Collapsible outdoor table and support

Abstract

A portable collapsible table assembly having a support surface, a centrally located pole coupled to the support surface and a ground support structure coupled to the pole. The ground support structure includes a pair of downwardly facing spear members aligned along the central axis of the pole. The spear members intersect one another generally along the central axis of the pole, and the spear members are substantially perpendicular to one another.

1 . A portable, collapsible table assembly comprising: 
 an umbrella;    a centrally located pole having a first end and a second end, said first end coupled to said umbrella;    a support surface having a bore for receiving said pole; and    a ground support structure coupled to said second end of said pole, said ground support structure comprising:    at least a pair of downwardly facing spear members, each of said spear members having a central axis, said spear members intersecting one another generally along said central axis, said spear members being substantially perpendicular to one another.    
   
   
       2 . The table assembly according to  claim 1  wherein said spear members are triangular.  
   
   
       3 . The table assembly according to  claim 1  wherein said pole further comprises: 
 a top section coupled to said umbrella;    a middle section being receivable by said support surface; and    a bottom section coupled to said ground support structure.    
   
   
       4 . The table assembly according to  claim 1  wherein said support structure further comprises a retaining structure located around the perimeter of said support structure.  
   
   
       5 . The table assembly according to  claim 1  further comprising a storage area for transporting the table assembly in a collapsed arrangement, said storage area integrated to said support surface.  
   
   
       6 . A portable collapsible table assembly comprising: 
 a support surface;    a centrally located pole having a first end and a second end, said first end coupled to said support surface; and    a ground support structure coupled to said second end of said pole, said ground support structure comprising:    at least a pair of downwardly facing spear members, each of said spear members having a central axis, said spear members intersecting one another generally along said central axis, said spear members being substantially perpendicular to one another.    
   
   
       7 . The table assembly according to  claim 6  wherein said spear members are triangular.  
   
   
       8 . The table assembly according to  claim 6  wherein said support structure further comprises a retaining structure around the perimeter of said support structure.  
   
   
       9 . The table assembly according to  claim 6  further comprising a storage area for transporting the table assembly in a collapsed arrangement, said storage area integrated to said support surface.  
   
   
       10 . The table assembly according to  claim 9  wherein said support structure further comprises a handle.  
   
   
       11 . The table assembly according to  claim 6  further comprising a coupler for coupling said pole to said support surface.  
   
   
       12 . The table assembly according to  claim 11  wherein said coupler and said table are of unitary construction.