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EP0168158A3
EP0168158A3 EP85303990A EP85303990A EP0168158A3 EP 0168158 A3 EP0168158 A3 EP 0168158A3 EP 85303990 A EP85303990 A EP 85303990A EP 85303990 A EP85303990 A EP 85303990A EP 0168158 A3 EP0168158 A3 EP 0168158A3
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Prior art keywords
pedestal
user
tray
away
chair
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EP85303990A
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP0168158A2 (en
Inventor
Niels Diffrient
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Hauserman Inc
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Hauserman Inc
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Publication of EP0168158A2 publication Critical patent/EP0168158A2/en
Publication of EP0168158A3 publication Critical patent/EP0168158A3/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B23/00—Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests, i.e. items used in combination with something else
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B11/00—Tables with tops revolvable on vertical spindles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B23/00—Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests, i.e. items used in combination with something else
    • A47B23/04—Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests, i.e. items used in combination with something else supported from table, floor or wall
    • A47B23/046—C-shaped bed tables, e.g. foldable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B9/00—Tables with tops of variable height
    • A47B9/04—Tables with tops of variable height with vertical spindle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B9/00—Tables with tops of variable height
    • A47B9/04—Tables with tops of variable height with vertical spindle
    • A47B2009/046—Tables with tops of variable height with vertical spindle with gearbox
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B2200/00—General construction of tables or desks
    • A47B2200/0011—Underframes
    • A47B2200/002—Legs
    • A47B2200/0021—Tables or desks of the single column type
    • A47B2200/0023—Columnar component for computer, stand or trolley

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  • Tables And Desks Characterized By Structural Shape (AREA)
  • Chairs For Special Purposes, Such As Reclining Chairs (AREA)
  • Pivots And Pivotal Connections (AREA)
  • Accommodation For Nursing Or Treatment Tables (AREA)
  • Workshop Equipment, Work Benches, Supports, Or Storage Means (AREA)

Abstract

A table for use with a recline chair or a like piece of furniture such as a lounge chair or even a bed enables the occupant to perform tasks such as reading, writing or even the use of computers or word processors. The table includes a relatively heavy T-shape base (10) with an adjustable height telescoping tubular vertical pedestal (11) extending from the intersection of the stem and head of the T. A convenient hand wheel (15) is provided readily to adjust the height of the upper vertically movable portion of the pedestal. Mounted on the height adjustable portion of the pedestal is a first or lower table surface (17) which is supported on a cantilever parallelogram linkage (16) so that it may be swung toward and away from the user through a limited swing arc without changing its front edge orientation with respect to the user. However, at the limit of such parallel orientation swinging away from the user the proximal connection of the linkage to the pedestal is released so that the entire table assembly including the supporting linkage may be swung approximately 45° about the vertical axis of the pedestal to clear the area above the chair. Such first or lower table surface may be tilted about its front toward or away from the user and locked in the desired tilt position. At the edge closest to the user the surface includes a rotating rail (150) which in one position provides a tray or stop surface to hold books, papers, pads, pencils, or even a keyboard from sliding or rolling into the lap of the user. On top of the pedestal there is provided another table surface or tray (19) which may be rotated about a vertical axis on the end of a swinging arm. Such tray may support, for example, a video display or it may be omitted or replaced entirely by a lamp.
EP85303990A 1984-06-08 1985-06-05 Table Withdrawn EP0168158A3 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US61851984A 1984-06-08 1984-06-08
US618519 1984-06-08

Publications (2)

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EP0168158A2 EP0168158A2 (en) 1986-01-15
EP0168158A3 true EP0168158A3 (en) 1986-03-12

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EP85303990A Withdrawn EP0168158A3 (en) 1984-06-08 1985-06-05 Table

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EP (1) EP0168158A3 (en)
JP (1) JPS6176105A (en)
KR (1) KR940003452B1 (en)
AU (1) AU4316585A (en)
ES (1) ES287268Y (en)
NZ (1) NZ212279A (en)

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US6298794B1 (en) * 1999-08-26 2001-10-09 Microsphere Inc. Ergonomic computer workstation
US7032522B2 (en) 2000-05-05 2006-04-25 Hill-Rom Services, Inc. Overbed table for use with a patient support
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US6688634B2 (en) 2001-08-22 2004-02-10 Alfred Ace Noffsinger Foldable tool cart
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DE14839C (en) * 1900-01-01 A. PH. largiader, Seminardirektor in Strafsburg (Elsafs) Movement device for school desks with lectern
CH184581A (en) * 1935-09-10 1936-06-15 Embru Werke Ag School desk.
FR2281076A1 (en) * 1974-08-09 1976-03-05 Vattier Claude Mobile table with shelf for office use - has table support tube support tube through cantilevered shelf arm and into wheeled column
US3963288A (en) * 1973-12-26 1976-06-15 Burnett John W Transportable overbed table

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE14839C (en) * 1900-01-01 A. PH. largiader, Seminardirektor in Strafsburg (Elsafs) Movement device for school desks with lectern
CH184581A (en) * 1935-09-10 1936-06-15 Embru Werke Ag School desk.
US3963288A (en) * 1973-12-26 1976-06-15 Burnett John W Transportable overbed table
FR2281076A1 (en) * 1974-08-09 1976-03-05 Vattier Claude Mobile table with shelf for office use - has table support tube support tube through cantilevered shelf arm and into wheeled column

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JPS6176105A (en) 1986-04-18
KR940003452B1 (en) 1994-04-22
ES287268U (en) 1985-11-16
KR860000047A (en) 1986-01-25
AU4316585A (en) 1985-12-12
NZ212279A (en) 1988-04-29
ES287268Y (en) 1988-07-01
EP0168158A2 (en) 1986-01-15

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