| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 108129000 |
Legs fold axially parallel to surface edges
| 29 |
| 108127000 |
Legs pivotally converge toward surface center
| 12 |
| 108116000 |
With vertical adjustability
| 8 |
| 108118000 |
Mutually pivoted crossed legs support surface
| 6 |
| 108124000 |
Surface separably supported by means spaced from fixed pivot | 5 |
| 20080250988 | Foldable table having movable strut-retainer - The foldable table includes a table top having a track, a rack and a strut-retainer on its underside. The strut-retainer is slidable along the track until a key with which the strut-retainer is provided engages any one of the teeth of the rack at which time, the strut-retainer is immobilized. A strut extends from the strut-retainer to a leg assembly which is pivotally attached to the table top. The angle of the table top can be adjusted by sliding the strut-retainer along the track. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090114130 | Flip top mechanism for table with nesting capabilities - A table top with a flip mechanism has a frame of two spaced apart legs, each leg having two pivoting wheels, a spine connecting each leg, and a table top hingedly connecting to the spine for rotation off the center of the table. The spine and table top extend upon the longitudinal axis of the invention. The spine has generally two parallel spaced apart members. The table top hingedly connects to one member and rests upon the other member when the table top is flat. Lifting the table from a longitudinal edge opposite the hinges, the table top pivots upon the hinges and rotates about the spine until upright. The upright table is then parallel to the legs and occupies a minimum footprint. Alternatively, the legs have wheels for easy movement of the table. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090205541 | Flip-Top Table Mechanism - The present invention provides an improved mechanism for operating a flip-top table. While maintaining the benefits of standard mechanisms, the mechanism of the present invention also achieves many benefits including improved table rigidity, an intuitively operable release mechanism, a single release action to release the mechanism from both a “use” and “folded” position, and spatially separated latches for the “use” and “folded” positions. Additionally the present invention provides a mechanism meets or exceeds government and industry standards while having a refined appearance. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20110290160 | Grip Latch And Hinge Mechanism For A Flip Table - A flip-type nesting table includes a frame, a tabletop that pivots between an operative position and a storage position and a hinge and latch assembly that controls the movement of the tabletop between the operative position and the storage position. The hinge and latch assembly includes a pair of hinge brackets that each mount to a rear cross-member. Each hinge bracket includes a front latch that engages a front cross-member to hold the tabletop in the operative position. A rear latch is operable to engage the rear cross-member to hold the tabletop in its upright, storage position. The hinge and latch assembly includes a pull handle coupled to a cross bar that can be used to simultaneously move the latch members to allow movement of the tabletop between the usage position and the storage position. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20150096477 | Table with a Rotatable Board - A table includes a board, a supporter, a pivot shaft and a lock mechanism. The supporter is disposed on the board. The pivot shaft is disposed on the supporter, and the board is rotatably disposed on the supporter via the pivot shaft. The lock mechanism is disposed between the board and the supporter. The board is switched between a first position and a second position. The lock mechanism fixes the board on the supporter when the board is switched to the first position, and the lock mechanism sets the board parallel to the supporter when the board is switched to the second position. | 04-09-2015 |
| 108134000 |
Laterally attached surface | 2 |
| 20120204771 | FOLDING TABLE - A folding table is provided that includes: a table frame that enables a table body to move between the in-use position and the stowed position, that is disposed within the table body, and that supports the table body; a support member that pivotably supports the table frame; and a lock, provided in a position where the support member and the table frame are linked, that holds the table frame in the in-use position and prevents the table frame from pivoting. The lock has: a retaining member in which an engagement groove is formed; a pivoting member capable of engaging with and disengaging from the engagement groove; and a lock biaser that biases the pivoting member in the direction of engagement with the engagement groove. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20150320197 | COMPACT FOLDING FURNITURE PIECES - A compact folding furniture piece constructed as a table is configured for convenient storage. The folding furniture piece comprises an object support assembly that is configured for operative connection to a mounting structure and includes a spring mechanism securing together as a flexible unit a support mount, an articulated vertebral column, and a table base. The spring mechanism exhibits flexibility properties such that the object support assembly assumes at rest an unfolded state and, in response to an externally applied bending force, assumes a folded state. In the unfolded state, the vertebral column is substantially straight to provide a closed support surface. In the folded state, the vertebral column is curved to provide a raised, open support surface on which an object can rest. | 11-12-2015 |
| 108128000 |
Folding arms support surface | 2 |
| 20150305490 | Anti-Unfolding Leg Assembly for Foldable Table - An anti-folding leg assembly for a tabletop includes a leg frame for pivotally coupling at a bottom side of the tabletop to pivotally move between a folded position and an unfolded position, and an anti-folding arrangement including a table support having has a table coupling end adapted for pivotally coupling at the bottom side of the tabletop, and a leg support having a leg coupling end pivotally coupled at the leg frame. A pivot point is defined at a pivot connection between the table support and the leg support, and a centerline is defined between the table coupling end of the table support and the leg coupling end of the leg support when the leg frame is moved in the unfolded position, wherein the pivot point is located below the centerline when the leg frame is moved in the unfolded position. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20160143432 | Anti-Unfolding Leg Assembly for Foldable Table - An anti-folding leg assembly for a tabletop includes a leg frame for pivotally coupling at a bottom side of the tabletop to pivotally move between a folded position and an unfolded position, and an anti-folding arrangement including a table support having has a table coupling end adapted for pivotally coupling at the bottom side of the tabletop, and a leg support having a leg coupling end pivotally coupled at the leg frame. A pivot point is defined at a pivot connection between the table support and the leg support, and a centerline is defined between the table coupling end of the table support and the leg coupling end of the leg support when the leg frame is moved in the unfolded position, wherein the pivot point is located below the centerline when the leg frame is moved in the unfolded position. | 05-26-2016 |
| 108121000 |
All legs pivot toward common surface edge | 2 |
| 20160198841 | COLLAPSIBLE TABLE | 07-14-2016 |
| 20150305489 | OFFSET FOLDING LEG ASSEMBLY - Disclosed is an intuitively operable rotation mechanism for a flip top table that includes an offsetting feature that provides aligned table legs when the table is in a use configuration while offsetting the legs when they are in a storage configuration. By offsetting the table legs in storage configuration, the height of the table legs can be more than one half of the length of the table. This feature is of particular importance for folding tables that are positioned at a standing height. | 10-29-2015 |
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| 20080210143 | Folding Table Assembly - A folding table assembly having an open configuration and a closed configuration. Spring loaded hinges provide the folding table assembly with an automated approach to unfolding the table assembly. Casters provide the table assembly with structure making the assembly portable. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080223263 | TABLE - A table may include a table top, a frame and one or more legs that may be movable between extended and collapsed positions relative to the table top. Advantageously, the table top may include a generally planar upper surface and a generally planar lower surface. The lower surface of the table top, however, may include a first lip disposed proximate a first end of the table top and a second lip disposed proximate a second end of the table top. The lower surface may also include mounting members that are sized and configured to allow a frame to be connected to the table top. Desirably, the mounting members allow side rails of a frame to be attached to the table top and at least a portion of the side rails are disposed between the first and second lips. This may allow at least a portion of the frame to be exposed and visible when the table is being used. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080271648 | PORTABLE WORKSTATION - A portable workstation, in one embodiment, includes a base unit and a table. The base unit includes one or more vertical support members and a platform extending horizontally from the vertical support member. Support legs telescopically extend laterally to support the workstation in an upright position. The platform forms the top of the base unit in an upright position. The table is configured to extend from the base unit and includes a support leg. The table transitions between an extended position and a storage position. When the support legs are in the extended position, the table and support legs provide support to the base unit of the workstation, forming an integrated tripod system. Thus, the base unit may be compact and easily transported in a storage position; however, the platform and the table when extended may provide an ample work surface at a traditional working height. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090107366 | FOLDABLE TABLE FOR AIRCRAFT INTERIORS - An exemplary implementation of an aircraft interior table includes a base unit which includes a storage compartment having laterally projecting ends. A bi-fold table comprised of a table panels is horizontally stowed and supported on the upper surface of the base unit. Thus, in a stowed condition, one of the table panels is folded so as to be sandwiched between the other of the table panels and the upper surface of the base unit. The edge of the other table panel opposite to its hinged edge adjoining both table panels is pivotally connected to the base unit by means of a primary hinge. In use, the table panels may be rotated as a unit about the primary hinge so as to achieve an intermediate fold-out condition. While in such a position, the table will present itself half-sized so as to provide the associated aircraft seat occupant with minimal forward obstruction. From the intermediate fold-out condition, the other of the table panels may then be pivoted so that both table panels are positioned horizontally adjacent to one another. The fully deployed table panels will thus be supported in a cantilevered manner by the primary hinge attached to the base. Reversing such a procedure will fold the table panels and place them in a stowed condition. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090107367 | Portable power tool rest - A platform, of generally rectangular configuration and of a size to accommodate a portable power tool, such as a rotary saw, includes a longitudinal slot extending from an upper surface of the platform through a lower surface of the platform. The slot is sized and configured to receive the tool device (rotary saw blade and guard for example) so that, the portable power tool can be placed upon and support the rotary power tool after it has been turned off and until its further use is required. A base support, such as a tripod that might be used to support a camera, is provided for the platform, to support the platform for ready access by a user of the power tool, to place the portable powered tool thereupon and retrieve the power tool there-from. The platform and base support are attached together to facilitate collapsing and re-erection of the combined platform and base support to provide a power tool rest for a portable power tool. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090283019 | Foldable frame structure for foldable table or bed - The present invention relates to a foldable frame structure of the foldable table or bed which comprises main frames, secondary frames, L-shaped folding hinges and connecting members. Accordingly, the adjacent side of each main frame and the secondary frame is formed a foldable joint which is connected by the connecting members and the L-shaped folding hinges. The size of the secondary frames is smaller than the main frames, wherein each of the secondary frames are able to be folded in the main frames. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090283020 | FOLDING DEVICE FOR A TABLETOP - A folding device for a tabletop includes a pivot, a first bracket, and a latch mechanism. The pivot is fixed with a pedestal and a base is mounted on the pivot. An opening is defined in the base and extends therethrough longitudinally. The first bracket connects to the pivot rotatably for adapting to the tabletop. The latch mechanism includes a fixed mount, a sliding block, and a paw. The fixed mount is secured to the first bracket and includes a passage corresponding to the opening in the base. The sliding block moves in the passage and includes a groove. The paw connects to the fixed mount pivotally and elastically and includes a first end selectively engaging with the sliding block. The tabletop is un-rotatable when the sliding block extends into the opening in the base. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100071600 | Collapsible table - A collapsible table includes a table board, at least one folding mechanism, and plural table legs. The folding mechanism further includes a central body, at least one rotation lock assembly, and a pair of fastening assemblies mounted on the table legs. The central body is settled between the two fastening assemblies. The rotation lock assembly is arranged between the central body and one of the fastening assemblies, wherein the central body, the rotation lock assembly, and the fastening assembly are mutually coupled and fixed. The rotation lock assembly contains a rotating piece that is rotatable to be positioned at predetermined positions. The rotating piece has one end fixed to a bottom surface of the table board. Thus, all components related to rotating and locking are modularized into and thereby hidden in the folding mechanism to facilitate assembly, disassembly, transportation, and storage of the collapsible table. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100224106 | TABLE WITH FOLDABLE LEGS - A table includes a main panel, side panels extending along the edges of the main panel, respectively, and including first and second side panels connected to each other at a corner of the main panel, the first pivot bar extending between inner surfaces of the first and second side panels near the corner of the main panel, a leg connected to the first pivot bar and configured to pivotally move between an unfolded position and a folded position with respect to the first pivot bar, and a locking unit configured to selectively engage the leg to prevent the leg from departing from the unfolded position. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100229767 | FOLDABLE TOOL STAND - A foldable tool stand includes a base frame, a platform pivotally and slidingly connected to the base frame at a first side, a leg support having a top end pivotally connected to the base frame, a pair of links pivotally coupled between a second side of the platform and the base frame, a driving member pivotally connected to the links, and a follower set pivotally connected to the base frame. The driving member and follower set interact to selectively lock the foldable tool stand in either an extended supporting position, where the second side of the platform is spaced from the base frame, or a collapsed position, where the second side of the platform lies adjacent to the base frame. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100258042 | FOLDING TABLE - An improved folding table is distinguished by the following features:
| 10-14-2010 |
| 20100275822 | HINGE | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100288170 | DUAL-AXIS FOLDING TABLE - A dual-axis folding table including four quarter panels that together form a table top when extended into a flat and horizontal position. The four quarter panels include a first panel and a second panel hinged together with a first axis hinge along a first folding axis, a fourth panel and a third panel hinged together with an additional first axis hinge, also along the first folding axis, and the second panel and the third panel further hinged together with a second axis hinge along a second folding axis. Furthermore, the first panel is configured to fold into the second panel about the first axis hinge and the fourth panel is configured to fold into the third panel about the additional first axis hinge to fold the table top in half, and the second panel is configured to fold into the third panel about the second axis hinge to fold the table top into a quarter-sized self-contained carrying case. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110005437 | COLLAPSING DEVICE OF A DESK - A collapsing device for a desk includes a main frame provided with two longitudinal rods respectively disposed with projections and a pivotal hole. Two guide frames are respectively fixed at opposite upper corners of a front plate and bored with a through channel extending backward and slanting upward to correspond with the pivotal hole. Two pivotal wheels are respectively received in the guide frames and actuated to shift therein, and two leg frames are pivotally assembled between the rear side of the front plate and the guide frames, respectively having an upper side bored with plural fitting slots. Thus, when the longitudinal rods are pivotally turned downward or upward by the pivotal wheels, with the projections of the longitudinal rods respectively fitted in or pulled out of the fitting slots of the leg frames, the desk can be stretched or collapsed. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110067607 | FOLDING READING DESK - A folding reading desk formed by a support structure with two boards, with an intermediate cavity in-between wherein a worktop board can be introduced and extracted, wherein said worktop board is coupled, in a sliding assembly with a braking system, to a board arranged in the mentioned intermediate cavity between the facing boards. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110067608 | FOLDABLE STOOL OR TABLE - A foldable stool or table having hinges comprises a plurality of support members. In one embodiment, a foldable device comprises three legs. In another embodiment, the foldable stool or table comprises two foldable support members and two non-foldable support members. Relative to the top and bottom of the device, embodiments of the present invention may comprise one or more intermediately located steps or shelves, wherein the steps or shelves are located along at least one of the non-foldable support members. The one or more intermediately located steps or shelves may be forwardly-offset relative to a front surface of the non-foldable support members. A method of using the stool is also provided. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110139042 | Table with Pivotable Table Top - Presented is a table with a pivotable table top that is mounted rotatably and lockably about an axis of rotation extending in a longitudinal direction by means of a pivoting mechanism on a table frame in the upper region of two lateral table legs. The table can be folded out or folded between a horizontal use position and a storage position. A pivoting movement of the table top is achieved, while combining secure operation and simple handling. The pivoting mechanism includes at least one pair of inter-engaging, mutually complementary tooth portions that are arranged concentrically about the axis of rotation. The tooth portions can be moved apart relative to one another by at least the tooth depth in the direction of the axis of rotation in order to enable the pivoting movement. In each pair, one tooth portion is mounted fixedly in terms of rotation with respect to the table leg and the other tooth portion is mounted fixedly in terms of rotation with respect to the table top. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110219992 | FOLDING TABLE - A folding table top has a locking assembly for holding the table top open. The locking assembly has an inner cross bars extending across each half of the table top near a pivot axis. The inner cross bars each have one of holes that are aligned when the table is open. The shaft of a pin may be inserted into the holes to prevent the table from folding closed. The pin may have a head normal to its shaft. A clip may be mounted to one half of the table to receive the head of the pin while the shaft of the pin is in the holes, and thereby prevent the pin from backing out of the holes. The clip may also be used to hold the pin when the table is folded and stored. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110290159 | TABLE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A table includes a pair of leg portions that has a length in a vertical direction and is hollow in shape with an opening formed at the top end thereof; a top panel that is mounted rotatably; a pair of casters, at least one such casters being provided at each of the front and the rear of a base portion of the leg portion; a contact portion that is provided on the base portion of the leg portion; and a raising/lowering mechanism that couples a movable portion, which is either one or more of the pair of casters and the contact portion, and the top panel, and switches what comes into contact with a floor surface between the pair of casters and the contact portion by raising/lowering the movable portion in accordance with a rotation of the top panel. The raising/lowering mechanism couples the top panel and the movable portion through the opening. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20130228103 | FOLDABLE STOOL OR TABLE - A foldable stool or table having hinges comprises a plurality of support members. In one embodiment, a foldable device comprises three legs. In another embodiment, the foldable stool or table comprises two foldable support members and two non-foldable support members. Relative to the top and bottom of the device, embodiments of the present invention may comprise one or more intermediately located steps or shelves, wherein the steps or shelves are located along at least one of the non-foldable support members. The one or more intermediately located steps or shelves may be forwardly-offset relative to a front surface of the non-foldable support members. A method of using the stool is also provided. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130255545 | TABLE - A table may include a table top and a leg assembly. The leg assembly may be moved between use and storage positions, and the movement of the leg assembly may move a cross member between a first position in which the cross member resists folding of the table top and a second position in which the cross member facilitates folding and unfolding of the table top. The table top may include first and second sections with portions that overlap and/or interlock when the table top is unfolded. When the table top is in the unfolded position, movement of the leg assembly towards the use position may move the cross member towards the overlapping and/or interlocking portions, which may move the overlapping and/or interlocking portions towards each other. When moved towards each other, the overlapping and/or interlocking portions may be securely connected. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130284076 | FOLDING TABLE - Provided is a folding table for which a work of installing leg units on a tabletop is simplified, and squeaking and rattling are prevented even when the tabletop is used for a long period of time, so that the tabletop can be rotated smoothly. A protruding portion that protrudes in a horizontal direction is integrally formed on a bracket. By providing, on an upper portion of the leg units, a fitting hole into which the protruding portion fits and fitting the protruding portion into the fitting hole while crimping a distal end of the protruding portion in the horizontal direction, the bracket is connected to the leg units , and the tabletop is rotated using the protruding portion as a rotating shaft. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130305966 | COMPOSITE TABLE - A table is provided that comprises a composite table top including a honeycomb core and a laminate layer on a top surface of said core and a plurality of ribs arranged substantially parallel to each other along a length of the core, the ribs including a top plate affixed to the core, a bottom beam opposite the top plate, and a web structure connecting the top plate to the bottom beam. The web structure defines a plurality of openings therethrough. The table further includes a leg assembly including a center beam extending parallel to the length dimension of the core perpendicular to the plurality of ribs, with support legs engaged to the opposite ends of the center beam and configured to support the table top. The table is provided with at least two pivot mechanisms, each pivot mechanism connected between the center beam and the composite table top. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140165884 | WorknStand - A WorknStand is an apparatus which quickly unfolds and sits on an existing desk structure. It permits the user to stand while working. It folds perfectly flat, allowing easy transportation and shipping. Its hinge structure is designed in such a way that it will resist folding when open and can be leaned on with a sturdy feel. It also securely locks in both the folded and unfolded positions. | 06-19-2014 |
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