US3665867A
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Collapsible utility table
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-16
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1991-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible utility table is disclosed which comprises a tubular member, a table top member providing a working surface mounted at one end of the tubular member, a cover member of given volume and a base member. The tubular member extends normally to the working surface and is wholly receivable within the volume of the cover member. The cover member includes means for detachably supporting the cover member on the free end of the tubular member. The base member includes means wholly receivable within the tubular member for detachably supporting the tubular member above the base member. Catch means for detachably supporting the cover member and table top member are described.
Inventors
- 👤 Sharon L Carison
- 👤 Jenny M Salado
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:07
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B31/00; A47B31/02; A47B37/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A collapsible utility table comprising a base member, a table top member providing a working surface, a cover member of given volume, a tubular member mounted on said table top member extending upwardly from said working surface and being received within the volume of said cover member, first releaseable catch means mounted on said cover member for detachably supporting said cover member on said tubular member, support means extending upwardly from said base member and wholly received within said tubular member, and second releaseable catch means mounted on said tubular member for detachably supporting said tubular member on said support means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A collapsible utility table comprising a base member, a table top member providing a working surface, a cover member of given volume, a tubular member mounted on said table top member extending upwardly from said working surface and being received within the volume of said cover member, first releaseable catch means mounted on said cover member for detachably supporting said cover member on said tubular member, support means extending upwardly from said base member and wholly received within said tubular member, and second releaseable catch means mounted on said tubular member for detachably supporting said tubular member on said support means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
115 words
A collapsible utility table comprising a tubular member of given length, a table top member mounted on said tubular member at one end thereof, a cover member of given volume capable of fully receiving the portion of said tubular member projecting from said table top member, first releaseable catch means associated with said cover member detachably supporting said cover member at the other end of said tubular member from said table top member, a base member, support means mounted on and extending from said base member fully receivable within said tubular member, and second releaseable catch means associated with said one end of said tubular member detachably supporting said tubular member on said support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
115 words
A collapsible utility table comprising a tubular member of given length, a table top member mounted on said tubular member at one end thereof, a cover member of given volume capable of fully receiving the portion of said tubular member projecting from said table top member, first releaseable catch means associated with said cover member detachably supporting said cover member at the other end of said tubular member from said table top member, a base member, support means mounted on and extending from said base member fully receivable within said tubular member, and second releaseable catch means associated with said one end of said tubular member detachably supporting said tubular member on said support means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A utility table as claimed in claim 2 wherein said table top member provides a generally planar working surface of given area facing said cover member and said cover member has a planar cross-section of given area overlying said working surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A utility table as claimed in claim 3 wherein said working surface is provided with depression and receptacles for receiving liquids and physical objects.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
A utility table as claimed in claim 3 wherein said support means comprises a first tube adapted to telescope within said tubular member, and said second releaseable catch means comprises apertures through the walls of said tubular member and said first tube and elongated means spring mounted on the exterior of said tubular member and penetrating said apertures.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
A utility table as claimed in claim 5 wherein said support means comprises a second tube mounted at one end thereof on said base member and adapted to telescopE within said first tube, said second tube having an aperture through the wall at the other end thereof and an elongated member spring mounted therewithin penetrating said aperture and an aperture in the wall of said first tube.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
89 words
A utility table as claimed in claim 3 wherein said cover member comprises an inverted cup-shaped shell having a tubular post mounted at one end on said shell and extending centrally therewithin, said tubular member being adapted to telescope within said tubular post, and said first releaseable catch means comprising an aperture through the wall of said hollow post at the other end thereof and an elongated member spring mounted on the exterior of said post penetrating said aperture and an aperture through the wall of said tubular member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A collapsible utility table as claimed in claim 7 wherein said cover member is dome shaped.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
64 words
A collapsible utility table as claimed in claim 3 wherein said base member is circular providing a generally planar surface parallel to said working surface, said working surface and said planar cross-section of said cover member are circular and the areas of said surface of said base member, said working surface and said planar cross-section of said cover member are congruent to each other.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
A collapsible utility table as claimed in claim 3 wherein electrical appliances are mounted in said table top member and in said cover member and electrical connection to said appliances is provided through said base member, said support means and said tubular member.
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) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |