Patent ID: 6119605
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
An adjustable height table comprising:a) a base that includes spaced apart feet and spaced apart side portions, the side portions each having a cavity;b) an elevating portion that is mounted on the base, the elevating portion including a table with a work surface and pair of spaced apart lifts that engage the side portions at the respective cavities and elevate upon the respective side portions;c) an adjustable counterbalance mechanism for aiding a user to raise or lower the elevating portion with respect to the base, the counterbalance mechanism being adjustable to compensate for different weight objects that are placed upon the work surface by the user;d) a locking mechanism that holds the elevating portion in a fixed position, said locking mechanism including a release for releasing the elevating portion so that it can be elevated or lowered by the user to select a desired elevational position;e) an indicator that visually displays to the user an indication of whether or not the counterbalance mechanism is balanced with a load placed on the work surface.