U.S. patent application number 14/190094 was filed with the patent office on 2015-08-27 for portable storage table.
This patent application is currently assigned to CRAFT-n-GO LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is CRAFT-n-GO LLC. Invention is credited to Cynthia Faller, Matthew Faller.
Application Number | 20150238007 14/190094 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 53881049 |
Filed Date | 2015-08-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150238007 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Faller; Cynthia ; et
al. |
August 27, 2015 |
Portable Storage Table
Abstract
A table that provides a working surface and storage areas for
materials when fully deployed can be folded up and transported
either by carrying or rolling on wheels. Foldable and extendable
legs may be included to allow the table to be adjusted for the
desired height for optimum use. The table includes a pair of
partially-enclosed halves that include storage compartments and
attachment means allowing for the user to mount and store a variety
of preferred implements and materials within the storage areas in
accordance with the preferences of the user.
Inventors: |
Faller; Cynthia; (Simi
Valley, CA) ; Faller; Matthew; (Simi Valley,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
CRAFT-n-GO LLC |
Simi Valley |
CA |
US |
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Assignee: |
CRAFT-n-GO LLC
Simi Valley
CA
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Family ID: |
53881049 |
Appl. No.: |
14/190094 |
Filed: |
February 26, 2014 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
108/14 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47B 2003/008 20130101;
A47B 3/0912 20130101; A47B 37/04 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47B 3/00 20060101
A47B003/00; A47B 37/00 20060101 A47B037/00; A47B 13/00 20060101
A47B013/00 |
Claims
1. An article comprising: i. a partially-enclosed upper casing
having a planar member, said planar member having an inner surface
and an exterior surface, a recess formed in said planar member,
said recess further having a first surface and a second surface,
and a front wall, a rear wall, and two side walls attached to and
extending from said inner surface; ii. a partially-enclosed lower
casing hingedly connected to said upper casing, said lower casing
having a planar member, said planar member having an inner surface
and an outer surface, and a front wall, a rear wall and two side
walls attached to and extending from said inner surface; iii. a
plurality of divided elements forming compartments in said lower
casing; and iv. a plurality of planar surfaces each independently
movable between a lowered position and a raised position hingedly
attached to said rear wall of said lower casing, said planar
surfaces configured to be supported by a portion of said divided
elements when in said lowered position.
2. The article according to claim 1, where said exterior surface is
prepared to receive paints, decals and other markings.
3. The article according to claim 1, whereby the securement means
comprise of a; i. a plurality of hook and loop strips disposed on
said inner surface of said recess; and ii. a plurality of panels
mounted on said hook and loop strips.
4. The article according to claim 1, whereby the securement means
comprise of a; i. A sheet of hook and loop material disposed on
said inner surface of said recess; and ii. a plurality of panels
mounted on said hook and loop sheet.
5. The article according to claim 1, whereby the securement means
comprise of a; i. a plurality of panels mounted on a sheet of hook
and loop material; and a mating sheet of hook and eye material
disposed on said inner surface of said recess
6. The article according to claim 1, further comprising i. A handle
attached to one of said side walls of said lower casing; and ii. A
plurality of wheels mounted on another of said side walls of said
lower casing.
7. The article according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality
of legs movable between a position adjacent said lower casing to a
position extending away from said lower casing.
8. The article according to claim 7, wherein each of said plurality
of legs includes at least two telescopic sections connected in
telescopic relationship.
9. An article comprising: i. a partially-enclosed upper casing
having a planar member, said planar member having an inner surface
and an exterior surface, a recess formed in said planar member,
said recess further having a first surface and a second surface,
and a front wall, a rear wall, and two side walls attached to and
extending from said inner surface; ii. a partially-enclosed lower
casing hingedly connected to said upper casing, said lower casing
having a planar member, said planar member having an inner surface
and an outer surface, and a front wall, a rear wall and two side
walls attached to and extending from said inner surface; iii. a
plurality of divided elements forming compartments in said lower
casing; and iv. a plurality of planar surfaces each independently
movable between a lowered position and a raised position hingedly
attached to said rear wall of said lower casing, said planar
surfaces configured to be supported by a portion of said divided
elements when in said lowered position.
10. The article according to claim 9, where said exterior surface
is prepared to receive paints, decals and other markings.
11. The article according to claim 10, where said exterior surface
is prepared to receive paints, decals and other markings and
further comprising a clear transparent plastic sheet shaped to fit
onto said first surface of said recess.
12. The article according to claim 10, where said exterior surface
is prepared to receive paints, decals and other markings and
further comprising a clear transparent plastic sheet shaped to fit
onto said first surface of said recess, said plastic sheet having
pockets enabling the insertion of thin objects.
13. The article according to claim 9, whereby the securement means
comprise of a; i. a plurality of hook and loop strips disposed on
said inner surface of said recess; and ii. a plurality of panels
mounted on said hook and loop strips.
14. The article according to claim 9, whereby the securement means
comprise of a; i. A sheet of hook and loop material disposed on
said inner surface of said recess; and ii. a plurality of panels
mounted on said hook and loop sheet.
15. The article according to claim 9, whereby the securement means
comprise of a; i. a plurality of panels mounted on a sheet of hook
and loop material; and ii. a mating sheet of hook and eye material
disposed on said inner surface of said recess.
16. The article according to claim 9, further comprising i. A
handle attached to one of said side walls of said lower casing; and
ii. A plurality of wheels mounted on another of said side walls of
said lower casing.
17. The article according to claim 9, further comprising a
plurality of legs movable between a position adjacent said lower
casing to a position extending away from said lower casing.
18. The article according to claim 17, wherein each of said
plurality of legs includes at least two telescopic sections
connected in telescopic relationship.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to articles of furniture. More
particularly, the invention relates to a collapsible, transportable
table for use by hobbyists and craft-makers. The table of the
present invention provides a working and display surface when the
table is deployed, as well as storage areas for materials and
tools, regardless of whether or not the table is being used for a
working or display surface, or is configured for storage and
transport. The table may include legs that can be folded for
storage or transport and adjusted in length.
[0003] 2. General Background and State of the Art
[0004] Hobbies such as stamp collecting, scrapbooking and craft
making are enjoyed by millions of individuals and families
throughout the world. Such activities require a number of working
tools as well as a variety of materials and supplies.
[0005] Persons engaged in a hobby such as scrapbooking, for
example, will have, in addition to the scrapbook itself,
photographs, letters, children's artwork and schoolwork, report
cards, recital programs and a variety of other materials which will
eventually form the basis of the content in the scrapbook. The
scrapbooker also needs scissors, glue, tape, pencils, pens,
markers, storage envelopes, rubber bands, paper clips and the like
while working on a scrapbooking project.
[0006] Traditionally, hobbyists, such as scrapbookers, have packed
up their materials and supplies into containers, such as bags,
shoeboxes or Tupperware.RTM. cases, and carried them to wherever
they are doing their work, such as at scrapbooking parties and
conventions. While working on a project, the hobbyist often winds
up rummaging through various containers to find what they are
looking for. After that particular day's work is done, the hobbyist
then has to collect all of the materials and supplies, repack them
in the containers, and carry them back to where they are stored.
Hobbyists are generally inconvenienced and left to use a lot of
their time packing and unpacking their materials and supplies,
rather than spending most of their time enjoying the actual time on
their hobby.
[0007] Storage of the hobbyist's materials and supplies can present
another problem. Depending on the size and number of containers
that the hobbyist needs, there are likely to be situations where
not all of the hobbyist's materials and supplies can be easily
stored in a single location. If supplies and materials have to be
stored in more than one location, it is possible, even likely, that
the hobbyist will lose or misplace important materials and supplies
needed for a particular project, thus taking away from an otherwise
pleasant experience.
[0008] Another problem faced by the hobbyist is that depending on
where the activities are taking place, the available work area may
not be convenient or efficient for the project that is being worked
on. For example, some scrapbooking parties may include occasions
where as many as several hundred people gather together to
scrapbook and there is frequently little or no room to set up on
existing tables or work areas. Individuals and families engaged in
the same hobby frequently like to work together on their projects,
but it may be that there is not enough space for the hobbyists to
effectively work together in the area in which they have chosen to
work on their projects.
[0009] In certain situations, it may be desirable for the hobbyist
to have the ability to place the work surface and storage areas on
their laps; in other situations, they may wish to be able to place
the work surface at various heights, depending on the
surroundings.
[0010] Once the hobbyist has determined where to set up their work
area and working articles, the hobbyist may find that he or she
lacks a chair or other furniture to sit on while working.
[0011] There exists therefore a need for an article of furniture
for hobbyists, craft-makers and the like that provides a working
surface in conjunction with storage for the materials and supplies
that go with the activity on which work is being performed.
[0012] There also exists a need for an article of furniture for use
by hobbyists, craft-makers and the like that may be adjusted in
height to suit the needs of the user and fit the task at hand.
[0013] There also exists a need for an article of furniture for use
by hobbyists, craft-makers and the like that is easy to
transport.
[0014] There also exists a need for an article of furniture for use
by hobbyists, craft-makers and the like that is easily stored.
[0015] There also exists a need for an article of furniture that
can accommodate a wide variety of hobbies and other activities by
customizing the areas for storing materials and supplies.
[0016] Furthermore, there exists a need for an article of furniture
not only provides a working surface and a storage area for
supplies, but also one that also includes a chair or other seating
apparatus for use by the hobbyist, craft-makers, or the like.
[0017] No known articles of furniture, either by themselves or in
combination, are seen to anticipate or suggest the article of
furniture disclosed and claimed herein.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0018] Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide an
article of furniture that includes a secure working area.
[0019] It is another object of the invention to provide an article
of furniture that includes storage for supplies and materials in
conjunction with the working area.
[0020] Another object of the invention is to provide an article of
furniture that enables a user to vary the size of the working
area.
[0021] An additional object of the invention is to provide an
article of furniture that may be adjusted in height.
[0022] Yet another object of the invention is to provide an article
of furniture that may be configured for transportation and
storage.
[0023] An additional object of the invention is to provide an
article of furniture that can be reconfigured to a size that fits
into a conventional automobile trunk.
[0024] It is yet another object of the invention to provide an
article of furniture that can be carried by a person.
[0025] A further object of the invention is to provide an article
of furniture that may be pulled along the ground by a person.
[0026] Another object of the invention is to provide an article of
furniture that accommodates a wide variety of tasks.
[0027] Still a further object of the invention is to provide an
article of furniture that enables the easy interchanging of the
contents that are stored in the article of furniture.
[0028] It is another object of the invention to provide an article
of furniture that can be used as a table and includes provision for
the inclusion of a seating apparatus.
[0029] These and other objectives are achieved by the present
invention, which, in a broad aspect, provides the user with a
collapsible, portable article of furniture that, when in its
fully-deployed configuration, takes on the form of a table having a
work surface and several storage compartments. The table of the
present invention may also be equipped with folding legs that also
include telescoping leg segments that allow the table to be
adjusted for a desired height. The table of the present invention
also provides a seating apparatus so the user may sit when using
the table in its deployed configuration.
[0030] The table of the present invention includes a pair of
partially enclosed casings that are attached to one another,
preferably by a hinge. The two casings are known as the upper
casing and the lower casing. The upper casing includes a planar
member having a recess in its outer surface. The recess can be left
open for the user to apply decals or stencils or alternately can be
covered by a clear sheet, preferably constructed of a durable
plastic that is attached to the recess by fasteners. Interiorally,
the upper casing contained a recessed area. The interior recess
area provides a number of openings or pockets that can be used for
storing pictures, photographs, or similar items. The lower casing
includes a planar bottom member and a number of end and side walls
attached to and extending from the planar member. When the table is
in its folded configuration for transport and/or storage, the end
and side walls of the upper casing are in contact with the walls of
the lower casing, forming a closed box-like structure. Locking
mechanisms secure the two casings together, providing secure
storage for materials and supplies.
[0031] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the two
casings are rectangular in shape, but they make take on other
shapes without departing from the scope of the invention. For
example, the corners of the upper and lower casings may be beveled,
angled or curved. When the user/owner of the table wishes to use
the table of the present invention, the upper casing is moved up
and away from the lower casing to a substantially vertical
position. In this instance, the lower casing will then be in a
horizontal orientation. Locking brackets are used to keep the upper
casing secure in its raised position.
[0032] On the inner surface of the recess in the upper casing are
attached either number of securing strips of the hook and loop
variety, such as Velcro.RTM. strips, or a single solid piece of
Velcro style fastening, for securing materials or storage
containers. Being able to mount a variety of storage containers in
this manner enhances the ability of the table of the present
invention to be used for a variety of activities according to the
preferences of the owner/user, and also means that the purpose for
which the table is used may easily be changed simply by changing
the nature of the content of the storage containers secured in the
upper casing. One embodiment, not shown, is having an optional
stiff backing material whose back surface would adhere to the
Velcro style fastening of the upper casing and whose front surface
would be covered in either a number of securing strips or a solid
piece of Velcro, whereby one would be able to place the variety of
storage containers on the Velcro of the front surface and the user
can remove the entire piece of material from the upper casing and
be able to use it elsewhere. This material could be folded in
multiple sections to ease it's portability once removed from the
upper casing.
[0033] The lower casing forms a cavity that may be used for storage
of materials and supplies. The lower cavity contains either a
preformed shell having present individual pockets or the lower
cavity contains a set of slotted walls and dividers that will
interface with each other and the slotted walls.
[0034] The table of the present invention, in addition to providing
a means for storing and transporting supplies, also provides a
working surface on which may be performed a variety of tasks. A
planar surface, attached to the lower casing by means of hinges,
may be raised and lowered from the lower casing. The planar working
surface may be in the form of a single, contiguous piece or may be
in the form of two or more separate pieces that can be raised and
lowered independently of one another.
[0035] When the working surface is in its raised position, access
is provided to materials and supplies stored in the cavity formed
by the lower casing. In its lowered position, a ledge that extends
along a wall of the lower casing supports the working surface.
[0036] The table of the present invention may also be equipped with
foldable legs attached to the outer surface of the lower casing.
The legs may be extended when the table is in use and folded up
when the table is being stored or transported. Each leg also may
contain telescoping elements which allow the user to adjust the
lengths of the legs and therefore the height of the working surface
as desired by the user.
[0037] The table of the present invention also includes a carrying
handle attached to the outside of one of the casings, which the
user may use to transport the table. The table is also equipped
with a pulling handle and wheels, which may be recessed within the
body of one of the lower casing, that allow the user to roll the
table along the ground when the table is in its closed
configuration. The pulling handle may be of the telescoping type
commonly found in a variety of luggage articles.
[0038] The table of the present invention may be constructed of a
variety of materials, including molded plastic, metal, or wood.
[0039] Further objects and advantages of this invention will become
more apparent from the following description of the preferred
embodiment, which, taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings, will illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the
invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0040] The foregoing and other objects, aspects and advantages will
be better understood from the following detailed description of the
preferred embodiments of the invention with reference to the
drawings in which:
[0041] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary
article in accordance with the present invention, showing the upper
and lower casings closed with the optional legs extended;
[0042] FIG. 1A illustrates an exploded perspective view of the top
of the upper casing of an exemplary article in accordance with the
present invention along with the embodiment of an optional clear
protective top layer;
[0043] FIG. 1B illustrates a bottom perspective view of an
exemplary article in accordance with the present invention, with
the article in its closed position, without the optional legs;
[0044] FIG. 2A illustrates an exploded perspective view of the
bottom of the upper casing of an exemplary article in accordance
with the present invention;
[0045] FIG. 2B illustrates an exploded perspective view of the
bottom of the upper casing of an exemplary article in accordance
with the present invention;
[0046] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary
article in accordance with the present invention with the upper
casing raised and showing part of the working surface raised;
[0047] FIG. 4 illustrates a plan view of the interior of the lower
casing of an exemplary article in accordance with the present
invention;
[0048] FIG. 5 illustrates a bottom view of an exemplary article in
accordance with the present invention, showing the optional legs in
their folded position;
[0049] FIG. 6 illustrates an end view of an exemplary article in
accordance with the present invention; and
[0050] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary
article in accordance with the present invention being transported
by a user.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE
INVENTION
[0051] In the following description of the present invention,
reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part
thereof, and in which are shown, by way of illustration, an
exemplary embodiment illustrating the principles of the present
invention and how it may be practiced. It is to be understood that
other embodiments may be utilized to practice the present invention
and structural and functional changes may be made thereto without
departing from the scope of the present invention.
[0052] An article according to the present invention takes on the
general form of a table and is referred to by the reference numeral
10. As generally illustrated in FIGS. 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A and 3, table
10 consists of upper casing 12 and lower casing 42. Upper casing 12
is formed from a planar member 13 having an outer surface 14 and an
inner surface 15. Front wall 20, rear wall 22, and side walls 24
are mounted to and extend from inner surface 15 to give upper
casing 12 its partially-enclosed configuration.
[0053] As best illustrated in FIGS. 1, 1A, and 2A, upper casing 12
further includes a recess 16, formed in planer member 13, having a
first exterior surface 17 and a second inner surface 18.
[0054] A transparent sheet 19, preferably constructed of a clear
plastic material, can be attached to first surface 17 of recess 16.
Surface 17 is prepared to accept decals and stencils and other
personalized items customizing the article to the users
preferences. The sheet is prepared by providing a smooth surface
which is capable of receiving paints, decals and other marking
devices Sheet 19 is optionally attached to protect the designs on
surface 17.
[0055] Optionally Sheet 19 can provide a plurality of thin pockets
21 of various shapes and sizes in which may be stored and displayed
pictures, photographs, and the like.
[0056] Lower casing 42 is formed from a planar member 44 having an
outer surface 46 and an inner surface 48. Front wall 50, rear wall
52, and side walls 54 are mounted to and extend from inner surface
48 to give lower casing 42 its partially-enclosed
configuration.
[0057] Upper casing 12 and lower casing 42 are joined together by
hinge 26, which allows upper and lower casings 12 and 42 to be
opened and closed relative to each other. When table 10 is in use,
upper casing 12 is moved upward and away from lower casing 42 to
allow access to working surface 62 and the materials and supplies
stored in table 10. Locking brackets 27 secure upper casing 12 when
it is in its raised position.
[0058] When table 10 is not in use and is to be transported or
stored, upper casing 12 may be secured to lower casing 42 by
inserting each locking tongue 39 on upper casing 12 into a locking
receptacle 56 and locking ring 58 on lower casing 42. Other such
securing means are possible for use.
[0059] Upper casing 12 may be used to secure and store some of the
supplies and materials that are to be used by the user of table 10.
The details of construction of the inside of upper casing 12 are
illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B It is an object of this article to
have multiple kinds, sizes and shapes of storage devices to be
capable of being secured to the inner portion of the upper casing
12. There are several means available to securely mount various
storage containers to the upper casing 12 that are covered in this
invention. In one embodiment, the attachment means provides a means
where there are attached to second interior surface 18 of recess 16
are a number of mounting strips 32, which are preferably
constructed of hook and loop material such as Velcro.RTM.. A number
of containers 36 are mounted on several panels 34, which have also
preferably constructed of a hook and loop material such as Velcro,
may be amounting strips 33 attached to their back sides. Containers
36 may include storage bags that can be quickly mounted to and/or
easily removed from upper casing 12 depending on when the materials
they contain are needed. Being able to quickly interchange mounting
panels 34 and containers 36 means that the table of the present
invention can easily be converted for use from one hobby or
activity, such as scrapbooking, to another hobby or activity, such
as stamp collecting, without having to materially alter table 10.
Thus, an individual can choose the type of container he or she
wishes to use in conjunction with a particular hobby or activity,
with no material change required to table 10. Other means for
securing a wide variety of containers 36 include hooks, seen as 35,
bands, snaps, buttons and the like.
[0060] In another securement means disclosed by this invention is,
shown in FIG. 2B, a solid sheet of a hook and eye material 32A is
placed upon surface 18, thereby allowing the user to more customize
the location of their containers 36, said containers containing
having incorporated thereupon the mating surface of the hook and
eye material. In another embodiment, a different means for securing
the containers is disclosed whereby the, containers 36 are placed
directly upon one side of a sheet of hook and eye material 32F,
prior to placing the loaded sheet upon the mating surface of the
hook and eye material. This allows the user to have multiple sets
of sheets and containers customized to various activities while
allowing for a quick interchange between sheets.
