US3683824A
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Table
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-16
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1990-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A table suitable for use as a picnic or patio table is provided comprising a metal drum having integrally formed, annular ribs thereon, the drum being vertically disposed with one end resting upon a supporting surface. An extended-area top is provided having a central opening formed therein through which the upper end of the drum extends, the top being supported by the upper rib.
Inventors
- 👤 James W Weber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:28
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B37/00; A47B37/04; A47B13/00; A47B13/02; A47B13/08; A47B13/10; A47B9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A table comprising: a barrel having an axis, opposite ends and a side wall extending between said ends and concentric with said axis, each of said ends having a diameter greater than onehalf the overall axial length of said barrel, one of said ends being the sole support for said table with said axis extending vertically, said side wall having an enlarged portion intermediate said ends and having a diameter greater than that of each of said ends; an extended area table top having a planar upper surface, said top having an opening extending therethrough, said barrel extending through said opening, said top being intermediate said opposite ends with said upper surface normal to said axis and being supported on said enlarged portion, a plurality of circumferentially spaced-apart support members respectively interposed between and engaging said top opening and the side wall of said barrel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A table comprising: a barrel having an axis, opposite ends and a side wall extending between said ends and concentric with said axis, each of said ends having a diameter greater than onehalf the overall axial length of said barrel, one of said ends being the sole support for said table with said axis extending vertically, said side wall having an enlarged portion intermediate said ends and having a diameter greater than that of each of said ends; an extended area table top having a planar upper surface, said top having an opening extending therethrough, said barrel extending through said opening, said top being intermediate said opposite ends with said upper surface normal to said axis and being supported on said enlarged portion, a plurality of circumferentially spaced-apart support members respectively interposed between and engaging said top opening and the side wall of said barrel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The table of claim 1 wherein each of said support members has at least one notch formed therein with the edge of said top which defines said top opening being seated therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
The table of claim 2 wherein said top has a plurality of circumferentially spaced-apart slots extending outwardly from said opening and respectively having segments of said edge extending therebetween whereby said support members may initially be respectively positioned in said slots and then rotated about said axis to positions in engagement with said side wall of said barrel, and with the respective edge segments seated in said notches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The table of claim 3 wherein each of said edge segments tapers inwardly toward said side wall from one said slot to the next whereby said support members are wedged in said positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The table of claim 2 wherein each of said support members has a plurality of vertically spaced-apart notches formed therein thereby to provide for selective adjustment of the height of said top.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
81 words
The table of claim 2 wherein each of said support members has a plurality of vertically spaced-apart notches formed therein, said edge of said top being seated in corresponding ones of said notches in said support members, and further comprising a second table top having an opening formed therein, the edge of said second top which defines said opening therein being seated in corresponding other notches in said support members and being in spaced, parallel relationship ship with said first-named top.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The table of claim 1 wherein said barrel has as annular rib thereon, said support members respectively having bottom ends engaging said rib.
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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) | 1975-08-15 | 1976-02-14 | 1976-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-15 | 1980-02-14 | 1980-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-15 | 1984-02-14 | 1984-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |