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Tables with nesting table tops

US8397652B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 24, 2012
Grant dateMar 19, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47B7/02
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A table may be sized and configured to nest with another table to reduce a height of a plurality of stacked tables in a nested configuration. The table may include a nesting portion formed in an upper surface and sidewall of the table top. The table may also include a frame with one or more engaging portions sized and configured to be disposed in the nesting portion of an adjacent table when the tables are nested together. In addition, the table top may include a compression edge sized and configured to be disposed in a nesting portion of an adjacent table when the tables are nested together. The compression edge and engaging portions may be sized and configured to be simultaneously disposed in the nesting portion of the adjacent table when the table is nested with the adjacent table.

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