US4838175A
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Laboratory table
Assignee: FIPAK Research and Development Co
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Filing: 1988-07-07
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Granted: 1989-06-13
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Expires: 2008-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A table, notably a laboratory table, characterized in that it is provided, in its frontal face, with a collector-distributor made of a channel arranged in such a manner as to support the utilities such as the electric plugs, water fittings and fluid feeding pipes, disposal basins for equipping the table, as well as to receive and lead the cables and pipes likely to connect the apparatuses used on the table and their accessories to each others.
Inventors
- 👤 Francois P. Hauville
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:29
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L9/00; B01L9/02; A; A47; A47B; A47B37/00; A47B2037/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A laboratory table comprising: a substantially rectangular, longitudinally extending, horizontal working plane, said working plane having a front longitudinal edge, a rear longitudinal edge, a top work surface and a bottom surface; a substantially U-shaped channel comprising a substantially vertical, longitudinally extending rear member having a top edge and a bottom portion, a substantially vertical, longitudinally extending front member having a top edge and a bottom portion, and a substantially horizontal, longitudinally extending bottom member conjoining said bottom portions of said front member and said rear member; said U-shaped channel extending longitudinally substantially parallel to said front longitudinal edge of said working plane, said top edge of said rear member engaging said bottom surface of said working plane, said top edge of said front member disposed forwardly of and spaced apart from said front longitudinal edge of said working plane; a plurality of apertures formed in said rear member of said U-shaped channel, each of said apertures receivable of a utility supply fitting; whereby said U-shaped channel may contain at least a portion of a connection member connecting a utility supply fitting to an apparatus disposed on said top work surface and said front member protects and utility supply fitting from inadvertent contact with a human operator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
A laboratory table comprising: a substantially rectangular, longitudinally extending, horizontal working plane, said working plane having a front longitudinal edge, a rear longitudinal edge, a top work surface and a bottom surface; a substantially U-shaped channel comprising a substantially vertical, longitudinally extending rear member having a top edge and a bottom portion, a substantially vertical, longitudinally extending front member having a top edge and a bottom portion, and a substantially horizontal, longitudinally extending bottom member conjoining said bottom portions of said front member and said rear member; said U-shaped channel extending longitudinally substantially parallel to said front longitudinal edge of said working plane, said top edge of said rear member engaging said bottom surface of said working plane, said top edge of said front member disposed forwardly of and spaced apart from said front longitudinal edge of said working plane; a plurality of apertures formed in said rear member of said U-shaped channel, each of said apertures receivable of a utility supply fitting; whereby said U-shaped channel may contain at least a portion of a connection member connecting a utility supply fitting to an apparatus disposed on said top work surface and said front member protects and utility supply fitting from inadvertent contact with a human operator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The table according to claim 1, wherein said working plane is mounted in a removable manner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The table according to claim 2, wherein said working plane is mounted so as to be pivotable about an element forming a table support framework.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The table according to claim 1, wherein a void is provided beneath said working plane so as to contain therein utility supply means for providing utilities to said utility supply fittings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The table according to claim 1, wherein said working plane is made of several juxtaposed elements, a junction between adjacent said elements forming a groove serving as a passage for a utility connection element which has to be brought to said U-shaped channel for clearing said work surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
76 words
The table according to claim 1, further comprising at least one additional aperture formed in said rear member of said U-shaped channel, said at least one additional aperture receivable of at least one utility connecting element therethrough, said utility connecting element connecting a back side of an apparatus disposed on said top work surface with a utility supply fitting disposed in one of said plurality of apertures, said utility connecting element passing beneath said working plane.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The table according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said plurality of apertures contains an electrical socket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The table according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said plurality of apertures contains a water fitting.
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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) | 1992-06-12 | 1992-12-12 | 1993-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-06-12 | 1996-12-12 | 1997-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-06-12 | 2000-12-12 | 2001-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |