U.S. patent application number 11/482003 was filed with the patent office on 2008-01-10 for display table.
Invention is credited to Henry Mason, Regina L. Mason.
Application Number | 20080006182 11/482003 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 38918020 |
Filed Date | 2008-01-10 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080006182 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Mason; Regina L. ; et
al. |
January 10, 2008 |
Display table
Abstract
A table has a plurality of picture frames embedded in the top
surface thereof.
Inventors: |
Mason; Regina L.;
(Henderson, NV) ; Mason; Henry; (Birmingham,
AL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
SUNG I. OH, PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION
710 QUAIL VALLEY LANE
WEST COVINA
CA
91791
US
|
Family ID: |
38918020 |
Appl. No.: |
11/482003 |
Filed: |
July 6, 2006 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
108/25 |
Current CPC
Class: |
G09F 23/06 20130101;
A47B 13/12 20130101; G09F 23/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
108/25 |
International
Class: |
A47B 85/00 20060101
A47B085/00 |
Claims
1. A table comprising: A) a support element having (1) a first
surface which is a top surface when the support element is in use,
(2) a second surface which is a bottom surface when the support
element is in use, (3) the first and second surfaces being
congruent with each other with the first surface lying on the
second surface and having an area defined between the first and
second surfaces, and (4) a side wall connecting the first surface
and the second surface together; B) a plurality of cutouts defined
through the first surface, the cutouts being spaced apart from each
other; C) a plurality of slots defined through the side wall, each
slot being in communication with an associated cutout of the
plurality of cutouts via the area defined between the first and
second surfaces; and D) a plurality of legs connected to the second
surface.
2. A table comprising: A) a support element having (1) a first
surface which is a top surface when the support element is in use,
(2) a second surface which is a bottom surface when the support
element is in use, (3) a side wall connecting the first surface and
the second surface together; B) a plurality of cutouts defined
through the first surface; and C) a plurality of slots defined
through the side wall, each slot being in communication with an
associated cutout of the plurality of cutouts.
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to the general art of
furniture, and to the particular field of tables.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Many people have numerous photographs that they wish to
display. However, in many instances, wall space is limited. This
has led to some people covering an entire wall with photographs.
Sometimes, this wall is a wall adjacent to a stairway; however, in
any instance, the display of photographs in this manner is a
double-edge sword. First of all, display in this manner allows a
person to display a great number of photographs. However,
displaying a large number of photographs in this manner distracts a
viewer's attention and any one of the photographs probably will not
receive the attention it deserves.
[0003] Displaying photographs on shelves also creates similar
problems. Therefore, there is a need for a means to display
additional photographs in a manner that is interesting and which
will attract a viewer's attention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The above-discussed disadvantages of the prior art are
overcome by a table having a plurality of picture frames defined in
the upper surface thereof. Using the table embodying the present
invention will permit a user to display a plurality of photographs
in an unusual and unique manner and in a manner which will attract
a viewer's attention.
[0005] Other systems, methods, features, and advantages of the
invention will be, or will become, apparent to one with skill in
the art upon examination of the following figures and detailed
description. It is intended that all such additional systems,
methods, features, and advantages be included within this
description, be within the scope of the invention, and be protected
by the following claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES
[0006] The invention can be better understood with reference to the
following drawings and description. The components in the figures
are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon
illustrating the principles of the invention. Moreover, in the
figures, like referenced numerals designate corresponding parts
throughout the different views.
[0007] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a photograph-displaying
coffee table embodying the present invention.
[0008] FIG. 2 is an end elevational view of the table shown in FIG.
1 as seen along line 2-2 of FIG. 1.
[0009] FIG. 3 is a view of a detail of FIG. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0010] Referring to the figures, it can be understood that the
present invention is embodied in a table 10. Table 10 comprises a
support element 12 which has a first surface 14 which is a top
surface when the support element is in use and a second surface 16
which is a bottom surface when the support element is in use. The
first and second surfaces are congruent with each other with the
first surface lying on the second surface and having an area 20
defined between the first and second surfaces.
[0011] A side wall 24 connects the first surface and the second
surface together. A transparent cover, such as a glass sheet 26,
lies on top of the first surface. A plurality of cutouts, such as
cutout 30, are defined through the first surface. The cutouts are
shown as being rectangular, but can be any suitable shape, and are
spaced apart from each other.
[0012] A plurality of slots 32 are defined through the side wall.
As can be understood from the figures, each slot is in
communication with an associated cutout of the plurality of cutouts
via the area defined between the first and second surfaces.
Pictures or photographs or the like are slid into the cutout areas
via the slots to be displayed by the table. A plurality of legs 40
are connected to the second surface to support the table in the
manner of a coffee table or the like. A cover or skirt 42 can be
used with the table if suitable.
[0013] While various embodiments of the invention have been
described, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the
art that many more embodiments and implementations are possible
within the scope of this invention. Accordingly, the invention is
not to be restricted except in light of the attached claims and
their equivalents.
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