US3859931A
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Foldable table unit for an automobile
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-01
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1993-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A table unit arranged to be mounted into an automobile against the roof thereof and unfoldable towards a lowered operative position adjacent the dash of the automobile for the convenience of persons sitting on the front seat. This foldable table unit is pivoted to pendulously swing towards the lowered operative position, such that the pivoted parts thereof, under their weight rest in predetermined and adjustable angular relationship and are biased against definite abutments. This unit is hinged to fit different longitudinal profiles of roofs of automobiles and includes convenient storage and carrying compartments.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexandre Roger Lalonde
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:50
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B31/00; A47B31/06; B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/001; B60N3/002; B60N3/10; B60N3/102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
A foldable table unit for an automobile comprising an elongated mounting bracket adapted to be secured to the roof of an automobile inside the passenger compartment, a rigid supporting arm means hinged at one end to said mounting bracket about a first hinge axis, a table hinged at one end to the other end of said support arm means about a second hinge axis, said hinge axes being parallel and extending in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of said bracket, said supporting arm means having a first abutment at said one end and a second abutment at said other end resting against said mounting bracket and against said table respectively, in the operative position of said unit, and defining a predetermined angular relationship between said bracket and said supporting arm means, and between the latter and said table respectively, said supporting arm means hanging down from said bracket and said table horizontally extending in cantilevered fashion from said supporting arm means in said operative position of said unit, said table foldable against said supporting arm means about said second axis and said supporting arm means together with said table foldable against said auTomobile roof about said first axis to an elevated inoperative position, and means to releasably maintain said table and supporting arm means in said elevated inoperative position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
A foldable table unit for an automobile comprising an elongated mounting bracket adapted to be secured to the roof of an automobile inside the passenger compartment, a rigid supporting arm means hinged at one end to said mounting bracket about a first hinge axis, a table hinged at one end to the other end of said support arm means about a second hinge axis, said hinge axes being parallel and extending in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of said bracket, said supporting arm means having a first abutment at said one end and a second abutment at said other end resting against said mounting bracket and against said table respectively, in the operative position of said unit, and defining a predetermined angular relationship between said bracket and said supporting arm means, and between the latter and said table respectively, said supporting arm means hanging down from said bracket and said table horizontally extending in cantilevered fashion from said supporting arm means in said operative position of said unit, said table foldable against said supporting arm means about said second axis and said supporting arm means together with said table foldable against said auTomobile roof about said first axis to an elevated inoperative position, and means to releasably maintain said table and supporting arm means in said elevated inoperative position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
A foldable table unit as defined in claim 1, wherein said second abutment is angularly adjustable relative to said supporting arm means to adjustably vary the angular relationship between said mounting bracket and said supporting arm means in the operative position of said unit, and further including means to releasably secure said second abutment in adjusted angular position relative to said supporting arm means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
A foldable table unit as defined in claim 2, wherein said supporting arm means includes a first arm section and a second arm section, said first arm section includes said first abutment and is hingedly connected to said second arm section about a third hinge axis extending parallel to said first hinge axis and said securing means includes an adjustment link connecting said first arm section to said second arm section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
101 words
A foldable table unit as defined in claim 1, wherein said bracket includes a longer bar and a shorter bar, hinged together for angular adjustment about a fourth hinge axis extending parallel to said first hinge axis for longitudinally adjustably fitting said bracket against an automobile roof of variable longitudinal profile, said supporting arm means hinged to said shorter bar about said first hinge axis, said means to releasably maintain said table and supporting arm means in elevated inoperative position including a latch means carried by said longer bar and releasably engageable with said other end of said supporting arm means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
A foldable table unit as defined in claim 1, wherein said table includes a casing forming a table top, and cup carrying members removably storable within said casing, said casing having two bars secured longitudinally along two opposite sides of said casing and outwardly projecting to form a ledge, said cup carrying members having a hooking flange for hooking over said ledge.
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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) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |