US3788696A
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Foldable table and bench assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-20
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1992-07-20
Abstract
Abstract A pair of leg frames are pivoted between the ends to present an ''''X'''' formation when open and support a table top. A bench is erected upon each side of the table and includes horizontal tension arms, substantially vertical compression legs and a bench seat. As the horizontal arms are moved from the folded position to the horizontal position, the vertical legs are unfolded and support the bench surface which moves to the horizontal position. The benches are first folded down and then the cross frames are folded together with the table top lying substantially vertically against the folded structure, when the assembly is in the folded or stored position.
Inventors
- 👤 J Loewen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:19
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B3/00; A47B3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A table and bench assembly comprising in combination a pair of substantially rectangular leg frame components, each component including an upper bar member and a lower bar member and a pair of side bar members extending between the ends of the upper and lower bar members, said frames being pivotally connected between the ends of the side bar members to form an ''''X'''' construction when viewed in side elevation, a table top pivotally connected adjacent one edge thereof to the upper bar member of one of said leg frame members and resting on the upper bar member of the other leg frame member when in the erected position, means cooperating between said leg frame component to restrict the downward movement of the upper bar member when said leg components are erected, and a bench component on each side of said assembly, each of said bench components being pivotally supported on said lower bar members and further support means extending between said assembly and the points of pivotal connection of said leg frame members whereby said bench component can be folded to lie contiguous with said leg frame component or folded outwardly to the erected position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A table and bench assembly comprising in combination a pair of substantially rectangular leg frame components, each component including an upper bar member and a lower bar member and a pair of side bar members extending between the ends of the upper and lower bar members, said frames being pivotally connected between the ends of the side bar members to form an ''''X'''' construction when viewed in side elevation, a table top pivotally connected adjacent one edge thereof to the upper bar member of one of said leg frame members and resting on the upper bar member of the other leg frame member when in the erected position, means cooperating between said leg frame component to restrict the downward movement of the upper bar member when said leg components are erected, and a bench component on each side of said assembly, each of said bench components being pivotally supported on said lower bar members and further support means extending between said assembly and the points of pivotal connection of said leg frame members whereby said bench component can be folded to lie contiguous with said leg frame component or folded outwardly to the erected position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
98 words
The assembly according to claim 1 in which each of said bench components includes a pair of compression members pivotally mounted by the lower ends thereof to the lower bar member of said leg frame component, a cross bar pivoted between the other ends of said compression members, at least one tension member pivotally secured by the inner ends thereof to the points of pivotal connection of said leg frame components, means mounting said cross bar for sliding movement along said tension members, and a bench member secured to said last mentioned means and spanning said tension members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The assembly according to claim 1 in which said means cooperating between said leg frame components comprises flexible linkage secured between said upper bar members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The assemblY according to claim 2 in which said means cooperating between said leg frame components comprises flexible linkage secured between said upper bar members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly according to claim 1 which include compression members which pass over center when moved from the folded position to the extended position and vice versa.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
The assembly according to claim 2 in which compression members pass over center when moved from the folded position to the extended position and vice versa, and stop means on the outer ends of said tension members limiting the sliding movement of said means mounting said cross bar to said tension members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly according to claim 3 which include compression members which pass over center when moved from the folded position to the extended position and vice versa.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
The assembly according to claim 4 in which compression members pass over center when moved from the folded position to the extended position and vice versa, and stop means on the outer ends of said tension members limiting the sliding movement of said means mounting said cross bar to said tension members.
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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |