Dual-function table

Abstract

The invention relates to a dual-function table which can be used both as a dining table and as a billiard table. The table has one pedestal only which can have any shape as cross-sectional area including a rectangle, an oval, and a circle. The height of the table can be regulated depending on its usage via a mechanism disposed within the pedestal of the table. The table is reinforced by a stainless steal trim.

1 . A dual-function table comprising 
 a playing surface for playing billiards or other games having a frame and six pocket openings;    a flat table top having a first table top surface and a second table top surface, said first table top surface for use as a dining surface; and    exactly one pedestal; wherein    said playing surface is supported on said pedestal; and    said table top is disposed on said playing surface.    
   
   
       2 . The table of  claim 1  comprising further means for supporting said frame, and a mechanism for regulating the height of the table, wherein said means and said mechanism are each disposed inside said pedestal, and said mechanism has an upper part and a lower part.  
   
   
       3 . The table of  claim 1  wherein said pedestal is connected to said base.  
   
   
       4 . The table of  claim 1  wherein said table top has dimensions larger than said playing surface and said table top surrounds said playing surface.  
   
   
       5 . The table of  claim 1  wherein said pedestal taken together with said base constitutes one element.  
   
   
       6 . The table of  claim 1  wherein said means for supporting said frame provides a multi-point support for the table.  
   
   
       7 . The table of  claim 2  comprising further a reinforcing decorative trim; said decorative trim being disposed on the circumference of the table below said table top.  
   
   
       8 . The table of  claim 2  wherein said mechanism for regulating the height of the table is electrically driven.  
   
   
       9 . The table of  claim 2  comprising further a masking trim, wherein said upper part of said mechanism for regulating the height of the table is surrounded by said masking trim.  
   
   
       10 . The table of  claim 1  wherein said second table top surface is configured for other games.  
   
   
       11 . The table of  claim 1  wherein said playing surface is configured for other games.  
   
   
       12 . The table of  claim 10  wherein said second table top surface is configured for playing air hockey.  
   
   
       13 . The table of  claim 11  wherein said playing surface is configured for playing air hockey.