Portable folding utility table with frame connected to integral lip
First Claim
1. A table comprising:
- a table top constructed from blow-molded plastic, the table top including an interior chamber that is formed during the blow-molding process;
a generally downwardly extending lip integrally formed in the table top as part of a unitary, one-piece construction, the lip including an interior chamber that is formed during the blow-molding process and is integral with the interior chamber of the table top;
a frame that is connected by one or more fasteners only to the lip and not to other portions of the table top in order to help maintain the structural integrity of the table top;
a first leg assembly being selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the first leg assembly being disposed generally parallel and adjacent to the table top in the collapsed position, the first leg assembly extending outwardly from the table top in the extended position; and
a second leg assembly being selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the second leg assembly being disposed generally parallel and adjacent to the table top in the collapsed position, the second leg assembly extending outwardly from the table top in the extended position.
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Abstract
A pivotable folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached thereto. A first pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the second support pedestal. The distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces pivotally attached to a retaining assembly preferably mounted in relation to the table top. Specifically, the retaining assembly includes a cross-brace member operably disposed through openings formed in the distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces, thus providing a pivotal engagement in relation to the table top. Alternatively, a second retaining assembly including a cross-brace member may be mounted in relation to the table top, wherein the distal end of the first pivotal support brace pivotally engages the first retaining member and the distal end of the second pivotal support brace pivotally engages the second retaining member. In addition, the first and second support pedestals may comprise at least one support leg, wherein each support leg of the first and second support pedestals are laterally offset from each other so as to permit an offset displacement of the support legs when the support pedestals are disposed in a collapsed position.
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38 Claims
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1. A table comprising:
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a table top constructed from blow-molded plastic, the table top including an interior chamber that is formed during the blow-molding process;
a generally downwardly extending lip integrally formed in the table top as part of a unitary, one-piece construction, the lip including an interior chamber that is formed during the blow-molding process and is integral with the interior chamber of the table top;
a frame that is connected by one or more fasteners only to the lip and not to other portions of the table top in order to help maintain the structural integrity of the table top;
a first leg assembly being selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the first leg assembly being disposed generally parallel and adjacent to the table top in the collapsed position, the first leg assembly extending outwardly from the table top in the extended position; and
a second leg assembly being selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the second leg assembly being disposed generally parallel and adjacent to the table top in the collapsed position, the second leg assembly extending outwardly from the table top in the extended position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A table comprising:
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a table top constructed from blow-molded plastic, the table top including an interior chamber that is formed during the blow-molding process;
a generally downwardly extending lip integrally formed in the table top as part of a unitary, one-piece construction, the lip including an interior chamber that is formed during the blow-molding process and is integral with the interior chamber of the table top;
an interior portion of the lip that extends from a lower surface of the table top to a lower portion of the lip;
a frame that is connected by one or more fasteners only to the lip and not to other portions of the table top in order to help maintain the structural integrity of the table top;
a first leg assembly being selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the first leg assembly being disposed generally parallel and adjacent to the table top in the collapsed position, the first leg assembly extending outwardly from the table top in the extended position; and
a second leg assembly being selectively-movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the second leg assembly being disposed generally parallel and adjacent to the table top in the collapsed position, the second leg assembly extending outwardly from the table top in the extended position. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A table comprising:
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a table top constructed from blow-molded plastic, the table top including an interior chamber that is formed during the blow-molding process;
a generally downwardly extending lip that is integrally formed in the table top as part of a unitary, one-piece construction, the lip including an interior chamber that is formed during the blow-molding process and is integral with the interior chamber of the table top;
a first interior portion of the lip that extends from a lower surface of the table top to a lower portion of the lip;
a second interior portion of the lip that extends from a lower surface of the table top to a lower portion of the lip;
a frame comprising;
a first side rail connected to the first interior portion of the lip; and
a second side rail connected to the second interior portion of the lip;
a first leg assembly being selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the first leg assembly being disposed generally parallel and adjacent to the table top in the collapsed position, the first leg assembly extending outwardly from the table top in the extended position;
a second leg assembly being selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the second leg assembly being disposed generally parallel and adjacent to the table top in the collapsed position, the second leg assembly extending outwardly from the table top in the extended position;
a retaining assembly disposed between the first leg assembly and the second leg assembly;
a first support brace including a proximal end secured to the first leg assembly and the distal end secured to the retaining assembly; and
a second support brace including a proximal end secured to the second leg assembly and the distal end secured to the retaining assembly. - View Dependent Claims (36)
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37. A table comprising:
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a table top constructed from blow-molded plastic, the table top including an interior chamber that is formed during the blow-molding process;
a generally downwardly extending lip that is integrally formed in the table top as part of a unitary, one-piece construction, the lip including an interior chamber that is formed during the blow-molding process and is integral with the interior chamber of the table top;
a first interior portion of the lip that extends from a lower surface of the table top to a lower portion of the lip;
a second interior portion of the lip that extends from a lower surface of the table top to a lower portion of the lip;
a frame comprising;
a first side rail connected to the first interior portion of the lip; and
a second side rail connected to the second interior portion of the lip;
a first leg assembly being selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the first leg assembly being disposed generally parallel and adjacent to the table top in the collapsed position, the first leg assembly extending outwardly from the table top in the extended position;
a second leg assembly being selectively movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top, the second leg assembly being disposed generally parallel and adjacent to the table top in the collapsed position, the second leg assembly extending outwardly from the table top in the extended position;
a first retaining assembly disposed between the first leg assembly and the second leg assembly;
a second retaining assembly disposed between the first leg assembly and the second leg assembly;
a first support brace including a proximal end secured to the first leg assembly and the distal end secured to the first retaining assembly; and
a second support brace including a proximal end secured to the second leg assembly and the distal end secured to the second retaining assembly. - View Dependent Claims (38)
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