US4052100A
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Combined folding table and seat assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-07
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Granted: 1977-10-04
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Expires: 1996-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible combined table and seat assembly, wherein the seats are supported by a leg and the table is supported by members extending between the legs and the ends of the table. The latter members are pivoted on the table and on the legs to permit collapse of the assembly. A sleeve in close fitting sliding relation is mounted on each member to overlie the pivot between the leg and the member to prevent movement at said pivot during use.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin Nikitits
- 👤 Jean Guy Demers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:04
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B3/00; A47B3/14; A47B2003/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
319 words
In a collapsible combined table and seat of the type wherein said seat and table are relatively pivotally movable between an open position wherein said table and seat are horizontal and the front edge of said seat is disposed adjacent and below one end of said table and a folded position wherein said seat is in confronting substantially parallel relation with said table, an improved collapsible linkage for supporting said table and seat in said open position and for permitting said pivotal movement to said folded position, said linkage comprising: a support member, a pivot for connected one end of said support member to said table adjacent said one end of said table for movement between an open position in which said support member extends downwardly from said table and a closed position in which said support member is in confronting parallel relation with the bottom surface of said table; a leg, another pivot for connecting said leg to the end of said support member opposite said one end thereof for movement between an open position in which said leg extends downwardly from said support member and a closed position in which said support member and said leg are in confronting substantially parallel relation; said seat being pivotally mounted on said leg for movement between an open position in which said seat extends horizontally from said leg when said leg and said support member are in their open position and a closed position in which leg and said seat are in confronting substantially parallel relation; means for holding said seat in said open position; and a longitudinally extending sleeve slidably mounted on said support member for movement between an unlocking position wherein said sleeve is out of overlapping relation with said other pivot to permit pivotal movement between said support member and said leg and a locking position wherein said sleeve overlies said other pivot to prevent movement thereabout.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
319 words
In a collapsible combined table and seat of the type wherein said seat and table are relatively pivotally movable between an open position wherein said table and seat are horizontal and the front edge of said seat is disposed adjacent and below one end of said table and a folded position wherein said seat is in confronting substantially parallel relation with said table, an improved collapsible linkage for supporting said table and seat in said open position and for permitting said pivotal movement to said folded position, said linkage comprising: a support member, a pivot for connected one end of said support member to said table adjacent said one end of said table for movement between an open position in which said support member extends downwardly from said table and a closed position in which said support member is in confronting parallel relation with the bottom surface of said table; a leg, another pivot for connecting said leg to the end of said support member opposite said one end thereof for movement between an open position in which said leg extends downwardly from said support member and a closed position in which said support member and said leg are in confronting substantially parallel relation; said seat being pivotally mounted on said leg for movement between an open position in which said seat extends horizontally from said leg when said leg and said support member are in their open position and a closed position in which leg and said seat are in confronting substantially parallel relation; means for holding said seat in said open position; and a longitudinally extending sleeve slidably mounted on said support member for movement between an unlocking position wherein said sleeve is out of overlapping relation with said other pivot to permit pivotal movement between said support member and said leg and a locking position wherein said sleeve overlies said other pivot to prevent movement thereabout.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
The assembly of claim 1, further comprising a second sleeve slidably mounted on said support member for movement between an unlocking position in which said second sleeve is out of overlying relation with said first pivot and a locking position in which said second sleeve is in overlying relation with said first pivot to prevent movement thereabout, and means for holding said second sleeve in said locking position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The assembly of claim 2, wherein said holding means comprises a handle pivotally mounted adjacent the end of said table, and a hooked protrusion on said second sleeve engageable by said handle when said second sleeve is in said locked position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The assembly of claim 2, wherein said holding means comprises a spring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly of claim 4, wherein said spring is a compression spring engaging both said sleeves, whereby said spring further functions to automatically move said sleeves into their locked position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
71 words
The assembly of claim 1, further comprising a second support member pivotally mounted on said table top and extending parallel to said first-mentioned support member, a pivot for connecting said second support member to said leg member, and another sleeve, said other sleeve being slidably movable on said second support member between a locking position overlapping said last-mentioned pivot and an unlocking position out of overlapping relation with said last-mentioned pivot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
91 words
The assembly of claim 1, wherein said table comprises two like table portions, and means for pivotally connecting said two table portions for movement between an open position in which said two table portions are in end-to-end co-planar relation and a closed position in which said two table portions are in substantially parallel spaced apart confronting relation, and wherein there is a seat for each end of said table, and wherein there is an improved collapsible linkage connecting each one of said seats to the adjacent one of said table portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
The assembly of claim 1, further comprising a rigid leg pivotally mounted on said table adjacent said other end for movement to an open position in which said rigid leg depends from said table and to a closed position in which said rigid leg is in parallel confronting relation with said table.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
69 words
The assembly of claim 8, further comprising a collapsible brace operable to a bracing position in which it rigidly extends between the bottom of said table and a point on said leg intermediate its two ends at an angle to both for preventing relative pivotal movement between said rigid leg and said table, and a non-bracing position to permit relative pivotal movement between said table and said rigid leg.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
The assembly of claim 1, wherein said leg is an inverted U-shape, said other pivot connects said support member to the horizontal portion of said inverted U, and said seat is pivotally mounted on the horizontal portion of said inverted U.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly of claim 10, wherein there are two seats on said leg, and said other pivot is located between said seats.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly of claim 10, wherein said seat is cantilevered out from said leg, and stop means for preventing pivotal movement of said seat beyond the horizontal.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The assembly of claim 10, wherein said seat is pivoted along substantially its central transverse axis, and stop means for preventing pivotal movement of said seat beyond the horizontal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The assembly of claim 12, wherein the seat pivot is located adjacent the rear edge of said seat.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The assembly of claim 12, wherein the seat pivot is located adjacent the front edge of said seat.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
35 words
The assembly of claim 15, further comprising a rod pivotally connected to the bottom of said seat adjacent the rear and orientatable vertically when said seat is horizontal for bracing the rear of the seat.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
32 words
The assembly of claim 1, further comprising a brace pivotally mounted on said table at a location away from an end thereof and connectable to said support member for bracing said linkage.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
31 words
The assembly of claim 1, further comprising a brace pivotally mounted on said table at a location away from an end thereof and connectable to said leg for bracing said linkage.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
29 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said seat comprises a rigid substantially planar member and wherein said seat open position comprises said seat being cantilevered out from said leg.
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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) | 1980-10-03 | 1981-04-04 | 1981-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-03 | 1985-04-04 | 1985-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-03 | 1989-04-04 | 1989-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |