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Dual-function tableRelated Patent Categories: Games Using Tangible Projectile, Billiards Or Pool, Table Or GameboardDual-function table description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070219006, Dual-function table. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The invention relates to a dual function table which can be used both as a dining table and as a gaming table. [0003] 2. Description of Related Art [0004] Known billiard tables consist of a table top with six pocket openings, said table top resting on four legs. The height of a billiard table is usually bigger than that of typical tables used in household settings. [0005] The specification of Polish utility model Nr. W-108020 recites a dining-room table with adjustable height, which is equipped with a vertically-movable plate placed on legs. [0006] The specification of U.S. Design Pat. No. D-266,861 recites a billiard table resting on a pedestal in a form that is convergent towards the middle of its height and divergent towards its bottom. As illustrated in the drawings, that table is not adapted for performance of other functions. [0007] The specification of US Patent Application Publication No. 2003/0102627 recites a variable height table with a convertible multi-function top. The invention solves the problem of a table construction that provides a table to be used as a dining table or a gaming table, or for other uses. The height of the table can be adjusted to a level above the floor. The variable height table has a base, a telescoping pedestal, a height adjustment mechanism and a table top configured as a gaming surface and a removable table cover. A telescoping pedestal connects the base to the table top by means of a pedestal sleeve, wherein the base is connected to the lower pedestal sleeve while the table top is connected to the upper pedestal sleeve. Operating the height adjusting mechanism provides for adjusting the height of the table. The base may include casters or other means for facilitating moving the table on the floor. Alternatively, the base may include more permanent means for fastening it to the floor, such as anchors or hold-downs, used alone or in combination with casers. The height adjustment mechanism is contained in the pedestal of the table, and can be locked at the selected height setting. The table top of the table is convertible to allow the table to be used for different functions, such as ordinary table, a card table or a pool table. The table top is convertible to its different functions by removing its cover to expose the pool gaming surface, or by installing the plain-surface cover for specific uses. The table is configured for easy utilization especially in environments where space is limited and where it is necessary to immobilize the table in various locations, mainly in recreational settings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0008] Below, the invention is explained in more detail with reference to drawings showing only one embodiment, in which: [0009] FIG. 1 depicts a dual-function table in a front plan view, [0010] FIG. 2 depicts the dual-function table in a side plan view, and [0011] FIG. 3 depicts the dual-function table with a raised frame in a front plan view. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0012] This invention is directed to a dual-function table having a variable height for use as a billiard table with the simultaneous possibility of utilization as a dining table, conference table, or table for use in clubs and offices. [0013] The dual-functional table having a gaming surface is characterized in that the frame of the playing surface and the playing surface with 6 pocket openings are disposed on one pedestal. On the playing surface rests a flat table top. The table top has a first table top surface and a second table top surface. The first table top surface is configured for use as a dining surface. [0014] In certain embodiments of the invention described herein, inside the pedestal, there is disposed a means for supporting the frame of the table top and a mechanism for the adjustment of table height. The mechanism for the adjustment of height has a lower part which is oriented closer to the base and an upper part which is oriented closer to the table top. [0015] In certain embodiments, the table pedestal is attached to the base. [0016] In certain embodiments, the flat table top has dimensions and/or diameter larger than the gaming surface, and the flat table top surrounds the gaming surface. [0017] In certain embodiments, the pedestal of the table taken together with the base constitutes one element, i.e., the pedestal and the base are permanently joined and not detachable from each other. [0018] In certain embodiments, the construction supporting the frame of the table top disposed inside the pedestal provides a multi-point support for the table. [0019] In certain embodiments, a decorative trim is affixed on the periphery of the table, which reinforces the construction of the playing surface. [0020] In certain embodiments, the mechanism for height adjustment is driven electrically. [0021] In certain embodiments, the upper part of the mechanism for height adjustment is surrounded by a masking trim. Continue reading about Dual-function table... Full patent description for Dual-function table Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Dual-function table patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. 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