F0lding table with nesting legs

Abstract

Collapsible tables are not sturdy or attractive, whereas tables with these properties are not easy to store or transport. Thus there is a need for a table which is simultaneously attractive, sturdy, and easy to move or store. According to one aspect of the invention, a table is provided that has legs that fold and nest. The legs are held in the open position by one or more mechanical rotating clasps. According to another aspect of the invention, table is provided that has legs that fold in pairs. When in the folded position, one pair of legs nests within the other pair.

1 . A table comprising:
 a table top;   at least one leg pivotally connected to the table top and configured to rotate relative to the table top; and   at least one mechanical rotating clasp configured to secure the at least one leg in an open position,   wherein the table is configured to have a non-folding table appearance.   
   
   
       2 . The table of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one leg is pivotally connected to the table top with at least one hinge. 
   
   
       3 . The table of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one leg comprises four legs. 
   
   
       4 . The table of  claim 3 , wherein the four legs are arranged into two pairs of legs and each pair of legs is configured to rotate relative to the table top. 
   
   
       5 . The table of  claim 4 , wherein each pair of legs is connected to the table top with at least one hinge. 
   
   
       6 . The table of  claim 5 , wherein one pair of legs nests within the other pair of legs. 
   
   
       7 . The table of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one hinge lock configured to secure the at least one leg in an open position. 
   
   
       8 . A table comprising:
 a table top;   a first pair of legs pivotally connected to one side of the table top, the first pair of legs configured to rotate relative to the table top;   a second pair of legs pivotally connected to an opposite side of the table top, the second pair of legs configured to rotate relative to the table top;   at least one mechanical rotating clasp configured to secure the first pair of legs in an open position; and   at least one mechanical rotating clasp configured to secure the second pair of legs in an open position,   wherein the table is configured to have a non-folding table appearance.   
   
   
       9 . The table of  claim 8 , wherein the first pair of legs nests inside the second pair of legs in a folded position. 
   
   
       10 . The table of  claim 8 , wherein the first pair of legs is connected to the table top with at least one hinge. 
   
   
       11 . The table of  claim 8 , wherein the second pair of legs is connected to the table top with at least one hinge. 
   
   
       12 . The table of  claim 8 , further comprising at least one hinge lock configured to secure the first pair of legs in an open position. 
   
   
       13 . The table of  claim 8 , further comprising at least one hinge lock configured to secure the second pair of legs in an open position. 
   
   
       14 . The table of  claim 8 , wherein the pivotal connection of the first pair of legs lies in a different plane than the pivotal connection of the second pair of legs. 
   
   
       15 . A table comprising:
 a table top;   a first pair of legs pivotally connected to one side of the table top, the first pair of legs configured to rotate relative to the table top;   a second pair of legs pivotally connected to an opposite side of the table top, the second pair of legs configured to rotate relative to the table top;   at least one mechanical rotating clasp configured to secure the first pair of legs in an open position; and   at least one mechanical rotating clasp configured to secure the second pair of legs in an open position,   wherein the table is configured to have a non-folding table appearance.