US3765719A
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Collapsible combination table and bench
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-09
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1991-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible combination table and bench in which the table portion is supported at three points, one of the points being generally near the center of the bench portion. The bench portion is hollow so as to contain the three table supports and the four bench legs so that the entire assembly may be folded down into a compact package. The table portion is sized and shaped to fit over the bench portion for compact portability and to permit the assembly to be used solely as a bench as well.
Inventors
- 👤 R Silver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:07
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B39/00; A47B39/06; A47B39/04; A47B83/00; A47B83/02; A47B83/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A collapsible combination table and bench comprising a hollow rectangular oblong bench portion adapted to contain four legs, one short table support member and two long table support members, said bench having four holes near the four corners on one side shaped to accept the four legs and a single hole on the other side located generally near one of the long sides of the rectangular oblong bench and generally at the center of the long side of the bench shaped to accept the lower end of the short table support member and an oblong rectangular table portion having two holes shaped to accePt the two long table support members and a third hole generally near one long side and near the center of that long side of the table portion shaped to accept the upper end of the short table support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A collapsible combination table and bench comprising a hollow rectangular oblong bench portion adapted to contain four legs, one short table support member and two long table support members, said bench having four holes near the four corners on one side shaped to accept the four legs and a single hole on the other side located generally near one of the long sides of the rectangular oblong bench and generally at the center of the long side of the bench shaped to accept the lower end of the short table support member and an oblong rectangular table portion having two holes shaped to accePt the two long table support members and a third hole generally near one long side and near the center of that long side of the table portion shaped to accept the upper end of the short table support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including friction locking means inside said hollow bench adapted to hold said four legs in place when they are inserted into the four holes in said bench.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 2 in which said friction locking means comprise four pins adapted to pivot at one end into a resting position against slots in said four legs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including an insert member generally congruent to the inside shape of the hollow bench with the four legs inserted therein, said insert operable to hold the legs tightly in place and form a top surface for the bench.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including additional external latching means between said table portion and said table support means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which said table portion has a raised ridge with a smooth inside surface about its perimeter sized and shaped to fit snugly about said bench so as to permit the bench and table portions to be fitted together and carried as a unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus of claim 6 including an insert member generally congruent to the inside shape of the hollow bench with the four legs and the short table support inserted therein, said insert operable to hold the legs and table support tightly in place and form a top surface for the bench.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 7 including friction locking pins adapted to pivot at one end into a resting position against slots in said legs.
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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) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |