Horizontally supported planar surfaces – Folding – Legs fold axially parallel to surface edges
Patent
1998-04-09
2000-05-09
Chen, Jose V.
Horizontally supported planar surfaces
Folding
Legs fold axially parallel to surface edges
108 36, A47B 300
Patent
active
060588535
ABSTRACT:
A table is provided having a table top, a leg assembly coupled to the table top to pivot about a leg pivot axis, and a channel member defining a downwardly facing channel on the table top. The leg assembly includes a leg pivotably coupled to the table top and a support strut pivotably coupled to the leg and slidably coupled to the channel. The table top includes a pair of plastic table sections having rigidified top sheets, a handle recess, a socket/plug combination configured to secure the table sections together, a leg cradle providing a rotative bearing for the leg assembly, and a pair of rails.
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Chen José V.
Cosco Management Inc.
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