US3096732A
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Construction for folding table leg
Assignee: Stakmore Co Inc
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Filing: 1961-08-22
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Granted: 1963-07-09
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Expires: 1981-08-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael A Wilkinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:05
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B3/00; A47B3/08; A47B3/0809; A47B3/0815; A47B2003/0821
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A FOLDING TABLE INCLUDING A TABLE TOP STRUCTURE HAVING A RIGID PORTION WITH A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL BOTTOM FACE, A PLURALITY OF LEGS, A SEPARATE CONNECTION BY WHICH EACH LEG IS ATTACHED TO THE TABLE TOP STRUCTURE FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN A SET-UP POSITION AND A FOLDED POSITION, THE LEG HAVING A SURFACE THAT ABUTS AGAINST SAID BOTTOM FACE WHEN THE LEG IS IN SET UP POSITION, EACH CONNECTION INCLUDING A FIXED BRACKET SECURED TO THE TABLE TOP STRUCTURE, A MOVABLE BRACKET SECURED TO A LEG OF THE TABLE AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE FIXED BRACKET, LOCKING MEANS FOR HOLDING THE MOVABLE BRACKET AGAINST PIVOTAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE FIXED BRACKET INCLUDING A PIN EXTENDING THROUGH A SLOT IN THE MOVABLE BRACKET AND MOVABLE TRANSVERSELY INTO A SECOND SLOT THAT OPENS THROUGH A BOTTOM EDGE OF THE FIXED BRACKET, THE SLOTS IN THE DIFFERENT BRACKETS HAVING EDGES AT OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF THAT CONVERGE AS THE SLOTS EXTEND UPWARDLY AND THAT WEDGE THE LOCKING PIN WHEN THE LEG IS IN SET-UP POSITION AND ABUTTING SAID BOTTOM FACE OF THE TABLE TOP STRUCTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A FOLDING TABLE INCLUDING A TABLE TOP STRUCTURE HAVING A RIGID PORTION WITH A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL BOTTOM FACE, A PLURALITY OF LEGS, A SEPARATE CONNECTION BY WHICH EACH LEG IS ATTACHED TO THE TABLE TOP STRUCTURE FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN A SET-UP POSITION AND A FOLDED POSITION, THE LEG HAVING A SURFACE THAT ABUTS AGAINST SAID BOTTOM FACE WHEN THE LEG IS IN SET UP POSITION, EACH CONNECTION INCLUDING A FIXED BRACKET SECURED TO THE TABLE TOP STRUCTURE, A MOVABLE BRACKET SECURED TO A LEG OF THE TABLE AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE FIXED BRACKET, LOCKING MEANS FOR HOLDING THE MOVABLE BRACKET AGAINST PIVOTAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE FIXED BRACKET INCLUDING A PIN EXTENDING THROUGH A SLOT IN THE MOVABLE BRACKET AND MOVABLE TRANSVERSELY INTO A SECOND SLOT THAT OPENS THROUGH A BOTTOM EDGE OF THE FIXED BRACKET, THE SLOTS IN THE DIFFERENT BRACKETS HAVING EDGES AT OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF THAT CONVERGE AS THE SLOTS EXTEND UPWARDLY AND THAT WEDGE THE LOCKING PIN WHEN THE LEG IS IN SET-UP POSITION AND ABUTTING SAID BOTTOM FACE OF THE TABLE TOP STRUCTURE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-07-08 | 1967-01-07 | 1967-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-08 | 1971-01-07 | 1971-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-08 | 1975-01-07 | 1975-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |