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US3661100A
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Folding table
Assignee: MILL AND MINE SERVICES Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1968-09-05
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Granted: 1972-05-09
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Expires: 1988-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A folding table having a multiplicity of leg members pivotably connected to the table top to be swung relative the table top between a folded storage position adjacent the table top and an open position extending transversely from the table top to support the table in standing position. Sleeve means are provided to slide on selected leg means and a leg brace assembly is provided to be connected to such sleeve means so the leg brace assembly can be moved along the leg means relative to the table top. The leg brace assembly is also received by selected sleeve means so the overall length of the leg brace assembly is decreased to allow the legs to be pivoted to a folded position adjacent the table top.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E Tennant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 01:25
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B3/00; A47B3/08; A47B3/091; A47B3/0917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A folding table comprising: a table top; a multiplicity of leg means pivotably connected to said table top so said leg means can be swung relative to the table top between a first position adjacent, and generally parallel to, said table top and a second position extending generally laterally from said table top; first sleeve means slidably attached to leg means to be moved along said leg means from a first position adjacent said table top to a second position at an intermediate location along said leg means; connecting shaft means interconnecting first sleeve means; second sleeve means connected to selected connecting shaft means; leg brace means having one end Connected to selected connecting shaft means and a second end received in sliding telescoping relation in second sleeve means so a portion of said leg brace means is received by and withdrawn from said second sleeve means as said leg means are folded to and away from said table top.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A folding table comprising: a table top; a multiplicity of leg means pivotably connected to said table top so said leg means can be swung relative to the table top between a first position adjacent, and generally parallel to, said table top and a second position extending generally laterally from said table top; first sleeve means slidably attached to leg means to be moved along said leg means from a first position adjacent said table top to a second position at an intermediate location along said leg means; connecting shaft means interconnecting first sleeve means; second sleeve means connected to selected connecting shaft means; leg brace means having one end Connected to selected connecting shaft means and a second end received in sliding telescoping relation in second sleeve means so a portion of said leg brace means is received by and withdrawn from said second sleeve means as said leg means are folded to and away from said table top.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
150 words
A folding table comprising: a table top; at least two leg assembly means, each including at least two leg means, pivotably connected to said table top to be swung outwardly relative to the table top between a first position adjacent and generally parallel to said table top and a second position extending generally laterally from said table top; first sleeve means slidably connected to each said leg means of each said leg assembly; connecting shaft means interconnecting said first sleeve means of each leg assembly; second sleeve means connected to selected connecting shaft means; leg brace means having a first end connected to selected connecting shaft means with a second end received in second sleeve means in telescoping relation so a portion of said leg brace means is received by and withdrawn from said second sleeve means as said leg means are folded to and away from said table top.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
150 words
A folding table comprising: a table top; at least two leg assembly means, each including at least two leg means, pivotably connected to said table top to be swung outwardly relative to the table top between a first position adjacent and generally parallel to said table top and a second position extending generally laterally from said table top; first sleeve means slidably connected to each said leg means of each said leg assembly; connecting shaft means interconnecting said first sleeve means of each leg assembly; second sleeve means connected to selected connecting shaft means; leg brace means having a first end connected to selected connecting shaft means with a second end received in second sleeve means in telescoping relation so a portion of said leg brace means is received by and withdrawn from said second sleeve means as said leg means are folded to and away from said table top.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said first end of said brace means is pivotably connected to said connecting shaft means and said second sleeve means is pivotably connected to selected connecting shaft means.
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) | 1975-05-09 | 1975-11-08 | 1976-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-09 | 1979-11-08 | 1980-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-09 | 1983-11-08 | 1984-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |