Portable, personal table system

a table and personal technology, applied in the field of portable, personal table systems, can solve the problems of limited space and space accommodations for passenger vehicles, inadequate or no table facilities, and limited space available in most passenger vehicles

Inactive Publication Date: 2002-04-18
GIST LANNY
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0010] It is therefore a general object of the invention to provide a novel, portable dining unit, for o...

Problems solved by technology

No matter where people gather for a cook out, one problem is consistent, there are either inadequate or no table facilities available.
A difficulty with this is that most passenger vehicles have limited size and space accommodations for transporting bulky items.
Carrying large items also limits the remaining available space for basic necessities such as a cooler, picnic basket, etc.
Tables, chairs and other bulky items protruding from the trunks of vehicles, held in by ropes, bungy cords, or the like, present a danger to the occupants and to other motorists.
Such items can block driver vision or fall into the path of another vehicle.
An inconvenience associated with the increasing popularity of outdoor grilling and picnicking is eating from a paper plate while standing a...

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[0022] A preferred embodiment of the invention which is intended to accomplish the foregoing objects includes a portable table system comprising a base; a hub positioned at the center of said base; a wire plate holder; a wire cup holder connected to the side of the plate holder; a stanchion extending between the base and plate holder; and in certain embodiments ground engaging means operable to secure the base to a ground surface.

[0023] The portable, personal table system of the present invention provides an individual with freedom to eat in different locations. The portable table of the present invention also provides a convenient means for safely and securely holding a paper plate and cup simultaneously. Unlike conventional tables, the portable table system of the present invention also has the advantages of portability and ease of assembly, disassembly and storage. Moreover, the portable table system can securely stand on a variety of surfaces both indoors and outdoors, and can a...

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Abstract

An adjustable, portable, personal table system for one person that holds a plate and a drink container. More specifically, the invention is directed to an adjustable, portable, personal table system fashioned with a wire base, plate holder and cup holder components, a central tubular stanchion, and a securing component connected to said stanchion for engaging a ground surface.

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[0001] This application relates to and claims priority of provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 177,224 filed on Jan. 21, 2000.[0002] The present invention relates to outdoor grilling, picnicking and casual meal consumption where conventional table facilities are either not available or undesirable. More specifically, the invention is directed to a portable table for one person for casual dining.[0003] Grilling out has become very popular for backyard cookouts, grilling at the beach, tailgate parties at ball games, auto races, etc. No matter where people gather for a cook out, one problem is consistent, there are either inadequate or no table facilities available. The only current resolution to the problem is to carry portable tables and chairs to the picnic site. A difficulty with this is that most passenger vehicles have limited size and space accommodations for transporting bulky items. Carrying large items also limits the remaining available space for basic necessities such as a c...

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IPC IPC(8): A47B3/12A47B13/02A47B13/16
CPCA47B3/12A47B13/16A47B13/023
Inventor GIST, LANNY
Owner GIST LANNY
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