US3592144A
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Utility table for automobiles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-10-16
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1989-10-16
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a utility table for use in an automobile, with such table having a base which may be curved to fit over the rounded cover for the shaft housing of the automobile ahead of the seat. A mounting member is swingably carried by the base and is provided with means for securing it in a definite position. A post with a tabletop at a slight angle at its upper end is detachably carried by the mounting member so that when in upright position the tabletop will be at a slight angle and by swinging the post and mounting member rearwardly the table top will be disposed at a greater angle but by swinging the post forwardly the tabletop can be disposed horizontally. By reversing the post and tabletop on the mounting member, the table top can be similarly disposed but in its rearmost position will extend farther over the seat.
Inventors
- 👤 James C Futrell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:34
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B31/00; A47B31/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A utility table for automobiles comprising a base mountable on the floor of an automobile, an angularly adjustable mounting portion on said base, said mounting portion including an upper extremity of reduced diameter, a transversely extending pin projecting through said upper extremity of reduced diameter at the bottom thereof, a telescopic post for detachable engagement with said upper extremity of said mounting portion, the lower extremity of said telescopic post being provided with opposed slots for engagement with the extremities of said transversely extending pin to prevent rotative movement of said telescopic post, a tabletop mounted at an angle of said telescopic post, means whereby said mounting portion can be secured in upright position with the post upright and the tabletop slightly inclined, can be moved rearwardly for increasing the inclination of the tabletop, and can be moved forwardly to dispose the tabletop in substantially horizontal position, said telescopic post being selectively engageable with said transverse pin in one of two positions which are 180* apart thereby to determine initially the angular direction of the tabletop, the construction and arrangement being such that the telescopic post and tabletop may be lifted freely from the mounting portion and removed when not in use without disturbing the mounting member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
A utility table for automobiles comprising a base mountable on the floor of an automobile, an angularly adjustable mounting portion on said base, said mounting portion including an upper extremity of reduced diameter, a transversely extending pin projecting through said upper extremity of reduced diameter at the bottom thereof, a telescopic post for detachable engagement with said upper extremity of said mounting portion, the lower extremity of said telescopic post being provided with opposed slots for engagement with the extremities of said transversely extending pin to prevent rotative movement of said telescopic post, a tabletop mounted at an angle of said telescopic post, means whereby said mounting portion can be secured in upright position with the post upright and the tabletop slightly inclined, can be moved rearwardly for increasing the inclination of the tabletop, and can be moved forwardly to dispose the tabletop in substantially horizontal position, said telescopic post being selectively engageable with said transverse pin in one of two positions which are 180* apart thereby to determine initially the angular direction of the tabletop, the construction and arrangement being such that the telescopic post and tabletop may be lifted freely from the mounting portion and removed when not in use without disturbing the mounting member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A utility table of the kind set forth in claim 1 in which the mounting portion is frictionally held for easy change of position of the tabletop.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said post is of adjustable length, and with means for securing the same adjusted as to length.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said post is formed of telescopic members with clamping means for fastening them in fixed relation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 1 in which the post has overlapping members, and means for securing said members in fixed relation but releasable to allow adjustment of one relative to the other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said tabletop includes tension means thereon for holding articles.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |