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US4795210A
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Portable table for use in vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-11-20
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Granted: 1989-01-03
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Expires: 2007-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A portable table for use in automobiles has a rectangular planar table top surrounded by upstanding sides. A crayon supporting block and a cup receiving aperture are provided on the table top. The table top is designed to be supported by a pair of attached legs. The legs may have a contoured bottom corresponding to the contour of an automobile seat. By selectively utilizing one short straight bottomed leg and one contoured bottom long leg, the portable table may be supported on a backseat armrest in an automobile. Aligned slots through each leg receive an automobile seatbelt to secure the table on a car seat. An adjustable strap is provided to secure the table to an infant car seat when the seat belt is being used to secure the infant seat. A cup shelf secured to the table supports a cup in a level position, projecting through an opening in the table top.
Inventors
- 👤 Lloyd E. Milat
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/001; B60N3/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A new and improved portable table for use in vehicles, comprising: a flat rectangular planar table top; a raised block having a plurality of holes for holding crayons adjacent an upper top edge portion of said table top; four upstanding sidewalls surrounding said table top; a cup receiving aperture formed through said table top; a pair of opposed spaced slots formed beneath said table top; a pair of legs received in said slots; means for removably securing said legs in said slots; each of said legs having a bottom edge contour matching a car seat contour or having a straight bottom edge; a slot for receiving a vehicle seatbelt formed in each of said legs; a cup supporting shelf positioned beneath said cup receiving aperture; and means for removably securing opposite ends of said shelf to said table.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A new and improved portable table for use in vehicles, comprising: a flat rectangular planar table top; a raised block having a plurality of holes for holding crayons adjacent an upper top edge portion of said table top; four upstanding sidewalls surrounding said table top; a cup receiving aperture formed through said table top; a pair of opposed spaced slots formed beneath said table top; a pair of legs received in said slots; means for removably securing said legs in said slots; each of said legs having a bottom edge contour matching a car seat contour or having a straight bottom edge; a slot for receiving a vehicle seatbelt formed in each of said legs; a cup supporting shelf positioned beneath said cup receiving aperture; and means for removably securing opposite ends of said shelf to said table.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The portable table for use in vehicles of claim 1, wherein one of said pair of legs is a long leg and the other of said pair of legs is a short leg.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
The portable table for use in vehicles of claim 2, further comprising a pair of cup support shelf channel brackets on opposite sides of said table, adjacent each of said leg mounting slots; and one end of said cup support shelf removably secured in each of said channel brackets, whereby said cup support shelf will be horizontally positioned when said table is mounted in a rear seat of a two door vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The portable table for use in vehicles of claim 1, wherein each of said pair of legs has an equal length.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The portable table for use in vehicles of claim 1, further comprising an adjustable strap on said table for securing said table to an infant car seat in a rear seat of a two door vehicle.
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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) | 1992-01-03 | 1992-07-04 | 1993-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-03 | 1996-07-04 | 1997-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-03 | 2000-07-04 | 2001-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |