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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182032 | Table and seating apparatus A rolling table and seating system includes a first assembly folding between a first position with the first assembly forming a seat bottom, and a second storage position. A second assembly moves between a first position with the second assembly forming a table and ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 7980627 | Portable table assemblies An apparatus includes a table and a bench movably coupled to the table. The table and the bench collectively have a first configuration and a second configuration. The table has a first width when the table and the bench are in the first configuration. The table and... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7922245 | Portable table and seating combination A portable table and seating combination is disclosed. The combination includes at least a first portion of a hinge attached to a tabletop portion. The tabletop portion includes at least a top surface, and a plurality of edge portions extending from the top surface.... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7735915 | Picnic table A picnic table may include a table top, bench tops and one or more legs or support assemblies. The support assemblies may be movable between a collapsed or storage position and an extended or use position. When the support assemblies are in the extended or use posit... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7681946 | Portable table assemblies An apparatus includes a table and a bench movably coupled to the table. The table and the bench collectively have a first configuration and a second configuration. The table has a first width when the table and the bench are in the first configuration. The table and... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7434874 | Collapsible bench and table combination A bench/table combination suitable for picnic tables and the like which is easily collapsible and is strong when erected. The folding action allows the table top, legs and benches to be folded to assume a generally vertical position, the table top being made of two ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7429077 | Collapsible furniture piece configurable in a table configuration and a bench configuration A collapsible, configurable furniture piece including a transverse member supporting a first panel. The transverse member defines a first end portion and an opposing second end portion. A first support member is coupled to the first end portion of the transverse mem... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7337731 | Conjoined folding table A conjoined folding table includes a table plane and plane support frames, wherein under the table plane are disposed two groups of identical support frames. Each group of plane support frames includes two support legs, two slide support rods, a slide block, two sla... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7278361 | Folding table A folding table is disclosed having a two-stage folding mechanism. The folding table includes a table top divided into a first planar portion and a second planar portion. A pair of side rails is connected to each planar portion. A foldable leg and support brace is c... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7226125 | Convertible bench table with magnetic locks A table includes a first table top section and a second table top section A magnet is positioned on the first table top section and a lock block is positioned on the opposing second table top section. The opposing first and second table top sections are magnetically... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7210560 | Folding platform structure A platform structure has at least two articulated platforms that can extend end-to-end to form a bench type arrangement. For ease of portability, the structure includes wheels so that it can be carted when it is in a stow position. The structure can include a detach... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7178471 | Frame that can be attached to a table top without mechanical fasteners A table desirably includes a table top that is constructed from blow-molded plastic. A frame is mounted to the table top by one or more first frame mounting portions. The frame mounting portions are preferably integrally formed in the table top as part of a unitary,... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7179040 | Luggage storage structure for automobile and lifter A luggage storage structure for an automobile includes: a storage concave portion formed so as to project downward on a floor panel and capable of storing luggage, a plate member for approximately closing an upper part of the storage concave portion, and a transfer ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7171911 | Mobile folding table having a lifting assist center torsion bar and lift off casters There is provided an apparatus for a folding table assembly comprising a lifting assist center torsion bar assembly, a lift off caster assembly and a stability locking mechanism. A folding table assembly with a lifting assist mechanism provides a lifting assist forc... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7055899 | Picnic table A folding picnic table includes a foldable table top and two or more seats. The foldable table top is preferably supported by a table top supporting assembly that is movable between an extended position and a collapsible position. Advantageously, the table top suppo... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7044068 | Table including a blow-molded plastic table top and an attached frame A pivotable folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached thereto. A first pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace inclu... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7032524 | Adjustable latching mechanism An adjustable latching mechanism for securing together first and second leg support members on an institutional folding table. The latching mechanism comprises a first latching member slidably mounted to the first leg support member and a second latching member moun... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7011364 | Table with folding legs A table with folding legs is disclosed. The table is capable of being folded into a storage position. One embodiment of the table includes one or more seats attached to at least one of the folding legs. In one embodiment, the seats are adjustable horizontally and ve... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6978723 | Modular picnic table A picnic table system is provided that is modular in design for ease of storage out of inclement weather when not in use. A bench assembly sits atop two pedestal-type legs and the table top and is supported by the upper portion of the pedestal legs. Both the top and... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6955367 | Picnic table mover A wheeled mover for a picnic table and a method of use is disclosed. The mover includes two posts attached to opposite sides of a table. The lower ends of the posts terminate in wheels. The posts pivot between a first position wherein the picnic table rests upon the... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6955396 | Self stabilizing and shock absorbing folding picnic table support structure A self stabilizing and shock absorbing support structure for a collapsible picnic table having integral benches. The support structure includes U-shaped members resiliently attached to each other in a coplanar arrangement which allows the supports to flex and stabil... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6905166 | Picnic table A folding picnic table includes a foldable table top and two or more seats. The foldable table top is preferably supported by a table top supporting assembly that is movable between an extended position and a collapsible position. Advantageously, the table top suppo... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6883864 | Portable picnic table A portable picnic table is disclosed. The picnic table can be configured from a setup configuration to a portable configuration by detachment of the benches from the table, folding the bench supports and the table supports, and attaching the benches to the table, wh... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6830294 | Foldable seating structure A foldable seating structure includes a foldable frame defining a first frame section and a second frame section. The first and second frame sections are coupled together by a section hinge allowing the first and second frame sections to pivot relative to one anothe... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6805409 | Articulated bench An articulated bench comprising a two-section pad attached to a rectangular frame and two folding/pivoting support leg assemblies. The two padded sections are pivotally attached to the frame. Either of the two padded end sections can be pivoted upward and locked at ... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6772699 | Folding picnic table A folding picnic table has a frame including folding legs. The frame supports a tabletop and a bench extending along each side of the tabletop. The picnic table folds between a use position and a storage position with the benches folded onto the tabletop and tipped ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6644734 | Foldable table and bench assembly A table and bench assembly includes a table top unit, two bench units on opposite lateral sides, and front and rear leg units. Each leg unit has an inner leg portion pivoted to the table top unit, and two outer leg portions. Each outer leg portion has an ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6443521 | Collapsible table having nested seat members A collapsible table selectively positionable between an upright position above a surface and a collapsible position for storage. The table includes a table top having an envelope defining an interior cavity that is configured with an internal periphery su... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6386628 | Folding table and seating apparatus A folding table includes a pair of table top members having a straight edge and an outer edge forming an oval table surface. A folding linkage folds the table tops about centerline between a use position and a folded storage position. Stools are disposed ... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6347831 | Foldable picnic table with telescoping pedestals and bench supports A folding picnic table is positionable between a platform and a picnic table configuration. The foldable picnic table includes a table top and two benches on opposing sides. The table top is pivotally supported by two telescoping support pedestals and the... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6314891 | Portable picnic table for tailgate parties A portable picnic table for tailgate parties is disclosed that attaches to a trailer hitch receiver of a vehicle. The table includes a frame having a transverse main beam, vertical supports extending upwardly from the main beam, and a mounting member exte... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6254178 | Folding table and seating apparatus A folding table includes a pair of table top members having a straight edge and an outer edge forming an oval table surface. A folding linkage folds the table tops about centerline between a use position and a folded storage position. Stools are disposed ... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6186591 | Table with self-adjusting midframe support An institutional table is of the type in which the table tops and the seats for table users are assembled as an integral (as well as foldable and storable) structure. The table has first and second flat table tops pivotally coupled to one another at a hin... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6186590 | Foldable combined bench and table A foldable combined bench and table includes two spaced support frames each with a bottom rod for lying on a ground surface, and frontmost and rearmost posts for detachably mounting two bench seat members, and a leg member between the posts. A mounting fr... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6142560 | Collapsible child's table A collapsible child's table that include components preferably formed from a plastic material utilizing molding methods to include a flat table top having integral first hinge sections that are spaced apart and extend downwardly from the table top undersu... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6109687 | Nested, independently deployable bench and table apparatus and method A portable, storable table and bench system may be collapsed and nested. Benches may nest within the envelope of the table. Benches may be deployed independently from the table. The table may be deployed independently from the benches. The table may be de... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6099074 | Folding table and bench assembly A table and bench assembly moveable between a folded position and an unfolded position that includes a table top; a bench subassembly with first and second parallel benches supported on first and second parallel bracing members; two leg subassemblies moun... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6086148 | Collapsible picnic table A collapsing table is disclosed comprising a table panel (12); two seat panels (14, 16); two support panels (18, 20); two brace members (22, 24); and two attachment clasp members (108). The support panels (18, 20) each pivotally couple to a respective end... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6065802 | Folding table and seating apparatus A folding table with seating, the table having an oval shape and seating structure. The folding table includes a pair of semi-circular shaped table top sections folding along the straight edge of each section. A lock maintains the table in the unfolded po... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6042179 | Folding table and bench assembly A table and bench assembly moveable between a folded position and an unfolded position that includes a table top; a bench subassembly with first and second parallel benches supported on first and second parallel bracing members; two leg subassemblies moun... | 03/28/2000 |
