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US3362358A
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Assignee: Diversified Products Corp
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Filing: 1966-05-13
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Granted: 1968-01-09
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Expires: 1986-05-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Iii Jay P Farish
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:06
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B3/00; A47B3/08; A47B3/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
IN A FOLDABLE TABLE OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A PAIR OF PANELS HAVING FLAT UPPER SURFACES, THE INNER EDGES OF SAID PANELS BEING DISPOSED ADJACENT EACH OTHER, THE COMBINATION THEREWITH OF: (A) A HINGE MEMBER HAVING HINGE PLATES PIVOTALLY SECURED TOGETHER AND RESPECTIVELY SECURED TO SAID INNER EDGES, SAID HINGE PLATES PROTRUDING BEYOND THE LOWER SURFACE OF SAID PANELS AND PIVOTING ALONG AN AXIS BETWEEN THE INNER EDGES OF SAID PANELS CLOSE TO THE PLANES OF SAID UPPER SURFACES; AND (B) CASTERS SECURED TO SAID HINGE PLATES IN AN OFFSET RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO ONE ANOTHER ALONG THE AXIS OF PIVOTING OF SAID HINGE PLATES, SAID CASTERS INCLUDING SHAFTS PROJECTING THROUGH SAID HINGE PLATES AND NUTS THREADEDLY RECEIVED ON SAID SHAFTS FOR RETAINING SAID CASTERS IN PLACE ON SAID HINGE PLATES, AND SAID CASTERS BEING ARRANGED WITH RESPECT TO SAID TABLE SO THAT SAID TABLE IS SUPPORTED BY THE CASTERS WHEN SAID PANELS ARE IN VERTICAL JUXTAPOSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
IN A FOLDABLE TABLE OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A PAIR OF PANELS HAVING FLAT UPPER SURFACES, THE INNER EDGES OF SAID PANELS BEING DISPOSED ADJACENT EACH OTHER, THE COMBINATION THEREWITH OF: (A) A HINGE MEMBER HAVING HINGE PLATES PIVOTALLY SECURED TOGETHER AND RESPECTIVELY SECURED TO SAID INNER EDGES, SAID HINGE PLATES PROTRUDING BEYOND THE LOWER SURFACE OF SAID PANELS AND PIVOTING ALONG AN AXIS BETWEEN THE INNER EDGES OF SAID PANELS CLOSE TO THE PLANES OF SAID UPPER SURFACES; AND (B) CASTERS SECURED TO SAID HINGE PLATES IN AN OFFSET RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO ONE ANOTHER ALONG THE AXIS OF PIVOTING OF SAID HINGE PLATES, SAID CASTERS INCLUDING SHAFTS PROJECTING THROUGH SAID HINGE PLATES AND NUTS THREADEDLY RECEIVED ON SAID SHAFTS FOR RETAINING SAID CASTERS IN PLACE ON SAID HINGE PLATES, AND SAID CASTERS BEING ARRANGED WITH RESPECT TO SAID TABLE SO THAT SAID TABLE IS SUPPORTED BY THE CASTERS WHEN SAID PANELS ARE IN VERTICAL JUXTAPOSITION.
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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) | 1971-01-08 | 1971-07-10 | 1972-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-08 | 1975-07-10 | 1976-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-08 | 1979-07-10 | 1980-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |