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Automobile passenger's individual table
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-07
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Granted: 1976-10-12
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Expires: 1995-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A retractable table located in front of each passenger of an automotive vehicle, so that a person can write a letter or place a meal thereupon; the table being made of soft rubber material so to cushion a person while holding him from being thrown forwardly in case of a car collision, the table being pivotably supported at its forward end so to be swinged upwardly into a stored, out-of-the-way position when not needed.
Inventors
- 👤 Tadeusz Powaska
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:53
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/001; B60N3/002; B60N3/004; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
In an automobile passenger's individual table the combination of a table top pivotably located in front of passengers of a car, and a pair of stationary rails in which said table top is vertically adjustable and pivotable between an upward vertical stored position and a rearwardly downwardly horizontal utility position, said table top being made of resilient rubber having a transverse pivot rod near one end extending through a slot, the ends of said rod protruding from each opposite side of said table top and a pair of hooks located on said one end of said table top, said rails being formed of configurated steel and each including a vertical channel in which said rod ends are vertically slidable and a vertical row of inverted U-shaped hooks for being selectively engaged by said table top hooks for retaining said table top in said horizontal position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
In an automobile passenger's individual table the combination of a table top pivotably located in front of passengers of a car, and a pair of stationary rails in which said table top is vertically adjustable and pivotable between an upward vertical stored position and a rearwardly downwardly horizontal utility position, said table top being made of resilient rubber having a transverse pivot rod near one end extending through a slot, the ends of said rod protruding from each opposite side of said table top and a pair of hooks located on said one end of said table top, said rails being formed of configurated steel and each including a vertical channel in which said rod ends are vertically slidable and a vertical row of inverted U-shaped hooks for being selectively engaged by said table top hooks for retaining said table top in said horizontal position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said table top is comprised of telescopic sections having an interfitting tongue and groove arrangement for permitting securement together in selected positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said table top includes a transverse weakened portion for being compressed when squeezed, an air valve bridging said weakened portion and being along an air line between a cannister of compressed air and an uninflated air bag in a chamber formed in said table top, said chamber being closed by an upwardly pivotable flap of said table top when in a horizontal position.
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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) | 1979-10-12 | 1980-04-12 | 1980-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-12 | 1984-04-12 | 1984-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-12 | 1988-04-12 | 1988-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |