US2012227638A1PendingUtilityA1
Table With Convertible Top
Est. expiryNov 18, 2030(~4.3 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
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Abstract
A table which has a removable top such that one side is a conventional table and the other side has a graphic or logo thereon. The convertible table top is set in a recess in the table base. The table base includes sliding trays for storage and including cup holders.
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exact text as granted — not AI-modified1 . A table, comprising:
a support; a base attached to the support wherein the base has a frame and a recess for receiving a top; and a moveable top capable of being set within the recess flush with the frame, having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the top surface has the appearance of a conventional table and the bottom surface has a graphic thereon.
2 . A table according to claim 1 wherein the graphic is printed, painted, applied or carved on the bottom surface.
3 . A table according to claim 1 wherein the graphic may be a picture, logo or words.
4 . A table according to claim 3 wherein the graphic relates to a sports team or sports figure.
5 . A table according to claim 1 further comprising:
at least two rail guides within the base;
at least one drawer slidable on the rail glides.
6 . The table according to claim 5 further comprising sliders within the rail guides.
7 . A table according to claim 6 wherein the sliders are removable.
8 . A table according to claim 5 wherein the drawer further comprises an aperture for holding a cup.
9 . A table according to claim 1 further comprising a moving means within the recess to move the top from one surface side to the other surface side.
10 . A table according to claim 9 wherein the moving means is a rotating means, wheel, spring, lever or combination thereof.
11 . A table according to claim 1 further comprising a securing means to keep the movable top within the recess.
12 . A table according to claim 11 wherein the securing means is a a locking mechanism or a locking hinge.
13 . A table according to claim 11 wherein the securing means comprises:
a wheel;
a rod connected to the wheel and the top to rotate the top on the wheel; and
a handle connected to the top.
14 . A table according to claim 1 further comprising a pivotally supported member attached to the top.
15 . A table according to claim 1 further comprising caster or other moving means connected to the support for moving the table.
16 . A table according to claim 15 wherein the moving means includes a locking means.
17 . A table according to claim 1 wherein the top is sufficiently thin so as to store a plurality of tops within the base recess.
18 . A table according to claim 1 wherein the base is in a geometric shape.
19 . A table according to claim 18 wherein the base is in the shape of a rectangle, oval, circle, square, hexagon, pentagon, octagon, semicircle, ellipse, or combinations thereof.
20 . A table according to claim 1 wherein the table has a material selected from the group of wood, metal, cork, polymer or combinations thereof.Join the waitlist — get patent alerts
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