WO2015153457A1

WO2015153457A1 - Tables with lazy-susan mechanisms

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Publication number: WO2015153457A1
Application number: PCT/US2015/023338
Authority: WO
Inventors: William Good
Original assignee: William Good
Priority date: 2014-04-01
Filing date: 2015-03-30
Publication date: 2015-10-08
Also published as: US20150272317A1

Abstract

Technologies are provided. The technologies comprise coupling a lazy-Susan mechanism to a table platform for rotation below the platform.

Description

TITLE OF INVENTION

TABLES WITH LAZY-SUSAN MECHANISMS

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Non-Provisional Application Serial No. 14/231 ,965 filed 01 April 2014, which is herein fully incorporated by reference for all purposes.

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] Generally, the present disclosure relates to tables. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to tables with lazy-Susan mechanisms.

BACKGROUND

[0003] In the present disclosure, where a document, an act and/or an item of knowledge is referred to and/or discussed, then such reference and/or discussion is not an admission that the document, the act and/or the item of knowledge and/or any combination thereof was at the priority date, publicly available, known to the public, part of common general knowledge and/or otherwise constitutes prior art under the applicable statutory provisions; and/or is known to be relevant to an attempt to solve any problem with which the present disclosure may be concerned with. Further, nothing is disclaimed.

[0004] When having a meal at a patio table, a person usually brings food utensils and/ or food products from a kitchen to the table. However, when the food utensils and/or the food products run out, the person typically walks back to the kitchen and brings more food utensils and/or food products from the kitchen to the table. Such process is time-consuming and physically tiring, especially if many people participate in the meal, the person is elderly/frail/disabled, and/or the kitchen is not readily accessible from the table. BRIEF SUMMARY

[0005] The present disclosure may at least partially address at least one of the above. However, the present disclosure may prove useful to other technical areas.

Therefore, the claims should not be construed as necessarily limited to addressing any of the above.

[0006] According to an example embodiment of the present disclosure a pedestal table is provided. The table includes a platform, a leg supporting the platform, and a tray rotating about the leg below the platform.

[0007] According to another example embodiment of the present disclosure a table is provided. The table includes a platform having a perimetric edge portion, a plurality of legs supporting the platform, a member vertically extending from the platform, and a tray rotatably coupling to the member below the platform. The tray avoids extending past the portion when rotating.

[0008] According to yet another example embodiment a table is provided. The table includes a platform, a plurality of members vertically extending from the platform, and a plurality of trays rotatably coupling to the members underneath the platform.

[0009] The present disclosure may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. However, attention is called to the fact that the drawings are illustrative. Variations are contemplated as being part of the disclosure, limited only by the scope of the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] The accompanying drawings illustrate example embodiments of the present disclosure. Such drawings are not to be construed as necessarily limiting the disclosure. Like numbers and/or similar numbering scheme can refer to like and/or similar elements throughout.

[0011] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of a pedestal table with a lazy-Susan mechanism according to the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of a multi-legged table with a lazy-Susan mechanism according to the present disclosure. [0013] FIG. 3A shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of a pedestal table having an opaque platform according to the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 3B shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of a pedestal table having a transparent platform according to the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 4A shows a profile view of an example embodiment of a multi-legged table having a centered member according to the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 4B shows a profile view of an example embodiment of a multi-legged table having a non-centered member according to the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 4C shows a profile view of another example embodiment of a

multi-legged table having a non-centered member according to the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of a

compartmentalized tray according to the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 6A shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a pedestal table tray rotating on a disc according to the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 6B shows a schematic view of another example embodiment of a pedestal table tray rotating on a disc according to the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 6C shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a pedestal table with a rotating platform and a rotating tray according to the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 6D shows a schematic view of another example embodiment of a pedestal table with a rotating platform and a rotating tray according to the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 7A shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a table platform having a pivoting portion according to the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 7B shows a schematic view of another example embodiment of a table platform having a pivoting portion according to the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 8 shows a schematic view of yet another example embodiment of a table platform having a pivoting portion according to the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 9 shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a table platform having a removable section according to the present disclosure. [0027] FIG. 10 shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a C-table according to the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 1 1 shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a table having intercrossing legs according to the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 12 shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a table having a beamed platform according to the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 13A shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a tray defining a plurality of open channels according to the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 13B shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a tray drawer according to the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 13C shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a tray skirt according to the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 14A shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a trapezoidal tray containing a drawer according to the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 14B shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a trapezoidal tray according to the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG. 15A shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a

multi-legged table with a plurality of lazy-Susan mechanisms according to the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG. 15B shows a schematic view of another example embodiment of a multi-legged table with a plurality of lazy-Susan mechanisms according to the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0037] The present disclosure is now described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which example embodiments of the present disclosure are shown. The present disclosure may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as necessarily being limited to the example embodiments disclosed herein. Rather, these example embodiments are provided so that the present disclosure is thorough and complete, and fully conveys the concepts of the present disclosure to those skilled in the relevant art. In addition, features described with respect to certain example embodiments may be combined in and/or with various other example embodiments. Different aspects and/or elements of example embodiments, as disclosed herein, may be combined in a similar manner.

[0038] The terminology used herein can imply direct or indirect, full or partial, temporary or permanent, action or inaction. For example, when an element is referred to as being "on," "connected" or "coupled" to another element, then the element can be directly on, connected or coupled to the other element and/or intervening elements may be present, including indirect and/or direct variants. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another element, there are no intervening elements present.

[0039] Although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not necessarily be limited by such terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another element, component, region, layer or section. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer, or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer, or section without departing from the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0040] The terminology used herein is for describing particular example

embodiments only and is not intended to be necessarily limiting of the present disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms "comprises," "includes" and/or "comprising," "including" when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence and/or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

[0041] Example embodiments of the present disclosure are described herein with reference to illustrations of idealized embodiments (and intermediate structures) of the present disclosure. As such, variations from the shapes of the illustrations as a result, for example, of manufacturing techniques and/or tolerances, are to be expected. Thus, the example embodiments of the present disclosure should not be construed as necessarily limited to the particular shapes of regions illustrated herein, but are to include deviations in shapes that result, for example, from manufacturing.

[0042] Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can be formed from a same, structurally continuous piece, such as being unitary, and/or be separately manufactured and/or connected, such as being an assembly and/or modules. Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can be manufactured via any manufacturing processes, whether additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing, and/or other any other types of manufacturing. For example, some manufacturing processes include three dimensional (3D) printing, laser cutting, computer numerical control routing, milling, pressing, stamping, vacuum forming, hydroforming, injection molding, lithography, and so forth.

[0043] Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can be and/or include, whether partially and/ or fully, a solid, including a metal, a mineral, an amorphous material, a ceramic, a glass ceramic, an organic solid, such as wood and/or a polymer, such as rubber, a composite material, a semiconductor, a nanomaterial, a biomaterial and/or any combinations thereof. Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can be and/or include, whether partially and/or fully, a coating, including an informational coating, such as ink, an adhesive coating, a melt-adhesive coating, such as vacuum seal and/or heat seal, a release coating, such as tape liner, a low surface energy coating, an optical coating, such as for tint, color, hue, saturation, tone, shade, transparency, translucency, non-transparency, luminescence, reflection, anti-reflection and/or holography, a photo-sensitive coating, an electronic and/or thermal property coating, such as for passivity, insulation, resistance or conduction, a magnetic coating, a water-resistant and/or waterproof coating, a scent coating and/or any combinations thereof. Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can be rigid, flexible, and/or any other combinations thereof. Any and/or all elements, as disclosed herein, can be identical and/or different from each other in material, shape, size, color and/or any measurable quantitative dimension, such as length, width, height, depth, area, orientation, perimeter, volume, breadth, density, temperature, resistance, and so forth.

[0044] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and should not be interpreted in an idealized and/or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

[0045] Furthermore, relative terms such as "below," "lower," "above," and "upper" may be used herein to describe one element's relationship to another element as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Such relative terms are intended to

encompass different orientations of illustrated technologies in addition to the orientation depicted in the accompanying drawings. For example, if a device in the accompanying drawings were turned over, then the elements described as being on the "lower" side of other elements would then be oriented on "upper" sides of the other elements. Similarly, if the device in one of the figures were turned over, elements described as "below" or "beneath" other elements would then be oriented "above" the other elements.

Therefore, the example terms "below" and "lower" can encompass both an orientation of above and below.

[0046] As used herein, the term "about" and/or "substantially" refers to a +/- 10% variation from the nominal value/term. Such variation is always included in any given value/term provided herein, whether or not such variation is specifically referred thereto.

[0047] If any disclosures are incorporated herein by reference and such disclosures conflict in part and/or in whole with the present disclosure, then to the extent of conflict, and/or broader disclosure, and/or broader definition of terms, the present disclosure controls. If such disclosures conflict in part and/or in whole with one another, then to the extent of conflict, the later-dated disclosure controls.

[0048] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of a pedestal table with a lazy-Susan mechanism according to the present disclosure. [0049] A pedestal table 100 includes a table portion 102 and a lazy-Susan mechanism portion 104. The table portion 102 includes a platform 106, a leg 1 12, and a base 1 14. The leg 1 12 supports the platform 106. The leg 1 12 spans between the platform 106 and the base 1 14.

[0050] The platform 106 includes at least one of metal, plastic, wood, glass, and rubber. The platform 106 is fixedly coupled to the leg 1 12, such as via being stationary. The platform 106 is unitary, solid, and disc-shaped. In another embodiment, the platform 106 is an assembly. In yet another embodiment, the platform 106 is shaped differently, such as a cube, a cuboid, an inverted pyramid, an inverted cone, an inverted triangular prism, and others. In still another embodiment, the platform 106 is hollow. The platform 106 has a perimetric edge portion 107. The platform 106 includes a work surface 108, which is an upper surface of the platform 106. The surface 108 extends within the portion 107. The surface 108 is level, but in other embodiments, the surface 108 is at least partially at least one of inclined and rugged. The platform 106 also includes a lower surface 1 10, which opposes the surface 108. The surface 1 10 extends within the portion 107. The surface 1 10 is level, but in other embodiments, the surface 1 10 is at least partially at least one of inclined and rugged. In another embodiment, the platform 106 is perforated via a plurality of open channels spanning between the surface 108 and the surface 1 10. In yet another embodiment, the platform 106 includes a skirt peripherally depending therefrom and enclosing the surface 1 10. In still another embodiment, the platform 106 includes a drawer extending from the surface 1 10. In yet another embodiment, the platform 106 includes at least one of a mesh and a lattice.

[0051] The leg 1 12 includes at least one of metal, plastic, wood, glass, and rubber. The leg 1 12 is unitary, solid, and rectilinearly cylindrical. In another embodiment, the leg 1 12 is an assembly. In yet another embodiment, the leg 1 12 is non-rectilinearly cylindrical, such as wavy, convex, concave, and others. The leg 1 12 extends

perpendicularly from the platform 106. In other embodiments, the leg 1 12 extends non-perpendicularly from the platform 106, such as diagonally. The leg 1 12 is coupled to the platform 106, such as via interlocking, mating, fastening, adhering, and other coupling technologies. In other embodiments, the leg 1 12 and the platform 106 are unitary. The leg 1 12 is coupled to the base 1 14, such as via interlocking, mating, fastening, adhering, and other coupling technologies. In other embodiments, the leg 1 12 and the base 1 14 are unitary. In yet another embodiment, the leg 1 12 includes a plurality of leg supports extending/ branching therefrom. Such supports extend perpendicularly/diagonally to the leg 1 12. In further embodiments, the leg 1 12 is hollow. In yet other embodiments, the leg extends past the platform 106, such as for hosting an umbrella over the platform 106. In still other embodiments, the leg 1 12 is lacking and the platform 106 is suspended from a raised object/structure, such as a ceiling, a tree branch, a frame, and others.

[0052] The base 1 14 includes at least one of metal, plastic, wood, glass, and rubber. The base 1 14 is unitary, solid, and upwardly cylindrically tapered. In another

embodiment, the base 1 14 is an assembly. In yet another embodiment, the base 1 14 is hollow. In still another embodiment, the base 1 14 is shaped differently, such as a cube, a cuboid, a cylinder, a prism, a pyramid, a cone, and others. The base 1 14 avoids extending past the portion 107. In another embodiment, the base 1 14 extends past the portion 107. In yet another embodiment, the base 1 14 is lacking.

[0053] The tray 1 16 includes at least one of metal, plastic, wood, glass, and rubber. The tray 1 16 is unitary, solid, and disc-shaped. In another embodiment, the tray 1 16 is an assembly. In yet another embodiment, the tray 1 16 is shaped differently, such as a cube, a cuboid, an inverted pyramid, an inverted cone, an inverted triangular prism, a cylinder, and others. The tray 1 16 is circular diametrically. In other embodiment, the tray 1 16 is diametrically different, whether symmetrically and/or asymmetrically. For example, the tray 1 16 can be square-shaped, triangular-shaped, trapezoid-shaped, oval-shaped, pentagon-shaped, hexagon-shaped, and others. In still another

embodiment, the tray 1 16 is hollow. The tray 1 16 includes an upper surface 1 18, which faces the surface 1 10. The surface 1 18 is level, but in other embodiments, the surface 1 18 is at least partially at least one of inclined and rugged. The tray 1 16 also includes a lower surface 120, which opposes the surface 1 18 and faces the base 1 14. The surface 120 is level, but in other embodiments, the surface 120 is at least partially at least one of inclined and rugged. In another embodiment, the tray 1 16 is perforated via a plurality of open channels spanning between the surface 1 18 and the surface 120. In yet another embodiment, the tray 1 16 includes a skirt peripherally depending therefrom and enclosing the surface 120. In still another embodiment, the tray 1 16 includes a drawer extending from the surface 120.

[0054] The tray 1 16 defines an opening 122, which is centrally positioned through a height of the tray 1 16. The tray 1 16 radially extends from the opening 122. In another embodiment, the opening 122 is non-centrally positioned, such as off-center of the tray 1 16. The leg 1 12 extends through the opening 122.

[0055] The tray 1 16 is rotatably coupled to the leg 1 12 such that the tray 1 16 rotates about the leg 1 12 below the platform 106 and the tray 1 16 avoids extending past the portion 107 when rotating about the leg 1 12. Note that such coupling is in an upper third portion of a height of the leg 1 12. In other embodiments, such coupling can be other portions of the height of the leg 1 12.

[0056] In another embodiment, the platform 106 is rotatably coupled to the leg 1 12 such that the platform 106 rotates with respect to the leg 1 12, such as about the leg 1 12, on the leg 1 12, and others. Such rotation can be dependent on rotation of the tray 1 16, such as synchronized rotation. Also, such rotation can be independent of rotation of the tray 1 16, such as synchronized rotation. Note that such rotation is above the tray 1 16.

[0057] In yet another embodiment, the portion 104 is configured for retrofitting onto a preexisting table. For example, the tray 1 16 is selectively removable from the leg 1 12.

[0058] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of a multi-legged table with a lazy-Susan mechanism according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0059] A multi-legged table 200 includes a table portion 202 and a lazy-Susan mechanism portion 204. The portion 202 includes a platform 206 having a perimetric edge portion 207. The portion 202 includes a plurality of legs 212 supporting the platform 206. The portion 202 includes a member 224 vertically extending from the platform 206. The portion 202 includes a tray 216 rotatably coupling to the member 224 below the platform 206. The tray 216 avoids extending past the portion 217 when rotating.

[0060] The platform 206 is at least partially similar to platform 106. The platform 106 includes an upper surface 208, which is at least partially similar to surface 108. The platform includes a lower surface 210, which is at least partially similar to surface 1 10.

[0061] Although there are four of legs 212, any amount of legs 212 can be used, such as at least two. Note that the legs 212 can be identical to each other and/or different from each other in any way, such as length, depth, height, shape, material, weight, and other characteristics. The legs 212 are perpendicular to the platform 206, but can be non-perpendicular to the platform 206, such as via curving and/or inclining, whether inwardly toward the member 224 and/or outwardly away from the member 224.

[0062] The member 224 includes at least one of metal, plastic, wood, glass, and rubber. The member 224 is unitary, solid, and rectilinearly cylindrical. In another embodiment, the member 224 is an assembly. In yet another embodiment, the member 224 is non-rectilinearly cylindrical, such as wavy, convex, concave, and others. The member 224 extends perpendicularly from the platform 206. In other embodiments, the member 224 extends non-perpendicularly from the platform 106, such as diagonally. The member 224 is coupled to the platform 206, such as via interlocking, mating, fastening, adhering, and other coupling technologies. In other embodiments, the member 224 and the platform 206 are unitary. In another embodiment, the

member 224 extends away from the platform 206 to be an identical height as at least one of the legs 212 such that the member 224 functions as the one of the legs 212.

The member 224 is centrally positioned on the platform 206. In another embodiment, the member 224 is non-centrally positioned on the platform 206, such as via being off-center. In yet another embodiment, the member 224 is hollow.

[0063] The tray 216 is at least partially similar to the tray 1 16. The tray 216 includes an upper surface 218, which is at least partially similar to the surface 1 18. The tray 216 includes a lower surface 220, which is at least partially similar to the surface 120.

[0064] The tray 216 defines an opening 222, which is centrally positioned through a height of the tray 216. The tray 216 radially extends from the opening 222. In another embodiment, the opening 222 is non-centrally positioned, such as off-center of the tray 216. The member 224 extends through the opening 222. Note that the

member 224 is structured such that the member 224 supports the tray 216 from underneath the tray 216, whether the tray 216 is empty and/or supporting at least one object thereon, such as a product, a cutlery piece, and others. Further, note that such support allows for rotation of the tray 216 with respect to the platform 206.

[0065] The tray 216 is rotatably coupled to the member 224 such that the tray 216 rotates about the member 224 below the platform 206 and the tray 216 avoids extending past the portion 207 when rotating about the member 224. In another embodiment, the member 224 rotates together with the tray 216 with respect to the platform 206 and the tray 216 avoids extending past the portion 207 when rotating with the member 224.

[0066] In yet another embodiment, the portion 204 is configured for retrofitting onto a preexisting table. For example, the tray 216 is selectively removable from the

member 224. Also, for example, the member 224 is selectively removable from the platform 206.

[0067] FIG. 3A shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of a pedestal table having an opaque platform according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/ or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0068] The platform 106 is opaque, such as via including solid wood and/or solid rubber.

[0069] FIG. 3B shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of a pedestal table having a transparent platform according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0070] The platform 106 is transparent, such as via including a glass and/or a clear plastic. Resultantly, the tray 1 16 is at least partial visible through the platform 106 when viewing from above the surface 108. In another embodiment, the platform 106 is perforated such that the tray 1 16 is visible through a plurality of perforations in the platform 106 when viewing from above the surface 108.

[0071] FIG. 4A shows a profile view of an example embodiment of a multi-legged table having a centered member according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0072] The member 224 vertically extends from a center of the platform 206. The tray 216 avoids extending past the portion 207 when rotating with respect to the platform 206.

[0073] FIG. 4B shows a profile view of an example embodiment of a multi-legged table having a non-centered member according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0074] The member 224 vertically extends from the platform 206 off-center. The tray 216 avoids extending past the portion 207 when rotating with respect to the platform 206.

[0075] FIG. 4C shows a profile view of another example embodiment of a

multi-legged table having a non-centered member according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0076] The member 224 vertically extends from the platform 206 off-center. The tray 216 extends past the portion 207 when rotating with respect to the platform 206.

[0077] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of a

compartmentalized tray according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0078] A tray 300 includes a disc-shaped base 302. The tray 300 includes a tubular portion 304 rising from the base 302. The portion 304 is centrally positioned on the base 302. The portion 304 defines an internal channel 318. At least one of the leg 1 12 and the member 224 is configured to support the tray 300 via the portion 304 as at least one of the leg 1 12 and the member 224 extend into the channel 318. The channel 318 is circular, but can be shaped differently, such as an oval. When the base 302 defines a centrally positioned opening, then the channel 318 is in fluid communication with such opening. The tray 300 includes an outer boundary wall 306 peripherally

circumnavigating the base 302. The tray 300 includes a plurality of partition walls 308 radially extending from the portion 304 such that a plurality of wedge-shaped open compartments 310 are defined via the base 302 and the walls 308. Note that the compartments 310 are sized identical to each other. In other embodiments, the compartments 310 are sized differently from each other. The tray 300 includes a plurality of selectively removable covers 312 covering the compartments 310 such that the covers 312 oppose the base 302. In another embodiment, the cover 312 is non-removable, but a portion of the wall 306 corresponding to the compartment 310 is at least one of selectively removable from the base 302 and pivoting from the base 302, whether outwardly and/or inwardly. For example, the tray 300 can protect contents of the compartments 310 from outside contamination, such as via humans, animals, insects, airborne particles, rain, snow, wind, and so forth.

[0079] The tray 300 includes a heat exchanger 314 extending along at least one of the walls 308. Note that the exchanger 314 can also extend along the base 302. The exchanger 314 is used for refrigeration of content contained in at least one of the compartments 310. Such cooling can non-cyclic based, such as via ice. Such cooling can also be cyclic based, such as via at least one of a vapor cycle and a gas cycle. Such cooling can also be via thermoelectric refrigeration, such as via creating a heat flux. The exchanger 314 is powered via at least one of a mains electricity cord extending along the leg 1 12 and a battery coupled to the tray 1 16. The battery is rechargeable and sufficiently lightweight to avoid excessively weighing down the tray 1 16 and interfering with rotation of the tray 1 16.

[0080] The tray 300 includes a heating element 316 extending along at least one of the walls 308. Note that the element 316 can also extend along the base 302. The element 316 is used for heating of content contained in at least one of the

compartments 310. The element 316 can be metal-based, ceramic-based, and others. The element 316 is powered via at least one of a mains electricity cord extending along the leg 1 12 and a battery coupled to the tray 1 16. The battery is rechargeable and sufficiently lightweight to avoid excessively weighing down the tray 1 16 and interfering with rotation of the tray 1 16.

[0081] FIG. 6A shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a pedestal table tray rotating on a disc according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0082] The table 100 includes a circular disc 1 17 extending from the leg 1 12 and around the leg 1 12 below the tray 1 16. The disc 1 17 includes at least one of metal, plastic, wood, glass, and rubber. The disc 1 17 is solid, unitary, and level. In another embodiment, the disc 1 17 is an assembly. In yet another embodiment, the disc 1 17 is perforated. In yet still another embodiment, the disc 1 17 is inclined. The disc 1 17 is unitary with the leg 1 12, but in other embodiments is assembled with the leg 1 12. The disc 1 17 and the tray 1 16 outwardly extend identically. In another embodiment, the disc 1 17 and the tray 1 16 outwardly extend non-identically, such as the disc 1 17 extending past the tray 1 16. The disc 1 17 and the platform 106 outwardly extend identically. In another embodiment, the disc 1 17 and the platform 106 outwardly extend

non-identically, such as the disc 1 17 extending past the portion 107.

[0083] A plurality of caster wheels 1 19 is coupled to the tray 1 16 such that the wheels 1 19 operate on the disc 1 17 and allow for the tray 1 16 to rotate about the leg 1 12. Note that an upper side of the disc 1 17, on which the wheels 1 19 operate, is smooth to enhance ease of rotation. At least one of the wheels 1 19 includes at least one of metal, plastic, wood, glass, and rubber. In another embodiment, the wheels 1 19 are coupled to the disc 1 17, facing the platform 106, and allow for the tray 1 16 to rotate about the leg 1 12 on the wheels 1 19. Although the wheels 1 19 are identical to each other, in other embodiments, the wheels 1 19 are different from each other in at least one characteristic, such as weight, material, size, shape, and others. In yet another embodiment, the tray 1 16 includes a plurality of U-shaped concentric circumnavigating tracks for the wheels 1 19 to travel thereon. Note that the tracks are identical to each other in terms of shape, but can be different from each other in terms of shape as well.

[0084] FIG. 6B shows a schematic view of another example embodiment of a pedestal table tray rotating on a disc according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0085] The table 100 includes the disc 1 17, which contains a plurality of inverted dome-shaped grooves 105. The grooves 105 host a plurality of balls 121 on which the tray 1 16 rotates about the leg 1 12. The balls 121 include at least one of metal, plastic, wood, glass, and rubber. Note that the balls 121 and/or the side 120 of the tray 1 16, on which the balls 121 operate, is smooth to enhance ease of rotation. In another embodiment, the tray 1 16 contains the grooves 105, which host the balls 121 . Although the balls 121 are identical to each other, in other embodiments, the balls 121 are different from each other in at least one characteristic, such as weight, material, size, shape, and others. Note that the tray 1 16 avoids extending past the portion 107 when rotating about the leg 1 12. Further, note that the disc 1 17 avoids outwardly extending past a perimeter of the tray 1 16. Also, note that the grooves 105 are identical to each other in terms of shape, however, in other embodiments, the grooves 105 are different from each other in terms of shape, such as one of the grooves 105 is arcuate

dome-shaped and another one of the grooves 105 is V-shaped or C-shaped.

[0086] FIG. 6C shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a pedestal table with a rotating platform and a rotating tray according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0087] The table 100 includes the surface 108, which defines the grooves 105 hosting the balls 121 . In another embodiment, the wheels 1 19 are used additionally and/or alternatively to the balls 121 . The leg 1 12 is enclosed via a cylindrically

discontinuous sheath 1 13. The sheath 1 13 is perpendicularly extending between the platform 106 and the base 1 14. The sheath 1 13 includes at least one of metal, wood, glass, and rubber. In another embodiment, the sheath 1 13 is at least partially

non-perpendicular to the base 1 14. The sheath 1 13 can be perforated and/or

transparent.

[0088] A bridging connector 1 13.1 spans between the sheath 1 13 and the leg 1 12 such that the sheath 1 13 is fixedly attached to the leg 1 12. The connector 1 13.1 is a circular disk, but in other embodiments, the connector is a bar, a beam, and/or a frame. The connector 1 13.1 includes at least one of metal, wood, glass, and rubber.

[0089] The sheath 1 13 includes a rotating portion 1 16.1 , which rotates within a plane defined via the sheath 1 13 between the platform 106 and the base 1 14. The tray 1 16 extends from the portion 1 16.1 . The portion 1 16.1 rests and rotates via the balls 121 . The portion 1 16.1 includes at least one of metal, wood, glass, and rubber.

[0090] Note that the connector 1 13.1 proximal to the platform 106 supports the platform 106 thereon when the platform 106 is stationary and when the platform 106 is rotating, with respect to the leg 1 12, on the sheath 1 13 via the balls 121 . Likewise, note that the connector 1 13.1 proximal to the base 1 14 supports the tray 1 16 thereon when the tray 1 16 is stationary and the when the tray 1 16 is rotating, with respect to the leg 1 12, on the sheath 1 13 via the balls 121 .

[0091] FIG. 6D shows a schematic view of another example embodiment of a pedestal table with a rotating platform and a rotating tray according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication. [0092] Note that the portion 1 16.1 hosts the balls 121 communicating with an upper section of the sheath 1 13, which is fixedly attached to the leg 1 12, and a lower section of the sheath 1 13, which is fixedly attached to the leg 1 12. In another embodiments, the wheels 1 19 are used whether additionally and/or alternatively to the balls 121 .

[0093] FIG. 7A shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a table platform having a pivoting portion according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0094] The platform 106 includes a frame 106.1 and a section 106.2 resting via the frame 106.1 . Such resting can be lockable to the frame 106.1 and/or flush with the surface 108.

[0095] The section 106.2 pivots, such as via a hinge, with respect to the frame 106.1 , along a path A, away from the portion 107 toward a center of the platform 106. Such pivoting controls direct access to the tray 1 16 via an opening 106.3, defined via the frame 106, which the section 106.2 covered. The section 106.2 pivots at most to about 90 degrees. However, in other example embodiments, the section 106.2 can pivot to any point of an arcuate trajectory, such as about 45 degrees, about 135 degrees, and so forth. The pivoting is non-elastic, but in other embodiments, the pivoting is elastic, such as via a spring. The pivoting is manual, but in other embodiments, the pivoting is based on a power source, such as a motor. Resultantly, when the section 106.2 pivots to an open position, a user can directly access at least the surface 1 18 of the tray 1 16 via the opening 106.3. In another embodiment, the pivoting can be trap-door-style.

[0096] FIG. 7B shows a schematic view of another example embodiment of a table platform having a pivoting portion according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0097] The section 106.2 pivots, such as via a hinge, with respect to the frame 106.1 , along a path A, toward the portion 107 away a center of the platform 106. Such pivoting controls direct access to the tray 1 16 via the opening 106.3, which the section 106.2 covered. The section 106.2 pivots at most to about 90 degrees. However, in other example embodiments, the section 106.2 can pivot to any point of an arcuate trajectory, such as about 45 degrees, about 135 degrees, and so forth. The pivoting is non-elastic, but in other embodiments, the pivoting is elastic, such as via a spring. The pivoting is manual, but in other embodiments, the pivoting is based on a power source, such as a motor. Resultantly, when the section 106.2 pivots to an open position, a user can directly access at least the surface 1 18 of the tray 1 16 via the opening 106.3. In another embodiment, the pivoting can be trap-door-style.

[0098] FIG. 8 shows a schematic view of yet another example embodiment of a table platform having a pivoting portion according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0099] The section 106.2 pivots, such as via a hinge, with respect to the frame 106.1 , laterally along the portion 107. Such pivoting controls direct access to the tray 1 16 via the opening 106.3, which the section 106.2 covered. The section 106.2 pivots at most to about 90 degrees. However, in other example embodiments, the section 106.2 can pivot to any point of an arcuate trajectory, such as about 45 degrees, about

135 degrees, and so forth. The pivoting is non-elastic, but in other embodiments, the pivoting is elastic, such as via a spring. The pivoting is manual, but in other

embodiments, the pivoting is based on a power source, such as a motor. Resultantly, when the section 106.2 pivots to an open position, a user can directly access at least the surface 1 18 of the tray 1 16 via the opening 106.3. In another embodiment, the pivoting can be trap-door-style.

[0100] FIG. 9 shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a table platform having a removable section according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication. [0101] The frame 106.1 includes a plurality of internal supports 106.4 operably coupled thereto, such as via adhesion, magnetism, fastening, interlocking, mating, and others. In another embodiments, the supports 106.4 are unitary to the frame 106.1 . The supports 106.4 support the section 106.2, which can be flush with the surface 108. At least one of the supports 106.4 includes at least one of metal, plastic, wood, glass, and rubber.

[0102] The section 106.2 is removable from the frame 106.1 . Such removal provides direct access to the tray 1 16 via the opening 106.3, which the section 106.2 covered. Resultantly, when the section 106.2 is removed, a user can directly access at least the surface 1 18 of the tray 1 16 via the opening 106.3. In another embodiment, the removal can be trap-door-style. In yet another embodiment, the section 106.2 is tethered to the frame 106.1 .

[0103] FIG. 10 shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a C-table according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0104] A C-table 400 includes a table portion 402 and a lazy-Susan portion 404 operably coupled to the portion 402. The portion 402 includes a platform 406 having a perimetric edge portion 407. The portion 404 includes a member 424 vertically extending from the platform 406 and a tray 416 rotatably coupled to the member 424. The tray 416 avoids extending past the portion 407 when rotating. In another embodiment, the tray extends past the portion 407. The table 400 includes at least one of metal, plastic, wood, glass, and rubber.

[0105] FIG. 1 1 shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a table having intercrossing legs according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication. [0106] A table 500 includes a table portion 502 and a lazy-Susan portion 504 operably coupled to the portion 502. The portion 502 includes a platform 506 having a perimetric edge portion 507. The portion 502 includes a plurality of legs 512

intercrossing each other. Note that such intercrossing can be fixed at an intercrossing point and/or pivoting at the intercrossing point for foldability of the table 500. The portion 504 includes a member 524 vertically extending from the platform 506 and a tray 516 rotatably coupled to the member 524. The tray 516 avoids extending past the portion 507 when rotating. In another embodiment, the tray extends past the

portion 507. The table 500 includes at least one of metal, plastic, wood, glass, and rubber.

[0107] FIG. 12 shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a table having a beamed platform according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0108] A table 600 includes a table portion 602 and a lazy-Susan portion 604 operably coupled to the portion 602. The portion 602 includes a platform 606 having a perimetric edge portion 607. The platform 606 is defined via a plurality of elongated beams 606A, 606B, 606C connected to each other via a plurality of bridging connectors 606D, 606E. The portion 602 includes a legs 612 extending from the beam 606B. The portion 604 includes a tray 616 rotatably coupled to the leg 612. The tray 616 avoids extending past the portion 607 when rotating. In another embodiment, the tray extends past the portion 607. The table 600 includes at least one of metal, plastic, wood, glass, and rubber.

[0109] FIG. 13A shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a tray defining a plurality of open channels according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication. [0110] The tray 1 16 defines a plurality of open channels 1 16.2 spanning between the surface 108 and the surface 1 10. For example, if a cup of water is supported via the tray 1 16 and the cup overturns, thereby spilling the water, the water is directed through the channel 1 16.2 for output therefrom.

[0111] FIG. 13B shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a tray drawer according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0112] The tray 1 16 includes a drawer 1 16.3 slidably coupled to the surface 1 10 via a plurality rails such that the drawer 1 16.3 is slidable outward away from the leg 1 12 for content deposition thereinto and/or content removal therefrom. The drawer 1 16.3 is defined via a bowl 1 16.4 depending from the surface 1 10 via the rails. The

drawer 1 16.3 includes a handle 1 16.5 extending from the bowl 1 16.4. The

drawer 1 16.3 includes at least one of metal, plastic, wood, glass, and rubber. In another embodiment, the drawer 1 16.3 is accessible via the opening 106.3, as accessed via the section 106.2.

[0113] FIG. 13C shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a tray skirt according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0114] The platform 106 includes a skirt 106.5 peripherally depending therefrom such that the skirt 106.5 at least partially encloses the tray 1 16 and the leg 1 12. The skirt 106.5 includes at least one of metal, plastic, wood, glass, and rubber. The skirt 106.5 is solid, but can be perforated. The skirt 106.5 is unitary with the platform 106. For example, the tray 1 16 is accessible from the platform 106. In another embodiment, the skirt 106.5 is assembled with the platform 106, such as via mating, locking, fastening, adhering, magnetizing, and others. [0115] FIG. 14A shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a trapezoidal tray containing a drawer according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0116] The tray 1 16 is cross-sectionally shaped as an inverted trapezoid such that the surface 1 10 is rectilinear and an inclined sidewall extends between the surface 108 and the surface 1 10, while the surface 108 extends outwardly from the leg 1 12 longer than the surface 1 10. In another embodiment, the tray 1 16 is cross-sectionally shaped as an upright trapezoid. In yet another embodiment, the tray 1 16 is cross-sectionally shaped as another geometrical shape, such as a pyramid, a cone, and others.

[0117] The tray 1 16 contains the drawer 1 16.3, which is slidable away from the leg 1 12 and toward the leg 1 12. The drawer 1 16.3 is flush with the tray 1 16. In another embodiment, the drawer 1 16.3 is non-flush with the tray 1 16. Further, the drawer 1 16.3 is ramp-shaped. In another embodiment, the drawer 1 16.3 is non-ramp-shaped, such as a V-shaped.

[0118] FIG. 14B shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a trapezoidal tray according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0119] The tray 1 16 is cross-sectionally shaped as an inverted trapezoid such that the surface 1 10 is inclined from the surface 108 to the leg 1 12.

