Supports – Stand – Understructure
Reexamination Certificate
2009-07-22
2011-11-08
Sterling, Amy (Department: 3632)
Supports
Stand
Understructure
C248S170000, C248S188100, C248S188800, C248S439000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08052106
ABSTRACT:
A folding workbench includes a rectangular benchtop frame and first and second leg assemblies pivotably coupled to the frame. Each leg assembly includes first and second legs coupled to respective side rails of the frame, the leg assembly rotatable between a folded position, in which the leg assembly lies substantially within the benchtop frame, and an open position in which the leg assembly extends from the benchtop frame at about a 90 degree angle. Each leg assembly includes a shelf bracket extending between the first and second legs, with a notch extending lengthwise in the shelf bracket. With the leg assemblies in their open positions, a shelf assembly extends between and engages the notches of the shelf brackets, preventing rotation of the leg assemblies away from their open positions. Ends of the legs can be shaped to bind against the frame at selected positions, to provide detents to hold the leg assemblies in their folded or open positions.
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Wooden workbench, as illustrated in the enclosed photo taken by the Inventor between Jul. 1, 2008, and Jul. 21, 2008.
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Seed IP Law Group PLLC
Sterling Amy
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