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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 30, 1997
Filed:
Feb. 12, 1996
Gregory M Hurley, Jackson, MI (US);
Kevin Whalen, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Manchester Plastics, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A writing table (10) includes a hinge (16) and support table (18) pivotally secured to the hinge (16). The hinge (16) secures the support table (18) to a trim member (14), such as in a vehicle. The hinge (16) and support table (18) may be molded of plastic. The support table (18) is molded in two halves and secured about the hinge (16). The writing table (10) includes an interacting stop (34) operatively connected between the hinge (16) and support table (18) to establish the full movement between full open and closed positions. Also included are resistance members (36) to provide resistant and controlled movement of the support table (18) between the open and closed positions.