Adjustable table

Abstract

An adjustable and segmented table top including a footing, a pedestal, and a plurality of leaves. The pedestal is mounted on the footing. Each leaf comprises a stem extending from the pedestal, and each stem is independently mounted for extension and rotation from the pedestal.

1 . A pedestal type table comprising a footing, a pedestal and a plurality of leaves wherein the pedestal is mounted on the footing, each of said leaves comprising a stem extending from the pedestal wherein each said stem is independently mounted for extension and rotation from the pedestal;  
   
   
       2 . A table according to  claim 1  wherein the footing is in the form of a weighted base;  
   
   
       3 . A table according to  claim 1  wherein the footing is in the form of a splayed footing;  
   
   
       4 . A table according to  claim 3  wherein the footing is formed as a splayed footing comprising a plurality of feet radiating from the pedestal so as to provide a stable base for the pedestal type table;  
   
   
       5 . A table according to  claim 4  wherein the pedestal and the footing are formed by a plurality of tubular members that are conjoined to form the pedestal and then splayed at their base to form the footing for the table.  
   
   
       6 . A table according to  claim 1  wherein the plurality of leaves interengage to form a substantially contiguous surface when the leaves are nested at the same height and oriented into abutment with each other.  
   
   
       7 . A table according to  claim 1  wherein the stem is formed as a cylindrical member for being received within a corresponding tube in the pedestal.  
   
   
       8 . A table according to  claim 7  wherein the tube in the pedestal includes a clamping means associated therewith for allowing the stem to be moved vertically and also rotated in a released condition and retain the leaf of the table in a desired position in a clamped condition.  
   
   
       9 . A table according to  claim 1  wherein the stem is radically extendible from the pedestal.