Sico, Incorporated

Richard C Bue

Kermit H Wilson

Ronald R Carlson

John M Elliott

Kendall A Kragenbring

Casey L Carlson

Douglas R Jensen

Phillip L Gorsuch

Walter R Wagner

Gary W Andert

David J Burton

Mark DeSimone

Paul Thompson

Harry V Levey

Mark A Terres

Earl L Luckes

A folding table includes a frame with a folding top mounted to the frame. A linkage mounts to the frame and to the top and facilitates movement of the top between a horizontal use position and a folded position wherein the top is substantially vertical. The linkage includes a link mounted to the frame at a first end and to the table top at a second end. A first element mounts to the underside of the top and has a slot with a straight portion and an end portion extending upward at an oblique angle to the straight portion. A follower mounts at the top of the frame and slides in the slot and resting in the end portion when the top is in the use position. The slot, follower and linkage are configured so that the table top does not require latching, but cannot be accidentally folding when force is applied to the top.

Folding table

A table and seating arrangement includes a tabletop defining a longitudinal direction and having an edge. A frame mounts to an underside of the tabletop and includes risers and laterally extending portions. Casters or wheels mount to the frame and provide for easy rolling transport of the table and seating arrangement. Seating assemblies having two stools mount to the framework on linkages that provide for moving the seats from a use position with the seats extended beyond the edge of the tabletops and engaging the ground to a storage position wherein the seats are raised and retracted to be inward from the edges of the tabletop.

Table and seating arrangement

A room service table includes a frame, a tabletop including folding side portions and wheels. A push handle assembly mounts to an underside of the table and includes a handle portion and a hinge body portion. The handle portion includes a grip, a support portion and a hinge pin portion. The hinge body mounts to the tabletop and includes barrel portions supporting the hinge pin portion. The hinge pin portion has a tab formed in an end thereof engaging a complementary slot formed in the hinge body portion. The slot includes a first section and a second section that receive and retain the tab for aligning and securing the handle at the use position and at the storage position. The biasing member urges the pin toward the slot. Rotation is accomplished by sliding the handle axially so that the tab disengages the slot and rotating the handle to the desired position and then releasing the handle.

Room service table

A folding table includes a pair of table top members having a straight edge and an outer edge forming an oval table surface. A folding linkage folds the table tops about centerline between a use position and a folded storage position. Stools are disposed above the periphery of the table with support legs extending down from the stools. In the folded position, the table is supported on legs having casters or rollers. Locks prevent the table from unfolding from its use position and also prevent the table from fully folding for easier transport.

Folding table and seating apparatus

A folding table includes a folding table top and a framework typically mounted on casters or rollers. A linkage provides for folding of the table top between a use position wherein the table top is substantially horizontal and a storage position wherein the tabletop is substantially vertical. The linkage includes a table top frame member having a slot and c-channel formed therein slidably mounted on a pivot at a top of the framework. A linkage arm extends between one end of the table top frame member and the frame. A latch pivotally mounts to the table top frame member and moves between an engaged and disengaged position wherein the frame pivot is retained. A latch holder also slidably mounts on the table top frame member and is selectively engageable with a lift surface of the latch member to lift the latch out of engagement with the pivot.

Folding table with latching linkage

A folding stage includes deck connectors that are configured for engaging a bore formed in the decks. The connectors may extend outward to support bridging decks adjacent the stage. Pin-type connectors are rotatable into a retaining position are rotatable downward below the decks. The connectors may also be turned to extend beyond the edge of the stage decks or be retracted to a position below the stage deck when not used for bridging. A deck retainer includes a retaining tab portion at one end for retaining bridging decks against the stage decks as well as the lifting surface at the other end which may engage the bottom of the decks to lift the decks so that the connectors may be turned.

Deck connector

A portable floor system includes a plurality of substantially rectangular floor panels adapted for connection along their edges to form an extended floor surface. The extruded edges include complementary tongues and grooves, and complementary locking members for aligning and connecting the edges of the panels. The tongues include notches and the grooves have complementary vertical pins to aid in aligning the panels during locking. The portable floor system has transitional edge trim panels that provide a transition from the floor surface to the underlying supporting surface. The edge trim panels include ribs forming slots for receiving alignment members that provide alignment between the ends of the edge trim panels. The alignment members include set screws and L-shaped members for inserting into complementary ends of corner edge trim panels.

Portable floor

A folding table with seating, the table having an oval shape and seating structure. The folding table includes a pair of semi-circular shaped table top sections folding along the straight edge of each section. A lock maintains the table in the unfolded position and is easily released by accessing an end handle that extends downward from the center axis near the edges of the table top sections. A framework extends downward and out to eight stools, four stools spaced apart around the curving periphery of each table top section. A leg extending below each stool to provide spaced apart supports around the entire table. The folding framework folds the tables top from a planar horizontal position to a vertical position wherein the bottoms of the table tops substantially oppose one another. The stools fold around the ends of the table top in the folded position so that the table requires much less floor pace than in the unfolded, use position. In the folded position, the table and seating structure is supported on four wheels so that it can be rolled to any desired location. A lock holds the table in a nearly fully folded position for an improved rolling position.

Combined folding table and seats

A folding stage (20) includes a folding framework (22) supporting stage decks (24). The stage is supported on a caster frame (38) including casters (26) for moving the stage from location to location in a folded position. Inner legs (32) and outer legs (34) support the stage in the unfolded position and fold against decks (24) in the storage position. A folding linkage (30) directs and controls folding between a use position and a folded storage position.

Mobile folding stage

Combined foldable table and multiple seating unit

An elevationally adjustable folding stage (30) has two stage surface members (32, 34) which form a planar stage surface. The stage surface members (32, 34) fold to substantially vertical storage position. The stage (30) includes elevationally adjustable telescoping legs (80, 82) which can be adjusted to a number of elevations. Height adjustment pins (128) are remotely released from a location that allows lifting of the stage while simultaneously releasing the height adjustment pins (128) for the corresponding stage surface member. Lifting is aided by lift mechanisms (136) to counter the weight of the stage (30). The stage surface members (32, 34) hinge at a center position and are latched and unlatched by a locking mechanism (150). The locking mechanism (150) uses a spring-loaded member (164) with a finger (170) engaging a cam (172) to guide the sections during folding and biasing a rod (174) to a locked position.

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Eden Prairie, MN, United States of America

Richard C Bue