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The present invention is a convertible multifunction overbed table and chair, or more specifically, the present invention is a medical furnishing that serves as an adjustable overbed table in a first configuration and a wheeled transport chair in a second configuration. The present invention may als

The present invention is a convertible multifunction overbed table and chair, or more specifically, the present invention is a medical furnishing that serves as an adjustable overbed table in a first configuration and a wheeled transport chair in a second configuration. The present invention may also serve as a medical staff work station, provide storage of patient records and medical charts, storage for the patient's personal effects, personal mirror, IV stand, catheter bag stand, secure storage for portable oxygen, and serve as a patient walker.

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1. A convertible multifunction overbed table and chair comprising; a rolling support base comprising, a base portion, and a vertical support portion, the base portion is substantially rectangular, configured to extend under a patient bed, having a height, a width and a length wherein to provide stab

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A convertible multifunction overbed table and chair comprising; a rolling support base comprising, a base portion, and a vertical support portion, the base portion is substantially rectangular, configured to extend under a patient bed, having a height, a width and a length wherein to provide stability and not interfere with any portion of the patient bed, and a caster attached at each corner,the vertical support portion comprising, two vertical support columns, each vertical support column having a base end attached to the rolling base portion at a rear corner of the rolling base portion, each vertical support column having a substantially uniform thickness, the back surface of each vertical support column forming a line perpendicular to the rolling base portion, the base end of each support column having a width wider than the width of the free end forming a substantially uniform taper from the base end to the free end of the front surface of each vertical support column, a cross brace joining the free ends of the vertical support columns, the inside surface of each vertical support column parallel in relationship with the inside surface of the other vertical support column, a height adjustment rotation track formed on the inside surface of each vertical support column, the height adjustment rotation track comprising, a height adjustment track, a pivot pin track equidistant and parallel to the height adjustment track, and a semi-circular configuration rotation track intersecting with both the height adjustment track and the pivot pin track, the diameter of the configuration rotation track equal to the distance between the height adjustment track and the pivot pin track,a table/chair portion comprising, a substantially planer back surface, a front surface contoured in an “L” shape forming a seat having, a back support portion, and a seat portion, and side portions, the side portions having two pivot pins, and a height adjustment boss formed at the seat end of the side portion near the back surface of the table/chair portion, the two pivot pins and the height adjustment boss equidistantly spaced and configured to engage the height adjustment rotation track formed on the inside surface of the vertical support columns of the rolling support base, and,the table/chair portion configurable in two stable configurations, the first configuration wherein the back surface of the table chair portion is horizontal, forming a table, the table height adjustable within the length of the height adjustment track, the second configuration wherein the table/chair portion is rotated up approximately 100 degrees until the back surface of the table/chair portion is substantially parallel with the tapered front surface of the vertical support column of the rolling base portion, the contoured front surface of the table/chair portion forming a chair, the height adjustment boss rotating through the configuration rotation track from the height adjustment track to the pivot pin track and one pivot pin rotating through the configuration rotation track from the pivot pin track to the height adjustment track. 2. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 1 wherein the back surface of the table/chair portion includes, a raised top edge circumscribing the back surface and at least one cup holder recessed into the back surface. 3. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 1 wherein a five sided compartment is formed at the supported end of the back surface of the table/chair portion, the top outside surface of the compartment providing an elevated work surface, the inside bottom surface having an elevation higher than the back surface of the table/chair portion, and the open side facing away from the seat portion of the table/chair portion. 4. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 1 wherein the seat portion of the table/chair portion includes integrated arm rests and a hook on the front edge of the seat portion. 5. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 1 wherein the base portion of the rolling support base includes a recessed bin formed in the top surface. 6. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 1 wherein the base portion of the rolling support base includes footrests formed in the top surface and the material between the footrests removed to allow the user's feet to engage the floor. 7. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 1 wherein a rectangular five sided compartment is formed between the vertical support columns proximate the base portion, and the compartment open on the top side. 8. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 7 wherein the compartment includes a contoured portion to securely hold a cylindrical oxygen bottle. 9. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 1 wherein push handles are formed into the back surface of the vertical support columns. 10. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 1 wherein the cross brace joining the free ends of the vertical support columns includes at least one hook for suspending an intravenous fluid container. 11. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 1 wherein vertical support columns include a plurality of accessory attachment holes. 12. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 1 wherein vertical support columns include an integrated accessory mounting dowel. 13. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 1 wherein vertical support columns include a recessed personal mirror. 14. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 1 wherein a plurality of height adjustment holes are formed in the height adjustment track. 15. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 1 wherein the height of the table/chair portion is incrementally adjustable when the table/chair portion is configured as a table. 16. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 1 wherein the height of the table/portion is infinitely adjustable within a range of the height adjustment track. 17. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 1 wherein the casters proximate the vertical support columns are the rear casters and the rear casters include a rolling lock mechanism. 18. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 17 wherein the rear casters include a directional lock mechanism. 19. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 18 wherein the directional lock mechanism comprises; an actuator rod that engages one of the pivot pins in the height adjustment track when the table/chair portion is configured as a chair, and,the actuator rod engaging a lock plate, having a lock lever restriction surface configured to engage a caster wheel lock lever when the caster is in a rear facing configuration preventing the caster from swiveling. 20. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 19 wherein the lock plate includes a lock lever guide ramp to guide the caster wheel lever onto the lock lever restriction surface when the caster is rolled into a rear facing configuration. 21. The convertible multifunction table and chair of claim 1 including a counter-balance spring engaging the table/chair portion.