Patent ID: 8261676
Filing Date: 2012-09-11
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
1. A table comprising: a blow-molded plastic table top including an upper surface, a lower surface and a hollow interior portion that are integrally formed as part of a unitary, one-piece construction during the blow-molding process; a frame connected to the lower surface of the table top, the frame including at least one rail and at least one cross member; one or more legs connected to the frame; a downwardly extending lip disposed about an outer perimeter of the table top, the lip being integrally formed with the table top as part of the unitary, one-piece construction, the lip comprising: a receiving portion integrally formed in the inner wall of the lip and extending towards the outer wall of the lip as part of the unitary, one-piece construction, the receiving portion comprising: wherein a first end of the rail and a first end of the cross member are disposed in the receiving portion and are at least partially disposed within an envelope formed by the upper surface, the first sidewall and the compression portion of the receiving portion; wherein the upper surface of the receiving portion is generally aligned with the lower surface of the table top; wherein the receiving portion is disposed between the generally circular inner wall of the lip and the generally circular outer wall of the lip; wherein the receiving portion allows the one or more legs to be positioned proximate the outer perimeter of the table top; and wherein the receiving portion allows a portion of the frame to be disposed proximate the outer perimeter of the table top.