Portable Table Support

Abstract

A portable table support that connects a collapsible table and capable of provide support of a stationary table. The portable table support includes a lower support structure, a platform disposed on a top surface of the lower support structure, and a pair of adjustable end supports. The a pair of adjustable end supports are attached to the platform such that each of the pair of adjustable end supports have a pair of members that move linearly with respect to each other in opposite directions along a horizontal plane. Further, the pair of adjustable end supports are individually positioned opposite each other at each end of the platform.

1 . A portable table support for supporting a collapsible table comprising:
 a lower support structure;   a platform disposed on a top surface of the lower support structure; and   a pair of adjustable end supports attached to the platform such that each of the pair of adjustable end supports have a pair of members that move linearly with respect to each other in opposite directions along a horizontal plane;   wherein the pair of adjustable end supports is individually positioned opposite each other at each end of the platform.   
     
     
         2 . The portable table support according to  claim 1 , wherein the pair of members are an outer and inner support plank. 
     
     
         3 . The portable table support according to  claim 2 , wherein each of the pair of adjustable end supports includes retention pieces for securing a collapsible table. 
     
     
         4 . The portable table support according to  claim 2 , wherein the outer support plank includes a outer support plank sliding channel that extends in a horizontal direction of the portable table support and a first fastener. 
     
     
         5 . The portable table support according to  claim 4 , wherein the first fastener extends through the outer support plank sliding channel and rigidly attaches to the platform. 
     
     
         6 . The portable table support according to  claim 5 , wherein the inner support plank includes a inner support plank sliding channel that extends in the horizontal direction and a second fastener extends through the inner support plank sliding channel and rigidly attaches to the platform. 
     
     
         7 . The portable table support according to  claim 6 , further comprising a sliding mechanism positioned between the outer and inner support plank such that when one of outer and inner support planks is adjusted, another of the outer and inner support planks is adjusted 
     
     
         8 . The portable table support according to  claim 7 , wherein the sliding mechanism includes a gear system to allow incremental adjustment of the outer and inner support planks 
     
     
         9 . The portable table support according to  claim 8 , wherein the sliding mechanism includes a tongue as a protuberance disposed on the inner support plank that extends downward from a bottom surface of the inner support plank. 
     
     
         10 . The portable table support according to  claim 9 , wherein the tongue is positioned on a side that correspond with a recess in the outer support plank that receives the tongue. 
     
     
         11 . The portable table support according to  claim 10 , wherein the first and second fasteners are attached to the platform and the outer and inner support planks work together such that the pair of adjustable end supports can expand while still being attached the platform. 
     
     
         12 . The portable table support according to  claim 3 , further including a middle support positioned on the top surface of the lower support structure and between the pair of adjustable end supports. 
     
     
         13 . The portable table support according to  claim 1 , further including a middle support positioned on the top surface of the lower support structure and between the pair of adjustable end supports. 
     
     
         14 . The portable table support according to  claim 13 , wherein the middle support is plank rigidly attached to a platform of the lower support structure and includes a receiving groove and a fastener mechanism to secure the collapsible massage table. 
     
     
         15 . The portable table support according to  claim 14 , wherein the receiving groove is a recess for receiving a protuberance of the collapsible massage table. 
     
     
         16 . The portable table support according to  claim 14 , wherein the fastener mechanism are set of straps having buckles that draw and connect around the collapsible massage table. 
     
     
         17 . The portable table support according to  claim 1 , wherein the lower support structure is a fixture. 
     
     
         18 . The portable table support according to  claim 1 , wherein the lower support structure includes a plurality of support arms that extend from lateral supports and attach to the platform. 
     
     
         19 . The portable table support according to  claim 18 , wherein the plurality of support arms are positioned in a scissor-type form, wherein the plurality of support arms cross each other at a substantial middle position of each support arm. 
     
     
         20 . The portable table support according to  claim 18 , wherein the plurality of support arms are positioned as a cantilever support between the platform and the lateral supports. 
     
     
         21 . The portable table support according to  claim 1 , wherein the lower support structure includes a powered lifting mechanism having a motor and an actuator to adjust the height of the portable table support. 
     
     
         22 . The portable table support according to  claim 21 , wherein lower support structure may tilted the lifting mechanism 
     
     
         23 . The portable table support according to  claim 21 , wherein lifting mechanism is hydraulic. 
     
     
         24 . The portable table support according to  claim 21 , wherein the lower support structure is adjustable and configured to tilt the portable table support at various angles.