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Folding utility table

a utility table and folding technology, applied in the field of folding utility tables, can solve the problems of lack of strength, difficulty in making a sturdy table that is not too heavy, and difficult to carry

Inactive Publication Date: 2003-12-04
HON TECH INC
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Problems solved by technology

One problem in the folding table art is the difficulty of making a sturdy table that is not too heavy to lift and transport.
Many foldable utility tables are made from heavy materials and contain numerous unwieldy braces which make the tables strong yet very difficult to carry.
Other foldable tables are light and easy to move, but lack strength.
Another problem in the folding table art is the difficulty of designing a foldable table to be easily stored and stacked.
Some tables sacrifice aesthetics to make a table that can be easily stored in small places.

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[0022] Reference is now made to the figures wherein like parts are referred to by like numerals throughout. With particular reference to FIG. 1, a foldable utility table according to the present invention is generally designated at 10.

[0023] The foldable utility table 10 includes a table top 12 supported with a double leg assembly understructure 14. The table top forms a planar upper surface 16. The table top 12 can be made from metal, wood, plastic or other material. The table top 12 preferably has a contemporary and attractive appearance and is preferably blow-molded out of plastic. The table top 12 has an upper outer periphery 18 which extends around the entire table top 12. In a preferred embodiment the upper outer periphery 18 is provided by a raised lip 19 above the surface of the planar upper surface 16 configured such that things spilled on the planar upper surface 16 will not drip off of the table top 12. A raised lip at the upper outer periphery 18 also potentially aids in...

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Abstract

A foldable and stackable utility table having a blow molded table top and two leg assemblies. The table top includes four corners which are offset downwardly to allow self centering and locking table stacking. The offset includes corner depressions in the upper surface of the table top and complimentary protrusions extending from the underside of the table top to allow nesting. The table includes two side rails attached to the sides of the table top and lateral tubes supported by the side rails for strengthening the table. The leg assemblies are also mounted to the side rails.

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[0001] The inventor of the present application claims benefit of an earlier filing date of Provisional Application No. 60 / 359,740, filed Feb. 26, 2002, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 119(e).STATEMENT RE FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH[0002] Not applicable.[0003] The present invention relates generally to a utility table, and more particularly, to a portable, foldable utility table with at least two table support crossbar tubes.DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART[0004] Folding utility tables are commonly used by many groups, including convention halls, churches, hotels, schools, private individuals and any other group that has a need for temporary and portable table space. A folding table must contain a folding support mechanism that allows the legs to be opened and closed quickly and easily. Portable folding utility tables allow a group or organization to maximize the efficiency and utility of a particular space.[0005] Numerous types of folding tables are known in the prior art, including portable t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B7/00
CPCA47B3/0912
Inventor REINSCH, JOHN EDWARDVEAL, MIKE J.
Owner HON TECH INC
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