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US3683825A
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Folding table
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-23
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1990-11-23
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of pie-shaped interleaved members have their apices connected together to allow the members to fan out in a manner completing a round tabletop. A container which serves to store the tabletop, when the latter is in a collapsed condition, has hinge means interconnecting the container with the interleaved members. This connection allows the container to act as a support for the roundtop. When the members are collapsed, the interleaved hinge means allows the interleaved members to be moved into the container. Leg members are attached to the container so that the combination of container and attached leg means serves as a support structure for stabilizing the tabletop.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin Sheldon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A collapsible table comprising: interleaved members that are interconnected to form a flat tabletop when expanded, a storage container for receiving the interleaved members when they are collapsed, means pivotally connecting said interleaved members to said container for effecting displacement of collapsed interleaved members into said container, a first tubular means supporting said interleaved members, said first tubular means comprising hinge means, a second tubular means fixedly mounted in said container, said second tubular means having a first slotted section disposed along its longitudinal axis and a second slotted section communicating with said first slotted section and disposed perpendicularly thereto, a third tubular section comprising a projection on its periphery, and a fourth tubular means fixedly mounted within said container, said fourth tubular means having a slotted section and a hinge means, said hinge coacting with the hinge means of said first tubular section, said third tubular section telescopically mounted within said fourth tubular means with said projection of said third tubular means engaging said slotted sections of said second and fourth tubular means, whereby said interleaved members may be compactly collapsed into said container for storage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A collapsible table comprising: interleaved members that are interconnected to form a flat tabletop when expanded, a storage container for receiving the interleaved members when they are collapsed, means pivotally connecting said interleaved members to said container for effecting displacement of collapsed interleaved members into said container, a first tubular means supporting said interleaved members, said first tubular means comprising hinge means, a second tubular means fixedly mounted in said container, said second tubular means having a first slotted section disposed along its longitudinal axis and a second slotted section communicating with said first slotted section and disposed perpendicularly thereto, a third tubular section comprising a projection on its periphery, and a fourth tubular means fixedly mounted within said container, said fourth tubular means having a slotted section and a hinge means, said hinge coacting with the hinge means of said first tubular section, said third tubular section telescopically mounted within said fourth tubular means with said projection of said third tubular means engaging said slotted sections of said second and fourth tubular means, whereby said interleaved members may be compactly collapsed into said container for storage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
107 words
A collapsible table structure, comprising, in combination: a. interleaved segments having apices and slidably disposed relative to each other, b. central table support, c. a flexible member interconnecting the apices of said segments and permitting said segments to fan out in a common plane to form a tabletop and to collapse upon each other to form a compact assembly, said flexible member being cantilever mounted at one end to said central table support and being arranged to wrap around said support and locate said apices at points peripherally spaced around said support, and d. means provided on said segments for floatingly connecting same to said flexible member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
107 words
A collapsible table structure, comprising, in combination: a. interleaved segments having apices and slidably disposed relative to each other, b. central table support, c. a flexible member interconnecting the apices of said segments and permitting said segments to fan out in a common plane to form a tabletop and to collapse upon each other to form a compact assembly, said flexible member being cantilever mounted at one end to said central table support and being arranged to wrap around said support and locate said apices at points peripherally spaced around said support, and d. means provided on said segments for floatingly connecting same to said flexible member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A structure as defined in claim 2, further including means for angularly displacing said segments about a point perpendicular to said common plane for storing said compact assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The structure of claim 2 comprising: radial flange means on said segments, said radial flange means supporting collapsible retaining and support means between said sector-shaped segments for maintaining said interleaved means in abutting relationship with respect to each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure of claim 4 comprising: means formed from said radial flange means for stabilizing said sector-shaped segments against said central table support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 2 comprising: means for maintaining the first and last of said segments in abutting position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure of claim 3 comprising: a container and hinge means connected between said flexible member and said container for effecting displacement of said interleaved segments into a container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure of claim 7 wherein said container serves as a base support for the tabletop and further comprises means mounted to said container for maintaining the tabletop in an erect stable condition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure of claim 8 comprising: leg means mounted to said container, and means connected to said leg means for preventing the collapsing of said leg means.
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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 |