US20040032191A1

US20040032191A1 - Four in on counter bar

Info

Publication number: US20040032191A1
Application number: US10/225,589
Authority: US
Inventors: Henry Brown
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2002-08-13
Filing date: 2002-08-13
Publication date: 2004-02-19

Abstract

The FOUR IN ONE, is a space saver; designed to perform function of Which it would normally take four different pieces of furniture found In the average home its uses depend on the user needs. It serves in both Small efficiency apartments. As well as large homes, with Dens, Family rooms, and outside on patios. In small apartments the storage Cabinet and shelves allows you to store both food and utensils The raise top gives access to a food preparation counter. Which makes it Part kitchen, part living room furniture. What makes this design. So unique is the storage place for a sturdy pullout dining table for two. The only moving parts are two sets of hinges and two locking braces for The top, One pullout drawer. Based on the material recommended. The Total weight would not exceed sixty pounds. This design is relatively simple, user friendly, and environmentally safe.

Description



Over all Dimensions are;

Width; 22 inches

Height; 42 inches

Length; 64 inches

Overall Dimensions are;

Top 1 × 14 × 64 inches

Cabinet 12 × 19 × 35 inches

Base 8 × 21 × 53½ inches

Two Shelves 1 × 10 × 27 inches

One shelf 1 × 10 × 27 inches

Table Top 26¼ × 25¾ inches

Four folding legs Wood or Metal 27 inches high

Materials needed to manufacture the four in Counter Bar

1. Wood and, or formica

2. Metal Hinges, Handles and Braces of polish brass.

3. Steel Nuts, Bolts, and Screws

A, brief explanation of the drawings. Which illustrates the different views of the Four in one Counter Bar. [0006]
1. Figure one is a front view, without the base attached. The bar top is down and seated in place. The pull out table with the legs folded and tucked away in it's own storage area. [0007]
2. Figure two is a view of the rear of the Four in One without the base. Showing the Counter Bar top raised. Allowing access to the food preparation counter. The storage compartment with pull out drawer, and the three storage shelves to the right of the compartment [0008]
3. Figure three, Illustrates the side view. This time we see the Four in one Counter Bar, mounted on it's base. Which is also the foot rest. The bar top is raised, Two of the four legs are down. With the pull out table attached to the counter bar. [0009]
4. Figure four, Shows the pull out table unattached. When all four of the legs are down. Allowing the table to be placed anywhere in the room. [0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This design is a four in one portable home bar. It is designed to save space. Utilize limited space, in one or two room efficiency apartments. [0011]
1. Food Storage cabinet with utensil draw [0012]
2. A food preparation counter [0013]
3. A dining counter with a detachable table for two [0014]
4. A dry party bar [0015]
5. Dining counter with stools [0016]
1. Food Storage cabinet with utensil draw, replaces a forty eight inch base cabinet [0017]
2. A food preparation counter; raise the bar top to gain access to the Butcher-block cutting shelf [0018]
3. A dining counter with a detachable table for two; when the table is pulled out and set up [0019]
4. A dry party bar. For socializing [0020]
5. Dining counter. Only if high stools are used [0021]
It also allows the pullout table to be used separate and independently [0022]
The following statements are quotes taken from an information portfolio. Complied by an independent patent research and development corporation. Our review of Four In One Counter Bar indicates that it can be manufactured using standard production of similar products. [0023]
Materials, processes and even construction techniques would be similar, with adaptations made for the specific design of Four In One Counter Bar. Variations on the basic model would vary in price depending upon the cost of their specific components. The materials submitted by Henry J. Brown for Four In One Counter Bar seem to meet the standards set by the U.S. Government, i.e. OSHA, EPA and UL. [0024]
The materials recommended by the Inventor for the Four In One Counter Bar do not at this time appear to be a problem. The components of Four In One Counter Bar utilize standard production technology. No new research or development in this area is anticipated, nor is major retooling or materials expense expected. In effect, this provides the company with lower start-up costs, which is a major consideration for product development. [0025]
Overall, since this product appears to be well thought out and workable, there should be little added or development required for the production phase of Four In One Counter Bar. The design is innovative and yet relatively simple. Existing production processes and techniques will suffice without resorting to new technology. Based upon our review of the material submitted by Henry J. Brown, it is our tentative conclusion that this product can be manufactured from conventional and commercially available materials with existing production technology. [0026]

Claims

1. What I claim as my invention is the above named invention, Four In One Counter Bar. It is my claim that no one other than myself had any part in the design or conception into its development. I and I alone designed and built the working model shown in the drawings.

The Four In One Counter Bar is both unique and innovative. The need for which came to me during the renovation of an apartment in which I was working. The lack of space clearly dictated a need for a piece of furniture that could eliminate the need for at least three other pieces of furniture. Which is what the Four In One Counter Bar is designed to do. Under oath and penalty of prosecution I hereby make this claim. That I, Henry J Brown, am the sole and only party involved in the invention. And concept of the Four in one Counter Bar.