US3680942A
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Drawer mounted expansible table
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-23
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-12-23
Abstract
Abstract An expansible table stored in the drawer of a cabinet or the like, with the table comprising a plurality of interconnected table sections which can be folded for storing within the drawer and expanded for use. The table includes cleat members which can be pivoted for supporting the table when expanded, and is further provided with folding legs carried by the cleat members and adapted to be folded to a vertical support position when the table is expanded.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald A Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:24
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B88/00; A47B88/90; A47B88/919; A47B83/00; A47B83/04; A47B83/045; A47B3/00; A47B3/08; A47B3/083; A47B5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
246 words
An expansible table stored in the drawer of a cabinet or the like and adapted to be moved from a collapsed position contained wholly within the drawer when the latter is closed to an open, expanded position when said drawer is withdrawn, comprising a. a drawer adapted to be moved to an inner position stored within said cabinet to an outer position substantially withdrawn from said cabinet but still supported thereby in contilevered relation, said drawer including rigidly interconnected top and side walls; b. a plurality of pivotally interconnected table sections with one of said sections being pivotally connected to the front end of said top wall of said drawer, said sections being adapted to collapse within the confines of said drawer when the same is closed and to expand when the drawer is open; c. at least one cleat member pivotally connected to one of said table sections and extending parallel to said one table section when said table is collapsed within said drawer, said cleat member being adapted to be pivoted, when said drawer is moved to an outer position and said table sections are unfolded to a generally coplanar position, to a support position extending substantially under the adjacent table sections for supporting the same in such coplanar position, and d. folding leg means pivotally connected to the underside of said cleat member and adapted to be folded to a support position engaging the surface supporting said table when the latter is expanded.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
246 words
An expansible table stored in the drawer of a cabinet or the like and adapted to be moved from a collapsed position contained wholly within the drawer when the latter is closed to an open, expanded position when said drawer is withdrawn, comprising a. a drawer adapted to be moved to an inner position stored within said cabinet to an outer position substantially withdrawn from said cabinet but still supported thereby in contilevered relation, said drawer including rigidly interconnected top and side walls; b. a plurality of pivotally interconnected table sections with one of said sections being pivotally connected to the front end of said top wall of said drawer, said sections being adapted to collapse within the confines of said drawer when the same is closed and to expand when the drawer is open; c. at least one cleat member pivotally connected to one of said table sections and extending parallel to said one table section when said table is collapsed within said drawer, said cleat member being adapted to be pivoted, when said drawer is moved to an outer position and said table sections are unfolded to a generally coplanar position, to a support position extending substantially under the adjacent table sections for supporting the same in such coplanar position, and d. folding leg means pivotally connected to the underside of said cleat member and adapted to be folded to a support position engaging the surface supporting said table when the latter is expanded.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
95 words
The expansible table of claim 1 wherein there are six pivotally interconnected table sections, with three of such sections being relatively long, with reference to the longitudinal dimension of the table when fully expanded, and alternately spaced, with the remaining three sections being relatively narrow and alternately spaced between said relatively long sections, the three relatiVely long sections when stored within said cabinet drawer being disposed in parallel relationship with each other, and said three relatively narrower table sections likewise being parallel to each other when the table is collapsed and stored within said drawer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
109 words
The expansible table of claim 2 wherein said one cleat member is pivotally connected to one of said relatively narrow table sections generally intermediate the length of the table when expanded, and a second cleat member pivotally connected to the relatively narrow table section disposed outwardly of said table section mounting said first cleat member when the table is in an expanded position, said second cleat member being adapted to be pivoted from a position parallel to the table section mounting the same when the table is collapsed to a diagonal support position extending substantially under the adjacent table sections for supporting the same when said table is expanded.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
98 words
The expansible table of claim 3 further including folding leg means pivotally connected to the underside of said second cleat member, each of said legs being mounted on the associated cleat member by means of a bracket mounted relatively adjacent the opposed ends of said cleat members, at least certain said brackets being mounted on opposed sides of the longitudinal center line of the associated said cleat member thereby to permit the folding of said legs to a collapsed position contiguous said cleat member and wholly within the confines thereof to facilitate folding and storing of the table.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
The expansible table of claim 1 wherein said pivoted connections between the several table sections and between said one table section and said top wall of said drawer 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, with said detent being adapted to be retracted from said cylindrical sleeve to permit this assembly of the pivotal connections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The expansible table of claim 1 wherein said pivotal connections between the several table sections and between said one table section and the front end of said top wall of said drawer comprise continuous hinges mounted on the adjacent end of said sections.
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) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |