US3554140A
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Replaceable table top
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-09-24
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1988-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A replaceable table top for a work table comprising a base member and a panel adhesively bonded to the base member. The panel can be provided with one or more inserts having surfaces flush with the planar surface of the panel and formed of abrasion resisting materials such as stainless steel, ceramics, etc. A pair of angle members extend along opposite sides of the replaceable table top, each having a leg engageable with the upper surface of the base member and a leg secured to a primary table top by fastening means for detachably attaching the replaceable table top to the primary table top of a work table.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph L Homesberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:46
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B13/00; A47B13/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A replaceable table top adapted to overlie a primary table top comprising: a base member having opposite sides; a panel member superimposed on said base member and secured thereto; said panel member having a planar surface and sides terminating inwardly of the sides of said base member along the entire length thereof; clamp means engageable with and extending along said opposite sides of said base member; said clamp means having surface portions flush with said planar surface of said panel member; and means detachably fastening said clamp means to said primary table top.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A replaceable table top adapted to overlie a primary table top comprising: a base member having opposite sides; a panel member superimposed on said base member and secured thereto; said panel member having a planar surface and sides terminating inwardly of the sides of said base member along the entire length thereof; clamp means engageable with and extending along said opposite sides of said base member; said clamp means having surface portions flush with said planar surface of said panel member; and means detachably fastening said clamp means to said primary table top.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A replaceable table top according to claim 1 wherein said clamp means comprises angle members having right angularly related legs; one of said legs having opposed surfaces; one of said surfaces engaging said base member and the other surface being flush with said planar surface of said panel member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A replaceable table top according to claim 2 wherein the other of said legs has openings for receiving fastening means therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A replaceable table top according to claim 3 wherein said openings are elongated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A replaceable table top according to claim 1 wherein said panel member is provided with at least one insert having a surface flush with said planar surface of said panel member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A replaceable table top according to claim 5 wherein said insert is formed of an abrasive resistant material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A replaceable table top according to claim 5 wherein said base member is composed of tempered masonite; said panel member is formed of a high pressure laminate and said insert is formed of stainless steel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A replaceable table top according to claim 2 wherein said one of said legs of said clamp means extends along the entire length of said sides of said base member.
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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) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |