IPC분류정보
| 국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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| 국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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| 출원번호 |
US-0566621
(2006-12-04)
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| 등록번호 |
US-7461602
(2008-12-09)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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| 출원인 / 주소 |
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| 대리인 / 주소 |
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| 인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
23 인용 특허 :
141 |
초록
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A pivotable folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached thereto. A first pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal e
A pivotable folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached thereto. A first pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the second support pedestal. The distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces pivotally attached to a retaining assembly preferably mounted in relation to the table top. Specifically, the retaining assembly includes a cross-brace member operably disposed through openings formed in the distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces, thus providing a pivotal engagement in relation to the table top. Alternatively, a second retaining assembly including a cross-brace member may be mounted in relation to the table top, wherein the distal end of the first pivotal support brace pivotally engages the first retaining member and the distal end of the second pivotal support brace pivotally engages the second retaining member. In addition, the first and second support pedestals may comprise at least one support leg, wherein each support leg of the first and second support pedestals are laterally offset from each other so as to permit an offset displacement of the support legs when the support pedestals are disposed in a collapsed position.
대표청구항
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What is claimed and desired to be secured by United States Letters Patent is: 1. A table comprising: a table top constructed from plastic and including a hollow interior portion formed during the manufacturing process, the table top including a working surface, a mounting surface, a first side, a s
What is claimed and desired to be secured by United States Letters Patent is: 1. A table comprising: a table top constructed from plastic and including a hollow interior portion formed during the manufacturing process, the table top including a working surface, a mounting surface, a first side, a second side, a first end, a second end and an outer periphery; a first generally downwardly extending side wall disposed along the first side of the table top that is formed as a unitary portion of the table top during the manufacturing process, the first side wall including a hollow interior portion that is in direct communication with the hollow interior portion of the table top; a second generally downwardly extending side wall disposed along the second side of the table top that is formed as a unitary portion of the table top during the manufacturing process, the second side wall including a hollow interior portion that is in direct communication with the hollow interior portion of the table top; a first generally downwardly extending end wall disposed along the first end of the table top that is formed as a unitary portion of the table top during the manufacturing process, the first end wall including a hollow interior portion that is in direct communication with the hollow interior portion of the table top; a second generally downwardly extending end wall disposed along the second end of the table top that is formed as a unitary portion of the table top during the manufacturing process, the second end wall including a hollow interior portion that is in direct communication with the hollow interior portion of the table top; a plurality of depressions disposed in the mounting surface of the table top, the plurality of depressions including at least five rows of generally aligned depressions extending along a length of the table top, the plurality of depressions including at least ten columns of generally aligned depressions extending along a width of the table top; a metal frame connected to the mounting surface of the table top by a plurality of fasteners, the frame including a first side rail disposed proximate the first side wall of the table top, a second side rail disposed proximate the second side wall of the table top, a first end rail disposed proximate the first end wall of the table top and a second end rail disposed proximate the second end wall of the table top; a first support pedestal pivotally connected to the frame, the first support pedestal being selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the first support pedestal being disposed generally parallel and adjacent to the mounting surface of the table top in the collapsed position, the first support pedestal extending generally outwardly from the table top in the extended position; a second support pedestal pivotally connected to the frame, the second support pedestal being selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the second support pedestal being disposed generally parallel and adjacent to the mounting surface of the table top in the collapsed position, the second support pedestal extending generally outwardly from the table top in the extended position; a first cross brace member at least partially disposed between the first support pedestal and the second support pedestal; a second cross brace member at least partially disposed between the first support pedestal and the second support pedestal; a first pivotal support brace including a proximal end pivotally connected to the first support pedestal and a distal end pivotally connected to the first cross brace member; and a second pivotal support brace including a proximal end pivotally connected to the second support pedestal and a distal end pivotally connected to the second cross brace member. 2. The table as in claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the first support pedestal is offset from at least a portion of the second support pedestal when the first support pedestal and the second support pedestal are in the collapsed positions. 3. The table as in claim 1, wherein the first support pedestal is offset from the second support pedestal to allow the first support pedestal and the second support pedestal to be positioned at least proximate the mounting surface of the table top without interfering with each other when the first support pedestal and the second support pedestal are in the collapsed positions. 4. The table as in claim 1, wherein at least a majority of the plurality of depressions are generally uniformly distributed and centrally disposed within the outer periphery of the table top. 5. The table as in claim 1, wherein adjacent columns of the generally aligned depressions are at least partially offset and wherein adjacent rows of the generally aligned depressions are at least partially offset. 6. The table as in claim 1, wherein the plurality of depressions includes at least ten rows of the generally aligned depressions and wherein adjacent rows of the generally aligned depressions are at least partially offset. 7. The table as in claim 1, wherein the plurality of depressions includes at least fifteen rows of the generally aligned depressions and wherein adjacent rows of the generally aligned depressions are at least partially offset. 8. The table as in claim 1, wherein the plurality of depressions includes at least ten columns of the generally aligned depressions and wherein adjacent columns of the generally aligned depressions are at least partially offset. 9. The table as in claim 1, wherein the table top has a height of about five centimeters proximate the outer periphery of the table top. 10. The table as in claim 1, wherein the working surface of the table top includes at least one beveled edge. 11. The table as in claim 1, wherein the first support pedestal includes two substantially parallel posts and wherein the proximal end of the first pivotal support brace is bifurcated to include two support members that are pivotally attached to the two posts of the first support pedestal; and wherein the second support pedestal includes two substantially parallel posts and wherein the proximal end of the second pivotal support brace is bifurcated to include two support members that are pivotally attached to the two posts of the second support pedestal. 12. The table as in claim 1, further comprising a first recess in the mounting surface of the table top and a second recess in the mounting surface of the table top, at least a portion of the first cross brace member being disposed within the first recess in the table top and at least a portion of the second cross brace member being disposed within the second recess in the table top. 13. The table as in claim 1, wherein the frame has a generally rectangular configuration that generally conforms to the outer periphery of the table top. 14. The table as in claim 1, further comprising a first channel at least partially defined by the first side wall of the table top and the first side rail of the frame; and further comprising a second channel at least partially formed by the second side wall of the table top and the second side rail of the frame. 15. A table comprising: a table top constructed from plastic and including a hollow interior portion formed during the manufacturing process, the table top including a working surface, a mounting surface, a first side, a second side, a first end, a second end and an outer periphery; a first generally downwardly extending side wall disposed along the first side of the table top that is formed as a unitary portion of the table top during the manufacturing process, the first side wall including a hollow interior portion that is in direct communication with the hollow interior portion of the table top; a second generally downwardly extending side wall disposed along the second side of the table top that is formed as a unitary portion of the table top during the manufacturing process, the second side wall including a hollow interior portion that is in direct communication with the hollow interior portion of the table top; a first generally downwardly extending end wall disposed along the first end of the table top that is formed as a unitary portion of the table top during the manufacturing process, the first end wall including a hollow interior portion that is in direct communication with the hollow interior portion of the table top; a second generally downwardly extending end wall disposed along the second end of the table top that is formed as a unitary portion of the table top during the manufacturing process, the second end wall including a hollow interior portion that is in direct communication with the hollow interior portion of the table top; a plurality of depressions disposed in the mounting surface of the table top, the plurality of depressions including at least five rows of generally aligned depressions extending along a length of the table top, the plurality of depressions including at least ten columns of generally aligned depressions extending along a width of the table top; a metal frame connected to the mounting surface of the table top by a plurality of fasteners, the frame including a first side rail disposed proximate the first side wall of the table top, a second side rail disposed proximate the second side wall of the table top, a first end rail disposed proximate the first end wall of the table top and a second end rail disposed proximate the second end wall of the table top; a first support pedestal pivotally connected to the frame, the first support pedestal being selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the first support pedestal being disposed generally parallel and adjacent to the mounting surface of the table top in the collapsed position, the first support pedestal extending generally outwardly from the table top in the extended position; a second support pedestal pivotally connected to the frame, the second support pedestal being selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the second support pedestal being disposed generally parallel and adjacent to the mounting surface of the table top in the collapsed position, the second support pedestal extending generally outwardly from the table top in the extended position; a first cross brace member at least partially disposed between the first support pedestal and the second support pedestal; a second cross brace member at least partially disposed between the first support pedestal and the second support pedestal; a first pivotal support brace including a proximal end pivotally connected to the first support pedestal and a distal end pivotally connected to the first cross brace member; and a second pivotal support brace including a proximal end pivotally connected to the second support pedestal and a distal end pivotally connected to the second cross brace member; wherein the first support pedestal and the second support pedestal are at least partially offset to allow the first support pedestal and the second support pedestal to be positioned at least proximate the mounting surface of the table top when the first support pedestal and the second support pedestal are in the collapsed positions; wherein adjacent rows of the generally aligned depressions are at least partially offset; and wherein adjacent columns of the generally aligned depressions are at least partially offset. 16. The table as in claim 15, wherein the plurality of depressions includes at least ten rows of the generally aligned depressions and at least ten columns of the generally aligned depressions. 17. The table as in claim 15, wherein the plurality of depressions includes at least fifteen rows of the generally aligned depressions and at least ten columns of the generally aligned depressions. 18. The table as in claim 15, wherein the first support pedestal includes two substantially parallel posts and wherein the proximal end of the first pivotal support brace is bifurcated to include two support members that are pivotally attached to the two posts of the first support pedestal; and wherein the second support pedestal includes two substantially parallel posts and wherein the proximal end of the second pivotal support brace is bifurcated to include two support members that are pivotally attached to the two posts of the second support pedestal. 19. The table as in claim 15, further comprising a first recess in the mounting surface of the table top and a second recess in the mounting surface of the table top, at least a portion of the first cross brace member being disposed within the first recess in the table top and at least a portion of the second cross brace member being disposed within the second recess in the table top. 20. A table comprising: a table top constructed from plastic and including a hollow interior portion formed during the manufacturing process, the table top including a working surface, a mounting surface, a first side, a second side, a first end, a second end and an outer periphery; a first generally downwardly extending side wall disposed along the first side of the table top that is formed as a unitary portion of the table top during the manufacturing process, the first side wall including a hollow interior portion that is in direct communication with the hollow interior portion of the table top; a second generally downwardly extending side wall disposed along the second side of the table top that is formed as a unitary portion of the table top during the manufacturing process, the second side wall including a hollow interior portion that is in direct communication with the hollow interior portion of the table top; a first generally downwardly extending end wall disposed along the first end of the table top that is formed as a unitary portion of the table top during the manufacturing process, the first end wall including a hollow interior portion that is in direct communication with the hollow interior portion of the table top; a second generally downwardly extending end wall disposed along the second end of the table top that is formed as a unitary portion of the table top during the manufacturing process, the second end wall including a hollow interior portion that is in direct communication with the hollow interior portion of the table top; a plurality of depressions disposed in the mounting surface of the table top, the plurality of depressions including at least five rows of generally aligned depressions extending along a length of the table top, the plurality of depressions including at least ten columns of generally aligned depressions extending along a width of the table top; a metal frame connected to the mounting surface of the table top by a plurality of fasteners, the frame including a first side rail disposed proximate the first side wall of the table top, a second side rail disposed proximate the second side wall of the table top, a first end rail disposed proximate the first end wall of the table top and a second end rail disposed proximate the second end wall of the table top; a first channel at least partially defined by the first side wall of the table top and the first side rail of the frame; a second channel at least partially defined by the second side wall of the table top and the second side rail of the frame; a first support pedestal including two substantially parallel posts pivotally connected to the frame, the first support pedestal being selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the first support pedestal being disposed generally parallel and adjacent to the mounting surface of the table top in the collapsed position, the first support pedestal extending generally outwardly from the table top in the extended position; a second support pedestal including two substantially parallel posts pivotally connected to the frame, the second support pedestal being selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the second support pedestal being disposed generally parallel and adjacent to the mounting surface of the table top in the collapsed position, the second support pedestal extending generally outwardly from the table top in the extended position; a first cross brace member at least partially disposed between the first support pedestal and the second support pedestal; a second cross brace member at least partially disposed between the first support pedestal and the second support pedestal; a first pivotal support brace including a proximal end with two support members pivotally connected to the two ports of the first support pedestal and a distal end pivotally connected to the first cross brace member; and a second pivotal support brace including a proximal end with two support members pivotally connected to the two posts of the second support pedestal and a distal end pivotally connected to the second cross brace member; wherein the first support pedestal and the second support pedestal are at least partially offset to allow the first support pedestal and the second support pedestal to be positioned at least proximate the mounting surface of the table top when the first support pedestal and the second support pedestal are in the collapsed positions; wherein adjacent rows of the generally aligned depressions are at least partially offset; and wherein adjacent columns of the generally aligned depressions are at least partially offset. 21. The table as in claim 20, wherein the depressions disposed in the rows are separated by a distance of about two inches. 22. The table as in claim 20, wherein the depressions disposed in the columns are separated by a distance of about two inches. 23. The table as in claim 20, wherein a ratio of the columns to the rows is generally equal to or greater than three. 24. The table as in claim 15, wherein the depressions disposed in the rows are separated by a distance of about two inches. 25. The table as in claim 15, wherein the depressions disposed in the columns are separated by a distance of about two inches. 26. The table as in claim 15, wherein a ratio of the columns to the rows is generally equal to or greater than three. 27. The table as in claim 1, wherein the depressions disposed in the rows are separated by a distance of about two inches. 28. The table as in claim 1, wherein the depressions disposed in the columns are separated by a distance of about two inches. 29. The table as in claim 1, wherein a ratio of the columns to the rows is generally equal to or greater than three.
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