Horizontally supported planar surfaces – Folding
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-15
2011-03-15
Chen, José V (Department: 3637)
Horizontally supported planar surfaces
Folding
C108S124000, CD25S065000, C297S044000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07905184
ABSTRACT:
A foldable stool or table having hinges comprises a plurality of support members. In one embodiment, a foldable device comprises three legs. In another embodiment, the foldable stool or table comprises two foldable support members and two non-foldable support members. Relative to the top and bottom of the device, embodiments of the present invention may comprise one or more intermediately located steps or shelves, wherein the steps or shelves are located along at least one of the non-foldable support members. The one or more intermediately located steps or shelves may be forwardly-offset relative to a front surface of the non-foldable support members. A method of using the stool is also provided.
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Chen José V
Sheridan & Ross P.C.
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