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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 29, 2003
Filed:
May. 14, 2001
Neil J. Goldberg, San Francisco, CA (US);
Imraan Aziz, Stanford, CA (US);
Vincent M. DiPalma, San Francisco, CA (US);
Elliott W. Baum, Maryland Heights, MO (US);
Lucian N. Chirea, St. Louis, MO (US);
Richard O. Berkowitz, St. Louis, MO (US);
Berco Industries, Inc., St. Louis, MO (US);
Abstract
A table interconnection system includes a connector with two or more end portions sized and shaped for engagement with connection receptacles formed in adjacent tables. The connection receptacles each receive an end portion to retain the adjacent tables in a self-retained orientation. The connection receptacles and connector are located at the table surface in full view of a user, so the user can readily appreciate how the tables interconnect. Moreover, adjacent tables may be pivoted with respect to one another by direct manipulation of the table only, without disconnecting or contacting the connector.