Patent ID: 6715849
Filing Date: 2004-04-06
Classification: A47B,A47F

Abstract:
A household table that provides convenient storage and display for thin, chartaceous objects of a household, the table comprising:a tabletop having an upper surface and an opposite lower surface, the tabletop being at least partially constructed of a substantially transparent material allowing a user to see below the lower surface of the tabletop from above the upper surface of the tabletop; one or more substantially planar, easily portable storage panels that provide the household convenient storage and display for the thin, chartaceous objects of the household, the one or more easily portable storage panels comprising: a lightweight, thin backing having substantial rigidity on which the thin, chartaceous objects are arranged and secured; and a transparent plastic film covering formed into a plurality of pockets to protect the arrangement of thin, chartaceous objects; and a support structure configured to support the tabletop and support the one or more easily portable storage panels below the lower surface of the tabletop such that at least one of the one or more easily portable storage panels is proximate the lower surface of the substantially transparent material of the tabletop, the support structure having an opening allowing the user to remove and install the one or more easily portable storage panels to manage the objects thereon and to arrange the one or more easily portable storage panels to selectively display the objects through the substantially transparent material of the tabletop, whereby the household is provided the table that conveniently stores and displays thin, chartaceous objects of the household on the lightweight, easily portable storage panels.