Readily Foldable Or Collapsible Patents (Class 473/15)
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Patent number: 8550929Abstract: The portable pool table device provides extreme portability by way of disassembly. The table is divided into four separable sections that are selectively assembled as chosen. The affixed sections provide half circle cutouts and half circle cutout shapes for removable pocket attachment. The sections are ideally affixed together by lateral clamps. The felt-atop-rubberized-layer playing surface is removably installed atop the sections upon assembly. The removable side braces and end braces also provide outer brace playing surfaces along with angled bumpers as are used in other pool tables in the art.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Inventor: Marie L. Nebauer-McRae
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Patent number: 8033923Abstract: A game table assembly comprises a game table having opposing first and second game playing surfaces, with the game table being rotatable to orient a desired one of the game playing surfaces facing upward. The game table assembly includes opposing and non-rotatable end sections positioned adjacent the width ends of the game table and a cross member engaged with and extending between the end sections, with the game table being rotatable about the cross member. The game table assembly further includes at least one corner bracket pivotally mounted to either the corresponding end section or the game table such that the corner bracket may be horizontally pivoted into and out of selective locking engagement to prevent rotation of the game table and thereby selectively lock the game table in the desired orientation with the desired one of the game playing surfaces facing upward.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.Inventor: Safari Chung
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Patent number: 7850534Abstract: An inflatable game table (10) constructed of flexible, air impervious panels (22) for forming an inflatable enclosure having an upper playing surface for use as a pool table or the like and being capable of resisting inclement, outdoor weather. The game table (10) is inflatable to a condition for use, and can be deflated for compact storage and transport.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2006Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Inventor: Karen L. Smith
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Patent number: 7828668Abstract: A system to allow quick setup of a support structure and connected playing surface with rapid leveling of the playing surface for playing billiards. One embodiment of the invention allows the playing surface to be mounted to a support structure that can be converted to a couch. This embodiment can be placed in residential housing in rooms such as dens, family rooms, or living rooms. Another embodiment of the invention allows the playing surface when mounted to legs rigidly connected to a floor to be used on a concrete patio, a garage with a concrete floor or on a wooden deck.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Inventor: Tilden S. Tippit
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Publication number: 20100151953Abstract: Electronic game tables with multifunction legs are described. In one implementation, an electronic multiplayer game table includes a tabletop with player stations for an electronic betting game. Multifunction legs physically support the periphery of the tabletop, while electronic components for playing the betting game are mounted in the multifunction legs. For example, a multifunction leg may contain multiple currency detectors and coinless slot machine-style ticket printers/readers, so that each player at the game table has an exclusive currency detector and an exclusive ticket printer in close proximity. The multifunction legs may also include magnetic or smart card readers for transferring player, banking, and monetary information. In a variation, central control components of the electronic game table are also mounted in the legs. The multifunction legs can eliminate the need for a central support pedestal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Tyler V. Kuhn, David A. Krise, Eric D. Miesch
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Patent number: 7621818Abstract: A system to allow quick setup of a support structure and connected playing surface with rapid leveling of the playing surface for playing billiards. One embodiment of the invention allows the playing surface to be mounted to a support structure that can be converted to a couch. This embodiment can be placed in residential housing in rooms such as dens, family rooms, or living rooms. Another embodiment of the invention allows the playing surface when mounted to legs rigidly connected to a floor to be used on a concrete patio, a garage with a concrete floor or on a wooden deck.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2007Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Inventor: Tilden S. Tippit
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Patent number: 7601070Abstract: A covered billiard table with seating clearance for diners is a billiard table that also serves as a dining table. The table has two end covers and two middle covers that span across it. The covers rest upon a billiard table of slates upon a frame with four legs. To play billiards, people remove the covers to reveal the playing surface: cloth covered slates with side rails and perpendicular end beams joined at corners, shown with pockets. This table has the clearance beneath the frame for a seated person's legs. The frame has a pattern of supported braces joined to beams upon the side panels and to the end beams and end panels. The frame and beams have sufficient stiffness to limit deflection of the slates and to provide clearance for a person to sit beneath the table.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Inventor: Kurt T. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20080318697Abstract: An inflatable game table (10) constructed of flexible, air impervious panels (22) for forming an inflatable enclosure having an upper playing surface for use as a pool table or the like and being capable of resisting inclement, outdoor weather. The game table (10) is inflatable to a condition for use, and can be deflated for compact storage and transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2006Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventor: Karen L. Smith
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Patent number: 6872147Abstract: A billiard table includes a table top, two pairs of brackets secured to the table top and each having one or more openings, two pairs of bars each having one or more ears easily and quickly hooking to the openings of the brackets, for easily and quickly hooking and securing the bars to the table top, and for allowing the billiard table to be assembled by the users. A number of angles are secured between the bars for securing the bars together and to the table top. A bottom plate may be secured to the bars, and a support device may be secured to the bottom plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2002Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Inventor: Tung Yuan Shih
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Patent number: 6764409Abstract: A rotary pool and air powered hockey game table includes a combination game table, two side support members, and at least one cross member. The combination game table includes a pool table surface formed on one side of the combination table and an air powered hockey table surface formed on the opposite side. The at least one cross member is terminated on each end by a single side support member. The combination game table is pivotally retained by a side support member on each end thereof. At least one locking pin device is disposed in at least one side support member to rotatably secure the game table relative to the side support members. A second embodiment includes at least two pivotal support arms, which prevent the combination game table from rotating. A third embodiment includes at least one side support member configured to retain a plurality of game accessories.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2003Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Inventor: Justin L. Voden
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Publication number: 20040029644Abstract: A billiard table includes a table top, two pairs of brackets secured to the table top and each having one or more openings, two pairs of bars each having one or more ears easily and quickly hooking to the openings of the brackets, for easily and quickly hooking and securing the bars to the table top, and for allowing the billiard table to be assembled by the users. A number of angles are secured between the bars for securing the bars together and to the table top. A bottom plate may be secured to the bars, and a support device may be secured to the bottom plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2002Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventor: Tung Yuan Shih
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Patent number: 6641486Abstract: A billiard table includes a table top, and two pairs of bars having an upper portion pivotally secured to the bottom surface of the table top with hinges and foldable toward the table top and foldable away from the table top to an open position. The table top includes two depressions formed in the bottom surface for receiving two opposite hinges, and for allowing two opposite bars to be folded to engage with the bottom surface of the table top. Two pads are secured between the table top and the other pair of bars to be engaged onto the other bars to a compact folding structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Inventor: Tung Yuan Shih
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Patent number: 6092675Abstract: A pool cue holder attachment for holding pool cues to the side of a table. Included is a base block having a plurality of spaced apart bores extending between the top and bottom sides of the base block. The base block also has a plurality slots with each slot extending between the front side of the base block and an associated bore of the base block. A cover member for covering the ends and sides of the base block. A pair of clamp members are coupled to the cover member, the clamp members is adapted for detachable attachment to a side of a table.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1998Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Inventors: Domingo Y. Ramirez, Jr., Maria E. Ramirez
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Patent number: 5882265Abstract: A self-storing billiard table includes a table top with ball pockets and side cushions. A support frame is disposed below the table top to support it. A plurality of retractable support legs are also provided to support the billiard table. A first set of support legs is located near a first side of the billiard table, and a second set of support legs is located near a second side of the billiard table. The first set of support legs is retractably connected to the support frame. A plurality of wheels are also retractably connected to the support legs. At least one retractable ram pivotally supports the billiard table when moved from an upright storage position to a horizontal playing position, and from a horizontal playing position to an upright storage position.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1996Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Inventor: John H. Benton
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Patent number: 5865681Abstract: This present invention is a ball game table comprising two flat, long narrow boards joined together to make one flat, long narrow board with folding or retractable leg units secured at the underside. The purpose of the folding legs is to provide two different playing modes. The first is in the upright position with the legs vertical and the second is the legs are retracted and the table lies flat on the ground as a platform. The top surface is completely covered with a fabric such as grass carpeting at the longitudinal dimension and a few inches shorter at the breadth side with objective markings at each end. Quarter round molding surrounds the perimeter of the surface, serving as a gutter. Also at ends of the table are recessed boxes attached to corral and contain the balls on the table. Extending over both longitudinal edges of the board, at the center, is a small square extension also covered with the fabric with 21/4" diameter hole.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 1997Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Inventors: Arthur Leonard Tudek, Arthur Paul Tudek
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Patent number: 5746660Abstract: A tilt and roll support for pool tables and other game tables having a frame attached to the underside of the table. The opposite ends of the frame have pivot shafts which are axially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the table. Support assemblies at the ends of the table are pivotally about the pivot shafts so the table may be rotated between a vertical stored position and a horizontal use position. The lower portion of the support assemblies are retractable against the bottom of the table for storage and may be extended to a vertical position. The lower portion of the support assemblies are on rollers or casters and are extendible so the weight of the table may be transferred to the tilt and roll supports for movement and storage. When the table is in use, the table is supported on conventional legs.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1995Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Assignee: T & R Assembly, Inc.Inventor: Douglas B. Grover