Table

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2008-03-04

2011-10-25

Wilkens, Janet M (Department: 3637)

Horizontally supported planar surfaces

Folding

Legs fold axially parallel to surface edges

C108S901000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08042475

ABSTRACT:
A table may include a table top, a frame and one or more legs that may be movable between extended and collapsed positions relative to the table top. Advantageously, the table top may include a generally planar upper surface and a generally planar lower surface. The lower surface of the table top, however, may include a first lip disposed proximate a first end of the table top and a second lip disposed proximate a second end of the table top. The lower surface may also include mounting members that are sized and configured to allow a frame to be connected to the table top. Desirably, the mounting members allow side rails of a frame to be attached to the table top and at least a portion of the side rails are disposed between the first and second lips. This may allow at least a portion of the frame to be exposed and visible when the table is being used.

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