# US 2014/0196635 A1 · Ready to assemble adjustable table and method for packaging same

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- Number: US 2014/0196635 A1
- Document ID: US20140196635A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 13/942,043
- Filed: 2013-07-15
- Published: 2014-07-17
- Earliest claimed: 2008-02-12
- Inventors: Billy Joe Griggs, JR.
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140196635A1

## CPC

- A47B 9/18: with additional top or additional legs for varying the height of the top
- A47C 4/02: Dismountable chairs
- A47C 4/03: Non-upholstered {chairs, e.g. metal, plastic or} wooden chairs
- A47C 9/007: {High stools, e.g. bar stools}
- A47B: TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE (furniture jointing F16B)
- A47C: CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS

## Abstract

A vertically adjustable table height system having a first assembled configuration for seating and a second unassembled configuration for storage and shipping, having a horizontal seat, a support frame having leg assembly members and interchangeable legs that assemble quickly and disassemble into a configuration that optimizes space when shipped.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An adjustable height table system comprising:
(a) a first assembled configuration;
(b) a second unassembled configuration for storage and shipping, comprising:
(i) a horizontal tabletop;
(ii) support frame having frame assembly legs configured with female receiving openings for support legs;
(iii) a stabilizing support ring;
(iv) support legs;
wherein said support legs attach to said receiving openings in a position at or near the height of said stabilizing ring.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The furniture system of claim 1, wherein said unassembled configuration is substantially rectangular.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The furniture system of claim 1, wherein said support legs are adjustable height or are interchangeable to impart differing heights for said table system.

### Claim 4 (depends on 2)

The furniture system of claim 2, wherein said support frame attaches to the support ring about the perimeter of said support ring.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The furniture system of claim 1 wherein said leg support interconnects and secures to the support frame by a male-female connection.

### Claim 6

A method of shipping Ready to Assemble (RTA) bar stool with leg support comprising the steps of:
(a) providing RTA components of comprising:
(i) a horizontal seat;
(ii) support frame having leg assembly members; and
(iii) interchangeable legs;
wherein said interchangeable legs attach to the lower portion of the support frame by a male-female connection;
(b) arranging said RTA components such that said components form a rectangular configuration;
(c) packaging said RTA furniture into a conventional shipping container such that each unit forming said rectangular frame efficiently utilizes the available shipping space of a conventional shipping container.