[0061] Lower casing 42 also provides storage for materials and
supplies needed by the user of table 10. As illustrated in FIGS. 3
and 4, lower casing 42 includes a plurality of divided elements 48
bounded by vertical walls 70 and horizontal dividers 68. These
elements are set to incorporate scrapping booking supplies and
larger materials not plausibly attached to upper casing 12.
[0062] In addition to providing storage for supplies and materials,
the table of the present invention also provides a surface for
performing the tasks associated with the activities in which the
user engages. Working surface 62, as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3,
provides a planar surface for the user to perform tasks or display
products. Working surface 62 is secured to lower casing 42 by
hinges 66 and may be raised to provide access to items held in
compartments 70 or lowered to form a working area. Working surface
62 may be a single, continuous surface, or may consist of one or
more independently movable surfaces, which, in the horizontal
(working) position are supported by wall 70 and dividers 68, which
are best illustrated in FIG. 3. As an option, table 10 may also
come equipped with a battery-powered light 100 attached to one of
upper casing 12 to illuminate working surface 62 under conditions
of low light.
[0063] Working surface 62 may be raised and lowered by means of
tabs 64. Those skilled in the art will understand that any number
of ways exist to provide for raising and lowering working surface
62, such as handles, knob, notches, loops, and the like. One of the
advantages of providing a working surface 62 incorporated in table
10 is that it provides a single area for storage and working, so
that supplies and materials are conveniently available as needed
for the ongoing activities in a single area. When supplies or
materials located in compartments 70 are needed, the user simply
raises working surface 62, accesses the needed items, takes the
items out, and then lowers working surface 62 to its working
position.
[0064] If desirable, one or more elements of working surface 62 may
be secured in the raised position to upper casing 12 by inserting
securing strip 106 through slot 104. Securing strip 106 is
preferably a hook and loop attachment material.
[0065] Another key feature of the table of the present invention is
that it may include a plurality of foldable and adjustable legs 78,
which are best illustrated in FIGS. 3, 5 and 6. Each leg assembly
includes legs 78, leg brace 80, leg strut 82, and leg bracket 84
attached to outer surface 46 of lower casing 42. When table 10 is
in use, legs 78 are moved away from lower casing 42 to place table
10 in a generally horizontal position. When table 10 is not being
used, legs 78 may be conveniently folded so that table 10 can be
transported and stored, as seen in FIG. 7.
[0066] Optionally, in addition to being able to extend and fold
legs 78, the legs, when extended, may be adjusted in height. Each
leg 78 includes an outer tube 88 that fits telescopically over
inner tube 90 and may be adjusted to a desired length. Outer tube
88 includes a number of openings 92 through which a spring clip 94
carried by inner tube 90 may be extended to secure the telescoping
elements to a desired length.
[0067] Transport of the table of the present invention may be
accomplished by either carrying or pulling table 10 along a
surface. Carrying handle 72 may be mounted on a wall of either
upper casing 12 or lower casing 42. When table 10 is closed and
locked, the user grasps carrying handle 72 and lifts table 10 to
carry it to a desired location. FIG. 7 illustrates another way in
which table 10 may be transported by a user 100. Pulling handle 74
is mounted on a wall, preferably a side wall, of either upper
casing 12 or lower casing 42. Two or more wheels 76 recessed into
surface 46 through side wall 54 enabling a user 120 to roll table
10 along a surface while using pulling handle 74. Wheels 76 may be
also be mounted externally to table 10 or recessed.
[0068] The foregoing description of exemplary embodiments of the
present invention has been presented for purposes of enablement,
illustration, and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive
of or to limit the present invention to the precise forms
discussed. There are, however, other configurations for articles of
furniture not specifically described herein, but with which the
present invention is applicable. The present invention should
therefore not be seen as limited to the particular embodiments
described herein; rather, it should be understood that the present
invention has wide applicability with respect to articles of
furniture. Such other configurations can be achieved by those
skilled in the art in view of the description herein. Accordingly,
the scope of the invention is defined by the following claims.
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