US3894709A
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Reading tables
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-20
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Granted: 1975-07-15
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Expires: 1993-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A reading table arranged for support on a bed, chair or floor including a table top with members for holding a book or other reading matter thereon, the top mounted for changed inclination, lateral and vertical positions relative to upright legs and supporting feet, each of the latter being arranged for adjustment to vary disposition of the table top and to enable fold-up into a storage position.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley M Weir
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:10
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B23/00; A47B23/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A reaDing table which comprises: a table top, a pair of legs each with a foot projecting outwardly from its lower extremity, a horizontal crosspiece pivotally connected at each of its opposite ends to the upper extremity of a leg, means for locking said legs in adjusted disposition around the axis of said crosspiece, an arm projecting outwardly from the crosspiece, said arm free at one end to slide along the length of the crosspiece, means for pivoting the arm in unison with the crosspiece around the axis of the crosspiece, said arm pivotally connected at its other end to the table top, and means for reasonably locking said table top in adjusted angles relative to the arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A reaDing table which comprises: a table top, a pair of legs each with a foot projecting outwardly from its lower extremity, a horizontal crosspiece pivotally connected at each of its opposite ends to the upper extremity of a leg, means for locking said legs in adjusted disposition around the axis of said crosspiece, an arm projecting outwardly from the crosspiece, said arm free at one end to slide along the length of the crosspiece, means for pivoting the arm in unison with the crosspiece around the axis of the crosspiece, said arm pivotally connected at its other end to the table top, and means for reasonably locking said table top in adjusted angles relative to the arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
A reading table with foldable legs which comprises: a table top, a pair of equal length legs each with a foot pivotally connected to its lower extremity, means for connecting the upper extremity of said legs to the table top, a pair of elongated braces pivotally connected at their lower extremities to opposite feet, means for locking the upper extremites of the braces to at least one pair of points on opposite legs to form equal leg-to-foot angles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
A reading table with foldable legs which comprises: a table top, a pair of equal length legs each with a foot pivotally connected to its lower extremity, means for connecting the upper extremity of said legs to the table top, a pair of elongated braces pivotally connected at their lower extremities to opposite feet, means for locking the upper extremites of the braces to at least one pair of points on opposite legs to form equal leg-to-foot angles.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
79 words
A reading table with foldable legs which comprises: a table top, a pair of equal length legs each with a foot pivotally connected to its lower extremity, means for connecting the upper extremity of said legs to the table top. a pair of elongated braces pivotally connected at their upper extremities to opposite legs, and means for locking the lower extremities of the braces to at least one pair of points on opposite feet to form equal leg-to-foot angles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
79 words
A reading table with foldable legs which comprises: a table top, a pair of equal length legs each with a foot pivotally connected to its lower extremity, means for connecting the upper extremity of said legs to the table top. a pair of elongated braces pivotally connected at their upper extremities to opposite legs, and means for locking the lower extremities of the braces to at least one pair of points on opposite feet to form equal leg-to-foot angles.
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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) | 1978-07-14 | 1979-01-13 | 1979-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-14 | 1983-01-13 | 1983-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-14 | 1987-01-13 | 1987-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |