relation to each other, further facilitates a means for securing the pedestals of the table in a collapsed position within the interior cavity of the table during storage. When the seating members are disposed within the interior cavity of the table, one or more retaining members may be used to selectively secure the seating members within the cavity of the table, thereby retaining the pedestals also within the cavity of the table when the table is positioned in the collapsed position for storage. Moreover, the seating members and table may be deployed independently from each other for use as an assembly or independently.

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1. A table comprising:a table top including an upper surface that is spaced apart from a lower surface and enclosing a hollow interior portion that is formed during the manufacturing process;a first support leg movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top,

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A table comprising:a table top including an upper surface that is spaced apart from a lower surface and enclosing a hollow interior portion that is formed during the manufacturing process;a first support leg movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the first support leg extending away from the table top in the extended position to support the table in a use position, the first support leg being disposed generally parallel to the lower surface of the table top and not extending beyond an outer edge of the table top in the collapsed position;a second support leg movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the second support leg extending away from the table top in the extended position to support the table in a use position, the second support leg being disposed generally parallel to the lower surface of the table top and not extending beyond an outer edge of the table top in the collapsed position;an elongated support member located proximate a central portion of the table top, the elongated support member including a length that is at least half a length of the table top;a first support brace connected to the first support leg and connected to the elongated support member, at least a portion of the first support brace nesting about at least a portion of the elongated support member when the first support leg is in the collapsed position; anda second support brace connected to the second support leg and connected to the elongated support member, at least a portion of the second support brace nesting about at least a portion of the elongated support member when the second support leg is in the collapsed position.2. The table as in claim 1, further comprising a lip that extends downwardly from the lower surface of the table top, the lip being integrally formed as part of a unitary, one-piece construction with the table top.3. The table as in claim 2, wherein the lip includes a lower portion that forms a plane, the first support leg and second support leg being generally disposed between the lower surface of the table top and the plane formed by the lower portion of the lip when the first support leg and the second support leg are in the collapsed position.4. The table as in claim 2, further comprising an envelope that is formed by the lower surface of the table top and the lip, the first support leg and second support leg being sized and configured to be positioned within the envelope when the first and second support legs are in the collapsed position.5. The table as in claim 2, further comprising an envelope that is formed by the lower surface of the table top and the lip, the elongated support member being disposed within the envelope.6. The table as in claim 2, further comprising one or more seating members, each of the one or more seating members including one or more support legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position, the one or more seating members being sized and configured to be positioned within an envelope that is formed by the lower surface of the table top and the lip when the support legs are in the collapsed position.7. The table as in claim 6, further comprising one or more detents in the lip that are sized and configured to selectively receive a portion of the support legs of the one or more seating members in the collapsed position to secure the seating member to the table top.8. The table as in claim 2, wherein the lip is disposed about the outer edge of the table top to form a periphery.9. The table as in claim 2, further comprising a first set of detents in the lip that are sized and configured to selectively receive a portion of the first support leg in the collapsed position and a second set of detents in the lip that are sized and configured to selectively receive a portion of the second support leg in the collapsed position.10. The table as in claim 1, wherein the elongated support member is generally disposed along a longitudinal axis that extends through a center portion of the table top.11. The table as in claim 1, wherein the table top is constructed from blow molded plastic and the elongated support member is constructed from metal.12. The table as in claim 1, further comprising a foot connected to an end of the first support leg, at least a portion of the elongated support member being generally disposed between the table top and the foot when the first support leg is in the collapsed position.13. The table as in claim 1, wherein the first support leg and the second support leg are pivotally attached to the elongated support member.14. The table as in claim 1, wherein the first support leg and the second support leg are slidably attached to the elongated support member.15. The table as in claim 1, wherein the first support leg and the second support leg are pivotally attached to the table top.16. The table as in claim 1, wherein the first support leg and the second support leg are slidably attached to the table top.17. The table as in claim 1, wherein the first support brace and the second support brace are pivotally attached to the elongated support member.18. The table as in claim 1, wherein the first support brace and the second support brace are slidably attached to the elongated support member.19. A table comprising:a unitary, one-piece table top including an upper surface that is spaced apart from a lower surface and enclosing a hollow interior portion that is formed during the manufacturing process;a lip generally extending downwardly from the lower surface of the table top, the lip being integrally formed as part of a unitary one-piece construction with the table top, the lip including a hollow interior portion that is formed during the manufacturing process and is integrally formed with the hollow interior portion of the table top;a first support leg movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the top, the first support leg extending away from the top in the extended position to support the apparatus in a use position, the first support leg being disposed generally parallel to the lower surface of the top and not extending beyond an outer edge of the top in the collapsed position;a second support leg movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the top, the second support leg extending away from the top in the extended position to support the apparatus in a use position, the second support leg being disposed generally parallel to the lower surface of the top and not extending beyond an outer edge of the top in the collapsed position;a central support member connected to the table top and including an elongated length that extends at least a majority of a length of the table top;a first support brace connected to the first support leg and connected to the central support member; anda second support brace connected to the second support leg and connected to the central support member.20. The table as in claim 19, wherein at least a portion of the first support brace nests about at least a portion of the central support member when the first support leg is in the collapsed position; andwherein at least a portion of the second support brace nests about at least a portion of the central support member when the second support leg is in the collapsed position.21. The table as in claim 20, wherein the lip includes a lower portion that forms a plane, the first support leg and second support leg being generally disposed between the lower surface of the table top and the plane formed by the lower portion of the lip when the first support leg and the second support leg are in the collapsed position.22. The table as in claim 20, further comprising an envelope that is formed by the lower surface of the table top and the lip, the first support leg and second support leg being sized and configured to be positioned within the envelope when the first and second support legs are in the collapsed position.23. The table as in claim 20, further comprising an envelope that is formed by the lower surface of the table top and the lip, the central support member being disposed within the envelope.24. The table as in claim 20, further comprising one or more seating members, each of the one or more seating members including one or more support legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position, the one or more seating members being sized and configured to be positioned within an envelope that is formed by the lower surface of the table top and the lip when the support legs are in the collapsed position.25. The table as in claim 24, further comprising one or more detents in the lip that are sized and configured to selectively receive a portion of the support legs of the one or more seating members in the collapsed position to secure the seating member to the table top.26. The table as in claim 20, wherein the lip is disposed about the outer edge of the table top to form a periphery.27. The table as in claim 20, further comprising a first set of detents in the lip that are sized and configured to selectively receive a portion of the first support leg in the collapsed position and a second set of detents in the lip that are sized and configured to selectively receive a portion of the second support leg in the collapsed position.28. The table as in claim 19, wherein the central support member is generally disposed along a longitudinal axis that extends through a center portion of the table top.29. The table as in claim 19, wherein the table top is constructed from blow molded plastic and the elongated support member is constructed from metal.30. The table as in claim 19, further comprising a foot connected to an end of the first support leg, at least a portion of the central support member being generally disposed between the table top and the foot when the first support leg is in the collapsed position.31. The table as in claim 19, wherein the first support leg and the second support leg are pivotally attached to the central support member.32. The table as in claim 19, wherein the first support leg and the second support leg are slidably attached to the central support member.33. The table as in claim 19, wherein the first support leg and the second support leg are pivotally attached to the table top.34. The table as in claim 19, wherein the first support leg and the second support leg are slidably attached to the table top.35. The table as in claim 19, wherein the first support brace and the second support brace are pivotally attached to the central support member.36. The table as in claim 19, wherein the first support brace and the second support brace are slidably attached to the central support member.37. A table comprising:a table top constructed from plastic and including an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface and the lower surface at least partially enclosing a hollow interior portion formed during the manufacturing process;a first support leg movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top;a second support leg movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top;an elongated center support member constructed from metal and extending at least a majority of a length of the table top;a first support brace connecting the first support leg to the elongated center support member, at least a portion of the first support brace nesting about at least a portion of the elongated center support member when the first support leg is in the collapsed position;a second support brace connecting the second support leg to the elongated center support member, at least a portion of the second support brace nesting about at least a portion of the elongated center support member when the second support leg is in the collapsed position; anda lip that extends downwardly from the lower surface of the table top, the lip including an inner portion and a lower portion, the lip including a hollow interior portion that is formed during the manufacturing process.38. The table as in claim 37, further comprising one or more depressions in the lower surface of the table top that extend generally towards the upper surface of the table top.39. The table as in claim 37, further comprising an envelope generally defined by the lower surface of the table top and the downwardly extending lip, the first and second support legs being generally positioned within the envelope when the first and second support legs are in the collapsed position.40. The table as in claim 37, further comprising an envelope generally defined by the lower surface of the table top and the downwardly extending lip; and further comprising one or more benches, each of the one or more benches including support legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position, the one or more benches capable of being positioned within the envelope when the support legs are in the collapsed position.41. The table as in claim 37, further comprising a plane generally formed by the lower portion of the lip, the first and second support legs being generally positioned between the lower surface of the table top and the plane when the first and second support legs are in the collapsed position.42. The table as in claim 37, further comprising a plane generally formed by the lower portion of the lip; and further comprising one or more benches, each of the one or more benches including support legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position, the one or more benches capable of being positioned between the lower surface of the table top and the plane when the support legs of the benches are in the collapsed position.43. The table as in claim 37, further comprising a cavity formed in the table top that is sized and configured to receive one or more benches.44. The table as in claim 37, wherein the table top is constructed from blow molded plastic.45. The table as in claim 37, wherein the first support leg includes a foot portion, at least a portion of the elongated center support member being generally disposed between the table top and the foot portion of the first support leg when the first support leg is in the collapsed position.46. A table comprising:a blow molded table top including an upper surface that is spaced apart from a lower surface and enclosing a hollow interior portion that is formed during the blow molding process;an elongated support member extending along the lower surface of the blow molded table top;a first support leg including an elongated leg portion, the first support leg movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the blow molded table top, at least a portion of the elongated support member being generally positioned between the blow molded table top and the elongated leg portion when the first support leg is in the collapsed position;a second support leg including an elongated leg portion, the second support leg movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the blow molded table top, at least a portion of the elongated support member being generally positioned between the blow molded table top and the elongated leg portion when the second support leg is in the collapsed position;a first support brace including a first end connected the first support leg and a second end connected to the elongated support member, at least a portion of the first support brace nesting about at least a portion of the elongated support member when the first support leg is in the collapsed position; anda second support brace including a first end connected to the second support leg and a second end connected to the elongated support member, at least a portion of the second support brace nesting about at least a portion of the elongated support member when the second support leg is in the collapsed position.47. A table comprising:a blow molded table top including an upper surface that is spaced apart from a lower surface and enclosing a hollow interior portion that is formed during the blow molding process;an elongated support member extending along the lower surface of the blow molded table top;a first support leg including a foot portion, the first support leg movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the blow molded table top, at least a portion of the elongated support member being generally positioned between the blow molded table top and the foot portion when the first support leg is in the collapsed position;a second support leg including a foot portion, the second support leg movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the blow molded table top, at least a portion of the elongated support member being generally positioned between the blow molded table top and the foot portion when the second support leg is in the collapsed position;a first support brace including a first end connected the first support leg and a second end connected to the elongated support member, at least a portion of the first support brace nesting about at least a portion of the elongated support member when the first support leg is in the collapsed position; anda second support brace including a first end connected to the second support leg and a second end connected to the elongated support member, at least a portion of the second support brace nesting about at least a portion of the elongated support member when the second support leg is in the collapsed position.48. A table comprising:a unitary, one-piece table top including a hollow interior portion that is formed during the manufacturing process;a lip including a hollow interior portion that is formed during the manufacturing process, the lip being integrally formed with the table top as part of a unitary, one-piece construction;a rail being generally centrally disposed along a longitudinal axis of the table top and extending at least a majority of a length of the table top;a first pedestal being movable relative to the table top between an extended position and a collapsed position, the first pedestal including a first leg that is disposed on one side of the rail and a second leg that is disposed on another side of the rail;a second pedestal being movable relative to the table top between an extended position and a collapsed position, the second pedestal including a first leg that is disposed on one side of the rail and a second leg that is disposed on another side of the rail;a first brace including a first end connected to the first pedestal and a second end connected to the rail; anda second brace including a first end connected to the second pedestal and a second end connected to the rail.49. The table as in claim 48, wherein at least a portion of the first support brace nests about at least a portion of the elongated support member when the first support leg is in the collapsed position; andwherein at least a portion of the second support brace nests about at least a portion of the elongated support member when the second support leg is in the collapsed position.50. The table as in claim 48, further comprising a first foot that is connected to the ends of the first leg and the second leg of the first pedestal, the first foot being positioned generally adjacent to a portion of the rail when the first pedestal is in the collapsed position; andfurther comprising a second foot that is connected to the ends of the first leg and the second leg of the second pedestal, the second foot being positioned generally adjacent to a portion of the rail when the second pedestal is in the collapsed position.51. The table as in claim 48, further comprising a first foot that is connected to the ends of the first leg and the second leg of the first pedestal, the first foot being sized and configured to contact a portion of the rail when the first pedestal is in the collapsed position; andfurther comprising a second foot that is connected to the ends of the first leg and the second leg of the second pedestal, the second foot being sized and configured to contact a portion of the rail when the second pedestal is in the collapsed position.52. The table as in claim 48, wherein the first pedestal is pivotally connected to the lip and wherein the second pedestal is pivotally connected to the lip.53. A table comprising:a table top including a hollow interior portion that is formed during the manufacturing process;a lip including a hollow interior portion that is formed during the manufacturing process, the lip being integrally formed with the table top as part of a unitary, one-piece construction;a metal rail connected to a lower portion of the table top, the metal rail extending at least a majority of a length of the table top;a first pedestal being movable relative to the table top between an extended position and a collapsed position, the first pedestal including a first leg that is pivotally connected to the table top on one side of the rail and a second leg that is pivotally connected to the table top on another side of the rail;a second pedestal being movable relative to the table top between an extended position and a collapsed position, the second pedestal including a first leg that is pivotally connected to the table top on one side of the rail and a second leg that is pivotally connected to the table top on another side of the rail;a first foot connected to an end of the first leg and the second leg of the first pedestal, the first foot being positioned proximate the rail when the first pedestal is in the collapsed position;a second foot connected to an end of the first leg and the second leg of the second pedestal, the second foot being positioned proximate the rail when the second pedestal is in the collapsed positiona first brace including a first end connected to the first pedestal and a second end connected to the rail; anda second brace including a first end connected to the second pedestal and a second end connected to the rail.54. The table as in claim 53, wherein at least a portion of the first support brace nests about at least a portion of the elongated support member when the first support leg is in the collapsed position; andwherein at least a portion of the second support brace nests about at least a portion of the elongated support member when the second support leg is in the collapsed position.55. A table comprising:a table top including a hollow interior portion that is formed during the manufacturing process;a lip including a hollow interior portion that is formed during the manufacturing process, the lip being integrally formed with the table top as part of a unitary, one-piece construction;a metal rail connected to a lower portion of the table top, the metal rail extending at least a majority of a length of the table top;a first pedestal being movable relative to the table top between an extended position and a collapsed position, the first pedestal including a first leg that is pivotally connected to the table top on one side of the rail and a second leg that is pivotally connected to the table top on another side of the rail;a second pedestal being movable relative to the table top between an extended position and a collapsed position, the second pedestal including a first leg that is pivotally connected to the table top on one side of the rail and a second leg that is pivotally connected to the table top on another side of the rail;a first brace including a first end connected to the first pedestal and a second end connected to the rail, at least a portion of the first brace nesting about at least a portion of the rail when the first support leg is in the collapsed position; anda second brace including a first end connected to the second pedestal and a second end connected to the rail, at least a portion of the second brace nesting about at least a portion of the rail when the second support leg is in the collapsed position.56. The table as in claim 55, further comprising a first foot connected to an end of the first leg and the second leg of the first pedestal, the first foot being positioned proximate a portion of the rail when the first pedestal is in the collapsed position; anda second foot connected to an end of the first leg and the second leg of the second pedestal, the second foot being positioned proximate a portion of the rail when the second pedestal is in the collapsed position.57. The table as in claim 55, wherein the lip includes a lower portion that forms a plane, the first pedestal and the second pedestal being generally disposed between a lower portion of the table top and the plane formed by the lower portion of the lip when the first pedestal and the second pedestal are in the collapsed position.58. The table as in claim 55, further comprising an envelope that is formed by a lower portion of the table top and the lip, the first pedestal and the second pedestal being sized and configured to be positioned within the envelope when the first pedestal and the second pedestal are in the collapsed position.