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Folding table and folding table attachments

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-03-18
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Granted: 1971-02-09
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Expires: 1988-03-18
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Abstract

Abstract A folding table comprising a pair of frame members which are movable between extended and folded condition and a table top. The table top is pivoted to a cross portion of one of the frame members for swinging movement by a pivot assembly and has securing assemblies thereon which are adapted to engage the other frame member in the extended position. The pivot assembly and the contact assemblies are adhesively secured to the underside of the table top.

Inventors

  • 👤 Frederick D Knoblock

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-06 04:33
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B3/00; A47B3/08; A47B3/0809; A47B3/0803

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 259 words
A folding table comprising: a first frame member; a second frame member movable between an extended position and a position wherein said second frame member is folded substantially flat against said first frame member; said first frame member having a connecting cross portion at the upper end thereof; a table top; a pivot member; means for mounting said pivot member on the cross portion of said first frame member for rotational movement about a fixed pivotal axis generally perpendicular to the axis of the cross portion; means for mounting said table top on said pivot member for swinging movement about an axis forming an angle with the first mentioned fixed pivotal axis whereby said table top will extend substantially horizontally and engage the second frame member when the second frame member is in extended position and said table top may be rotated about the pivotal axis and swung downwardly about the second mentioned axis so that it hangs substantially vertically when the frame member is in folded condition; said last-mentioned means comprising a pivot assembly fixed on the underside of the table top; said pivot assembly comprising a base; means adhesively securing said base to the underside of said table top; said means adhesively securing said base to the underside of the said table top comprising a tape having pressure sensitive adhesives on opposite surfaces thereof; and one surface of said tape being adhered to said base by said adhesive and the other surface of said tape being adhered to the underside of said table top by said adhesive.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 17 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said tape comprises a strip of foam plastic material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 56 words
The combination set forth in claim 2 wherein said base comprises a base portion and spaced flanged portions, said means for mounting said pivot member comprising a rod rotatably mounted between said flange portions with its axis generally parallel to the axis of the cross portions, said pivot member extending at an angle from said shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 69 words
The combination set forth in claim 4 wherein said pivot member comprises a nut fixed to said shaft and a bolt extending trough said cross portion and threaded into said nut. 6 The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said base portion comprises a plate, and a body of resilient material fixed to said plate, said spaced finger portions being integral with said base portion of said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 22 words
The combination set forth in claim 6 whErein said plate has an area substantially greater than the base portion of said body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 17 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said tape comprises a strip of foam plastic material.

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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) 1974-02-08 1974-08-10 1975-02-09 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-02-08 1978-08-10 1979-02-09 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-02-08 1982-08-10 1983-02-09 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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