US3856372A
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Laboratory working sink station
Assignee: Sheldon & Co E H
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Filing: 1972-12-06
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Granted: 1974-12-24
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Expires: 1992-12-06
Abstract
Abstract A laboratory table structure is provided with a deep plastic hull body carried by a fixed, hollow pedestal by means of structure which permits adjustment of the height of the hull. The hull carries an octagonal table top equipped with fixtures and an elongated trough that extends diagonally across the table. The hull body is recessed along its sides to receive storage units.
Inventors
- 👤 A Carlson
- 👤 L Blodee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:12
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L9/00; B01L9/02; A; A47; A47B; A47B37/00; A47B2037/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A laboratory table structure comprising: a fixed hollow pedestal for routing plumbing and electrical supply lines and having upright side walls; an access panel in one of said side walls of said pedestal; means for securing said pedestal to a floor; an upwardly concave plastic hull providing an enlarged central aperture at its bottom to receive said pedestal and having upwardly-extending peripheral side walls; a plurality of said side walls of said hull defining recesses for supporting storage means; a table top having a polygonal plan shape with four relatively long sides extending along the edges of a square and four relatively short sides extending between adjacent ones of said long sides, said table top providing a trough opening elongated diagonally of said square; a trough beneath said trough opening accessible from the top of said table; link means for securing said table top to said hull; and vertically adjustable flange means on the exterior of said pedestal for supporting and securing said hull to said pedestal at one of a plurality of vertically spaceD locations on said pedestal to adjust the height of said hull, top, trough and storage means as a unit, the remaining portion of said pedestal extending within said hull.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A laboratory table structure comprising: a fixed hollow pedestal for routing plumbing and electrical supply lines and having upright side walls; an access panel in one of said side walls of said pedestal; means for securing said pedestal to a floor; an upwardly concave plastic hull providing an enlarged central aperture at its bottom to receive said pedestal and having upwardly-extending peripheral side walls; a plurality of said side walls of said hull defining recesses for supporting storage means; a table top having a polygonal plan shape with four relatively long sides extending along the edges of a square and four relatively short sides extending between adjacent ones of said long sides, said table top providing a trough opening elongated diagonally of said square; a trough beneath said trough opening accessible from the top of said table; link means for securing said table top to said hull; and vertically adjustable flange means on the exterior of said pedestal for supporting and securing said hull to said pedestal at one of a plurality of vertically spaceD locations on said pedestal to adjust the height of said hull, top, trough and storage means as a unit, the remaining portion of said pedestal extending within said hull.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said pedestal provides a plurality of vertically spaced sets of holes, and wherein said adjustable flange means comprises a plurality of brackets mounted on said pedestal at selected ones of said sets of holes and providing horizontal flanges for supporting said hull.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said pedestal is substantially square in cross section and the central aperture of said hull conforms to the shape of said pedestal to receive the same.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said storage means each includes a cabinet secured within an associated recess of said hull; and a plurality of drawers slidably mounted in each cabinet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said trough is rectangular in horizontal cross section and extends diagonally of said square between opposite ones of said relatively short sides of said top, said hull further comprising a raised platform at each end of said trough and extending above said top; said structure further comprising a water fixture mounted to each of said raised platforms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
67 words
The structure of claim 5 wherein said hull includes downwardly and inwardly extending inclined walls integral with the bottoms of said peripheral side walls thereof, and an inwardly extending horizontal bottom wall defining said aperture for receiving said pedestal, and wherein said recesses each include a generally horizontal top wall and a generally vertical back wall in an associated one of said inclined walls of said hull.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 6 further comprising removably access panel means in said hull beneath said raised platforms for permitting access into said hull for connecting said water fixtures to supply lines.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said hull is a one-piece plastic shell and said trough is integral with said hull, and wherein said top comprises a heat-and-acid resistant material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure of claim 1 further comprising a removably wire rack including side wings for resting on said trough, said racking providing a central gridwork for holding reagent bottles.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said trough is relatively deep and extends within said hull, and wherein said structure further comprises channel support members interposed between the bottom of said trough and the top of said pedestal for supporting said trough.
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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) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |