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Tray device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-05-01
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Granted: 1989-01-17
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Expires: 2007-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A tray device is presented which can be easily secured to or removed from the supporting arm of a piece of furniture such as a lawn chair. The tray and the arm provide a snap-fit arrangement which also affords a pivoting or swiveling for the tray on the lawn chair. The combined snap-fit and swivel arrangement is afforded by an annular flange member extending from the bottom of the tray. A base member is supported by the lawn chair which has an arcuate undercut to receive a portion of the annular flange as well as a portion opposite the undercut for retaining the annular flange in the base member. A cup or glass receiving compartment is formed with the tray and positioned over the flange member to add stability to the tray when it is engaged by the base member.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J. Capelli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:19
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/62; A47C7/622; A47C7/624; A47C7/68; A47C7/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A tray device for attachment to a supporting structural member such as the arm of furniture: a base member adapted to be connected to said supporting structural member; a tray member; said base member and said tray member including an undercut portion and a raised portion on one of said base or tray members and a flange for fitting between said undercut portion and said raised portion on the other of said base or tray member to provide a combined snap-fit and pivotal means arranged to permit the tray member to be interconnected to said base member in a swivel manner without substantial longitudinal movement with respect to said arm and any additional fastening elements; and a hollow cup or glass receiving compartment extending oppositely from said flange member when said flange is placed between said undercut and raised portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A tray device for attachment to a supporting structural member such as the arm of furniture: a base member adapted to be connected to said supporting structural member; a tray member; said base member and said tray member including an undercut portion and a raised portion on one of said base or tray members and a flange for fitting between said undercut portion and said raised portion on the other of said base or tray member to provide a combined snap-fit and pivotal means arranged to permit the tray member to be interconnected to said base member in a swivel manner without substantial longitudinal movement with respect to said arm and any additional fastening elements; and a hollow cup or glass receiving compartment extending oppositely from said flange member when said flange is placed between said undercut and raised portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The tray device for attachment to a supporting structural member as defined in claim 1 wherein said snap-fit and pivotal means is defined in part by an undercut portion in said base member and an annular flange member extending from said tray member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The tray device for attachment to a supporting structural member as defined in claim 2 wherein said annular flange member is spaced from and integrally connected to a portion of said tray member providing a supporting surface for food and beverage containing utensils.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The tray device for attachment to a supporting structural member as defined in claim 2 wherein said undercut portion is of an arcuate configuration and placed in an arcuate portion of said base member and said raised portion is defined by a raised arcuate flange section positioned opposite to said arcuate undercut portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The tray device for attachment to a supporting structural member as defined in claim 4 further including two oppositely disposed intermediate portions positioned between said raised arcuate flange section and said undercut portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The tray device for attachment to a supporting structural member as defined in claim 2 wherein said undercut portion is disposed adjacent a substantially U-shaped slot in said base member and said raised portion is defined by a lip member extending transversely to said slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The tray device for attachment to a supporting structural member as defined in claim 1 further including radially disposed support members extending between said compartment and the bottom of said tray member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The tray device for attachment to a supporting structural member as defined in claim 1 wherein said cup or glass receiving compartment is formed with said tray member as a one piece unit and said compartment is axially aligned with said flange member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The tray device for attachment to a supporting structural member as defined in claim 8 wherein said one piece unit is formed of a plastic material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The tray device for attachment to a supporting structural member as defined in claim 1 wherein said base member is formed as a separate component from said supporting structural member.
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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) | 1992-01-17 | 1992-07-18 | 1993-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-17 | 1996-07-18 | 1997-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-17 | 2000-07-18 | 2001-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |