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Adjustable tray for worktable

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-30
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Granted: 1972-02-22
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Expires: 1990-07-30
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Abstract

Abstract A longitudinally and pivotally adjustable tray for a worktable which is mounted on the lower end of a traversing bar extending transversely across the table; the traversing bar is at both ends provided with antifriction rolling means and rail means are provided along the lower edge of the worktable to enable the traversing bar which supports the adjustable tray to be longitudinally moved along the table; the worktable may be inclined relative to a horizontal ground surface as is frequently the case in drafting tables and similar worktable arrangements and the tray is pivoted on a bracket extending upwardly from the lower end of the longitudinally movable traversing bar so that the tray may be adjusted in a horizontal position relative to the inclined position of the worktable.

Inventors

  • 👤 Russell W Miller Jr

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-03 10:57
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B27/00

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 197 words
In combination with a drafting table, having a table top adapted to be adjustable in a vertical plane to present an inclined work surface, a tray assembly supported on the table top for adjustable rolling movement therealong in a horizontal direction comprising a traversing bar extending from the upper edge to the lower edge of said table top; a fixed bracket extending upwardly from the traversing bar; means pivotally securing an article supporting tray to said bracket for pivotal adjustment of said tray to maintain said tray in a substantially horizontal position relative to the inclined surface of said table top; said table top being provided with ledge means along its lower edge; a pair of antifriction carriage means provided at opposite ends of the traversing bar adapted to movably engage said table top adjacent its upper edge and to movably engage said ledge means at its lower end to permit movement of the traversing bar across said table top; said ledge means along the lower edge comprising a rail member having an L-shaped cross section defining a longitudinal flange extending upwardly from said lower edge to support and retain said traversing bar on said table top.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 197 words
In combination with a drafting table, having a table top adapted to be adjustable in a vertical plane to present an inclined work surface, a tray assembly supported on the table top for adjustable rolling movement therealong in a horizontal direction comprising a traversing bar extending from the upper edge to the lower edge of said table top; a fixed bracket extending upwardly from the traversing bar; means pivotally securing an article supporting tray to said bracket for pivotal adjustment of said tray to maintain said tray in a substantially horizontal position relative to the inclined surface of said table top; said table top being provided with ledge means along its lower edge; a pair of antifriction carriage means provided at opposite ends of the traversing bar adapted to movably engage said table top adjacent its upper edge and to movably engage said ledge means at its lower end to permit movement of the traversing bar across said table top; said ledge means along the lower edge comprising a rail member having an L-shaped cross section defining a longitudinal flange extending upwardly from said lower edge to support and retain said traversing bar on said table top.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 114 words
In the combination as defined in claim 1, said antifriction carriage means of said traversing bar comprising, a first pair of rollers supported at the upper end of said traversing bar for rolling engagement along said table adjacent its upper edge; a second pair of rollers supported at the lower end of said traversing bar for rolling engagement along the flat side of said L-shaped rail member on said lower edge, and a third pair of rollers supported at the lower end of said traversing bar rotatable about axes intersecting the axes of said second pair of rollers at a right angle for rolling engagement against said longitudinal flange of said L-shaped rail 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) 1975-02-21 1975-08-23 1976-02-22 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1979-02-21 1979-08-23 1980-02-22 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1983-02-21 1983-08-23 1984-02-22 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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