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No. 367,678. Patented Aug.V 2, 1887.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

CHARLES F. STEEL, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

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SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 367,678, dated August 2, 1887.

Application filed July 23, 1886. Serial T0 all whom it 1v1/ay concern:

Be it known that I, CHARLES F. STEEL, of New York city, in the State of New York,

'have invented a new and useful Improvement in Tables, of which the following is a specification. l

The invention is designed more especially for a writing-table, and will be described as so used. I make a small table supported on a hollow easing, which latter is utilized to eon tain writing materials or other articles, andis mounted on casters for convenience of moving and adjusting. I provide a swiveling-post having an adjustable arm and connections for supp ortng a book or any paper vfrom which it is desired to copy. Y

The accompanying drawings form a part of this specification, and represent what I consider the best means of carrying out the invention.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the device in condition for use. Fig. 2 is an end elevation of the main body, with certain portions removed. Fig. 3 is a view of a portion detaohed.

Similar letters of reference indicate-corresponding parts in all the figures.

A designates the top of the table supported rigidly upon a hollow casing, A', having interior shelves, A2, and a door, Theinterior shelves, A2, may be used to hold writing` utensils, papers, or other articles. The hollow casing A has legs A2 supported on casters B5. A cylindrical standard, preferably a hollow tube, D, is removably and vertically supported in the top of the structure, and is free to be revolved in its bearings therein.

E designates a clamp mounted adjustably on the rod or tube D, carrying an arm, F'. This arm carries a clamp, G, formed on an arm, G, which is provided with a device fory supporting a booleliolder, M, equipped with springs N for holding a book in an open condition. The clamps allow the adjustment of the arms and book-holder in a great variety of positions. The springs N hold a book or paper conveniently on the book-holder.

Then not desired for use, the clamp E, on being sufficiently slacked, may be lifted entirely off the rod D; or the rod D, with its attachments, may be lifted out of its socket in the table. I prefer to keep the parts together,

simply setting the clamp O and its attach- (No model.)

ments so high as to be out of the way when not required for use.

The door A3 turns on hinges, and may have any suitable fastening.

I provideracks or pockets, for holding paper or, other material on each side ofthe casing A at the top, as indicated by A5. These are of rectangular form` and consist of a horizontal side secured to the casing A,'and lying parallel to the top A, and a` vertical side secured to the top A, and arranged parallel to the easing, thus forming openended receptacles into which the paper and other material may ne easily inserted. They also serve to stiffen and support the top A. Y Modifications may be madein the forms and proportions without departing from the principle or sacricing the advantages of the in vention. I- can make the top of the table with any degree of inclination desired, instead of making it level, as shown. Any ordinary or suitable .means may be employed for retaining an inkstand in position on the table.

I am awarepthat book-holders with universal motions have been made and have been attached to invalidAchairs in connection with broad arms or small tablets for the purpose of writing; but nothing has been made which provides any of these conveniences in connection with the writing-desk.

I claim as my inventionl. The combination, with thehollow casing A and its supported top A, of the`opcn-ended pockets A5, connecting and bracing said top and casing and serving as receptacles, as set forth.

F. A. Brennern, M. F. BoYLE.

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