Lifetime Products, Inc.

Lynn Curtis Strong

Stephen F Nye

Khamphay Thongrit

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 sufficient for receiving one or more seating members therein when the table is positioned in the collapsed position. In operation, pedestals of the table may be pivoted between an extended position such that the pedestals support the table above a surface and a retracted position such that the pedestals are introduced within the interior cavity of the table and thereby substantially rest against the underside of the table top. The disposition of the seating members within the cavity of the table, and in relation to each other, further facilitates a means for securing the pedestals of the table in a collapsed position within the interior cavity of the table during storage. When the seating members are disposed within the interior cavity of the table, one or more retaining members may be used to selectively secure the seating members within the cavity of the table, thereby retaining the pedestals also within the cavity of the table when the table is positioned in the collapsed position for storage. Moreover, the seating members and table may be deployed independently from each other for use as an assembly or independently.

Table with foldable legs

Collapsible table with blow molded table top

A telescoping assembly allows the length of an assembly to be readily adjusted. Desirably, the telescoping assembly is used in connection with a table to allow the height of the table to be easily adjusted. The telescoping assembly preferably includes one or more projections formed in telescoping members and the projections provide accurate, low friction contact areas between the telescoping members. Preferably, first and second plurality of projections are provided, and these plurality of projections can be located on either the same telescoping member or different telescoping members. The plurality of projections are preferably evenly distributed about the telescoping members and separated by a given distance, but the projections may be located in any suitable positions and the telescoping assembly can have any appropriate number of projections.

System and method for enhanced telescoping engagement

Latch for securing table legs in an extended position

Pair of table legs

Table top

Foot portion of a table leg

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 sufficient for receiving one or more seating members therein when the table is positioned in the collapsed position. In operation, pedestals of the table may be pivoted between an extended position such that the pedestals support the table above a surface and a retracted position such that the pedestals are introduced within the interior cavity of the table and thereby substantially rest against the underside of the table top. The disposition of the seating members within the cavity of the table, and in relation to each other, further facilitates a means for securing the pedestals of the table in a collapsed position within the interior cavity of the table during storage. When the seating members are disposed within the interior cavity of the table, one or more retaining members may be used to selectively secure the seating members within the cavity of the table thereby retaining the pedestals also within the cavity of the table when the table is positioned in the collapsed position for storage. Moreover, the seating members and table may be deployed independently from each other for use as an assembly or independently.

Collapsible table having nested seat members

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 deployed, with the benches maintained in nested storage within the table envelope, without requirement to deploy the benches. Tables may be formed by several suitable methods including fabrication from wood, framing with metal and wood, blow molding, tumble molding, vacuum forming, and the like. Cavities in the table for nesting the bench may fit within the envelope or cross-section of the table, or may be formed as recesses in outside surfaces underneath the table top.

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Clearfield, UT, United States of America

Lynn Curtis Strong