[0120] FIG. 15A shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a

multi-legged table with a plurality of lazy-Susan mechanisms according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication. [0121] The table 200D includes the tray 206 having the portion 207. The table 200D includes a plurality of members 224 vertically extending from the platform 206. The table 200D includes a plurality of trays 216 rotatably coupled to the members 224 such that the trays 216 avoid contact with each other and avoid extending past the

portion 207 when rotating. Note that more than two of the trays 216 and/or of the members 224 can incorporated as well. In another embodiment, at least one the members 224 extends to a ground surface to function as at least one of the legs 212.

[0122] Further, note that the trays 216 rotate independently of each other. However, in another embodiment, the trays 216 rotate dependency on each other, such as when the trays 216 are in circumferential contact, whether direct and/or indirect. For example, the trays 216 can include a plurality of gear teeth positioned in a circumferential manner and meshing each other for rotation. Also, for example, the trays 216 can include a plurality of external circumferential rubberized walls engaging each other for rotation. Further, for example, the table 200D can include an intermediate member, such as a gear wheel, a rubberized wheel, a pulley wheel, and others, to engage the trays 216 for rotation. Also, for example, the trays 216 can be motorized, such as via an electric motor, for synchronous and/or asynchronous rotation, whether dependent and/or independent of each other.

[0123] FIG. 15B shows a schematic view of another example embodiment of a multi-legged table with a plurality of lazy-Susan mechanisms according to the present disclosure. Some elements of this figure are described above. Thus, same reference characters identify identical and/or like components described above and any repetitive detailed description thereof will hereinafter be omitted or simplified in order to avoid complication.

[0124] The table 200E includes the tray 206 having the portion 207. The

table 200DE includes a plurality of members 224 vertically extending from the platform 206. The table 200E includes a plurality of trays 216 rotatably coupled to the members 224 such that the trays 216 extend past the portion 207 when rotating, while avoid contact with each other. Note that more than two of the trays 216 and/or of the members 224 can incorporated as well. In another embodiment, at least one the members 224 extends to a ground surface to function as at least one of the legs 212.

[0125] Further, note that the trays 216 rotate independently of each other. However, in another embodiment, the trays 216 rotate dependency on each other, such as when the trays 216 are in circumferential contact, whether direct and/or indirect. For example, the trays 216 can include a plurality of gear teeth positioned in a circumferential manner and meshing each other for rotation. Also, for example, the trays 216 can include a plurality of external circumferential rubberized walls engaging each other for rotation. Further, for example, the table 200D can include an intermediate member, such as a gear wheel, a rubberized wheel, and others, to engage the trays 216 for rotation. Also, for example, the trays 216 can be motorized, such as via an electric motor, for synchronous and/or asynchronous rotation, whether dependent and/or independent of each other.

[0126] The description of the present disclosure has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. The description of the present disclosure is not intended to be fully exhaustive and/or limited to the disclosure in the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations in techniques and structures will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure as set forth in the claims that follow. Accordingly, such modifications and variations are contemplated as being a part of the present disclosure. The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the claims, which includes known equivalents and

unforeseeable equivalents at the time of filing of the present disclosure.

Claims

Claim 1 . A pedestal table comprising:

a platform;

a leg supporting said platform; and

a tray rotating about said leg below said platform.

Claim 2. The table of claim 1 , wherein said platform is configured for at least partial visibility of said tray.

Claim 3. The table of claim 1 , wherein said tray including a selectively closed and wedge-shaped compartment configured for heating.

Claim 4. The table of claim 1 , wherein said tray including a selectively closed and wedge-shaped compartment configured for cooling.

Claim 5. The table of claim 1 , wherein said platform including a frame and a section resting via said frame, said section at least one of pivotable with respect to said frame and selectively removable from said frame for direct access to said tray.

Claim 6. The table of claim 1 , wherein said platform having a perimetric edge portion, said tray avoids extending past said portion when rotating.

Claim 7. The table of claim 1 , wherein said platform rotating with respect to said leg.

Claim 8. The table of claim 1 , wherein said tray including a drawer.

Claim 9. The table of claim 1 , wherein said tray having an upper surface and a lower surface, said tray containing a plurality of open channels spanning between said upper surface and said lower surface.

Claim 10. A table comprising:

a platform having a perimetric edge portion;

a plurality of legs supporting said platform;

a member vertically extending from said platform; and

a tray rotatably coupling to said member below said platform, said tray avoids extending past said portion when rotating.

Claim 1 1 . The table of claim 10, wherein said tray rotating about said member.

Claim 12. The table of claim 10, wherein said member rotating with said tray with respect to said platform.

Claim 13. The table of claim 10, wherein said platform is configured for at least partial visibility of said tray.

Claim 14. The table of claim 10, wherein said tray including a selectively closed and wedge- shaped compartment configured for heating.

Claim 15. The table of claim 10, wherein said tray including a selectively closed and wedge- shaped compartment configured for cooling.

Claim 16. The table of claim 10, wherein said platform including a frame and a section resting via said frame, said section at least one of pivotable with respect to said frame and selectively removable from said frame for direct access to said tray.

Claim 17. The table of claim 10, wherein said member extending from said platform off-center.

Claim 18. The table of claim 10, wherein said tray including a drawer.

Claim 19. The table of claim 10, wherein said tray having an upper surface and a lower surface, said tray containing a plurality of open channels spanning between said upper surface and said lower surface.

Claim 20. A table comprising:

a platform;

a plurality of members vertically extending from said platform; and

a plurality of trays rotatably coupling to said members underneath said platform.