Table

Abstract

A table may include a table top and one or more support members that are sized and configured to support the table top above a support surface. The support members may be connected to the table top by a connecting member, which may have a generally L-shaped configuration, and a plurality of brackets. The brackets are preferably spaced away from the side rails of a frame, but the brackets are preferably spaced near or contact the end rails of the frame. If desired, the brackets may be formed integrally with or be securely connected to the end rails of the frame.

1 . A table comprising: 
 a table top constructed from molded plastic and including a hollow interior portion that is formed during the molding process;    a frame including a first side rail and a second side rail, the frame disposed at least proximate an outer portion of the table top;    a first bracket connected to the table top, the first bracket being spaced apart from the side rails of the frame;    a second bracket connected to the table top, the second bracket being spaced apart from the side rails of the frame;    a connecting member movably connected to the first bracket and the second bracket, the connecting member being at least partially disposed between the side rails, the connecting member being spaced apart from the side rails; and    a support member connected to the connecting member, the support member being movable relative to the table top between an extended position in which the support member generally extends outwardly from the table top and a collapsed position in which the support member is generally positioned between the side rails of the frame.    
   
   
       2 . The table as in  claim 1 , wherein the connecting member includes an elongated body with a generally L-shaped configuration including a generally planar surface, the generally planar surface being sized and configured to allow the support member to be attached to the connecting member.  
   
   
       3 . The table as in  claim 1 , further comprising a first flange of the connecting member that is pivotally connected to the first bracket and a second flange of the connecting member that is pivotally connected to the second bracket.  
   
   
       4 . The table as in  claim 1 , wherein the table top includes a generally planar upper surface with no outwardly extending projections and a generally planar lower surface with no outwardly extending projections.  
   
   
       5 . The table as in  claim 4 , wherein the generally planar upper surface is separated from the generally planar lower surface be a generally constant distance.  
   
   
       6 . The table as in  claim 1 , wherein the frame is disposed about a perimeter of the table top so that the frame is visible to a user when the support member is in the extended position and the table is capable of being used.  
   
   
       7 . The table as in  claim 1 , further comprising an outer edge of the table top and an outer edge of the frame, the outer edge of the frame being generally aligned with the outer edge of the table top.  
   
   
       8 . The table as in  claim 1 , wherein the table top includes a generally planar lower surface with no outwardly extending projections and the frame is connected only to the generally planar lower surface of the table top.  
   
   
       9 . The table as in  claim 1 , further comprising a connecting portion of the frame, the first bracket being connected to the connecting portion of the frame, the second bracket being connected to the connecting portion of the frame.  
   
   
       10 . The table as in  claim 1 , further comprising a connecting portion of the frame, the first bracket being disposed proximate the connecting portion of the frame, the second bracket being disposed proximate the connecting portion of the frame.  
   
   
       11 . A table comprising: 
 a table top constructed from molded plastic and including a hollow interior portion that is formed during the molding process;    a support member movable relative to the table top between an extended position in which the support member generally extends outwardly from the table top and a collapsed position in which the support member is generally positioned adjacent the table top;    a first bracket connected to the table top;    a second bracket connected to the table top; and    a connecting member connected to the support member; the connecting member including a first portion movably connected to the first bracket and a second portion movably connected to the second bracket, the connecting member including an elongated body with a generally L-shaped configuration.    
   
   
       12 . The table as in  claim 11 , wherein the table top includes a generally planar upper surface with no outwardly extending projections and a generally planar lower surface with no outwardly extending projections.  
   
   
       13 . The table as in  claim 11 , further comprising an outer edge of the table top and an outer edge of the frame, the outer edge of the frame being generally aligned with the outer edge of the table top.  
   
   
       14 . The table as in  claim 11 , wherein the table top includes a generally planar lower surface with no outwardly extending projections and the frame is connected only to the generally planar lower surface of the table top.  
   
   
       15 . The table as in  claim 11 , further comprising a connecting portion of the frame, the first bracket being connected to the connecting portion of the frame, the second bracket being connected to the connecting portion of the frame.  
   
   
       16 . A table comprising: 
 a table top constructed from blow-molded plastic, the table top including a generally planar lower surface with no outwardly extending projections, the table top including a hollow interior portion that is formed during the blow-molding process;    a frame connected to the generally planar lower surface of the table top, the frame including a first side rail, a second side rail, a first end rail and a second end rail;    a first bracket disposed proximate the first end rail and spaced apart from the side rails;    a second bracket disposed proximate the first end rail and spaced apart from the side rails;    a third bracket disposed proximate the second end rail and spaced apart from the side rails;    a fourth bracket disposed proximate the second end rail and spaced apart from the side rails;    a first support member connected to the first bracket and the second bracket, the first support member movable relative to the table top between an extended position in which the first support member generally extends outwardly from the table top and a collapsed position in which the first support member is generally positioned between the side rails of the frame; and    a second support member connected to the third bracket and the fourth bracket, the second support member movable relative to the table top between an extended position in which the second support member generally extends outwardly from the table top and a collapsed position in which the second support member is generally positioned between the side rails of the frame.    
   
   
       17 . The table as in  claim 16 , wherein the first bracket contacts the first end rail, the second bracket contacts the first end rail, the third bracket contacts the second end rail and the fourth bracket contacts the second end rail.  
   
   
       18 . The table as in  claim 16 , wherein the first bracket is connected to the first end rail, the second bracket is connected to the first end rail, the third bracket is connected to the second end rail and the fourth bracket is connected to the second end rail.  
   
   
       19 . The table as in  claim 16 , further comprising a first connecting member connecting the first support member to the first bracket and the second bracket; and further comprising a second connecting member connecting the second support member to the third bracket and the fourth bracket.  
   
   
       20 . The table as in  claim 19 , wherein the first connecting member includes an elongated body having a generally L-shaped configuration, a first flange connected to the first bracket and a second flange connected to the second bracket; and 
 wherein the second connecting member includes an elongated body having a generally L-shaped configuration, a first flange connected to the third bracket and a second flange connected to the fourth bracket.