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Table accessory for a chair

US8870280B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 29, 2011
Grant dateOct 28, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C7/723
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A fully articulable table apparatus for personal use is configured for attachment to a chair, such as a recliner chair. In one embodiment, the table apparatus has a mounting bracket configured to attach to the chair and a mounting post configured to attach to the mounting bracket. The table apparatus also includes an elbow that has a vertical leg configured to rotatably connect to the mounting post. The table apparatus also includes a swing arm having an outer circumferential notch formed on a proximal end of the swing arm which is configured to rotatably connect to a horizontal leg of the elbow. The table apparatus also includes a hinge configured to rotatably connect to a distal end of the swing and a table portion configured to rotatably connect to the hinge.

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