Inlaid table top table
AssigneeNumark Industries, LLC
InventorClifton Shao-ming Lee
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Abstract
Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and apparatus for an inlaid table top table. The top table affords an aesthetically pleasing table that is not only easier to maintain but reduces packaging bulk. An inlaid table top table comprises a table top frame having a rim around an interior of the table top frame, a table top insert configured to fit within the table top frame and rest under the rim of the table top frame. A plurality of table top fasteners is configured to secure the table top insert from under the table top frame against the rim of the table top frame. A set of table legs is coupled to the table top frame, and a support ring is coupled to the set of table legs to provide additional support to the set of table legs.
Claims13
An inlaid table top table comprising:
- a table top frame having a rim extending inwardly from a perimeter defined by the table top frame, wherein the table top frame and the rim comprise a one piece unitary structure;
- a table top insert configured to fit within the table top frame and entirely rest under the rim of the table top frame;
- a plurality of table top fasteners positioned adjacent the rim to secure the table top insert against the rim of the table top frame wherein each table top fastener is secured to the table top frame from underneath the table top frame and each table top fastener is interchangeable with another table top fastener;
- a set of table legs coupled to the table top frame;
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- a support ring coupled to the set of table legs to provide additional support to the set of table legs.
A method of manufacturing an inlaid table top table comprising the steps:
- forming a one piece unitary table top frame having a rim extending inwardly from a perimeter defined by the table top frame;
- placing a table top insert entirely under the rim of the table top frame;
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- attaching a plurality of table top fasteners to the table top frame along the rim of the table top frame using a plurality of screws to secure the table top insert adjacent the rim of the table top frame wherein each table top fastener is interchangeable with another table top fastener.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.