Table Top

Abstract

A table top ( 1 ) comprising a pellucid top panel ( 3 ) and at least one pellucid display panel ( 13 ), the display panel bearing a design or script. A light source is provided to illuminate the design or script on the display panel such that it is visible through the top panel permitting the design to have a high visual impact when viewed through the top panel. The table top ( 1 ) is suitable for displaying advertising material particularly in a bar, shop, restaurant or club environment. The table top may form part of a table or may be incorporated into a bar or counter.

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       18 . A table top comprising a pellucid top panel, at least one pellucid display panel bearing a design or script arranged below the top panel and a light source arranged to illuminate the design or script such that the design or script is viewable through the top panel. 
   
   
       19 . The table top as claimed in  claim 18 , wherein the at least one display panel is transparent. 
   
   
       20 . The table top as claimed in  claim 18 , wherein the at least one display panel has the design or script etched on it. 
   
   
       21 . The table top as claimed in  claim 18 , comprising a plurality of display panels arranged one below the other each bearing a different design or script. 
   
   
       22 . The table top as claimed in  claim 18 , wherein the light source is arranged to clip to at least one edge of a display panel and illuminate the panel by transmitting light through the panel in the plane of the panel. 
   
   
       23 . The table top as claimed in  claim 22 , wherein the light source comprises a strip of light emitting diodes in a case arranged to clip onto the edge of the at least one display panel. 
   
   
       24 . The table top as claimed in  claim 18 , comprising a battery for powering the light source. 
   
   
       25 . The table top as claimed in  claim 18 , comprising a compartment housing the light source and the at least one display panel, the compartment being arranged to be accessible to permit the at least one display panel to be substituted for a different display panel. 
   
   
       26 . The table top as claimed in  claim 25 , wherein the compartment comprises a drawer arranged to be slid out from under the top panel to permit the at least one display panel to be changed. 
   
   
       27 . The table top as claimed in  claim 25 , comprising a rack within the compartment, the rack being arranged to permit one or more display panels to be slid into place below the top panel. 
   
   
       28 . The table top as claimed in  claim 18 , wherein the design or script is an advertisement. 
   
   
       29 . A freestanding table comprising the table top as claimed in  claim 18 . 
   
   
       30 . A bar top comprising the table top as claimed in  claim 18 . 
   
   
       31 . A counter comprising the table top as claimed in  claim 18 . 
   
   
       32 . A bar top comprising a pellucid top panel, at least one pellucid display panel bearing a design or script arranged below the top panel and a light source arranged to illuminate the design or script such that the design or script is viewable through the top panel. 
   
   
       33 . A countertop comprising a pellucid top panel, at least one pellucid display panel bearing a design or script arranged below the top panel and a light source arranged to illuminate the design or script such that the design or script is viewable through the top panel.