US3656439A
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Tilting table
Assignee: INTERCONFORT MOBILMOBEL GmbH
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Filing: 1969-10-09
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Granted: 1972-04-18
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Expires: 1989-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A folding table which comprises two table-tops disposed on top of each other. At least four columns are disposed at the corners of the table-tops, and the latter are pivotally connected with the columns. Each table-top comprises two table-top halves foldable towards each other, to define upper table-top halves and lower table-top halves. A folding axle of the table-top halves extends in a plane between the columns. A coupling rod connects the upper table-top halves with the lower table-top halves, and the coupling rod extends in the plane of the folding axles of the table-top halves and at a distance from the lateral edge of the table-top halves.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz Domin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:57
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B3/00; A47B3/08; A47B3/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A folding table comprising two table-tops disposed on top of each other, at least four columns disposed at the corners of said table-tops, said table-tops being pivotally connected with said columns, each table-top comprising two table-top halves foldable towards each other, to define upper table-top halves and lower table-top halves, a folding axle of said table-top halves extending in a plane between said columns, a coupling rod connecting said upper table-top halves with said lower table-top halves, and said coupling rod extending in the plane of said folding axles of said table-top halves and at a distance from the lateral edge of said table-top halves, said folding axle includes a bolt, said bolt has at both ends a manual grip disposed opposite said ends, each grip being resiliently biased toward the center of said bolt, and said manual grips have abutment faces for counter faces disposed on both table-top halves.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A folding table comprising two table-tops disposed on top of each other, at least four columns disposed at the corners of said table-tops, said table-tops being pivotally connected with said columns, each table-top comprising two table-top halves foldable towards each other, to define upper table-top halves and lower table-top halves, a folding axle of said table-top halves extending in a plane between said columns, a coupling rod connecting said upper table-top halves with said lower table-top halves, and said coupling rod extending in the plane of said folding axles of said table-top halves and at a distance from the lateral edge of said table-top halves, said folding axle includes a bolt, said bolt has at both ends a manual grip disposed opposite said ends, each grip being resiliently biased toward the center of said bolt, and said manual grips have abutment faces for counter faces disposed on both table-top halves.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The folding table, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said table-tops have frame members, and said manual grips have complementary recesses.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The folding table, as set forth in claim 2, wherein each of said two table-top halves is pivotally connected with a horizontal rail, the latter connects together said two vertical columns equipped with running rollers at the level of said table-top, a second horizontal rail connecting together said columns in the vicinity of their lower ends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The folding table, as set forth in claim 3, wherein said rails are made of a round rod, an end of said table-top halves is pivotally connected with said first-mentioned rail and overgrips said table-top halves with a groove, and a holding member is retained on the other side of said rail by means of a key and groove.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
155 words
A folding table comprising two table-tops disposed on top of each other, at least four columns disposed at the corners of said table-tops, said table-tops being pivotally connected with said columns, each table-top comprising two table-top halves foldable towards each other, to define upper table-top halves and lower table-top halves, a folding axle of said table-top halves extending in a plane between said columns, a coupling rod connecting said upper table-top halves with said lower table-top halves, and said coupling rod extending in the plane of said folding axles of said table-top halves and at a distance from the lateral edge of said table-top halves, all said table-top halves being equal relative to each other, and including frame members widening towards the end on the side of said columns, said frame members in the position of use of said table-tops engaging abutments of said columns, and said abutments have entrance grooves for said frame members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
155 words
A folding table comprising two table-tops disposed on top of each other, at least four columns disposed at the corners of said table-tops, said table-tops being pivotally connected with said columns, each table-top comprising two table-top halves foldable towards each other, to define upper table-top halves and lower table-top halves, a folding axle of said table-top halves extending in a plane between said columns, a coupling rod connecting said upper table-top halves with said lower table-top halves, and said coupling rod extending in the plane of said folding axles of said table-top halves and at a distance from the lateral edge of said table-top halves, all said table-top halves being equal relative to each other, and including frame members widening towards the end on the side of said columns, said frame members in the position of use of said table-tops engaging abutments of said columns, and said abutments have entrance grooves for said frame members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
157 words
A folding table comprising two table-tops disposed on top of each other, at least four columns disposed at the corners of said table-tops, said table-tops being pivotally connected with said columns, each table-top comprising two table-top halves foldable towards each other, to define upper table-top halves and lower table-top halves, folding axles for each of said table tops for said two table-top halves thereof extending in a plane between said column and pivotally hinging together said two table-top halves of each table top, a coupling rod pivotally connecting said folding axle of said upper table-top halves wiTh said folding axle of said lower table-top halves, and said coupling rod extending in the plane of said folding axles of said table-tops and at a distance from lateral edges of said table-top halves, said table-top halves form adjacent coaxial sleeves dependent from said table top halves, and said folding axle is disposed in said sleeves of said table-top halves.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
157 words
A folding table comprising two table-tops disposed on top of each other, at least four columns disposed at the corners of said table-tops, said table-tops being pivotally connected with said columns, each table-top comprising two table-top halves foldable towards each other, to define upper table-top halves and lower table-top halves, folding axles for each of said table tops for said two table-top halves thereof extending in a plane between said column and pivotally hinging together said two table-top halves of each table top, a coupling rod pivotally connecting said folding axle of said upper table-top halves wiTh said folding axle of said lower table-top halves, and said coupling rod extending in the plane of said folding axles of said table-tops and at a distance from lateral edges of said table-top halves, said table-top halves form adjacent coaxial sleeves dependent from said table top halves, and said folding axle is disposed in said sleeves of said table-top halves.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
175 words
A folding table comprising two table-tops disposed on top of each other, at least four columns disposed at the corners of said table-tops, said table-tops being pivotally connected with said columns, each table-top comprising two table-top halves foldable towards each other, to define upper table-top halves and lower table-top halves, folding axles for each of said table tops for said two table-top halves thereof extending in a plane between said columns and pivotally hinging together said two table-top halves of each table top, a single coupling rod pivotally connecting said folding axle of said upper table-top halves with said folding axle of said lower table-top halves and engaging said folding axles at their centers, said coupling rod extending in the plane of said folding axles of said table-tops and at a distance from the lateral edges of said table-top halves, and a manual grip disposed on both ends of the upper of said folding axles and including abutment faces for outer counter faces disposed on lateral ends of said table-top halves of said upper table-top.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
175 words
A folding table comprising two table-tops disposed on top of each other, at least four columns disposed at the corners of said table-tops, said table-tops being pivotally connected with said columns, each table-top comprising two table-top halves foldable towards each other, to define upper table-top halves and lower table-top halves, folding axles for each of said table tops for said two table-top halves thereof extending in a plane between said columns and pivotally hinging together said two table-top halves of each table top, a single coupling rod pivotally connecting said folding axle of said upper table-top halves with said folding axle of said lower table-top halves and engaging said folding axles at their centers, said coupling rod extending in the plane of said folding axles of said table-tops and at a distance from the lateral edges of said table-top halves, and a manual grip disposed on both ends of the upper of said folding axles and including abutment faces for outer counter faces disposed on lateral ends of said table-top halves of said upper table-top.
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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) | 1975-04-18 | 1975-10-18 | 1976-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-18 | 1979-10-18 | 1980-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-18 | 1983-10-18 | 1984-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |