US3648628A
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Wall mounted expansible table
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-23
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Granted: 1972-03-14
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Expires: 1990-12-23
Abstract
Abstract An expansible table supported from a vertical surface and movable between a collapsed position adjacent said surface to an expanded generally horizontal position. The table comprises a plurality of pivotally connected table sections and a cleat member pivotally connected to one of such sections. The cleat member can be pivoted to a position extending under all of the table sections when the latter are unfolded, with support legs being pivotally mounted on the cleat member for supporting the table when fully expanded.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald A Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:22
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B3/00; A47B3/08; A47B3/0803; A47B5/00; A47B5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
267 words
An expansible table adapted to be supported from a vertical support surface and movable between a collapsed position contiguous said surface and an expanded position extending generally normal to said vertical support surface, comprising: a. a support member fixed to and extending laterally from said vertical support surface, b. a first table section pivotally connected to said lateral support member and hanging vertically downwardly when said table is collapsed, c. a second table section pivotally connected to the other end of said first section and extending generally normal to said first section and said support surface when said table is collapsed, d. a third table section pivotally connected to the opposite end of said second section and disposed contiguous said support surface when said table is collapsed, e. a cleat member contiguous and pivotally connected to said third table section on the side thereof remote from said support surface, said cleat member being disposed wholly within the confines of said third table section when said table is collapsed and being adapted to be pivoted to a position extending under said first and second table sections when said table is moved to an open position wherein said table sections are in a plane generally normal to said support surface, and f. a pair of leg members pivotally mounted on said cleat member and movable between a closed position contiguous and within the confines of said cleat member when said table is collapsed to an open, support position when said cleat has been pivoted to a position transverse to said table sections for supporting the same in planar relation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
267 words
An expansible table adapted to be supported from a vertical support surface and movable between a collapsed position contiguous said surface and an expanded position extending generally normal to said vertical support surface, comprising: a. a support member fixed to and extending laterally from said vertical support surface, b. a first table section pivotally connected to said lateral support member and hanging vertically downwardly when said table is collapsed, c. a second table section pivotally connected to the other end of said first section and extending generally normal to said first section and said support surface when said table is collapsed, d. a third table section pivotally connected to the opposite end of said second section and disposed contiguous said support surface when said table is collapsed, e. a cleat member contiguous and pivotally connected to said third table section on the side thereof remote from said support surface, said cleat member being disposed wholly within the confines of said third table section when said table is collapsed and being adapted to be pivoted to a position extending under said first and second table sections when said table is moved to an open position wherein said table sections are in a plane generally normal to said support surface, and f. a pair of leg members pivotally mounted on said cleat member and movable between a closed position contiguous and within the confines of said cleat member when said table is collapsed to an open, support position when said cleat has been pivoted to a position transverse to said table sections for supporting the same in planar relation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The table of claim 1 wherein said first and third table sections are substantially equal in leNgth and said second section is generally equal in length to said fixed support member thereby to provide a compact table when collapsed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The table of claim 2 further including a front ledge portion fixed to the free end of said third table section and providing a front ledge portion extending downwardly from said third table section when said table is in an expanded position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
The table of claim 1 wherein each of said legs is pivotally mounted on said cleat member by means of a bracket mounted relatively adjacent the opposed ends of said cleat member, said brackets being mounted on opposed sides of the longitudinal center line of said cleat member thereby to permit folding of said legs to a collapsed position contiguous said cleat member and wholly within the confines thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
93 words
The table of claim 4 wherein said cleat member is substantially as long as the width of said third table section, the pivot point for said cleat member being generally intermediate the width of said third table section and spaced from the inner edge of said third table section a distance approximately equal to the width of said cleat member, whereby one end of said cleat member and the leg carried thereby extends under said first table section for directly supporting the same when said leg is moved to an open, support position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The table of claim 1 wherein said pivoted connections between the several table sections and between the first table section and said fixed support member comprises a spring mounted detent carried by one of said pivotally connected members and a cylindrical sleeve carried by the other for receiving said detent.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The table of claim 1 wherein said pivotal connections between the several table sections and between the first table section and said fixed support member comprises a continuous hinge mounted on the adjacent ends of said sections.
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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) | 1975-03-14 | 1975-09-13 | 1976-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-14 | 1979-09-13 | 1980-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-14 | 1983-09-13 | 1984-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |