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US3731971A
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Folding table with benches
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-02
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Granted: 1973-05-08
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Expires: 1991-12-02
Abstract
Abstract A table combined with a pair of benches is joined and articulated for collapse simplifying transport and storage.
Inventors
- 👤 C Sjogren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:21
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B3/00; A47B3/14; A47B37/00; A47B37/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A folding table and benches comprising a table top in two halves foldable on a pair of oppositely disposed pivoting links, said table top corners having brackets supporting foldable legs by a pin in said bracket passing through a slot in said leg so that movement of said leg away from said table allows said leg to free itself from a locked position and to be folded back against an underside of said table, a pair of benches similarly foldable being similarly formed of two halves foldable on a pair of pivoting links, each said bench having a foldable leg at at its opposite ends and a single foldable leg near a center of said bench attached to one said half of said bench, said benches having slotted extensions engagable on pins on said table legs, said extensions secured in place by pivoted links attached to said extensions, the link end dropping by gravity during assembly on the side of said pins.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A folding table and benches comprising a table top in two halves foldable on a pair of oppositely disposed pivoting links, said table top corners having brackets supporting foldable legs by a pin in said bracket passing through a slot in said leg so that movement of said leg away from said table allows said leg to free itself from a locked position and to be folded back against an underside of said table, a pair of benches similarly foldable being similarly formed of two halves foldable on a pair of pivoting links, each said bench having a foldable leg at at its opposite ends and a single foldable leg near a center of said bench attached to one said half of said bench, said benches having slotted extensions engagable on pins on said table legs, said extensions secured in place by pivoted links attached to said extensions, the link end dropping by gravity during assembly on the side of said pins.
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) | 1976-05-07 | 1976-11-06 | 1977-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-07 | 1980-11-06 | 1981-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-07 | 1984-11-06 | 1985-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |