Table

Abstract

A table may include a table top and one or more support structures that are sized and configured to support the table top. The table top and / or the support structures may be sized and configured to pivot or move between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The table may also include one or more shelves that are sized and configured to pivot or move between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The table top, support structures and shelves may be positioned generally parallel to each other when in the collapsed position. In addition, the shelves may be connected to the support structures to help reinforce the support structures. The table may also include one or more cables and one or more cable guides that are sized and configured to help position cables in desired locations.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 818,130, which was filed on Jun. 30, 2006 and entitled TABLE. [0002] This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 844,784, which was filed on Sep. 15, 2006 and entitled TABLE. [0003] This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 891,000, which was filed on Feb. 21, 2007 and entitled TABLE. [0004] The disclosures of each of these applications are incorporated by reference in their entireties.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0005] 1. Field of the Invention [0006] The present invention generally relates to furniture and, in particular, to tables. [0007] 2. Description of Related Art [0008] Tables may be used for a variety of purposes. Tables may also be used in connection with or form part of a desk. Tables and desks may be used ...

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Benefits of technology

[0009] A need therefore exists for tables and / or desks that eliminate or diminish the disadvantages and problems described above.

[0010] One aspect is a table that may be sized and configured to move between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. For example the table may include a table top and one or more support structures sized and configured to support the table top; and the table top and / or the support structures may be sized and configured to pivot or otherwise move between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The table may also include one or more shelves, and the shelves may be sized and configured to pivot or otherwise move between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The table may advantageously be more efficiently stored and / or shipped when in the collapsed or storage position.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, some desks are constructed from relatively heavy materials, such as wood or metal.

Consequently, these desks may be difficult to move from one location to another.

Further, some desks may be relatively large, which may make them less efficient to ship and / or store.

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