Patent · US Expired

Foldable picnic table with telescoping pedestals and bench supports

US6347831B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 18, 1999
Grant dateFeb 19, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47B3/14
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

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 two benches are pivotally supported by two telescoping bench support members. The telescoping supports permit the support pedestals and bench support members to be positioned between an extended and a retracted position. The first and second bench support members are attached to the first and second ends of the benches, respectively and include a substantially horizontal segment disposed between telescoping bench supports pivotally attached to opposing benches. When the foldable picnic table is disposed in the stage or platform configuration, the table top is positioned in the same plane as the opposing benches. Alternatively, when the foldable picnic table is disposed in the picnic table configuration, the table top and the benches are positioned in different planes. To dispose the foldable picnic table in a compact storage position, the table top and the benches must be disposed within the same plane. The table top and benches a…

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