US1537382A - Table - Google Patents

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May 12, 1925.

A. H. STRINGE TABLE 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed June 25, 1923 A. H. STRING E TABLE May 12, 1925 1,537,382

Filed June 25, 1925 v 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented May 12, 1925.

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ALFRED H. STRINGE, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOH T0 COMMERCIAL RE COMPANY, OE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS,

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Application filed June 25, 1923.' Serial No. 641684.

To aZZ whom it may concern Be it known that I, ALFRED H; STRINGE, citizen of the United States, residing at Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Tables, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanyingdrawing.

This invention relates to tables, and more particularly to novel andimproved support ing means therefor.

It has been thepraoticein the construc tion of tables or desks of the elongated type such as are employed in the oflice or library.

standard, or when such legisdisposed of, a-

longitudinally extending bar or stretcher is usually resorted to, the same bemg suitably connected at its ends by, means of cross braces, or the like, to the end leg supports of the table.

The central-leg support above referred since it constituted an obstruction adapted to be contacted by the feet of a person occuplying normal position centrally of the side of the table, and was open to other objections, has been largely replaced by the stretcher projecting lengthwise of the table as above described, this stretcher being positioned above the floor. It has been found in practice, however, that some of the objections incident to the use of the contra leg are not overcome by the stretcher, for a person occupying his usual position at the side of the table or desk is apt to bump his shins or ankles against the edge of the stretcher; or, in order to avoid this, as is usually the case, he will utilize the central stretcher as a convenient foot rest, with the result that the stretcher soon becomes marrec and unsightly.

It is the primary object of the present invention to overcome the objections incident to the supporting means for tables or desks as at present employed, by the provision of novel and improved siuoporting means which, while preserving the additional supporting efiect such as contemplated by the auxiliary supporting means above referred to, will overcome the objectionable characteristics thereof, and -to"this end it is contemplated to provide a table with adequate supporting means disposed at the ends thereof whereby tables or desks of the elongated style will be effectively supported, thereby making unnecessary any central supporting means or stretcher pro;

perfect comfort, and eliminating an unsightly and uncomfortable construction.

In carrying out the above objects, it is contemplated to produce a table, comparatively inexpensive in designand construction, neat in appearance, entirely comfortable to users disposed at either side of the table centrally thereof, and atablethat is extremely strong and durable. a

Novel details of construction. and simplicity of parts will be appreciated. from the description tojfollow, which fora clear understanding of the invention is to be considered in connection with the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof and wherein is disclosed, for the purpose of illustration a convenient and satisfactory embodiment of the invention; though it is to be borne in mind in this connection that minor changes in details may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a table embodying my improvements; and

Figure 2 is a bottom plan View.

lVith more particular reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to corresponding parts throughout the respective views, 1 is a top or Working surface of a table or desk. which in the embodiment of the invention illustrated is of the elongated library type, it being noted in this connection that the said top may take various designs or shapes, such as square, oval, or the like. The top 1 is supvenient construction adapted to rest upon" the floor. The legs 4: are preferablynot connected, save through the medium of the 1 frame-work 2, whereby to leave between these legs at opposite ends of the table or desk an unobstructed space for the reception of an occupant at each end of the table, if desired. Auxiliary legs or standards 5 are provided, these legs being arranged one adj acent each end of the table and centrally of the sides of the table. to be secured to the frame-work 2 in any desired manner, and are adapted to be con. nected to the legs 4 intermediate the top and bottom thereof, as by curved braces 6. The legs 5 are unconnected one to another, whereby to leave an elongated unobstructed space beneath the table centrally thereof and for a substantial distance, for the reception of the feet and legs of users occupying normal positions at opposite sides of the table. Again, the curved braces 6 are of such construction that occupants at the ends of the table will find a convenient leg and foot receiving space of substantial area.

I By the construction described, an extremely strong and comfortable table results, and one that will not readily be marred or scratched as is the case where obstructional bracing means are provided.

In the description orclaims wherein the term table may be referred to, the term is to be construed as a comprehensive one, including a desk, or the like.

I claim:

1. In a stationary table, the combination of atop, legs depending from the top, one at each corner thereof, auxiliary legs arranged adjacent the ends of the table at a point intermediate the corner leg supports and spaced inwardly therefrom, and means for securing the auxiliary leg supports to the corner leg supports whereby there is provided an unobstructed central end space between the corner leg supports and the adjacent auxiliary leg support, and the auxiliary leg supports being free from connection one with another, whereby the space These legs 5 are adapted between the auxiliary leg supports centrally of the table is also unobstructed.

2. In a stationary table, the combination of a top frame, a pair of leg supports at opposite ends of the table, the legs of each pair being separated from one another from the frame downwardly to the surface by an unobstructed space, an auxiliary leg support disposed inwardly from said end leg supports, and brace arms extending from the end leg supports to the adjacent auxiliary leg support, the top frame of the table being continuous and rigid and the auxiliary leg supports being free from connection one with another, whereby there is maintained a continuous unobstructed space at all times from the top of the table to the surface be tween said auxiliary leg supports.

3. In a stationary table, the combination of a rigid top frame, a pair of leg supports at opposite ends of the table, the legs of each pair being separated from one another from the frame downwardly by an unobstructed space, an auxiliary leg support disposed inwardly from said end leg supports, and brace arms extending from the end leg supports to the adjacent auxiliary leg support, the end leg supports being free from direct connection with one another and the auxiliary leg supports being free from connection with one another.

4. In a stationary table free from central supporting characteristics, the combination of a continuous rigid top, and means for supporting said top wholly from the ends, I

comprising a leg disposed at each corner of the table, and auxiliary legs, one between each corner leg and disposed inwardly with respect to the corner legs, braces extending from the corner legs and connecting with the adjacent auxiliary leg, whereby there is maintained a free and unobstructed space at the end of the table between the corner legs to the point of connection with the auxiliary leg, and said auxiliary legs being free from connection with one another, whereby there is maintained a free and unobstructed space from the top of the table to the surface between said auxiliary legs.

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my signature in the presence of two witnesses,

ALFRED H. STRINGE.

Witnesses WILLIAM N. EDWARDS, JAMES O. OLIVER.

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