Patent ID: 6655301
Filing Date: 2003-12-02
Classification: A47B,B29C,B29D,B29K,B29L,B32B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A utility table comprising:a table top constructed from blow-molded plastic, the table top being formed as a unitary, one-piece structure with a generally hollow interior portion, the table top including a first end, a second end, a working surface and a mounting surface; a lip integrally formed as part of the unitary, one-piece table top, the lip being generally free-standing and independent from other reinforcement structures that are integrally formed as part of the unitary, one-piece table top, the lip including a lower portion that is spaced apart from the mounting surface of the table top; a first interior side wall formed by an inner surface of the lip and extending from the mounting surface of the table top to the lower portion of the lip; a second interior side wall formed by an inner surface of the lip and extending from the mounting surface of the table top to the lower portion of the lip; a frame comprising: a first side rail connected by one or more fasteners only to the lip and not other portions of the table top in order to help maintain the structural integrity of the table top, the first side rail having a height that is generally less than or equal to the height of the first interior side wall; and a second side rail connected by one or more fasteners only to the lip and not other portions of the table top in order to help maintain the structural integrity of the table top, the second side rail having a height that is generally less than or equal to the height of the second interior side wall.