US3602569A
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Concealed folding table
Assignee: Trojan Horse Designers Inc
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Filing: 1969-06-04
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1989-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A concealed folding table is provided for mounting on a wall or other upright support. A fixed shelf section is mountable on a wall and has hinged along the bottom thereof a table section foldable flush against the front of the shelf section when closed in place. A leg section is hinged to the upper part of the table section and serves to support the table when open. The leg section nests within a cooperating frame on the table section when folded to give the appearance of a conventional framed picture or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard Caputo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:03
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B83/00; A47B83/04; A47B83/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A concealed folding table mountable to a vertical support and at a height raised above a floor, comprising a. a fixed shelf section adapted to be mounted to said vertical support, b. a movable table section hinged on one side and along one end to the lower portion of said shelf section, c. a solid and substantially flat movable leg section substantially coextensive with said table section and hinged at its upper end to the other end and opposite side of said table section. D. said table section being at least coextensive with said shelf section to fully span said shelf section when folded thereagainst and including half molding extending about the margins of said opposite side, e. said table section molding defining a shallow recess on said opposite side thereof and said leg section being of a thickness substantially corresponding to the depth of said recess, f. said leg section including half molding extending about the margins thereof and dimensioned to nest within the molding of said table section, said leg section molding mating with said table section molding to present an apparent unitary molding when nested, and, g. means for restraining said table section in closed position flush against said shelf section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A concealed folding table mountable to a vertical support and at a height raised above a floor, comprising a. a fixed shelf section adapted to be mounted to said vertical support, b. a movable table section hinged on one side and along one end to the lower portion of said shelf section, c. a solid and substantially flat movable leg section substantially coextensive with said table section and hinged at its upper end to the other end and opposite side of said table section. D. said table section being at least coextensive with said shelf section to fully span said shelf section when folded thereagainst and including half molding extending about the margins of said opposite side, e. said table section molding defining a shallow recess on said opposite side thereof and said leg section being of a thickness substantially corresponding to the depth of said recess, f. said leg section including half molding extending about the margins thereof and dimensioned to nest within the molding of said table section, said leg section molding mating with said table section molding to present an apparent unitary molding when nested, and, g. means for restraining said table section in closed position flush against said shelf section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A concealed folding table according to claim 1 where said leg section is hinged to said table section within said recess.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-08-30 | 1975-03-01 | 1975-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-30 | 1979-03-01 | 1979-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-30 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |