Leg Collapses Between Surface Sections Patents (Class 108/174)
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Patent number: 11583069Abstract: A modular apron assembly for use in a folding mechanism is provided. The apron assembly may include a cross bar and four perpendicular bars. The perpendicular bars may be affixed to the cross bar and oriented substantially perpendicular to the cross bar. Two of the perpendicular bars may include a leg mount. A coupling flange may extend from each end of the cross bar. Each coupling flange may define a coupling hole for connecting to the coupling holes of an opposing apron assembly. An elbow flange may extend from the cross bar and define a mounting hole. The distance between the mounting hole and the coupling holes may be less than 40 millimeters, the distance between the coupling holes and the leg mounts may be more than 69 millimeters, and the distance between the coupling holes and the leg mounts may be less than 120 millimeters.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: NPS Public Furniture Corp.Inventor: Charles P. Kiesow
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Patent number: 11478071Abstract: A folding stool or a folding table and a folding frame thereof. The folding frame includes a left frame, a right frame, and two middle support legs. A front end of an inner side of the left frame and a front end of an inner side of the right frame are provided with front hinge pieces that are hinged to each other, and a rear end of the inner side of the left frame and a rear end of the inner side of the right frame are provided with rear hinge pieces that are hinged to each other. Tops of the two middle support legs are respectively hinged with the front hinge pieces and the rear hinge pieces. Each of the two middle support legs is provided with a sliding sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: New-Tec Integration (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Luhao Leng
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Patent number: 9770095Abstract: A foldable table includes a first tabletop panel, a second tabletop panel, and a reinforcing frame which includes first through fourth reinforcing members mounted along longitudinal sides of the first and second tabletop panels respectively, a first transverse member transversely extended between outer end portions of the first and second reinforcing members at the first tabletop panel, and a second transverse member transversely extended between outer end portions of the third and fourth reinforcing members at the second tabletop panel. Two ends of the first transverse member are affixed to the first and second reinforcing members in a non-rotatably movable manner. Two ends of the second transverse member are affixed to the third and fourth reinforcing members in a non-rotatably movable manner. Therefore, the first and second transverse members enhance the rigidity of the reinforcement frame to support two transverse sides of the first and second tabletop panels respectively.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Inventor: Frank Tsai
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Patent number: 9661915Abstract: A foldable table includes a first tabletop panel, a second tabletop panel, and a reinforcing frame which includes first through fourth reinforcing members mounted along longitudinal sides of the first and second tabletop panels respectively, a first transverse member transversely extended between outer end portions of the first and second reinforcing members at the first tabletop panel, and a second transverse member transversely extended between outer end portions of the third and fourth reinforcing members at the second tabletop panel. The two leg frames are foldably mounted to the first and second tabletop panels through said first and second transverse members respectively.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Inventor: Frank Tsai
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Patent number: 9402468Abstract: A support device includes a bearing unit, and a supporting frame. The bearing unit includes two bearing members. The supporting frame includes a supporting mechanism combined with the bearing unit, and a stand unit connected with the supporting mechanism and supporting a bottom of the bearing unit. When the support device is disposed at an expanded position, the bearing members are parallel and juxtaposed to each other, and the supporting mechanism bridges and supports the bottom of the bearing members. When the support device is switched to a collapsed position, the bearing members are arranged in an upright manner and are located at two opposite side of the supporting frame. Thus, the support device has a largely reduced volume and has an enhanced strength to withstand a larger force or weight.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2015Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Inventor: Te-Lung Chen
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Patent number: 8904943Abstract: A foldable table may include a table top and legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position. The table top may include a first section and a second section that are connected by a hinge assembly. A locking member may be sized and configured to lock the hinge assembly in a fixed position. Advantageously, moving the legs between the extended and collapsed positions may cause the locking mechanism to move between the locked and unlocked positions. Thus, when the legs are in the extended position and the locking mechanism is in the locked position, the table top may be secured in the unfolded position.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Ju Young Jin, Cai Yixian
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Patent number: 8857352Abstract: A folding table assembly having both a tabletop and legs that fold into smaller sizes. The tabletop has a main panel, a first side flap panel, and a second side flap panel. The side flap panels are joined to the main panel with hinge connections. The hinge connections enable the side flap panels to rotate from open positions that are coplanar with the main panel to folded positions that are under the main panel. The folding legs are coupled to the side flap panels. The folding legs can move between extended positions, where the legs support the tabletop, and retracted positions, where the legs are folded flush against the side flap panels. This enables the legs to fold flush against the side flap panels so that the legs are interposed between the main panel and the two side panels.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Inventor: Warren Cohen
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Patent number: 8590462Abstract: The table with integrated and ground-covering blanket includes a foldable table from which a cover extends from a bottom, perimeter of a tabletop surface and which covers the surrounding ground. The foldable table includes attaching indicia at the bottom, perimeter that enable attachment of the blanket thereto, as well as to fold and secure shut the table when not in use. The foldable table may include at least one cup holder, and legs that rotate downwardly from underneath.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventor: Latyrain Dyson
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Patent number: 8555791Abstract: A foldable table may include a table top and legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position. The table top may include a first section and a second section that are connected by a hinge assembly. A locking member may be sized and configured to lock the hinge assembly in a fixed position. Advantageously, moving the legs between the extended and collapsed positions may cause the locking mechanism to move between the locked and unlocked positions. Thus, when the legs are in the extended position and the locking mechanism is in the locked position, the table top may be secured in the unfolded position.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Ju-Young Jin, Cai Yixian
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Patent number: 8522769Abstract: The present invention relates to outdoor grill accessories, and more particularly, a foldable worktable attachment for an outdoor grill that includes a large table area that is interconnected to a lower shelf by two sets of foldable legs. When in an erect position, the table provides ample space for preparing foods and the like, but when in a collapsed position, the table lies flush against one of the sides of the grill housing, thus, enclosing the lower shelf and supporting legs that are folded and stored between the table and a recessed area included in the grill housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: The Grill Company, LLCInventors: John Ducate, Jr., Sond-Kae (Robin) Ho
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Patent number: 7849789Abstract: An adjustable portable cutting board has a cutting surface and at least two adjustable legs. The adjustable legs are coupled to a bottom side of the cutting surface and may adjust in length, wherein the legs include a locking device to lock the legs at a desired length. The legs are also pivotable between an opened position and a closed position, wherein the opened position allows the cutting board legs to be placed on a work surface and elevate the cutting surface to the desired height and the closed position rotates the legs into a position substantially parallel with the cutting surface for transporting. The cutting board also includes a handle for carrying the cutting board. The cutting board is completely submersible in water or other liquids and the legs also include a drain aperture for draining any water and drying any moisture that enters within the legs.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Inventor: Michael Whelan
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Patent number: 7765941Abstract: A support stand for a barbecue stove includes two table members, a plurality of support feet and at least one leg brace assembly pivotally connecting the table members to the support feet. Each leg brace assembly has a hinge, an actuating device and a driving device and connects the table members to the support feet. A user can operate the leg brace assembly to detach the driving device from the actuating device and can hold handles of the table members to set the table members upright so that the driving device can move downward quickly and the support stand will be collapsible quickly. The table members further include a plurality of receptacles formed thereon and adapted for receiving the feet of the barbecue stove so that the barbecue stove can be disposed on the table members stably.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Pro-Iroda Industries, Inc.Inventor: Jan-Nan Chen
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Patent number: 7757617Abstract: A table may include a table top with first and second sections that are connected by a hinge to allow the section to move between a folded position and an unfolded position. The table may also include legs that are movable between a use position and a storage position relative to the table top. The hinge may facilitate folding of the table top when the legs are in the storage position. On the other hand, the hinge may resist folding of the table top when the legs are in the extended position. In addition, the table may include components that expand and/or contract in different fashions in response to changes in temperature. For example, the table top and the frame may be constructed from different materials with different coefficients of expansion in response to temperature changes. The table is preferably sized and configured to accommodate these differences in expansion and contraction.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2008Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Larry Larcom, David C. Winter, Joel Bennett
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Patent number: 7707949Abstract: A table may include a table top with first and second sections that are connected by a hinge to allow the section to move between a folded position and an unfolded position. The table may also include legs that are movable between a use position and a storage position relative to the table top. The hinge may facilitate folding of the table top when the legs are in the storage position. On the other hand, the hinge may resist folding of the table top when the legs are in the extended position. In addition, the table may include components that expand and/or contract in different fashions in response to changes in temperature. For example, the table top and the frame may be constructed from different materials with different coefficients of expansion in response to temperature changes. The table is preferably sized and configured to accommodate these differences in expansion and contraction.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2008Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Larry Larcom, David C. Winter, Joel Bennett
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Patent number: 7703402Abstract: A table may include a table top with first and second sections that are connected by a hinge to allow the section to move between a folded position and an unfolded position. The table may also include legs that are movable between a use position and a storage position relative to the table top. The hinge may facilitate folding of the table top when the legs are in the storage position. On the other hand, the hinge may resist folding of the table top when the legs are in the extended position. In addition, the table may include components that expand and/or contract in different fashions in response to changes in temperature. For example, the table top and the frame may be constructed from different materials with different coefficients of expansion in response to temperature changes. The table is preferably sized and configured to accommodate these differences in expansion and contraction.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2008Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Larry Larcom, David C. Winter, Joel Bennett
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Patent number: 6170405Abstract: A collapsible table which is constructed of a main section which has a substantially planer work surface. The main section is composed of two equally sized parts which are hingedly connected together which permits folding of the main section from a position with the parts in alignment to a position with the parts in juxtaposition. Hingedly connected to each edge of the main section is a leg assembly. Each leg assembly is to be movable, upon actuation of a squeezable handle, from a retracted position alongside of the main section to an extended position substantially transverse to the main section. When in the transverse position, each leg assembly is to be locatable in any one of a plurality of different positions each of which will locate the work surface at a different height from the surface on which the collapsible table is mounted.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: Intrigo, Inc.Inventors: Maxim Weitzman, Ravi K. Sawhney, Hirotomi Teranishi, Christopher W. Glupker, Juan P. Cilia, Kurt G. Botsai, Nasahn A. Sheppard, John F. Zinni
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Patent number: 6082051Abstract: An elevationally adjustable folding stage (20) includes stages decks (22) on a folding frame (24). Telescoping legs (26) extend from the frame (24) and include a spacer assembly (80). A spacer member (84) is engaged by a spreader member (82) to adjust the width of the spacer assembly (80). Rotatable wheels (88) are mounted on the spacer member (84) to engage the inner portion of an outer leg member of the telescoping legs (26). A spacing linkage (30) includes linkage members (52) and (54) with a stop member (58) mounted on the first linkage member (52) and engaging the top of the second spacing linkage (54). Stop member (58) is adjustably mounted to change the engagement point and the folding range of the folding linkage (28) and therefore, the alignment of the stage (20).Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1998Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Sico IncorporatedInventors: David J. Burton, Gary W. Andert
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Patent number: 5887531Abstract: A collapsible table includes a tabletop having a center leaf, intermediate first and second end leaves. First and second pairs of support arms and support legs are pivotally mounted about an axle depending from the center leaf. The arms and legs of each pair are pivotal about the axle in opposed directions between a first collapsed position and a second functional position. The support arms at the second position position the leaves attached thereto in a coplanar relationship with the center leaf. At their functional position the support legs provide underlying support to the center leaf. Slots in the arms and legs engage a key depending from the center leaf so as to maintain the arms and legs at their functional positions. A spring bias on the axle further urges the slots against the key with the weight of the center leaf urging the key into the slots. Upon lifting the center leaf the keys disengage the slots which allows the arms and legs to pivot to their collapsed positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1997Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Inventor: Robin J. Covill