Patents by Inventor Alan Berkowitz

Alan Berkowitz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Flip top table
    Patent number: 5121697
    Abstract: A flip top table includes a table surface which is hingedly connected to a pedestal leg so that the table surface may be pivoted between a generally vertical storage position and a generally horizontal use position. The hinge which connects the table surface to the pedestal leg includes a lock mechanism which holds the table surface down when in its horizontal and usable position, a release which releases the lock and a latch or arm which will prevent the table surface from falling when it is in its vertical storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1992
    Assignee: Berco Industries
    Inventors: Elliott W. Baum, Alan Berkowitz, Lucian Chirea
  • Folding table
    Patent number: 5109778
    Abstract: A folding table is disclosed. The table includes legs pivotably connected to the underside of a table surface so that when the table is folded, the legs lay flat against the underside of the table. A locking mechanism is provided to lock the legs in an unfolded position, and a release mechanism is provided to unlock the legs, thereby allowing the table to be folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Assignee: Berco Industries
    Inventors: Alan Berkowitz, Elliott W. Baum, Curt Angel