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Multi-location adjustable table
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-03-04
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Granted: 1987-06-16
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Expires: 2006-03-04
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable table with a bulkhead bracket (20) permanently mounted on the wall or vertical surface of a watercraft, recreational vehicle, or the like. A davit shaped arm (30) slips into the bracket (20) and is axially rotatable, with detents (34) interfacing into notches (24) in the bracket for placement. A top attaching bracket (40) slips over the arm (30) on the horizontal end with detents (34) penetrating a pair of holes (42) to maintain stability and achieve adjustment. A top (50) is permanently secured to the top attaching bracket (40) providing a flat work surface and rotatable 360 degrees from the wall, also tilting 90 degrees horizontally for access.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry A. Davidson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:18
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B2/00; F16B2/02; F16B2/18; F16B2/185; A; A47; A47B; A47B23/00; A47B23/02; A47B2200/00; A47B2200/0011; A47B2200/002; A47B2200/0031; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32426; Y10T403/32442; Y10T403/32451; Y10T403/32459
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
366 words
A bulkhead mounted multi-location adjustable table comprising: (a) a bulkhead bracket having a cavity therethrough with a plurality of notches on the top periphery and permanent attaching means for securing the bracket to said bulkhead; (b) a davit shaped arm having a first and second end with a plurality of bores therethrough on each end, slideably penetrating said bulkhead bracket cavity on the first end for angularly supporting weight thereupon; (c) a plurality of spring loaded detents positioned within said davit shaped arm structure on each end extending from said bores in said arm urged outwardly under the influence of the spring providing a locking structure on said arm first end mating with said bracket notches in a meshing fashion while lifted upward and rotated allowing a portion of said arm to remain partially slideably affixed within the bulkhead bracket cavity for angularly positioning said arm when replaced in said notches; (d) a separable top attaching bracket having end extending fingers, a round opening therethrough, a "U" shaped mount with a lever clearance hole between the separated ends, and a plurality of aligned holes, said top attaching bracket slideably received by said second end of said arm with said detents penetrating the aligned holes in locking fashion providing an adjustable structural mounting plane; (e) a table top having a flat surface permanently affixed to said mounting plane of the top attaching bracket with securing means providing a table for placing objects in a convenient location with said top being slideably removable from said arm and the arm slideably removable from said bulkhead bracket providing a storable multi-location table when used in conjunction with more than one permanently mounted bulkhead bracket; (f) a stabilizer lever rotatably connected through said "U" shaped mount on the top attaching bracket in such a manner as to apply pressure upon said arm mounted within the attaching bracket when rotated parallel with said table top rendering the top stable in relationship with the arm said lever further having a roller sleeve rotatably disposed upon said lever allowing the lever to rotate within the sleeve when the sleeve is contiguously engaged with said arm preventing wear and uncontrolled deformation of the arm; and,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
366 words
A bulkhead mounted multi-location adjustable table comprising: (a) a bulkhead bracket having a cavity therethrough with a plurality of notches on the top periphery and permanent attaching means for securing the bracket to said bulkhead; (b) a davit shaped arm having a first and second end with a plurality of bores therethrough on each end, slideably penetrating said bulkhead bracket cavity on the first end for angularly supporting weight thereupon; (c) a plurality of spring loaded detents positioned within said davit shaped arm structure on each end extending from said bores in said arm urged outwardly under the influence of the spring providing a locking structure on said arm first end mating with said bracket notches in a meshing fashion while lifted upward and rotated allowing a portion of said arm to remain partially slideably affixed within the bulkhead bracket cavity for angularly positioning said arm when replaced in said notches; (d) a separable top attaching bracket having end extending fingers, a round opening therethrough, a "U" shaped mount with a lever clearance hole between the separated ends, and a plurality of aligned holes, said top attaching bracket slideably received by said second end of said arm with said detents penetrating the aligned holes in locking fashion providing an adjustable structural mounting plane; (e) a table top having a flat surface permanently affixed to said mounting plane of the top attaching bracket with securing means providing a table for placing objects in a convenient location with said top being slideably removable from said arm and the arm slideably removable from said bulkhead bracket providing a storable multi-location table when used in conjunction with more than one permanently mounted bulkhead bracket; (f) a stabilizer lever rotatably connected through said "U" shaped mount on the top attaching bracket in such a manner as to apply pressure upon said arm mounted within the attaching bracket when rotated parallel with said table top rendering the top stable in relationship with the arm said lever further having a roller sleeve rotatably disposed upon said lever allowing the lever to rotate within the sleeve when the sleeve is contiguously engaged with said arm preventing wear and uncontrolled deformation of the arm; and,
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
(g) a rotation of 360 degrees of said table top and arm within said bracket, allowing positioning at the interface of said detents within said plurality of notches when nested therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
(g) a rotation of 360 degrees of said table top and arm within said bracket, allowing positioning at the interface of said detents within said plurality of notches when nested therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The invention as recited in claim 1 wherein said detents further comprise: a pair of opposed rounded pins integral with said arm penetrating therethrough, also allowing relocation within the arm for linear adjustment from said first and second end of the arm affecting the location of said table top in respect to said bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said holes in said top attaching bracket comprise: a position 90 degrees apart in opposed pairs allowing said table top to be rotated from a horizontal position to a vertical position for storage or access to said table.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
The invention as recited in claim 1 wherein said "U" shaped mount further comprises: a lever stop fixed to said mount in such a location as to impede the travel of said stabilizer lever at the peak of the lever arm travel allowing the lever to apply the maximum amount of pressure to the arm and retain its locked 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) | 1990-06-15 | 1990-12-15 | 1991-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-06-15 | 1994-12-15 | 1995-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-06-15 | 1998-12-15 | 1999-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |