Folding table

Details Folding table Folding table

2007-10-09

2007-10-09

Wilkens, Janet M. (Department: 3637)

Horizontally supported planar surfaces

Plural related horizontal surfaces

Foldable component

C108S132000, C108S169000

Reexamination Certificate

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10669756

ABSTRACT:
A folding table is disclosed having a two-stage folding mechanism. The folding table includes a table top divided into a first planar portion and a second planar portion. A pair of side rails is connected to each planar portion. A foldable leg and support brace is connected to each planar portion. A hinge assembly is provided disposed between the first planar portion and the second planar portion. The hinge assembly includes a hinge pin, a first hinge connector and a second hinge connector. The first hinge connector has a cam portion. A locking pin is disposed through a slot in the second hinge connector. A lock actuating mechanism may be used to move the locking pin in the slot between the locked and unlocked position. In one embodiment, the lock actuating mechanism includes a handle coupled to the locking pin and a spring biased against the locking pin.

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