US4041881A
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Furniture article
Assignee: CT TEN LP
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Filing: 1975-12-29
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Granted: 1977-08-16
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Expires: 1995-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A table includes a top connected to a support assembly comprising a plurality of inverted U-shaped integral components formed from elongated stock. A plurality of such components, equal in number to the number of table legs, are joined in series to provide a unitary support assembly of continuous bar stock with the juxtaposed ends of each pair of adjacent components being joined to form one leg of the table.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin A. Textoris
- 👤 William Wahl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:58
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B13/00; A47B13/02; A47B13/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A table including, a planar top, a support assembly extending beneath the lower surface of said top comprising an endless elongated stock defining a plurality of U-shaped legs each said leg including a pair of vertical leg members, a horizontal top member joining one said member of each said leg to one said member of an adjacent said leg whereby, each said horizontal top member and said leg member joined to its end defining a support component having an inverted U-shaped configuration, said top having a vertical peripheral edge extending from said planar top to a point short of said top lower surface, an arcuate relief surface in said top joining said vertical peripheral edge and said lower surface and having a configuration mating with a segment of the periphery of said horizontal top member, and means on each said horizontal top member engaging the lower surface of said table top to permit attachment of said support assembly to said table top
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A table including, a planar top, a support assembly extending beneath the lower surface of said top comprising an endless elongated stock defining a plurality of U-shaped legs each said leg including a pair of vertical leg members, a horizontal top member joining one said member of each said leg to one said member of an adjacent said leg whereby, each said horizontal top member and said leg member joined to its end defining a support component having an inverted U-shaped configuration, said top having a vertical peripheral edge extending from said planar top to a point short of said top lower surface, an arcuate relief surface in said top joining said vertical peripheral edge and said lower surface and having a configuration mating with a segment of the periphery of said horizontal top member, and means on each said horizontal top member engaging the lower surface of said table top to permit attachment of said support assembly to said table top
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A table according to claim 1 wherein, said support assembly elongated stock is cylindrical in cross section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A table according to claim 1 wherein, said attachment means includes a flange extending from the periphery of said horizontal top member and fasteners extending through said flange into said table top lower surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A table according to claim 1 wherein, each said support component is of integral construction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A table according to claim 1 wherein, said top is of polygonal configuration and said table includes one said support component for each side of said polygonal top.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A table according to claim 1 including, a plurality of bumpers on the lower surface of said table top each disposed intermediate a pair of said U-shaped legs and extending below the horizontal plane of said horizontal top members and said attachment means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
A table according to claim 1 wherein, the bight of said U-shaped legs includes a foot member extending horizontally from the lower end of each said vertical leg member and means rigidly connecting the opposed ends of each pair of said foot members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A table according to claim 7 wherein, said table top is rectangular and each said foot member is offset horizontally 45° from the longitudinal axis of its respective horizontal top member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A table according to claim 7 wherein, each said foot member is provided with a bore, and said connecting means includes a pin fitted into each pair of opposed foot member bores.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A table according to claim 7 including, a glide fitted over at least a portion of the undersurface of each pair of connected foot members.
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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) | 1980-08-15 | 1981-02-14 | 1981-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-15 | 1985-02-14 | 1985-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-15 | 1989-02-14 | 1989-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |