Table

Abstract

Disclosed herein is specialized furniture, including a table having a sliding top. The table may be adapted for use in medical procedures, such as for use as a phlebotomy table.

1 . A table comprising:
 a first side and second side substantially parallel to an axis of the table,   a slidable upper surface attached to a fixed lower surface, wherein the upper surface is capable of lateral translation relative to the fixed surface in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis, and   a third side substantially perpendicular to the axis of the table, said third side capable of being attached to a wall.   
     
     
         2 . The table of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first side and the second side of the slidable upper surface comprises a substantially curved edge that reduces the distance between the edge of the first side and the edge of the second side along an axis perpendicular to the axis of the table. 
     
     
         3 . The table of  claim 2 , wherein each of the first side and the second side of the slidable upper surface comprises a substantially curved edge that reduces the distance between the edge of the first side and the edge of the second side along an axis perpendicular to the axis of the table. 
     
     
         4 . The table of  claim 2 , wherein at least one side of the fixed lower surface comprises a substantially curved edge that aligns with the substantially curved edge of the slidable upper surface when the upper surface is at its point of maximum translation relative to the fixed lower surface. 
     
     
         5 . The table of  claim 1 , wherein the table further comprises a locking system capable of fixing the translational position of slidable upper surface relative to the fixed lower surface. 
     
     
         6 . The table of  claim 5 , wherein the locking system comprises a reversibly engagable pin and one or more mating holes configured such that the slidable upper surface is fixed relative to the fixed lower surface when the pin is engaged with a mating hole. 
     
     
         7 . The table of  claim 6 , wherein the locking system comprises a locking strip defining the one or more mating holes, the locking strip mounted to fixed lower surface. 
     
     
         8 . The table of  claim 6 , wherein the one or more mating holes are features of the fixed lower surface. 
     
     
         9 . The table of  claim 1 , further comprising a drawer affixed to the underside of the slidable upper surface. 
     
     
         10 . The table of  claim 1 , wherein the slidable upper surface further comprises an opening. 
     
     
         11 . The table of  claim 10 , wherein the opening is adapted to accept an insertable tray. 
     
     
         12 . The table of  claim 1 , wherein the third side is permanently attached to the wall. 
     
     
         13 . The table of  claim 12 , wherein the attachment between the third side and the wall comprises a hinge. 
     
     
         14 . The table of  claim 1 , wherein the third side is removably attached to the wall. 
     
     
         15 . The table of  claim 13 , wherein the table further comprises legs configured such that the table is capable of free-standing support when not attached to the wall. 
     
     
         16 . The table of  claim 15 , wherein at least one of the legs is foldable or removable.