Improvements in or relating to Tables.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Dec., 1898-Accepted, 21st Jan., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Tables.
We, ALFRED WILLIAM STEPHENS CROSS, of 15, Queen Street, London, E.C.,
Architect, and KENNETH STERLING MAC KINLAY, of 125, Ashley Gardens, London,
S.W., Electrician, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
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This invention has reference to improvements in tables, its object being to con-
struct a table which can be used either as an occasional table, chess table, writing
table, card table and liqueur stand and it also combines receptacles for glasses,
cigars, cigarettes, tobacco and chess men or the like.
We will now proceed to describe the invention with reference to the accompany-
ing illustrative drawings, premising that in the several figures the same reference
letters are used in indicating similar parts.
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Figure 1 is a plan with the parts comprising the top removed.
Figure 2 shows the table in vertical section on the line a, b of Figure 1.
Figures 3 and 4 are transverse sections on the lines c, d and e, f, respectively of
Figure 1.
Figure 5 shows a plan with the removable top lifted.
Figure 6 is a plan of the reverse side of the removable top.
Figure 7 shows a cross section on line g, h of Figure 1.
Figure 8 is a detail view hereinafter referred to.
1, 1, 1, 1 are the legs fixed to which is a horizontal shelf 2 and vertical mem-
bers 3 together comprising a number of compartments.
4 is a compartment adapted to hold tumblers, as shown in dotted lines, the
sides 3 being hinged to the legs and provided with foot 3b on which rest the
tumblers, the arrangement being such that when one or both of such sides are
opened out into the position shown in dotted lines in Figure 1 the tumblers can
be readily removed.
5 is a compartment adapted to receive liqueur decanters, shown in dotted lines,
the front 5 of which is hinged and at the inner side is provided with a shelf 5b
to which are hinged two boxes 5º, 5d adapted to receive cigarettes and tobacco
respectively, the arrangement being such that upon the front 5* being opened,
the boxes 5 and 5d can be dropped into a horizontal position, a flexible connec-
tion 5, such as a strip of leather being provided to support them in such position
(see dotted lines in Figure 1 and detail view Figure 8).
6, 7, 8 and 9 are compartments adapted to receive boxes or drawers to contain
chess men in compartments 6 and 7, cigars in compartment 8, and stationery in
compartment 9 each being provided with a suitable handle whereby it can be
drawn out.
10 is a compartment adapted to receive cards, the sides 3ª of which are hinged
to the legs and are provided with shelves 3b see Figure 2 which hold liqueur glasses
the arrangement being similar to that described with reference to compartment 4.
11. 11. 11. 11 are corner shelves for tumblers when in use.

page_text: The occasional table is formed by a top 12, which is removable and has its under-
side formed as a chess board see Figure 6 both the top and underside being pro-
vided with a recess which fits over the flap of the table 13, 13ª see Figure 2 herein-
after described to enable the reversible top to retain its position. As will be seen
upon the top 12 being reversed the table is converted from an occasional table to a
chess table. This top 12 when the table is to be used as a writing table or card
table is removed.
13, 13" are two flaps hinged together at 13b one of which 13"
being pivoted at 13° to one of
the members 3 strengthened to receive
such pivot. The flap 13 is arranged to form a writing table (Figure 5)
and to tilt the same when in use slides or bearers 14 provided with hinged pieces
or supports 15, 15" see Figure 7 are adapted to be brought into use when desired.
These slides or bearers slide easily in recesses 16 Figure 1. 17 Figure 7 is a tooth
or catch which in conjunction with a stop 14" prevents the slide being entirely
withdrawn. The slide is first drawn out to its farthest extent one of the hinged
pieces being then raised, the slide pushed back and the rear edge of the flap 13
is caused to rest in a recess in the raised hinged piece 15 or 15". A rack 14b fixed
to the underside of the slide 14 engages with a catch 17 and so prevents movement
of the slide when the flap is so supported. The hinged pieces 15, 15° are made
of different lengths for the purpose of adjusting the slope of the flap 13; the upper
hinged piece 15 being thrown back out of the way when the hinged piece 15" is
in use.
To form a card table the two flaps 13, 13 are turned on the pivot 13° the flap 13
being then turned about its hinges 13 the two flaps thus occupying the position
indicated by the dotted lines in Figure 1.
The table may be constructed of any suitable material and may vary in shape
and proportions to suit different requirements without departure from the spirit
of this invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is;
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1. A table provided with a removable top one side of which is formed as an
occasional table top its other side being arranged so as to form a chess board; a
further pivoted top being provided which is formed as two flaps the upper flap
being arranged to form a writing table, means such as pieces hinged to a sliding
bar for supporting such flap in an inclined position, the arrangement of flap
hinges and pivot being such as to enable the flaps when opened out, to form a card
table; in combination with receptacles adapted to receive glasses, cigars, cigarettes,
stationery and chess men or the like.
2. The improved table constructed arranged and operating substantially as
described with reference to and illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 19th day of December 1898.
ALFRED WILLIAM STEPHENS CROSS.
KENNETH STERLING MAC KINLAY.