System, method, and apparatus for a retractable and concealable support for an item of furniture
US7509696B2 · kind B2 · utility
13Cited by
62References
16Claims
0Family size
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C17/04
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A device for providing a dining support that is extendable from and retractable and concealable on furniture is disclosed. The device has a platform that is movable between a deployed position for supporting food and drinks, and a retracted position beneath the furniture. To move device from the retracted position to the deployed position, the platform is pulled from beneath the furniture and then elevated to a horizontal position. The height of the platform is vertically adjustable.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.