Folding lap end table

• US 20080224505A1
• Filed: 03/12/2007
• Published: 09/18/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 03/12/2007
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: John Louis Gerard
• Original Assignee: John Louis Gerard
• Inventors: Gerard, John Louis
• Application Number:
  US11/716,619
• Publication Number:
  US 20080224505A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 297/161
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 3/063 combined with seats
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 83/02 Tables combined with seats folding or stowable tables with separable parts combined with seats A47B3/063; foldable table and seat units A47B3/14
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 91/02 Adjustable feet self-levelling A47B91/16

Abstract

A lap/end table that attaches to the frame of a typical folding chair. The table is connected by a bracket on one end that provides a range of motion to allow the table to be used in several positions. The positions are the lap position, the end table position, or a folded or stored position. The table is adjustable to the user and chair size by incorporating a hinge and leg that provide advantages in the different positions.

Claims

1. An attachable table who'"'"'s function allows it to work in concert with:

portable/collapsible chairs. A swivel rod designed with a range of motion allowing a lap or end table position while attached to a portable/collapsible chair. The same swivel rod design allowing the table to fold away when not in use. Additionally the swivel rod design allows the table to be removed easily from the chair.

2. A portable/collapsible chair table that is adjustable to the seated individual through a range of motion. In the lap position this range of motion is provided by the swivel rod. In the end table position the range of motion is provided by the extendable table leg.

3. A table to chair bracket that allow a table to be attached to a portable/collapsible chair. This brackets design allows a solid attachment to most any frame. The range of motion considerations allows the bracket to work in nearly all cases, regardless of the angle or frame design of the folding/collapsible chair.