Detachable Surface Clamped To Stationary Surface Patents (Class 108/97)
  • Patent number: 4330151
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a multi-purpose adjustable table and bench device having a table top and benches all with adjustable heights so that the device can be used, for example, either as a table with benches attached on either side for sitting, or as a platform. Means are provided to secure two or more table and bench devices together to create larger table and bench arrangements, or stage areas in various configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1982
    Inventor: Robert W. Healey
  • Patent number: 4328846
    Abstract: An extension assembly adapted to be attached to a conventional work bench to permit elongated and bulky work pieces to be supported thereon. The extension assembly includes a horizontal member having a portion to be supported on the work bench and a vertical upright member, pivotally connected to the horizontal member, to support another portion. One or a plurality of extension assemblies may be selectably attachable to the work bench for effective use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1982
    Inventor: Palmer C. Hanson
  • Patent number: 4099470
    Abstract: A device for attachment to a foldable card table, or the like, providing a convenient horizontal surface for drinks, snacks, etc., which is out of the way of the normal table playing surface. The attachement includes a rigid tongue which is designed to be interposed between the table top and the frame, and which serves to support a tray extending out from the edge of the table, preferably at the corner. One embodiment comprises a one-piece attachment having a rectangular tongue at one end, and providing an elliptical or semicircular tray surface at the other end, with a raised edge around the external periphery of the latter. In one variation, a slit on the inner edge of the tongue is designed to accommodate obstacles, such as bolts, between the top and frame at the table corner. In other embodiments, the tray is hinged to the external end of the tongue; and the tray portion is designed to fit over the table corner for storage purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1978
    Inventor: Thomas C. Cannon, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4088081
    Abstract: A universally attachable tray assembly adapted to be secured to table edges of various configurations including on the surface thereof a set of instructions regarding a particular card game, chip recesses for storing betting chips and a drink recess. The underside of the tray is provided with an orthogonal mounting surface arranged as a rectangular strip extending transversely across the tray bottom, the rectangular strip including a plurality of vertical slots formed therein for receiving securing fixtures. The vertical slots are separated by a dimension equal to the dimension separating a plurality of screw holes and slots formed in the surfaces of an angulated mounting bracket which may thus be secured in any angular arrangement to adapt to the edge configuration of the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1978
    Assignee: Alpha Nova Development Corp.
    Inventor: Stephen S. D'Arca