Patent ID: 7107915
Filing Date: 2006-09-19
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
1. A locking mechanism for a support leg hingedly attached to a support surface and rotatable between an extended position and a folded position, comprising: a base, configured for attaching to the support surface, the base having a plurality of angularly spaced, radial teeth, and a discontinuous circular glide ring disposed about a perimeter of the radial teeth; a coupler, disposed at an end of the support leg, having a plurality of angularly spaced, radial teeth, and a discontinuous annular glide ring slot disposed about a perimeter of the radial teeth, the teeth and glide ring of the base being configured to mate with the teeth and glide ring slot of the coupler; and a selectively releasable engagement mechanism, configured to engage and disengage the base with the coupler.