U.S. patent application number 14/626624 was filed with the patent office on 2016-08-25 for adjustable pedestal table for pools and tubs.
The applicant listed for this patent is Ana Hernandez. Invention is credited to Ana Hernandez.
Application Number | 20160242537 14/626624 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 56689616 |
Filed Date | 2016-08-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160242537 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Hernandez; Ana |
August 25, 2016 |
ADJUSTABLE PEDESTAL TABLE FOR POOLS AND TUBS
Abstract
An adjustable pedestal table for providing a selectively
deployable, anchored support surface in a pool above the water
surface comprises a planar table member suitable to provide a
supporting surface for objects, a adjustable shaft, and a hollow
base stand configured to be filled with material to selectively
increase or decrease its weight. The adjustable shaft includes an
upper pole telescopically disposed in a lower pole, with the upper
pole is fixedly attached to the bottom surface of the table member,
the lower pole is fixedly attached to the top surface of the base
stand, and the upper pole adjustable to any position in the lower
pole between an extended position and a retracted position. A
conventional lever operated closure clamp is disposed at the
interface between the upper pole and lower pole to allow the
adjustable shaft to be selectively locked in a desired
position.
Inventors: |
Hernandez; Ana; (Mcallen,
TX) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Hernandez; Ana |
Mcallen |
TX |
US |
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Family ID: |
56689616 |
Appl. No.: |
14/626624 |
Filed: |
February 19, 2015 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47B 9/08 20130101; A47B
13/023 20130101; A47B 2013/024 20130101; A47B 13/16 20130101; A47B
91/00 20130101; A47B 37/04 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47B 13/16 20060101
A47B013/16; A47B 13/02 20060101 A47B013/02; A47B 37/04 20060101
A47B037/04; A47B 9/20 20060101 A47B009/20 |
Claims
1. An adjustable pedestal table for placement in a pool,
comprising: a table member having a planar top surface and a bottom
surface, wherein said table member includes integrated cup holders;
a base stand having a top base surface, wherein the base stand
defines a hollow body and includes a fill hole enabling material to
be added or removed therefrom to selectively increase or decrease
its weight; a fill cap adapted to be selectively secured placed
over the fill hole to prevent material from being added or removed
from the base stand; and at least one adjustable shaft having an
upper pole and lower pole, with the upper pole is fixedly attached
to the bottom surface of the table member and the lower pole is
fixedly attached to the top base surface of the base stand, wherein
said upper pole and said lower pole are configured to enable height
of the table member from the base stand to be adjusted; and a
closure clamp integral with the at least one adjustable shaft which
enables the upper pole and lower pole to be selectively fixed in
place relative to one another.
2. The adjustable pedestal table of claim 1, wherein said at least
one adjustable shaft is adapted such that the upper pole
telescopically slid in and out of the lower pole to any position
between an extended position and a retracted position to enable the
height of the table member from the base stand to be adjusted.
3.-7. (canceled)
8. The adjustable pedestal table of claim 1, wherein said cup
holders each define at least one of a depressions in the top
surface and an aperture in the table member.
9. The adjustable pedestal table of claim 1, wherein said cup
holders each define a depression in the top surface.
10. The adjustable pedestal table of claim 1, wherein said cup
holders each define an aperture in the table member.
11.-14. (canceled)
15. An adjustable pedestal table for placement in a pool,
comprising: a table member having a planar top surface and a bottom
surface, wherein said table member includes integrated cup holders
which each define an aperture in the table member; a base stand
having a top base surface, wherein the base stand defines a hollow
body and includes a fill hole enabling material to be added or
removed therefrom to selectively increase or decrease its weight; a
fill cap adapted to be selectively secured placed over the fill
hole to prevent material from being added or removed from the base
stand; at least one adjustable shaft having an upper pole and lower
pole, with the upper pole is fixedly attached to the bottom surface
of the table member and the lower pole is fixedly attached to the
top base surface of the base stand, wherein said upper pole and
said lower pole are configured to enable height of the table member
from the base stand to be adjusted.
16. The adjustable pedestal table of claim 15, wherein said at
least one adjustable shaft is adapted such that the upper pole
telescopically slid in and out of the lower pole to any position
between an extended position and a retracted position to enable the
height of the table member from the base stand to be adjusted.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] This invention relates generally to pool type tub
accessories and, more particularly, to an adjustable, pedestal
supported table structure for placement in pools and tubs.
[0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art
[0004] It is well known that typical designs for in pools, hot tubs
or other recreational pool type tubs (referred to herein
collectively as "pools") lack any internal structure on which
beverages can be placed. For individuals desiring to alleviate the
need to constantly hold their beverage containers or place their
container on a ground surface outside of the pool, often times the
only option is to utilize floating trays placed on the surface of
the water in the pool. A problem which still exists, however, is
that such floating trays are subject to the motion of the water,
resulting in them being prone to being tipped over or floating
away. Furthermore, they generally do not provide a stable surface
on which a beverage container can be placed without tipping. Thus,
there remains a need for a pedestal table for placement in pools
that is anchored so as to remain stable and stationary. It would be
helpful if such a pedestal table was adjustable in height to
accommodate various depths of water. It would be additionally
desirable for such a pedestal table to include a weighted base to
improve its ability to remain stable when surrounded by moving
water or when bumped by users.
[0005] The Applicant's invention described herein provides for an
adjustable pedestal table adapted to allow a user place a beverage
container or other receptacle on an anchored planar surface inside
the pool. The primary components in Applicant's rotating adjustable
pedestal table are a table member, an adjustable shaft, and a base
stand. When in operation, the adjustable pedestal table enables the
placement of a fixed table structure that extends above the water
surface in a desired location in a pool. As a result, many of the
limitations imposed by prior art structures are removed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] An adjustable pedestal table for providing a selectively
deployable, anchored support surface in a pool above the water
surface. The adjustable pedestal table comprises a planar table
member suitable to provide a supporting surface for objects and
having a plurality of cup holders, a adjustable shaft, and a hollow
base stand configured to be filled with material to selectively
increase or decrease its weight. The adjustable shaft includes an
upper pole telescopically disposed in a lower pole, with the upper
pole is fixedly attached to the bottom surface of the table member,
the lower pole is fixedly attached to the top surface of the base
stand, and the upper pole adjustable to any position in the lower
pole between an extended position and a retracted position. A
conventional lever operated closure clamp is disposed at the
interface between the upper pole and lower pole to allow the
adjustable shaft to be selectively locked in a desired
position.
[0007] It is an object of this invention to provide a pedestal
table for placement in pools that is anchored so as to remain
stable and stationary.
[0008] It is another object of this invention to provide a pedestal
table that is adjustable in height to accommodate various depths of
water.
[0009] It is yet another object of this invention to provide a
pedestal table that includes a weighted base to improve its ability
to remain stable when surrounded by moving water or when bumped by
users.
[0010] These and other objects will be apparent to one of skill in
the art.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of an adjustable pedestal
table built in accordance with the present invention having its
table member fully extended and its fill cap open.
[0012] FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of an adjustable pedestal
table built in accordance with the present invention having its
table member fully retracted and its fill cap closed.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0013] Referring now to the drawings and in particular FIGS. 1 and
2, an adjustable pedestal table 10 is shown having a table member
20, an adjustable shaft 30, and a base stand 40. The table member
20 defines a planar member suitable to provide a supporting surface
for objects, such as a beverage container. The base stand 40
defines a hollow body that includes a fill hole 41, thereby
enabling material to be added or removed therefrom to selectively
increase or decrease its weight. A fill cap 42 is included to be
secured over the fill hole 41 when it material is not desired to be
added or removed from the base stand. The adjustable shaft 30
defines a single table leg having an upper pole 31 telescopically
disposed in a lower pole 32, with the upper pole 31 is fixedly
attached to the bottom surface of the table member 20 and the lower
pole 32 is fixedly attached to the top surface of the base stand
40.
[0014] In the preferred embodiment, the upper pole 31 may be
telescopically adjusted to any position in the lower pole 32
between an extended position, as illustrated in FIG. 1, and a
retracted position, as illustrated in FIG. 2, thereby enabling the
height of the table member 20 from the base stand 40 to be
adjusted. A conventional lever operated closure clamp 33 is
disposed at the interface between the upper pole 31 and lower pole
32 to provide a locking mechanism for selectively fixing the poles
in their relative place once in a desired position.
[0015] In the preferred embodiment, the table member 20 is circular
structure with a 24'' diameter and is 1'' thick. The table member
20 includes a plurality of cup holders 21, each defined as
depressions in the top surface of the table member 20 sized to
receive the bottom of a conventional beverage receptacle (not
shown). In alternate embodiments, the cup holders 21 may each
define an aperture in the table member 20 or the cup holders 21 may
be either a depression or aperture.
[0016] In the preferred embodiment, the base stand 40 is a circular
structure that has a 12'' diameter and is 4'' thick.
[0017] It is contemplated that while water may be used to fill the
base stand 40, any fluid or granular material may be used in
addition to or in the alternative of water.
[0018] In one embodiment, the fill hole 41 and fill cap 42 include
corresponding threads to allow the fill cap 42 to be removably
secured over the fill hole 41.
[0019] The instant invention has been shown and described herein in
what is considered to be the most practical and preferred
embodiment. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made
therefrom within the scope of the invention and that obvious
modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art.
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