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Foldable convertible stool-table-bar

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-07-14
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Granted: 1979-12-11
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Expires: 1997-07-14
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Abstract

Abstract A collapsible camp chair which is convertible into a table adapted to retain various types of contents in a stable position.

Inventors

  • 👤 Harold Brickman

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 11:15
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C9/00; A47C9/10; A47B; A47B3/00; A47B3/10

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim 148 words
A foldable stool-table-bar comprising a pair of U-shaped members each of which is formed of a pair of laterally spaced apart legs joined at their upper edges by an elongated cross brace member, means pivotally mounting the leg of one member to the corresponding leg of the other intermediate their ends for rocking movement between open and collapsed position, a flexible fabric one edge of which is joined to one cross brace member while the other edge is joined to the other cross brace member to extend continuously between the cross brace members, openings in the fabric having a shape and dimension corresponding to cups, saucers, glasses, bottles or dishes, for enabling a base portion thereof to extend therethrough, and flexible pockets extending downwardly from said openings for a distance beyond the fabric but less than the length of the cups, saucers, glasses, bottles or dishes inserted therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 148 words
A foldable stool-table-bar comprising a pair of U-shaped members each of which is formed of a pair of laterally spaced apart legs joined at their upper edges by an elongated cross brace member, means pivotally mounting the leg of one member to the corresponding leg of the other intermediate their ends for rocking movement between open and collapsed position, a flexible fabric one edge of which is joined to one cross brace member while the other edge is joined to the other cross brace member to extend continuously between the cross brace members, openings in the fabric having a shape and dimension corresponding to cups, saucers, glasses, bottles or dishes, for enabling a base portion thereof to extend therethrough, and flexible pockets extending downwardly from said openings for a distance beyond the fabric but less than the length of the cups, saucers, glasses, bottles or dishes inserted therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 58 words
A foldable unit as claimed in claim 1, which includes a pocket extending inwardly for a short distance from a lateral edge of the flexible fabric on the top side by means of a fabric secured to the top side of the flexible fabric with a portion spaced from the edge for enabling easy access into the pocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 47 words
A foldable unit as claimed in claim 1, which includes a pocket extending inwardly for a short distance from the lateral edge of the flexible fabric on the bottom side of the flexible fabric by means of a fabric secured to the underside of the flexible fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 185 words
A foldable stool-table-bar comprising a pair of U-shaped members each of which is formed of a pair of laterally spaced apart legs joined at their upper edges by an elongated cross brace member, means pivotally mounting the leg of one member to the corresponding leg of the other intermediate their ends for rocking movement between open and collapsed position, a flexible fabric one edge of which is joined to one cross brace member while the other edge is joined to the other cross brace member to extend continuously between the cross brace members, and pockets extending downwardly from openings in the fabric shaped and dimensioned to correspond with contents adapted to be inserted therein, and which includes a hollow box like member dimensioned to correspond with the distance between the cross brace members in open position and means pivotally connecting an outer edge of a lengthwise wall of the open box like member to a cross brace member for pivotal movement thereabout between an operative position at rest on the cross brace members and an inoperative position to expose the fabric as a table top.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 185 words
A foldable stool-table-bar comprising a pair of U-shaped members each of which is formed of a pair of laterally spaced apart legs joined at their upper edges by an elongated cross brace member, means pivotally mounting the leg of one member to the corresponding leg of the other intermediate their ends for rocking movement between open and collapsed position, a flexible fabric one edge of which is joined to one cross brace member while the other edge is joined to the other cross brace member to extend continuously between the cross brace members, and pockets extending downwardly from openings in the fabric shaped and dimensioned to correspond with contents adapted to be inserted therein, and which includes a hollow box like member dimensioned to correspond with the distance between the cross brace members in open position and means pivotally connecting an outer edge of a lengthwise wall of the open box like member to a cross brace member for pivotal movement thereabout between an operative position at rest on the cross brace members and an inoperative position to expose the fabric as a table top.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 21 words
A foldable unit as claimed in claim 4, which includes cushioning material covering the top surface of the box like member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 34 words
A foldable unit as claimed in claim 4, which includes fittings in the interior of the hollow box like member for holding cups, glasses, dishes, bottles, openers, shakers and other eating and drinking equipment.

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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) 1982-12-10 1983-06-11 1983-12-11 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1986-12-10 1987-06-11 1987-12-11 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1990-12-10 1991-06-11 1991-12-11 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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