Table

Abstract

A table comprising at least one plate having an upper surface, a lower surfaces and peripheral side surfaces, all defining an internal region confined thereby. The table further comprises at least two legs joined to the plate, and at least one slender channel formed within die region. The channel has a length extending parallel to the lower and upper surfaces along a majority of one dimension of the plate. The channel is also continuous along a majority of the length. The channel further includes at least one open end located at one of the side surfaces. The table further comprises at least one rigid elongated member carried by the channel and introduced therein via the open end.

1 . A table comprising: 
 at least one plate having an upper surface, a lower surface, and peripheral side surfaces, all defining an internal region confined thereby;    at least two legs joined to said plate;    at least one slender channel formed within said region, the channel having a length extending parallel to said lower and upper surfaces alone a majority of one dimension of said plate and being continuous along a majority of said length, the channel further having at least one open end located at one of said side surfaces;    at least one rigid elongated member carried by said channel and introduced therein via said open end.    
     
     
         2 . A table according to  claim 1 , further comprising means adapted to support and maintain said legs in a steady open position.  
     
     
         3 . A table according to  claim 2 , wherein said means are further adapted to allow said legs to be moved between said open position and a closed position.  
     
     
         4 . A table according to  claim 3 , wherein said means are attached to said elongated member through the plate.  
     
     
         5 . A table according to  claim 4 , wherein the attachment for each leg to said member is made at locations spaced away from each other along said dimension.  
     
     
         6 . A table according to  claim 1 , wherein said at least one slender channel extends fully between side surfaces opposing each other.  
     
     
         7 . A table according to  claim 1 , wherein the plate is made from at least one of the following materials: plastic, metal, and wood.  
     
     
         8 . A table according to  claim 7 , wherein the plate is made from plastic and is produced by one of the following processes: extrusion, injection molding, blow molding.  
     
     
         9 . A table according to  claim 1 , wherein said legs are foldable.  
     
     
         10 . A table according to  claim 9 , wherein the legs are pivotal.  
     
     
         11 . A table according to  claim 1 , wherein said legs are made from at least one of the following materials: plastic, metal, and wood.  
     
     
         12 . A table according to  claim 1 , wherein the elongated member is made from at least one of the following materials: plastic, metal, and wood.  
     
     
         13 . A table according to  claim 1 , wherein the elongated member is hollow.  
     
     
         14 . A table according to  claim 1 , wherein the elongated member is solid.  
     
     
         15 . A table according to  claim 1 , further including securing means for securing said elongated member within said channel.  
     
     
         16 . A table according to  claim 1 , wherein the legs are coupled to said elongated member in the plate.  
     
     
         17 . A table according to  claim 1 , flier comprising side rails.  
     
     
         18 . A table according to  claim 17 , wherein the side rails are elongated members introduced within said plate.