Folding portable table

Abstract

A folding table and method for folding the same are provided. The folding table can include a body, a first panel adapted to rotate about a first end of the body, a second panel adapted to rotate about the body; a third panel adapted to rotate about the body; and a fourth panel adapted to rotate about a second end of the body. The first panel can include at least two sections adapted to be supported by a first end of the second and third panels, and a second end of the second and third panels can be adapted to support the fourth panel thereon.

1 . A folding table, comprising
 a body;   a first panel adapted to rotate about a first end of the body,   a second panel adapted to rotate about the body;   a third panel adapted to rotate about the body; and   a fourth panel adapted to rotate about a second end of the body;   wherein the first panel comprises at least two sections adapted to be supported by a first end of the second and third panels, and a second end of the second and third panels is adapted to support the fourth panel thereon.   
   
   
       2 . The table of  claim 1 , wherein each of the at least two sections of the first panel comprises an articulating support member disposed thereon, the articulating support members adapted to rest against the second or third panel. 
   
   
       3 . The table of  claim 1 , wherein the second and third panels each comprise a support member disposed at a lower portion thereof, the support members adapted to hold the fourth panel when the fourth shelf is extended from the body. 
   
   
       4 . The table of  claim 3 , wherein the support members disposed on the second and third panels comprise one or more guides or rails adapted to engage the fourth panel. 
   
   
       5 . The table of  claim 3 , wherein the support members disposed on the second and third panels comprise one or more pins adapted to engage the fourth panel. 
   
   
       6 . The table of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more means for transporting the table. 
   
   
       7 . The table of  claim 1 , further comprising two or more wheels disposed on the body. 
   
   
       8 . The table of  claim 1 , wherein the second and third panels each comprise one or more wheels disposed thereon. 
   
   
       9 . The table of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more means for carrying the table. 
   
   
       10 . The table of  claim 1 , further comprising a fifth panel disposed on a backside of the body. 
   
   
       11 . The table of  claim 10 , wherein the fifth panel comprises a plurality of holes for holding or storing accessories. 
   
   
       12 . A folding table, comprising:
 a body;   an upper panel disposed on the body, the upper panel comprising a first, second and third section, wherein the first and third sections are adapted to rotate about the second section, and the second section is adapted to rotate about an upper portion of the body;   a first side panel disposed on the body, the first side panel adapted to rotate about a first side of the body;   a second side panel disposed on the body, the second side panel adapted to rotate about a second side of the body; and   a lower panel disposed on the body, the lower panel adapted to rotate about a lower portion of the body.   
   
   
       13 . The table of  claim 12 , wherein the second and third sections of the upper panel each comprise an articulating support member disposed thereon, the articulating support members adapted to rest on an upper end of the first and second side panels. 
   
   
       14 . The table of  claim 12 , wherein the first and second side panels each comprise a support member disposed at a lower portion thereof, the support members adapted to hold the lower panel when the lower panel is extended from the body. 
   
   
       15 . The table of  claim 12 , further comprising one or more means for transporting the table. 
   
   
       16 . The table of  claim 12 , further comprising one or more means for carrying the table. 
   
   
       17 . The table of  claim 12 , further comprising a fifth panel disposed on the body, wherein the fifth panel comprises a plurality of holes for holding or storing accessories. 
   
   
       18 . A method for folding a portable table, comprising:
 providing a body having an upper panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a lower panel each articulated with the body wherein the upper panel comprises a first, second and third section;   folding the first and third sections onto an upper surface of the second section to provide a folded upper panel;   folding the folded upper panel onto at least a portion of the body;   folding the lower panel onto the folded upper panel;   folding the first side panel onto at least a portion of the lower panel; and   folding the second side panel onto at least a portion of the lower panel.   
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein outer ends of the first and third sections are adjacent to one another when the first and third section are folded onto the second section. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising fastening the first and second side panels to one another.