MX337694B

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Abstract

La presente invención se refiere a una mesa personal (10) que se pretende para utilizarse por un solo usuario, la mesa está personal caracterizada porque comprende: una tabla o parte superior de la mesa (12) construida a partir de plástico moldeado por soplado, la parte superior de la mesa (12) incluye una porción superior (16), una porción inferior (18) y una porción interior hueca formada durante el proceso de moldeo por soplado; y una pluralidad de porciones receptoras de patas formadas integralmente en la parte superior de la mesa (12) durante el proceso de moldeo por soplado como parte de una estructura unitaria, de una sola pieza; y un ensamble de soporte sencillo que se dimensiona y configura para soportar la parte superior de la mesa (12) por encima de una superficie, el ensamble de soporte sencillo es capaz de moverse entre una posición extendida y una posición colapsada, el ensamble de soporte sencillo incluye sólo dos porciones de soporte de pata, el ensamble de soporte sencillo comprende: una primera porción de soporte de pata que incluye una sección superior y una sección de cuerpo; y una segunda porción de soporte de pata que incluye una sección superior y una sección de cuerpo, la primera porción de soporte de pata y la segunda porción de soporte de pata se conecta de manera pivotante, la primera porción de soporte de pata y la segunda porción de soporte de pata tienen una configuración generalmente en forma de X en la posición extendida; en donde al menos una de las porciones de soporte de pata se conecta selectivamente en más de una posición fija con respecto a la parte superior de la mesa (12) para permitir que la altura de la mesa se ajuste cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentre en la posición extendida; y en donde al menos una de las porciones de soporte de pata se conecta selectivamente a la parte superior de la mesa (12) para que el ensamble de soporte sencillo se mueva entre las posiciones extendidas y colapsadas.

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43 claims: 8 independent, 35 dependent

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REIVINDICACIONES 1. Una mesa personal (10) que se pretende para utilizarse por un solo usuario, la mesa está personal caracterizada porque comprende:una tabla o parte superior de la mesa (12) construida a partir de plástico moldeado por soplado, la parte superior de la mesa (12) incluye una porción superior (16), una porción inferior (18) y una porción interior hueca formada durante el proceso de moldeo por soplado;y una pluralidad de porciones receptoras de patas formadas integralmente en la parte superior de la mesa (12) durante el proceso de moldeo por soplado como parte de una estructura unitaria, de una sola pieza;y un ensamble de soporte sencillo que se dimensiona y configura para soportar la parte superior de la mesa (12) por encima de una superficie, el ensamble de soporte sencillo es capaz de moverse entre una posición extendida y una posición colapsada, el ensamble de soporte sencillo incluye sólo dos porciones de soporte de pata, el ensamble de soporte sencillo comprende: una primera porción de soporte de pata que incluye una sección superior y una sección de cuerpo;y una segunda porción de soporte de pata que incluye una sección superior y una sección de cuerpo, la primera porción de soporte de pata y la segunda porción de soporte de *7 IMP INSTITUTO MEXICANO .· M LA «0ΡΙΕΡΛ3 V--’ ‘“'7 industrial xTt-'-’' pata se conecta de manera pivotante, la primera porción de soporte de pata y la segunda porción de soporte de pata tienen una configuración generalmente en forma de X en la posición extendida;en donde al menos una de las porciones de soporte de pata se conecta selectivamente en más de una posición fija con respecto a la parte superior de la mesa (12) para permitir que la altura de la mesa se ajuste cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentre en la posición extendida;y en donde al menos una de las porciones de soporte de pata se conecta selectivamente a la parte superior de la mesa (12) para que el ensamble de soporte sencillo se mueva entre las posiciones extendidas y colapsadas.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizada porque las porciones receptoras de pata se dimensionan y configuran para recibir al menos una porción de la sección superior de una de las porciones de soporte de pata.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizada además porque comprende un canal de recepción formado en una porción inferior (18) de la parte superior de la mesa (12) , el canal de recepción se dimensiona y configura para recibir al menos una porción de la sección de cuerpo de una de las porciones de soporte de pata del ensamble de soporte sencillo cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentra en la posición colapsada.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizada además porque comprende un reborde (112, 132) que se extiende generalmente hacia abajo desde la porción superior (16) de mesa, el reborde (112, 132) se forma como parte de una estructura unitaria de una sola pieza con la porción superior (16) de mesa;y además comprende una abertura en el reborde (112, 132) que se dimensiona y configura para recibir una porción de la sección de cuerpo de al menos una de las porciones de soporte de pata del ensamble de soporte sencillo cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentre en la posición colapsada.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizada además porque comprende una abertura en una pared lateral de la mesa superior que se dimensiona y configura para recibir al menos una porción de la sección de cuerpo de al menos una de las porciones de soporte de pata del ensamble de soporte sencillo cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentre en la posición colapsada.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizada porque la pluralidad de porciones receptoras de pata incluye al menos tres porciones receptoras de pata formadas en la parte superior de la mesa IMP 'I INSTITUTO MEXICANO DE LA PROPIEDAD INDUSTRIAL (12) como parte de una estructura unitaria de una sola pieza, en donde la sección superior de al menos una de las porciones de soporte de pata puede removerse selectivamente de una de al menos tres porciones receptoras de pata y se recibe dentro de otra de al menos tres porciones receptoras de pata para permitir que una altura de la mesa personal (10) se ajuste.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizada porque la sección de cuerpo de la primera porción de soporte de pata incluye al menos dos miembros alargados y la porción de cuerpo de la segunda porción de soporte de pata incluye al menos dos miembros alargados.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizada porque la primera porción de soporte de pata se conecta permanentemente a la parte superior de la mesa (12) y la segunda porción de soporte de pata se conecta selectivamente a la parte superior de la mesa (12) .
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizada además porque comprende un mecanismo de ajuste de altura para aumentar o disminuir la distancia entre la sección superior de la primera porción de soporte de pata y la sección superior de la segunda porción de soporte de pata con el fin de aumentar o disminuir selectivamente la altura de la mesa personal (10). INSTITUTO MEXÍCAXO re la w»o?¡íiv.f IXUVS'I KÍAL
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Una mesa personal (10) que se pretende para utilizarse por un solo usuario y tiene una altura que es ajustable, la mesa personal (10) está caracterizada porque comprende:una mesa construida a partir de plástico moldeado por soplado, la tabla o parte superior de la mesa (12) incluye una porción superior (16), una porción inferior (18) y una porción interior hueca formada durante el proceso de moldeo por soplado;al menos una porción receptora de pata formada integralmente en la porción superior (16) de mesa durante el proceso de moldeo por soplado como parte de una construcción unitaria, de una sola pieza;y un ensamble de soporte sencillo que se dimensiona y configura para permitir que la altura de la mesa se ajuste, el ensamble de soporte sencillo incluye un solo par de porciones de soporte de pata con una primera porción de soporte de pata y una segunda porción de soporte de pata siendo conectadas de forma pivotante, la primera porción de soporte de pata incluye una sección superior y una sección de cuerpo, la segunda porción de soporte de pata incluye una sección superior y una sección de cuerpo, la primera porción de soporte de pata y la segunda porción de soporte de pata se pueden mover entre una primera posición en donde la primera pata y la segunda pata generalmente tienen una configuración INSTITUTO M F. X. ICAN O ’ DE LA ,ΧϋΠΚλτΙ» INDUSTRIAL en forma de X y una segunda posición en donde la primera pata y la segunda pata se encuentran en una configuración colapsada.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 10, caracterizada además porque comprende al menos dos porciones receptoras de pata formadas integralmente en la parte superior de la mesa (12) como parte de una construcción de una pieza unitaria, la sección superior de la primera porción de soporte de pata se dimensiona y configura para recibirse selectivamente y retenerse dentro de una de las porciones receptoras de pata, la sección superior de la segunda porción de soporte de pata se dimensiona y configura para recibirse y retenerse dentro de otra de las porciones receptoras de pata selectivamente.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 11, caracterizada porque la primera porción de soporte de pata puede removerse selectivamente de una de las porciones receptoras de pata y recibirse dentro de otra de las porciones receptoras de pata para permitir que la altura de la mesa personal (10) se ajuste.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 10, caracterizada además porque comprende al menos un miembro de retención situado adyacente a cada una de al menos una de las porciones receptoras de pata, el miembro de retención se forma integralmente en la parte superior de INSTITUTO M EX 1 OS LA PSOUE-D.-'.ij INDL'ST la mesa (12) como parte de la construcción de una sola pieza unitaria, el miembro de retención se dimensiona y configura para retener una porción de soporte de pata dentro de una porción receptora de pata.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 10, caracterizada porque la primera porción de soporte de pata se conecta permanentemente a la parte superior de la mesa (12) y la segunda porción de soporte de pata se conecta selectivamente a la parte superior de la mesa (12).
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 10, caracterizada porque la sección de cuerpo de la primera porción de soporte de pata incluye al menos dos miembros alargados y la porción de cuerpo de la segunda porción de soporte de pata incluye al menos dos miembros alargados.
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Una mesa personal (10) que se dimensiona y configura para utilizarse por una sola persona y se puede ajustar la altura de la mesa, la mesa personal (10) está caracterizada porque comprende:una mesa de plástico moldeado por soplado que incluye una porción superior (16), una porción inferior (18) y una porción interior hueca formada durante el proceso de moldeo por soplado;un ensamble de soporte sencillo que se conecta al INSTITUTO Μ£Χ!ΟΛ··' DE LA PROI'Itl?.·.!) INDUSTPJAL menos parcialmente y de manera selectiva a la tabla o parte superior de la mesa (12), el ensamble de soporte sencillo se puede mover selectivamente entre una posición extendida y una posición colapsada, el ensamble de soporte sencillo incluye un par sencillo de porciones de soporte de pata que se conecta de forma pivotante, el par sencillo de porciones de soporte de pata tiene una configuración generalmente en forma de X cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentra en la posición extendida, el par sencillo de porciones de soporte de pata se coloca generalmente adyacente entre sí en la posición colapsada;y una pluralidad de porciones receptoras de pata formada integralmente en la parte superior de la mesa (12) como parte de una estructura unitaria de una sola pieza, las porciones receptoras de pata se dimensionan y configuran para recibir y retener de forma intercambiable una porción del ensamble de soporte sencillo en una posición generalmente fija con respecto a la parte superior de la mesa (12) para permitir que la altura de la mesa personal (10) se ajuste.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 16, caracterizada además porque comprende una abertura en una pared lateral de la parte superior de la mesa (12), la abertura se dimensiona y configura para permitir que al menos una porción del ensamble de soporte de pata sencillo se extienda a través de la abertura cuando las patas se IMPI INSTITUTO MEXICANO DE LA PIK P¡;r„-j INDUSTRIAL encuentren en la posición colapsada.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 17, caracterizada porque la abertura se dimensiona y configura para recibir y retener las patas en una configuración de ajuste a presión cuando las patas se encuentren en la posición colapsada.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 16, caracterizada porque cada una de las porciones de soporte de pata incluye una porción de unión superior alargada que se dimensiona y configura para recibirse y retenerse dentro de las porciones receptoras de pata.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 16, caracterizada porque cada una de las porciones de soporte de pata incluye un cuerpo alargado y cada cuerpo alargado incluye al menos dos miembros alargados.
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Una mesa personal (10) que se pretende para utilizarse por un solo usuario, la mesa personal (10) está caracterizada porque comprende:una mesa construida a partir de plástico, la tabla o parte superior de la mesa (12) incluye una porción superior (16), una porción inferior (18) y una pared lateral;una pluralidad de porciones receptoras de pata formadas integralmente en la parte superior de la mesa (12) como parte de una estructura unitaria, de una sola pieza;EPS Μ -1 JL JJ INSTITUTO ,ΜΕΧίΛ'ΝΟ DE LA ‘TOt’Ít 5-a:) INDUSTRIAL un ensamble de soporte sencillo que se dimensiona y configura para soportar la parte superior de la mesa (12) sobre una superficie, el ensamble de soporte sencillo es capaz de moverse entre una posición extendida y una posición colapsada, el ensamble de soporte sencillo incluye sólo dos porciones de soporte de pata, el ensamble de soporte sencillo comprende: una primera porción de soporte de pata que incluye una sección superior y una sección de cuerpo;y una segunda porción de soporte de pata que incluye una sección superior y una sección de cuerpo, la primera porción de soporte de pata y la segunda porción de soporte de pata se conectan de manera pivotante, la primera porción de soporte de pata y la segunda porción de soporte de pata tienen una configuración generalmente en forma de X en la posición extendida;en donde al menos una porción de soporte de pata se conecta selectivamente en más de una posición fija con respecto a la parte superior de la mesa (12) para permitir que la altura de la mesa se ajuste cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentre en la posición extendida;y en donde al menos una porción de soporte de pata se conecta selectivamente a la mesa para que el ensamble de soporte sencillo se pueda mover entre las posiciones extendidas y colapsadas;y una abertura en la pared lateral de la mesa superior que se dimensiona y configura para recibir al menos una porción de la sección de cuerpo de una porción de soporte de pata del ensamble de soporte sencillo cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentre en la posición colapsada.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 21, caracterizada porque las porciones receptoras de pata se dimensionan y configuran para recibir al menos una porción de la sección superior de una de las porciones de soporte de pata.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 21, caracterizada además porque comprende un canal de recepción formado en una porción inferior (18) de la parte superior de la mesa (12) , el canal de recepción se dimensiona y configura para recibir al menos una porción de la sección de cuerpo de al menos una de las porciones de soporte de pata del ensamble de soporte sencillo cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentre en la posición colapsada.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 21, caracterizada porque la pluralidad de porciones receptoras de pata incluye al menos tres porciones receptoras de pata formadas en la parte superior de la mesa (12) como parte de una estructura unitaria de una sola pieza, en donde la sección superior de una las porciones de soporte de pata puede removerse selectivamente de una de al menos tres porciones receptoras de pata y recibirse dentro de otra de al menos tres porciones receptoras de pata para permitir que la altura de la mesa personal (10) se ajuste.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 21, caracterizada porque la sección de cuerpo de la primera porción de soporte de pata incluye al menos dos miembros alargados y la porción de cuerpo de la segunda porción de soporte de pata incluye al menos dos miembros alargados.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 21, caracterizada porque la primera porción de soporte de pata se conecta permanentemente a la parte superior de la mesa (12) y la segunda porción de soporte de pata se conecta selectivamente a la parte superior de la mesa (12).
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 21, caracterizada además porque comprende un mecanismo de ajuste de altura para aumentar o disminuir la distancia entre la sección superior de la primera porción de soporte de pata y la sección superior de la segunda porción de soporte de pata con el fin de aumentar o disminuir selectivamente la altura de la mesa personal (10).
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Una mesa personal (10) que se pretende para utilizarse por un solo usuario, la mesa personal (10) está IV“- INSTITUTO MEX CAM-j OI LA HRO.ULI.'ad caracterizada porque comprende:una tabla o parte superior de la mesa (12) construida a partir de plástico moldeado por soplado, la parte superior de la mesa (12) incluye una porción superior (16), una porción inferior (18) y una porción interior hueca formada durante el proceso de moldeo por soplado;la porción superior (16), la una porción inferior (18) y la porción interior hueca se forman integralmente como parte de una estructura unitaria de una sola pieza durante el proceso de moldeo por soplado;un primer rebajo de recepción de pata al menos parcialmente definido por la porción inferior (18) de la parte superior de la mesa (12), el primer rebajo de recepción de pata se forma integralmente en un primer lado de la parte superior de la mesa (12) como parte de la estructura unitaria de una sola pieza durante el proceso de moldeo por soplado;un segundo rebajo de recepción de pata al menos parcialmente definido por la porción inferior (18) de la parte superior de la mesa (12), el segundo rebajo de recepción de pata se forma integralmente en un segundo lado de la parte superior de la mesa (12) como parte de la estructura unitaria de una sola pieza durante el proceso de moldeo por soplado;un ensamble de soporte sencillo que se dimensiona y configura para soportar la parte superior de la mesa (12) IMPÍN’ ÍMSTITUTO ' DE ΙΛ f . . i I.ND'JS!-¿:aL sobre una superficie, el ensamble de soporte sencillo es capaz de moverse entre una posición extendida y una posición colapsada, el ensamble de soporte sencillo incluye sólo dos porciones de soporte de pata, el ensamble de soporte sencillo comprende: una primera porción de soporte de pata construida a partir de metal, la primera porción de soporte de pata incluye una sección superior y una sección de cuerpo;y una segunda porción de soporte de pata construida a partir de metal, la segunda porción de soporte de pata incluye una sección superior y una sección de cuerpo, la primera porción de soporte de pata y la segunda porción de soporte de pata se conectan de manera pivotante, la primera porción de soporte pata y la segunda porción de soporte de pata tienen una configuración generalmente en forma de X en la posición extendida X;una primera abertura dispuesta en el primer lado de la parte superior de la mesa (12) que se dimensiona y configura para recibir una porción de la primera porción de soporte de pata cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentra en la posición colapsada;y segunda abertura dispuesta en el primer lado de la parte superior de la mesa (12) que se dimensiona y configura S INSTITUTO MEXICANO C’E LA .SO.'ifLAD INDUSTRIAL para recibir una porción de la segunda porción de soporte de I pata cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentra en La posición colapsada;en donde al menos una porción de soporte de pata se conecta selectivamente en más de una posición fija con respecto a la parte superior de la mesa (12) para permitir que la altura de la mesa se ajuste cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentra en la posición extendida;y en donde al menos una porción de soporte de pata se conecta selectivamente a la parte superior de la mesa (12) para permitir que el ensamble de soporte sencillo se mueva entre las posiciones extendida y colapsada.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 28, caracterizada porque el ensamble de soporte sencillo se dispone entre un primer plano alineado con la porción superior de la parte superior de la mesa (12) y un segundo plano alineado con la porción inferior (18) de la parte superior de la mesa (12) cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentra en la posición colapsada.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 28, caracterizada porque la sección superior de la primera porción de soporte de pata, la sección de cuerpo de la primera porción de soporte de pata, la sección superior de la segunda porción de soporte de pata, y la sección de cuerpo de la segunda porción de soporte de pata se INSTITUTO MEDICAN,) DE LA PROPIEDAD INDUSTRIAL disponen entre un primer plano alineado con la porción superior (16) de la parte superior de la mesa (12) y un segundo plano alineado con la porción inferior (18) de la parte superior de la mesa (12) cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentra en la posición colapsada.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 28, caracterizada porque la primera porción de soporte de pata además incluye una sección inferior;en donde la. segunda porción de soporte de pata además incluye una sección inferior, y en donde la sección superior de la primera porción de soporte de pata, la sección de cuerpo de la primera porción de soporte de pata, la sección inferior de la primera porción de soporte de pata, la sección superior de la segunda porción de soporte de pata, la sección de cuerpo de la segunda porción de soporte de pata, y la sección inferior de la segunda porción de soporte de pata se disponen entre un primer plano alineado con la porción superior de la parte superior de la mesa (12) y un segundo plano alineado con la porción inferior (18) de la parte superior de la mesa (12) cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentra en la posición colapsada.
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Una mesa personal (10) que se pretende para utilizarse por un solo usuario, la mesa personal (10) está caracterizada porque comprende:una tabla parte superior de la mesa (12) construida Λ Ο Η Á A INSTITUTO M-XiC.-Jl»'« DE LA PRCHE·? ’.D INDUSTRIAL a partir de plástico moldeado por soplado, la parte superior de la mesa (12) incluye una porción superior (16), una porción inferior (18) y una porción interior hueca formada durante el proceso de moldeo por soplado, la porción superior 5 (16), la porción inferior (18) y la porción interior hueca se forman integralmente como parte de una estructura unitaria de una sola pieza durante el proceso de moldeo por soplado;un primer rebajo de recepción de pata al menos parcialmente definido por la porción inferior (18) de la 10 parte superior de la mesa (12), el primer rebajo de recepción de pata se forma integralmente en un primer lado de la parte superior de la mesa (12) como parte de la estructura unitaria de una sola pieza durante el proceso de moldeo por soplado;un segundo rebajo de recepción de pata al menos 15 parcialmente definido por la porción inferior (18) de la parte superior de la mesa (12), el segundo rebajo de recepción de pata se forma integralmente en un segundo lado de la parte superior de la mesa (12) como parte de la estructura unitaria de una sola pieza durante el proceso de 20 moldeo por soplado;y un ensamble de soporte sencillo que se dimensiona y configura para soportar la parte superior de la mesa (12) sobre una superficie, el ensamble de soporte sencillo es capaz de moverse entre una posición extendida y una posición 2,5 colapsada, el ensamble de soporte sencillo incluye sólo dos INSTITUTO Mf DE LA PRC INDUSTIó porciones de soporte de pata, el ensamble de soporte sencillo comprende: una primera porción de soporte de pata que incluye sólo una sola pata con una sección superior y una sección de cuerpo;y una segunda porción de soporte de pata que incluye sólo una sola pata con una sección superior y una sección de cuerpo, la primera porción de soporte de pata y la segunda porción de soporte de pata se conectan de manera pivotante, la primera porción de soporte de pata y la segunda porción de soporte de pata tienen una configuración generalmente en forma de X en la posición extendida;la sección superior de la primera porción de soporte de pata, la sección de cuerpo de la primera porción de soporte de pata, la sección superior de la segunda porción de soporte de pata, y la sección de cuerpo de la segunda porción de soporte de pata se disponen entre un primer plano alineado con la porción superior (16) de la parte superior de la mesa (12) y un segundo plano alineado con la porción inferior (18) de la parte superior de la mesa (12) cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentra en la posición colapsada.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 32, caracterizada porque la primera porción de soporte de pata además incluye una sección inferior;en donde la segunda porción de soporte de pata además incluye una sección inferior;y en donde la sección inferior de la primera porción de soporte de pata y la sección inferior de la segunda porción de soporte de pata se disponen entre el primer plano y el segundo plano cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentra en la posición colapsada.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 32, caracterizada porque al menos una porción de soporte de pata se conecta selectivamente en más de una posición fija con respecto a la parte superior de la mesa (12) para permitir que la altura de la mesa se ajuste cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentra en la posición extendida;y en donde al menos una porción de soporte de pata se conecta selectivamente a la parte superior de la mesa (12) para que el ensamble de soporte sencillo se mueva entre las posiciones extendida y colapsada.
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Una mesa personal (10) que se pretende para utilizarse por un solo usuario, la mesa personal (10) está caracterizada porque comprende:una parte superior de la mesa (12) construida a partir de plástico moldeado por soplado, la parte superior de la mesa (12) incluye una porción superior (16), una porción inferior (18) y una porción interior hueca, la porción superior (16), la porción inferior (18) y la porción interior instituto Μ ι ;.':ι·:.·’’ DE LA PROFub.·,;? INDUSTRIAhueca se forman integralmente como parte de una estructura unitaria de una sola pieza durante el proceso de moldeo por soplado;un primer rebajo de recepción de pata al menos parcialmente definido por la porción inferior (18) de la parte superior de la mesa (12), el primer rebajo de recepción de pata se forma integralmente en un primer lado de la parte superior de la mesa (12) como parte de la estructura unitaria de una sola pieza durante el proceso de moldeo por soplado;un segundo rebajo de recepción de pata al menos parcialmente definido por la porción inferior (18) de la parte superior de la mesa (12) , el segundo rebajo de recepción de pata se forma integralmente en un segundo lado de la parte superior de la mesa (12) como parte de estructura unitaria de una sola pieza durante el proceso de moldeo por soplado;un ensamble de soporte sencillo que se dimensiona y configura para soportar la parte superior de la mesa (12) sobre una superficie, el ensamble de soporte sencillo es capaz de moverse entre una posición extendida y una posición colapsada, el ensamble de soporte sencillo incluye sólo una primera pata y una segunda pata;una primera abertura dispuesta en el primer lado de la parte superior de la mesa (12) que se dimensiona y configura para permitir que una porción de la primera pata se INSTITUTO Μ iz¡zw DE LA PKíjHU.'AI» *'··· IN USTR1A1. extienda a través de la primera abertura cuando el ensamble de soporte se encuentra en la posición colapsada;y una segunda abertura dispuesta en el segundo lado de la parte superior de la mesa (12) que se dimensiona y configura para permitir que una porción de la segunda pata se extienda a través de la segunda abertura cuando el ensamble de soporte se encuentra en la posición colapsada;en donde la primera pata y la segunda pata se disponen en una configuración generalmente en forma de X cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentra en la posición extendida;y en donde la primera pata y la segunda pata se disponen al menos sustancialmente entre un primer plano alineado con la porción superior (16) de la parte superior de la mesa (12) y un segundo plano alineado con la porción inferior (18) de la parte superior de la mesa (12) cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentra en la posición colapsada.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 35, caracterizada porque la primera pata se conecta selectivamente en más de una posición fija con respecto a la parte superior de la mesa (12) para permitir que la altura de la mesa se ajuste cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentra en la posición extendida.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la r ♦ instituto .:Di LA INDUyiVJ/J reivindicación 35, caracterizada porque una porción de la primera pata y una porción de la segunda pata se extienden a través de la primera abertura cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentra en la posición colapsada. 5
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 35, caracterizada porque una porción de la segunda pata se extiende hacia fuera del primer lado de la parte superior de la mesa (12) y el segundo lado de la parte superior de la mesa (12) cuando el ensamble de soporte 10 sencillo se encuentra en la posición colapsada.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 35, caracterizada porque la primera abertura y la segunda abertura se disponen en lados opuestos de la parte superior de la mesa (12). 15
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 35, caracterizada además porque comprende un primer par de aberturas dispuestas en el primer lado de la parte superior de la mesa (12) y un segundo par de aberturas dispuestas en el segundo lado de la parte superior de la mesa 20 (12), el primer par de aberturas se dimensiona y configura para recibir dos miembros de soporte alargados de la primera pata y el segundo par de aberturas se dimensiona y configura para recibir dos miembros de soporte alargados de la segunda pata cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentra en 25 la posición colapsada. -·7 A
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 35, caracterizada porque la primera abertura se dispone en un reborde (112, 132) de la parte superior de la mesa (12) y la segunda abertura se dispone en el reborde (112, 132) de la parte superior de la mesa (12).
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 35, caracterizada porque la primera pata se dispone generalmente en paralelo a la segunda pata cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentra en la posición colapsada.
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La mesa personal (10) de conformidad con la reivindicación 35, caracterizada porque la primera pata se dispone generalmente en paralelo a la porción inferior (18) de la parte superior de la mesa (12) y la segunda pata generalmente es paralela a la porción inferior (18) de la parte superior de la mesa (12) cuando el ensamble de soporte sencillo se encuentra en la posición colapsada.

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(54) Title: PERSONAL TABLE.

(57) Summary

The present invention refers to a personal table (10) that is intended to be used by a single user, the table is personal characterized in that it comprises: a table or top of the table (12) constructed from blow-molded plastic, the top of the table (12) includes an upper portion (16), a lower portion (18) and a hollow inner portion formed during the blow molding process; and a plurality of leg receiving portions integrally formed at the top of the table (12) during the blow molding process as part of a unitary, one-piece structure; and a simple support assembly that is sized and configured to support the top of the table (12) above a surface, the simple support assembly is capable of moving between an extended position and a collapsed position, the support assembly Simple includes only two leg support portions, the simple support assembly comprises: a first leg support portion including an upper section and a body section; and a second leg support portion including an upper section and a body section, the first leg support portion and the second leg support portion pivotally connected, the first leg support portion and the second Leg support portion have a generally X-shaped configuration in the extended position; wherein at least one of the leg support portions selectively connects in more than one fixed position with respect to the top of the table (12) to allow the height of the table to be adjusted when the single support assembly is find in the extended position; and wherein at least one of the leg support portions selectively connects to the top of the table (12) so that the single support assembly moves between the extended and collapsed positions.

(57) Abstract

A personal table is provided having a tabletop supported by a support assembly. The tabletop is preferably constructed from blow-molded plastics and the support assembly preferably ineludes a first leg and a second leg that are pivotally connected. The legs desirably have a generally X-shaped configuration when the legs are placed in an upright position and the legs can be collapsed into a storage position. Each of the legs may inelude a lower portion, a body portion and an upper portion that is preferably selectively connected to the tabletop. The legs, for example, can be connected to the tabletop by inserting the upper portions of the legs into leg receiving recess formed in the tabletop. The leg receiving recesses are preferably integrally formed in the bottom surface of the tabletop as part of a one-piece construction. Desirably, a plurality of leg receiving recesses are formed in the bottom surface of the table top and the legs can be selectively attached to the leg receiving recesses in order to vary the height of the table.

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PATENT TITLE NO. 337694

Owner (s): LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.

Address: P O. Box 160010, Freeport Center, Building D-11, Clearfield, Utah, 84016-0010,

USA

Denomination: PERSONAL TABLE

Classification: IC.8: A47B3 / 02

Inventor (s): DAVID C. WINTER; JAY JONES; STEPHEN F. NYE; BRANDON SMITH; KENT

ASHBY; LYNN CURTIS STRONG

Number:

MX / a / 2009/006657 í íí.

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Divisional Patent Number: 274005

PRIORITY

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<td> 1</td><td>US i</td><td>January 9, 2002</td><td> 60/347,556</td>

<td>β</td><td>US 1</td><td>March 14, 2002</td><td> 60/364.712</td>

<td>B i</td><td>US</td><td>October 25, 2002</td><td> 60/421,221</td>

<td colspan="2">Validity: Twenty years</td><td></td><td></td>

Due date:

The reference patent is granted with

In accordance with article 3 of the Propiqda as of the date φ presentfión de la sol * rights. J

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DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to tables and, in particular, to a lightweight table that can be adjusted in height and can have legs that can collapse in a storage position.

Conventional tables are used for a variety of purposes and come in a wide arrangement of designs. In some situations, it is desirable to have a smaller table for personal or individual use. For example, people living in a small space, such as a study, may choose to use a smaller custom-size table on which to eat or perform other tasks. Others may use a personal table to set a chair aside for the convenience of setting objects while reading, watching television, or listening to the radio. Still others may use personal tables to perform tasks such as writing, work, or using a computer.

Conventional tables often include table tops constructed of wood, chipboard, or metal. Table tops constructed of wood, chipboard, or metal, however, are often relatively heavy and this can make the table complicated or difficult to move. Conventional table tables constructed of wood or metal η

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They are also relatively expensive and table tops generally need to be treated or finished before use. For example, wooden table tops should generally be sanded and painted, and metal table tops should be shaped as desired and painted. In addition, these relatively heavy table tables increase the cost of transporting, shipping, and storing the tables.

In order to reduce the weight of conventional tables 10, table tables can be constructed of relatively thin, light materials.

Disadvantageously, these lightweight table tables frequently require reinforcing members or other structural parts such as frames, columns, clamps, and the like to reinforce the table table. These additional parts can increase the strength of the table top, but these additional parts can also increase the weight of the table. In addition, these additional parts increase manufacturing costs and require additional time to assemble the table. In addition, these additional parts may have sharp edges that can injure the user's legs, arms, and other body parts.

Known tables can also allow the weight of the table to be adjusted to suit the user's needs. For example, the length of the table legs

can be increased or decreased <int e — a telescopic °. Disadvantageously, because the telescopic assemblies include overlapping components, the assembly is relatively heavy. Additionally, conventional tables can use other mechanisms to allow the height of the table to be adjusted, but these devices are often relatively complex and require additional parts, which increases the cost of manufacturing and assembling the table. These complex designs can also result in tables that are relatively difficult to use.

Another known type of table is a traditional game table in which each leg is pivotally connected to the table top by a brace and each leg individually folds against the table top. Known tables can try to reduce the inconvenience of bending the legs individually against the table top by coupling two of the legs together using a long connecting bar. This can increase the stability of the table top and allow the user to simultaneously bend both legs in the collapsed position. The connecting bars, however, increase the cost of the table, reduce the space under the table table, and can easily be broken or disconnected.

Conventional tables can also connect

Separately the legs to the table top to allow the user to more easily collapse, move and store the table. Disadvantageously, the detachable legs often create a table that is not strong or stable. Additionally, moving a table with this type of joint when the legs are still attached is often difficult because the legs can be undesirably separated. These known types of tables can include a joint that mechanically secures the leg to the table top. These mechanical joints, such as plastic or metal clips, or clamps, often break or otherwise become damaged. Furthermore, the attachment of these devices to the table top can structurally weaken the table top, which can allow the table to fail unexpectedly. Furthermore, the attachment of the four separate attachment mechanisms of the table top by fasteners such as screws or bolts can undesirably weaken the table top.

Many conventional tables include four legs to support the table top on a surface such as the floor. The four separate legs, however, increase the weight of the table. Additionally, all four legs require four separate joining mechanisms to attach the legs to the table top, which increases the cost and complexity of the table.

There is a need for a table that eliminates

disadvantages and problems described above.

One aspect of the present invention is a relatively small size table that is designed for use by a single person. This type of table that is intended for use by an individual is referred to as a personal table, but it will be appreciated that more than one person can use the table if desired. Advantageously, the personal table is relatively small and light in weight, which makes the table easy to move and transport. Significantly, because the table is sized and configured for personal use, it does not take up unnecessary space or provide a large amount of unused space. Thus, the personal table provides ample space for a single user without requiring a large area or wasting unnecessary space.

Another aspect of the personal table is that it can be used for a wide variety of different situations and uses such as a table to support a television, computer, sewing machine, microwave, lamp, luggage, and the like. The table can also be used for a wide variety of other uses, such as a bedside table, coffee table, nightstand, desk, workshop table and the like. In addition, the table can also be used to perform a wide variety of tasks, such as reading, writing, studying, working, etc. Thus, the personal table can be used in a number of different <ο

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Yet another aspect of the personal table is the height of the table that can be easily adjusted. Advantageously, the height adjustable table allows it to be used for many different purposes, such as those discussed above.

An additional aspect of the personal table is that the table top is supported by a single pair of legs. The preference legs are pivotally connected and the preference legs allow the table top to be easily adjusted. Significantly, because the table top is supported by a single pair of legs, providing additional legroom and / or under-table storage space. In addition, the simple pair of legs is lightweight and easily attaches to the table top. The simple pair of legs can desirably support the table top and suitable objects placed on the personal table. Advantageously, because the personal table is relatively small in size, the simple pair of legs can adequately support the table.

Still another aspect of the personal table is that the legs can preferably be moved between a use position and a storage position. The legs preferably extend out from the table top in the position of use and the legs support the table top from the table.

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table above a surface such as the floor. In the storage position, the legs preferably collapse into a relatively compact area, allowing the table to be easily transported or stored. The legs, for example, can be placed adjacent and / or close to the bottom surface of the table top in the collapsed position.

Another aspect of the personal table is that the table of preference is constructed of a lightweight material so that the table can be easily transported and can be easily lifted and moved by one person. Desirably, the table top is constructed of blow molded plastic, such as high-density polyethylene. The blow molded plastic table top provides a rigid, high strength structure that is capable of withstanding repeated use and wear. Advantageously, the blow molded table table can be easily fabricated and formed into the desired size and shape. In addition, the blow molded table table can form a structural component of the table to decrease the number of components and table size. Thus, racks, reinforcements, or other support members are not required to support the table top.

Still another aspect of the personal table is that the legs can be attached to recesses and / or grooves formed in which a table clamp is attached to the legs of the table.

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D £ U 'table table. In particular, the legs prefer to the table of the table by means of pressure, with pressure or friction. This connection to the table top can also allow them to be selectively removed or detached from the table. Advantageously, because the legs do not require any fasteners or other structures that connect to the table top, any stress points or other types of weak parts are formed on the table of the table. In this way, the strength and stiffness of the table top is not decreased by forming insert holes or fasteners in the table top. The legs can also be pivotally or slidably attached to the table top.

One aspect of the personal table is that the legs can be removably attached to the table top. This allows the legs to be easily removed for transport and / or storage. Furthermore, removal of both legs can also allow the height of the table to be easily adjusted by attaching the legs to different grooves or notches in the table top. One leg, however, can be permanently or more securely attached to the table top, and the other leg can also be more easily attached or detached from the table top. In this way, the selectively separable table can be separated from the table table when the height of the table is to be adjusted and / or the table

you want to move or store. Of course, both legs can easily be separated from the table top, but only one of the legs can be separated to allow, for example, the height of the table to adjust or move the legs in a collapsed position.

A further aspect of the personal table is the pair of legs which are preferably pivotally connected by a pin, bolt or screw in a generally X-shaped configuration. The pivoting connection advantageously allows the legs to move quickly between the positions of storage and use. The pivoting connection also allows the height of the table to be easily adjusted. Desirably, each leg includes a lower portion that contacts a support surface such as the floor, a body portion, and an upper portion that is sized and configured to connect to the table top. The body portion of each of the legs may include two support members, each helping to prevent undesirable twisting or torque on the connection of the upper and lower portions to the elongated body portion.

Another aspect of the personal table is that the legs can be joined to the table table by double articulating members. Advantageously, the legs can be pivotally joined by the double articulating members to

the table top to allow the height of the table top to be adjusted. In particular, the double joint members can preferably be moved between different positions and allowing the height of the table top to be changed. The legs can also be slidably attached to the table top and a ratchet assembly can be used to selectively adjust the height of the table top.

An additional aspect of the personal table is that the

·. · T-, legs preferably move to one side of the table top. Advantageously, because the legs are not placed in the center of the table, which provides improved legroom for the user. This also allows the table top to be positioned closer to the user's body, which may be more convenient for the user.

Advantageously the personal table is relatively simple to manufacture because it preferably consists of a table table constructed of blow molded plastic and a pair of pivotally interconnected legs. The blow molded table table includes two opposing separating walls, which increase the strength and rigidity of the table table. The blow molded table top may also include one or more trims or fasteners to further increase the strength of

the table top and / or interconnect the separate walls. Significantly ^ a blow molded table top is lightweight, durable, generally weather resistant and temperature insensitive, and will not corrode, rust, or otherwise deteriorate. The blow molded table top can also be formed into various shapes, sizes, configurations, and designs.

Additionally, the personal table is easy to assemble, which reduces manufacturing and labor costs. Furthermore, the consumer can easily assemble the personal table and the consumer will appreciate many aspects of the personal table such as light weight, easy height adjustment, transportability,. firmness, and a wide variety of uses in any different environment.

These and other aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments and the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings contain figures of preferred embodiments to further clarify the foregoing and other aspects, advantages and features of the present invention. It will be appreciated that these drawings represent only the preferred embodiments of the invention and are not intended to limit its scope. The invention will be described

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Figure 1 is a front perspective view of a personal table in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of the personal table shown in Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a front perspective view of a portion of the personal table shown in Figure 1, illustrating the support legs in an extended position;

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support shown in Figure 3;

Figure 6 is a right side view of the support legs shown in Figure 3;

Figure 7 is a front perspective view of a personal table in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention, illustrating the body portion of the support legs with a single support member;

Figure 8 is a rear perspective view of a personal table in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 9 is a rear perspective view

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Figure 10 is a top view of a portion of the personal table shown in Figure 1, illustrating the table of the table;

Figure 11 is a front view of the portion of the personal table shown in Figure 10;

Figure 12 is a rear view of the portion of the personal table shown in Figure 10;

Figure 13 is a bottom perspective view of the portion of the personal table shown in Figure 10;

Figure 14 is a right side view of the portion of the personal table shown in Figure 10;

Figure 15 is a left side view of the portion of the personal table shown in Figure 10;

Figure 16 is a bottom perspective view of a portion of a personal table in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 17 is a bottom perspective view of the personal table shown in Figure 16, illustrating the support legs attached to the bottom surface of the table table and in an extended position;

Figure 18 is a bottom perspective view of the personal table shown in Figure 16, illustrating the support legs attached to the bottom surface of the table.

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Figure 19 is a perspective viewilirfer ± qir '' - of a personal table according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 20 is a bottom perspective view of a personal table in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention, illustrating the support legs in a collapsed position;

Figure 21 is an elongated bottom perspective view of a portion of the personal table shown in Figure 20.

Figure 22 is a bottom perspective view of a portion of a personal table in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 23 is a partial schematic side view of a portion of the personal table shown in Figure 22;

Figure 24 is a partial schematic side view of a portion of the personal table shown in Figure 22;

Figure 25 is a partial schematic side view of a portion of the personal table shown in Figure 22;

Figure 26 is a partial schematic side view of a portion of the personal table shown in

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The present invention is directed towards a table and, in particular, a table that is intended to be used by a single user at a time. The principles of the present invention, however, are not limited to a table intended for use by a single user. It will be understood that, in view of the present description, the table can be used by more than one user at any given time.

Additionally, to aid in the description of the table, words such as top, bottom, front, rear right and left are used to describe the accompanying Figures. It will be appreciated, however, that the table can be located in a variety of desired positions including various angles, sideways and even upside down. A detailed description of the table now follows.

As seen in Figure 1, an exemplary table 10 is shown. Table 10 is preferably a table of relatively small size intended for use by a

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The personal table 10 includes a table table 12 and a support assembly 14 which is used to support the table table on top of a surface such as the floor or the ground. Table table 12 includes an upper surface 16, a lower surface 18, a front side 20, a rear side 22, a right side 24 and a left side 26. Table table 12 may also include a sloped, rounded or beveled surface 28 disposed between top surface 16 and one or more of sides 20, 22, 24, and 26. Beveled surface 28 may increase user comfort and safety. . The beveled surface 28, for example, may be longer, along the front surface 20 of the table table 12, but it will be appreciated that the personal table 10 does not require a beveled surface.

As shown in Figure 1, table table 12 preferably has a generally rectangular configuration with rounded corners and slightly rounded outer edges or sides 20, 22, 24, and 26.

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76.2 cm. (30 inches) in length and approximately 50.8 cm.

(20 inches) wide, but someone skilled in the art will appreciate that the table top may have other suitable sizes and configurations. For example, table table 12 may be longer or smaller, and table table may have other configurations such as square, circular, oval, and the like depending, for example, on the intended use of personal table 10. Furthermore, the corners and edges of the table 12 of the table do not have to be rounded and, in contrast, the corners and edges can have any desirable configuration, but the rounded features can increase the comfort and / or safety of the user.

Advantageously, the personal table 10 can be used for a wide variety of purposes and in a number of different settings. For example, the personal table 10 can be used as a television table, computer table, sewing table, bedside table, coffee table, microwave table, desk, workshop table, luggage table, and the like. Furthermore, the personal table 10 can be used for writing, reading, working and other suitable uses. Accordingly, the personal table 10 has the capacity of many different and is preferably dimensioned and configured to be used by one person at a time. The most personal 10, as discussed further

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detail in the following, preferably JL dimension, configured to support one or more objects related to these different tasks and uses. For example, the personal table 10 is desirably configured to support a television, computer, books, or luggage according to its intended use by the individual user.

Table 12 of the preferred table is constructed of a lightweight material, and most preferably, the table of the table is constructed of plastic, such as high-density polyethylene. The table 12 of the plastic table is desirably formed by a blow molding process, for example, because it allows a strong, light, stiff and solid table table to be manufactured quickly and easily. Advantageously, blow molded plastic table top 12 is lighter in weight than conventional table tops constructed of wood or metal, and blow molded plastic table top can be constructed of less plastic, which saves manufacturing costs and reduces consumer costs. In particular, blow molded table top 12 can be made with thin plastic walls and allows the table top to cool faster during the manufacturing process, which decreases manufacturing time. Furthermore, table 12 of the blow molded plastic table can be constructed in any suitable configuration, shape, size, design and / or color,

:For example, the intended use of the personal table 10. For example, table table 12 can be constructed with a generally rectangular configuration of approximately 45.72cm X 60.96cm (18 X 24 inches), a table table with a generally circular configuration with a diameter of approximately 50.8 cm. (20 inches) or a table table with a generally square configuration with sides of 60.96 cm. (24 inches) can be easily formed during the blow molding process. Of course, it will be appreciated that the blow molded table table 12 can have any suitable size and configuration depending, for example, on the intended use of the personal table 10.

Table table 12 is preferably constructed of blow molded plastic because blow molded plastic table tables are durable, weather resistant, generally temperature insensitive, corrosion resistant, mold resistant, and generally not they deteriorate over time. Someone skilled in the art, however, will appreciate that the table top 12 does not have to be constructed of blow molded plastic and other suitable materials and / or processes can be used to construct the table top depending, for example, on usage. intended from table 10

As shown in Figure 1, the top surface 16 and bottom surface 18 of table table 12 are separated by a given distance and these two separate surfaces help create a stiff and strong table table 12. Additionally, as described in more detail below, the upper and lower surfaces 16, 18 can be interconnected by one or more depressions or other reinforcing structures and those structures can be dimensioned and configured to further increase the strength and rigidity of Table 12 of table. Advantageously, these troughs and / or other reinforcing structures can be integrally formed as part of a one-piece structure during the blow molding process.

Support assembly 14 is used to support table 12 from the table above a surface such as dirt or floor. As shown in Figures 1-6, an exemplary embodiment of support assembly 14 includes a first leg 30a and a second leg 30b. The first leg 30a and the second leg 30b preferably each include a bottom portion 32a, 32b that is sized and configured to contact the ground or floor, a body portion 34a, 34b, and an upper portion 36a, 36b respectively . The lower portion 32a, 32b of each of the legs 30a,

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Bottom 32a, 32b is an elongated member having a length slightly less than the width of table table 12 to provide a relatively stable base, because the elongated member may be longer or shorter. As shown in the accompanying figures, the lower portions 32a, 32b are preferably hollow tubes that are light and easy to manufacture, and the tubes are preferably considered to be metal, but any suitable material can be used. The end caps 42 can be attached to the ends of the lower portions 32a, 32b to prevent foreign objects from entering the hollow tubes, and the end caps can provide a non-slip and non-marking surface. It will be understood, however, that none of the lower portions 32a, 32b or end caps 42 are required.

As shown in Figures 1-6, the lower portions 32a, 32b are preferably positioned generally parallel to each other to provide a stable base for the personal table 10 that is crash resistant. It will be appreciated, however, that the lower portions 32a, 32b may have any desirable size, configuration, or design depending, for example, on the intended use for personal table 10. For example, í KM Ρ 'η

Lower portions 32a, 32b may have a triangular, square, rectangular, generally flat or other suitable configuration, and the support members may have any suitable width and length depending, for example, on the intended use of table 10.

The body portions 34a, 34b of the legs 30a, 30b preferably consist of one or more elongated members that are used to support the table top 12 on a surface such as the ground or the floor. It will be appreciated that the lengths of the body portions 34a, 34b of the legs 30a, 30b are preferably the same so that table 12 is supported in a generally horizontal position relative to the support surface and the length of body portions can help determine overall table height 10. The body portions 34a, 34b of each of the legs 30a, 30b are preferably constructed of generally hollow members, such as hollow metal tubes, which are lightweight and easy to manufacture, but the body portions can be any desired size and / or settings. The ends of the body portions 34a, 34b are preferably securely connected to the lower portions 32a, 32b of the legs 30a, 30b by welding or other suitable means.

As shown in Figures 1-6, body portions 34a, 34b of legs 30a, 30b may include two

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as shown in Figure 7, for example, body portions 34a, 34b may include only a single elongate support member 40a, 40b. Advantageously, body portions 34a, 34b constructed with two separate elongated support members 40a, 40b can help prevent twisting or torque in connecting body portions 34a, 34b to lower portions 32a, 32b.

Additionally, the two elongated support members 40a, 40b separated from the body portions 34a, 34b can be curved or separated. In particular, the upper and lower portions of the body portions 34a, 34b can be separated to facilitate connection of the body portions to the lower portion 32a, 32b, which can create a more secure connection.

As best seen in Figures 5 and 6, the upper and lower portions of the body portions 34a, 34b are preferably curved outward and away from each other. The middle portions of the body portions 34a, 34b are preferably curved or arcuate together to allow the body portions to be connected. Desirably, body portions 34a, 34b are pivotally connected to allow legs 30a, 30b to move relative to each other. The legs 30a, 30b are connected at a connection point by a connector such as a bolt,

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pin, screw, or other suitable fastener 44. Desirably, the legs are curved together toward the connection point to decrease the length of the bra 44 and the connection point is arranged closer to table 12 of the table than the lower portions 32a, 32b of the legs 30a, 30b, but the legs can be connected at any desired point. It will be appreciated that the legs 30a, 30b can also be slidably or otherwise movably attached.

As seen in Figures 3-6, for example, the upper portions 36a, 36b are joined to the upper portions s of the body portions 34a, 34b. The upper portions 36a, 36b preferably generally have the same dimension and size, and the upper portions are desirably constructed of hollow metal tubes. Hollow tubes preferably have a generally circular configuration, but the tubes may also be oval, oblong, square, rectangular, or have other suitable configurations. The upper portions 36a, 36b, however, do not have to be constructed of hollow metal tubes and the upper portions can also be constructed of other suitable components and materials. As best seen in Figures 3-5, the upper portions 36a 36b preferably separate closer together as the lower portions 32a, 32b when the legs are in an extended position.

The upper portions 36a, 36b of the 'legs 30 a / 30b are preferably dimensioned and fit each leg to be received within the leg receiving recesses formed within table 12 of the table. Advantageously, if the upper portions 36a, 36b have the same size and configuration, then the upper portions can be interchangeably joined to table 12 of the table. For example, as seen in Figure 13, the bottom surface 18 of table 12 may include one or more leg receiving recesses 50 that are sized and configured to receive the upper portions 36a, 36b of legs 30a , 30b. Preferably, the upper portions 36a, 36b are configured to connect to the selected leg receiving recesses by a snap fit, friction fit or squeeze, which allows the legs 30a, 30b to be quickly and easily attached and detached from Table 12 on the table, but the legs can be connected to Table 12 on the table in any suitable way. Furthermore, retainers, tabs, fastening members, clips, fasteners or other suitable devices can be used to retain the upper portions 36a, 36b in the leg receiving recesses.

The leg receiving recesses 50 preferably extend generally from the front edge to the trailing edge of table table 12, but the recesses

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Advantageously, the leg receiving recesses 50 formed in table 12 of the table allow table 10 to be constructed without a frame, which reduces manufacturing costs. Additionally, the coupling between the leg receiving recesses 50 and the legs 30a, 30b creates a stable support assembly 14. Someone skilled in the art will understand that the support assembly 14 can be connected to the table 12 of the table or by other suitable means such as adhesives or mechanical fasteners.

The leg receiving recesses may also include one or more retaining members 52. The retaining members 52 can be flexed or slightly bent to allow the upper portions 36a, 36b of the legs 30a, 30b to be inserted and removed from the leg receiving recesses. 52 members withholding preference

they return elastically to their original positions to help secure the portions 36a, 36b Silpé'riotés of the legs 30a, 30b within the leg receiving recesses 50. It will be appreciated, however, that the leg receiving recesses 50 may not require the use of the retaining members 52 to hold the upper leg positions 36a, 36b 30a, 30b within the leg receiving recesses.

In greater detail, the retaining members 52 preferably include a flange extending over a portion of the leg receiving recess 50 and the flange deforming or deflecting to allow the upper portions 36a, 36b of the legs 30a, 30b to be inserted or remove 1 leg receiving recess. The flange preferably includes a generally hollow interior that is formed during the blow molding process. Furthermore, the flange is preferably formed during the blow molding process as part of an integral one-piece structure.

Advantageously, because table 12 of the preference table includes a plurality of leg receiving recesses 50 and legs 30a, 30b may be connected to any suitable leg receiving recess, allowing the legs to be connected to different recesses of reception of legs. As discussed in greater detail in the following, this may allow the height of table 10 to be adjusted.

Legs 30a, 30b are dimensioned. ν · ^ ο.η £ ί.αηΓ an, preferably for quick and easy connection and / or disconnection in any of the leg receiving recesses 50. In particular, the legs 30a, 30b are preferably pivotally connected to allow the legs to pivot or oscillate back to front with respect to each other at a wide variety of angles. The pivoting connection allows the legs 30a, 30b to be positioned quickly and easily so that the legs can be connected to the desired leg receiving recesses 50 in Table 12 of the table. This pivoting connection also allows the legs 30a, 30b to move between a first or extended position, which is shown in thick lines in Figure 4, and a second or collapsed position, which is shown in broken lines in Figure 4 . Legs 30a, 30b are desirably bent generally flat and / or adjacent to each other in the second position or collapsed to allow personal table 10 to be easily stored or collapsed.

A channel 54 can be formed in the lower surface 18 of table 12 of the table to receive at least a portion of the legs 30a, 30b in the collapsed position.

As seen in Figures 13-18, channel 54 preferably interconnects two or more of the leg receiving recesses 50 and the channel preferably extends through a

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Channel 54 preferably has a shape similar to that of leg body portions 34a, 34b 30a, 30b and the channel is preferably dimensioned and configured to receive at least a portion of one or the leg body portions in the collapsed position, as shown in Figure 18. This allows the legs 30a, 30b to be arranged generally adjacent to the table 12 of the table, which reduces the required amount of space and storage and this can also allow the personal tables 10 to be easily stacked.

Legs 30a, 30b may be retained in the collapsed position in channel 54 by one or more tabs 56. Tabs 56 are preferably located near an edge of table table 12 and the tabs are preferably dimensioned and configured to extend over a portion of the channel 54. One or more of the tabs 56 deform or deflect to allow the legs 30a, 30b to be received or removed from the channel 54. The tabs 56 preferably include a generally hollow inner portion and the tabs are desirably formed during the blow molding process as part of an integral one-piece structure. Someone skilled in the art will understand that clips, fasteners, and other types of devices can be used to secure legs 30a,

30b in the collapsed position.

The pivotal connection of the legs 30a, 30b and "~ Tá '" plurality of leg receiving recesses 50 allows the height of the personal table 10 to be easily adjusted. As described in greater detail in the following, the user can select which of the rebates. Foot receiving 50 receives feet 30a, 30b and this allows the desired height to be selected. For example, it will be appreciated that if the legs 30a, 30b are joined to two of the leg receiving recesses 50 that are close together, the table 10 will have a given height. However, if legs 30a, 30b join two of the leg receiving recesses 50 that are further apart, then table 10 will have a lower height.

Legs 30a, 30b can be desirably moved quickly and easily between the extended and collapsed positions. For example, if the support legs 30a, 30b are fully disengaged from table 12 of the table, then the legs 30a, 30b can be folded in the collapsed position for storage. Alternatively, one or more of the legs 30a, 30b may be attached to table 12 of the table when the legs are in the collapsed position. Thus, a variety of different configurations are contemplated when table 10 collapses, including: (1) Support assembly 14 is fully decoupled from table 12 on table;

(2) At least a portion of the support assembly is

connects to the table top while another portion of the bracket assembly disconnects from the table top; and (3) at least a portion of the support assembly is permanently attached to the table top.

The support assembly 14 is preferably configured to increase the legroom of the user when the table 10 is in an upright position. For example, as shown in Figures 1-3, the body portions 34a, 34b of the legs 30a, 30b are not centered with the lower portions 32a, 32b or upper portions 36a, 36b. Rather, body portions 34a, 34b are disposed toward one end of lower portions 32a, 32b and upper portions 36a, 36. Thus, when table table 12 is coupled to upper support assembly 14, as shown in Figure 1, for example, body portions 34a, 34b are located proximate to the rear 22 side of table 12 of table. Therefore, when the user sits on the front side 20 of the table 10, the body portions 34a, 34b of the legs 30a, 30b are positioned further away from the user to avoid preventing space for the user.

In particular, because the body portions 34a, 34b of the legs 30a, 30b are positioned near the rear side of the table 12 of the table, the user can slide the table 10 closer to his body. This allows

the user positions the upper surface 16 of table 12 in a desired position as you enter - still - maintain adequate legroom under table 10. Thus it can be seen that 1-to-10 · facilitates the ergonomic user comfort by reducing the need for the user to : reload forward on : the table to be able to perform a particular task, such as reading or crafting work. Sliding body portions 3.4a, 34b: also allow the user to slide .. a chair, under table 10: to: -that: the: support assembly: 14- does not generally interfere with the chair. It will be appreciated, however, that body portions 34a, 34b- can be located in any suitable relationship to lower portions 32a, 32b and / or

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- plurality 'of depressions 60 can be formed - in the lower surface of the table 12 of the table. The depressions 60 are preferably sized and configured to provide additional structural support and integrity to the table 12 of the table. The depressions 60 may cover a substantial portion of the lower surface 18 of the table 12 or the depressions may cover only a portion of the lower surface of the table table.:

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As shown in Figure 13, depressions 60 can be formed in one arrangement. The depressions 60 in the arrangement can be located in a stepped, geometric, random, or some other suitable pattern. Additionally, depressions 60 can extend from one surface to an opposite surface such that one end of the depression contacts or couples the opposite surface. The depressions 60 can also only extend to a portion of the distance between the opposite surfaces. For example, depressions 60 can be extended. from the bottom surface 18 to the top surface 16, but the depressions can also extend only to a portion of the distance between the top and bottom surface.

The depressions 60 advantageously increase the strength of the table 12. While this was previously believed that stronger structures were provided by making the walls thicker and / or by adding structures such as flanges, the depressions 60 provide the result

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Additionally, when blow molded structures are formed, a certain amount of time must elapse before the structure can be removed from the mold. Thicker walled blow molded structures require a longer cooling time than thinner walled structures. The depressions 60, however, allow the tables 12 of the tables with thinner plastic walls to be built and to reduce the cooling time before the structure can be removed from the mold. Significantly, a reduced cycle time increases the efficiency of the manufacturing process. Also, because less plastic is required, the cost of

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Advantageously, the leg receiving recesses 50, the retaining members 52, the channels 54, the extension tabs 56 and / or the depressions 60 can be integrally formed with the table table 12 during the blow molding process as part of a one-piece structure. Advantageously, this allows a lightweight, strong structure to be created. It will be appreciated, however, that these structures do not have to be formed as part of a unitary structure and, in contrast, one or more of these structures can be formed after the blow molding process.

The personal table may also have other suitable configurations such as those shown in Figures 16-18. In particular, the personal table 10 shown in Figures 16-18 includes a table table 12 with a plurality of receiving recesses 50 formed in the lower surface 18 and this allows the support assembly 14 to be connected to the table in the table. This allows, as seen in Figure 17 for example, that the first leg 30a is connected to one of the receiving recesses 50 arranged near the right side of table 12 of the table and the second leg 30b is connected to the recess of Reception arranged near the left side of the table top. Advantageously, the first leg 30a can be selectively connected to any of the receiving recess 50 arranged cer, qá '

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LO of table 12 of the table to allow the height of table 10 to be adjusted. For example, if the first leg 30a is connected to the receiving recess 50 arranged near the center of table 12 of the table, then table 10 will have a first height such as 71.12 cm. (28 inches). On the other hand, if the first leg 30a is connected to the receiving recess 50 arranged next to the right side 24, then the table 10 will have a second height, such as 53.34 cm. (21 inches). Of course, the first leg 30a can also be connected to one of the other receiving recesses 50 to create a table 10 with a height such as 60.96cm or 66.04cm. (24 or 26 inches). It will be appreciated that table 10 can be sized and configured to have any suitable height and the table can include any desired number of receiving recess 50 to allow the height of the table to be adjusted.

Table 12 of the table shown in Figures 16-18 includes an outer edge 70 and a recessed center section 72. The recessed center section 72 is preferably located between the leg receiving recesses 50 arranged on the right side 24 of table table 12 and the left side 26 of table table. The undercut center section 72 may include one or more depressions 60 and the undercut center section preferably extends toward ϊί

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As best seen in Figures 16 and 17, at least a portion of the channel 54 is formed in the recessed central section 72. Channel 54, however, may be flush with the recessed center section 72 if desired. In addition, table table 12 may include one or more generally flat portions 76 that accept instructions, warnings, safety labels, manufacturer information, operating instructions, and other information that is attached to the table table. Table table 12 may also include one or more support grooves 78 or other desired types of reinforcing structures. Desirably, the support grooves 78 can be dimensioned and configured to increase the strength and rigidity of the table 12 of the table.

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It will be appreciated that the leg receiving recesses 50 can also be arranged along the length of the table 12 of the table. That is, the leg receiving recesses 50 may be arranged proximate to the front side 20 and the rear side 22 of table 12 of the table. Advantageously, this can provide additional uses for the personal table 10. In addition, if desired, the 25 leg receiving recesses 50 may be disposed along the length and / or the

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From the foregoing description, the leg receiving recesses 50 allow the personal table 10 to be easily adjusted to various suitable heights. For example, the personal table 10 can be configured to have a maximum height, an intermediate height, and a minimum height. In this way, table 10 can be configured to have a height that allows a user to stand and use the table, a height that is generally equal to the height of a counter table, and / or a height that allows the user sits at the table. Additionally, the height of the table 10 can be adjusted according to the desired use of the table. For example, the height of the table can be adjusted to allow the table to be used by children, or the table can have a height that allows it to be used as a tabletop or television table. Significantly, the various heights of table 10 can be determined and designed for any suitable purpose. This provides greater flexibility and a wide variety of uses for the table 10.

Figure 19 illustrates another aspect of a personal table 80. The personal table 80 includes a table table 12 with an outer wall or flange 82. The outer wall 82 preferably extends generally below the lower surface 18 of table table 12 and may

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As shown in Figure 19, table 80 includes four receiving members 86 that are located proximate to the four corners of the table. The receiving members 86 can be integrally formed on table table 12 during the blow molding process to form a one-piece structure, or the receiving members can be attached to table table 12. Members 86 of

INSTITUTO MSXiCAN? ·; Y * os LA FWWS · * reception are preferably arranged within the central area 84 so that the reception members are generally hidden from view by the flange 82. The reception members are also generally preferably parallel aligned and the receiving members are dimensioned and configured to selectively receive the upper portions 36a, 36b of the legs 30a, 30b. It will be understood that the receiving members 86 can be positioned at any desired location and the table 12 can include other features such as a channel 54 and / or troughs 60.

The receiving members 86 provide a height adjustment mechanism to selectively increase or decrease the distance between the upper portions 36a, 36b of the legs 30a, 30b of the support assembly 14, allowing the height of the table 80 to be adjusted . Advantageously, because the receiving members 86 preferably include a plurality of receiving portions 88, allowing the table to have a plurality of different heights. One of skill in the art will understand that the receiving members 86 can have any suitable number of receiving portions 88 and not all receiving members are required to have the same number of receiving portions.

In order to use table 80, one of the legs

30a, 30b of the support assembly 14 is inserted into the. .. a desired pair of receiving portions 88 in receiving members 86. The other leg is then inserted into the other desired pair of receiving portions 88 on receiving members 86 to create a personal table 80 of the desired height. In order to be able to adjust the height of the personal table 80, one or both of the legs 30a, 30b can be removed from their respective receiving portions 88 and inserted into other desired receiving portions. In order to collapse the table 10, one or both of the legs 30a, 30b are removed from the receiving portions 88 and the legs can be moved into a collapsed position.

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bottom, a body portion 34a, 34b and an upper portion 36a, 36b. The table top includes a flange 92 which is preferably arranged around the circumference of the table top and encloses a central area 94. A leg attachment member 96 is preferably located proximal to each end of table table 12 and is configured to allow legs 30a, 30b to connect to the table table. In particular, the leg joining member 96 is preferably attached to table table 12 by

fasteners such as screws 98 and a plurality of grooves or channels 100 are formed in the joint member of the legs. A receiving member 102 is sized and configured to selectively join any of the desired grooves 100 and the receiving member allows legs 30a, 30b to selectively bind to table 12 on the table.

The receiving member 102, for example, can be selectively connected to a desired slot 100 in the leg joining member 96 and an upper portion 36a, 36b of a leg 30a, 30b can be selectively or permanently attached to the receiving member. This allows leg 30a, 30b to join table 12 on the table. In greater detail, the receiving member 102 may be selectively connected to the slot 100 by a friction fit, press fit or clamp, or other suitable means. The receiving member 102 can also be attached to the leg joining member 96 by a fixing member 104 including a handle 106 arranged near an edge of the table 12 of the table. The receiving member 102 can be selectively attached to a desired slot 100 by the fixing member 104. The upper portion 36a, 36b of the leg 30a, 30b can be attached to the receiving member 102 either before or after the receiving member joins the slot 100. Alternatively, leg 30a, 30b can be permanently attached to receiving member 102.

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As shown in Figure 20, the pads 30a, 30b ~ - can be arranged in a collapsed position with the legs generally positioned adjacent to the bottom surface 18 of table 12 of the table. In this collapsed position, the receiving members 102 are arranged in the slot 100 close to the edges of the table 12 of the table. The receiving members 102 can then be released from the grooves 100 near the edges of the table 12, for example, by pulling on the handle 106, and the receiving members are then connected to any desired groove 100 according to the desired table height 90.

Another aspect of a personal table 110 is shown in Figures 22 through 26. Personal table 110 includes a table table 12 with a flange 112 and a central area 114 that is enclosed by the flange. Attached to the bottom surface 18 of table 12 of the table, preferably in the central area 114, are two height adjusting members 116a, 116b. The height adjusting members 116a, 116b allow the height of the table table 12 to be altered by changing the relative position of the legs 30a, 30b relative to each other. In particular, the height adjusting members 116a, 116b allow the distance spacing of the upper portions 36a, 36b of the legs 30a, 30b to be changed, which changes the height of the personal table 110.

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The preferred height PkORíLpAO consist of a 3oS! É pivoting joint or member 118 with a connecting member 120 having a first end 122 and a second end 124. The first end 122 of the connecting member 120 is pivotally connected to the Table 12 from the table using a base 123, but any suitable method can be used to attach the first end of the double-jointed member 118 to the table table. The second end 124 of the connecting member 120 is pivotally attached to the upper portion 36a, 36b of the legs 30a, 30b. In this way, the double-jointed members 118 are pivotally connected to the table 12 of the table and the legs 30a, 30b.

As illustrated in Figures 23-26, the lengths of the connecting members 120 are preferably different. That is, one connecting member 120 is preferably longer than the other connecting member. Furthermore, the double-jointed members 118 also allow the upper portions 36a, 36b of the legs 30a, 30b to be positioned in two different positions. In particular, the double-jointed members 118 allow the upper portions 36a, 36b of the legs 30a, 30b to be positioned toward an edge of the table top or toward the center of the table top. Because the double-jointed members 118 allow the upper portions 36a, 36b of the legs 30a, 30b to be positioned at two different locations s and the members

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connection preferably have different lengths' ^ allowing the legs to be positioned in four different configurations and the table to have correspondingly different heights.

In greater detail, as shown in Figures 23-26, the first height adjustment member 116a may have a shorter connection member 120 than the second height adjustment member 126b. For example, the length of the connecting member 120 of the first height adjusting member 116a may be approximately half the length of the connecting member of the second height adjusting member 116b. In particular, the length of the first height adjusting member 116a can be from about 2.54cm to 5.08cm (1 to 2 inches), and the length of the second height adjusting member 116b is preferably about 12.7cm to 15.24cm ( 5 to 6 inches), but connecting members can be any suitable length.

Because the double-jointed members 118 can move between two different positions and the connecting members 120 have different lengths, the table can have four different heights. For example, as seen in Figure 23, the first height adjusting member 116a has the upper leg portion 36a 30a disposed toward the center of table 12 and the second

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height adjusting member 116b has the upper portion 36b of the leg 30b disposed towards the center of the table top. This creates a table with a maximum height. Figure 24 shows the first height adjusting member 116a having the upper portion 36a of the leg 30a disposed towards the center of the table 12 and the second height adjusting member 116b has the upper portion 36b of the leg 30b arranged towards the edge of the table top. This creates a table with an intermediate height. The

Figure 25 illustrates the first height adjustment member 116a disposed toward the edge of the table top 12 and the second height adjustment member 116b disposed toward the center of the table top to create a table with an intermediate height. Figure 26 shows the first member

Height adjusting 116a and the second height adjusting member 116b disposed toward the edges of table table 12, which creates a table with a minimum height.

Advantageously, height adjusting members 116a, 116b allow table 110 to be easily adjusted to various suitable heights. Significantly, the various heights of table 110 can be predetermined and designed for any suitable purpose. This provides greater flexibility and a wide variety of uses for the table. Furthermore, the height adjusting members 116a, 116b can be used in conjunction with any suitable type of table or support structure.

Also, please note that the description

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Accordingly, someone skilled in the art will recognize that various modifications can be made to the height adjusting members 116a, 116b in order to suit the needs of a particular application.

It will also be understood that the table can be constructed with only one height adjustment member 116. For example, one leg 30a, 30b may be attached to table table 12 using a height adjusting member 116 while the other leg is attached to table table 12 using a standard link or pivot connection.

Figures 27 and 28 illustrate another aspect of a personal table 130 that includes a support assembly attached to a table table. The personal table 130 includes a flange 132 and a central area 134 that is generally enclosed by the flange. Four clamps 136 are attached to the bottom surface 18 of table table 12 and the clamps are preferably located at the corners of the table table. The clamps 136 are attached to the table 12 of the table by fasteners such as screws, but any suitable means can be used to connect the

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I? E LA A:' TO : 7. Z clamps to the table top. The preferred clamps are elongated members with a slot 136 disposed toward the center of table 12 of the table. The ends of the upper portions 36a, 36b of the legs

30a, 30b are preferably disposed within the opposite grooves and the grooves allow the upper leg potions to slide along the length of the clamp 136. Because both legs 30a, 30b are slidably received within the clamps 136, it will be appreciated that the legs can be configured to adjust the height of table 130. Alternatively, only one leg 30a, 30b can be slidably attached to table table 12 by clamps 136.

Table 130 also includes a height adjustment mechanism 140 to selectively adjust the height of the table by increasing or decreasing the distance between the upper portions 36a, 36b of the legs 30a, 30b. Height adjusting mechanism 140 includes a ratchet assembly 142 that pivotally connects to table 12 on the table. Ratchet assembly 142 includes a gear 144 with a plurality of teeth 146 and a pair of outwardly extending arms 148. Arms 148 are attached to legs 30a, 30b of support assembly 14 via connectors 150 such as elongated rods. Ratchet assembly 142 also includes a wheel pawl 152 which is

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INDUSTRIAL configures to engage teeth 14 6 in gear 144. Wheel pawl 152 is attached to a lever 154 which is accessible by a user at the outer edge of table 12 of the table.

As shown in Figure 27, the gear 144 can be rotated clockwise to position the upper portions 36a, 36b of the legs 30a, 30b much closer together. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 28, gear 144 can be rotated in a counterclockwise direction and the upper portions 36a, 36b of legs 30a, 30b can be moved separately. Similar to that described above, when the upper portions 36a, 36b of the legs 30a, 30b are spread much closer together, the height of the msa increases. On the other hand, when the upper portions 36a, 36b of the legs 30a, 30b are further apart, the height of the table decreases. It will be appreciated that the ratchet assembly allows the table to have a plurality of different heights.

Although this invention has been described in terms of certain preferred embodiments, other apparent embodiments for those skilled in the art are within the scope of this invention as well. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is intended to be defined only by the following claims.

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