ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT TABLE FOR IN WATER USE

Abstract

A portable table, preferably rust resistant in nature, for in-water use which includes a table top fitted to be removably mounted to an auger pole. The table top height on the auger pole being adjustable to the depth of the water. The auger pole being comprised of two parts, the bottom part being an auger, and the top part being a hollow tubular rod. The auger functions as an anchor to hold the pole upright. The rod functions as a support pole for the table top as well as an insert for an umbrella.

Description

BACKGROUND

Field of the Invention

The present invention generally relates to portable outdoor tables and particularly a portable outdoor table intended to be used in water.

Description of the Related Art

While wading in lakes, ponds, bays, or any other body of water that is formed into the Earth, it is often desirable to have a table to gather around while standing in the shallow end of the water (sandbars, shoals, and the like). Such a table is securely mounted to a support pole above the water and is preferably adjustable in height to accommodate for the depth of water the people gather in. Furthermore, such a table is detachable and easily transported (portable).

Portable outdoor tables devised to be affixed to support poles are well known in the prior art. These devices are designed to provide a table for outdoor use that can be supported on uneven surfaces such as beaches. Examples of which are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. Des. 364,048 (Winslow, Sr.), U.S. Pat. Des. No. 366,372 (Skarda, Jr.), U.S. Pat. Des. No. 858,160 (Flores), U.S. Pat. No. 2,607,648 (Metcalf), U.S. Pat. No. 2,799,543 (Tomasaselli), U.S. Pat. No. 3,624,732 (Bowden), U.S. Pat. No. 4,920,897 (Reed et al.), U.S. Pat. No. 5,197,394 (Schmidt), U.S. Pat. No. 5,762,004 (Vashon et al.), U.S. Pat. No. 6,487,977 (Williams), U.S. Pat. No. 6,705,240 (Block et al.), U.S. Pat. No. 9,220,337 (Wenzel), U.S. Pat. No. 9,706,834 (Taylor), U.S. Pat. No. 10,722,025 (Flores), (Kraker), 20,100,163,086 (Chavez), 20,140,102,337 (Ralph), and (Price). All of the above-mentioned patents are ground inserted tables of different variations and configurations. They consist of many different materials and have multiple purposes.

All of the above-mentioned patents include ground inserted tables. This is accomplished by different methods. Support poles that are inserted by auger are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Des. No. 366,372 (Skarda, Jr.), U.S. Pat. No. 4,920,897 (Reed et al.), U.S. Pat. No. 6,487,977 (Williams), 20,040,129,184 (Kraker), 20,140,102,337 (Ralph), and 20,190,053,588 (Price).

Many of the above-mentioned patents are portable, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. Des. No. 858,160 (Flores), U.S. Pat. No. 2,607,648 (Metcalf), U.S. Pat. No. 2,799,543 (Tomasaselli), U.S. Pat. No. 5,197,394 (Schmidt), U.S. Pat. No. 5,762,004 (Vashon et al.), U.S. Pat. No. 6,487,977 (Williams), U.S. Pat. No. 6,705,240 (Block et al.), U.S. Pat. No. 9,220,337 (Wenzel), U.S. Pat. No. 9,706,834 (Taylor), U.S. Pat. No. 10,722,025 (Flores), 20,100,163,086 (Chavez), 20,140,102,337 (Ralph), and (Price).

All of the above-mentioned patents are intended for on land use. None of the above inventions and patents, taken either singularly or in combination, is seen to disclose a portable outdoor table designed to be used in water.

SUMMARY

The present invention is an adjustable height table for in-water use. The invention consists of a hollow support pole with an auger bottom and a mountable table top. A rod is inserted through a hole provided in the support pole and used as a wench to securely anchor the support pole in an upright position, by means of the auger, into the soil underwater. The mountable table top is affixed to the support pole at a suitable height that is above the water.

Accordingly, it is a principal object of the invention to provide a support pole that may be securely anchored into the soil beneath water so that a table top may be affixed in the water. The mountable table top is adjustable in height on the support pole so that it may be used in variable depths of water.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a gathering place for people in the water.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a place to store food, drinks, or other personal items above water. This is accomplished by the planar table top surface as well as cup holders and side rails to help keep the objects in place.

Another feature of the present invention is the hollow support pole acts as an umbrella holder to provide shade while in the water.

Furthermore, the table top mount on its bottom side is interchangeable so that it may be used on a variety of poles. The mount may be swapped out so that the table top can transfer from the ground inserted support pole to a boat pole, therefore, allowing the table top be used in water or on a boat. This interchangeable mounting system is comprised of two guide rails and a latch on the bottom of the table top. Variations of mounts may be adapted to the bottom of the table top by means of a hook that the table top latch may securely connect with.

Other features and variations of the present invention may include a portable carrying case and/or additional table tops, pole mounts, and interchangeable mounting systems.

Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an adjustable height table top for in-water use mounted to a hollow auger support pole with an umbrella inserted into it, shown in use, in the water according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of an adjustable height table top for in-water use mounted to a hollow auger support pole with an umbrella inserted into it according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an elevation view of an adjustable height table top for in-water use mounted to a hollow auger support pole with an umbrella inserted into it according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an isometric view of the bottom side of the mountable table top according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an isometric view of the bottom side of the mountable table top with the auger pole mount latched onto it according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an isometric view of the bottom side of the mountable table top with the boat pole mount latched onto it according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an isometric view of an adjustable height table top for in water use mounted to a boat pole, shown in use, on a boat according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates to a portable outdoor table intended to be used in water. The present invention as shown in FIGS. 1-3 is made up of a mountable table top 10 and a hollow support pole 12 with and auger 14 bottom. Both the mountable table top 10 and the hollow support pole 12 with an auger 14 bottom are preferably rust resistant in nature.

As FIG. 1 shows, the intent of the present invention is to provide a mountable table top 10 that may be used in water 40. This is accomplished by inserting a rod into a hole 18 provided in the hollow support pole 12 and using the rod as a wench to securely anchor the hollow support pole 12 in an upright position, by means of the auger 14, into the soil 42 underwater. The mountable table top 10 is then affixed to the hollow support pole 12 at a height that is suitable to the depth of the water 40 the assembly is being used in. This is accomplished by tightening the knob 20 that is provided on the auger pole mount 36 once the mountable table top 10 is in the desired position.

The mountable table top 10 provides a place for people to gather around in the water and store their food, drinks, and other personal items. This is accomplished by the planar surface of the mountable table top 10, as well as multiple cup holders 24 and side rails 26 around the perimeter of the mountable table top 10.

The hollow support pole 12 also provides means for an umbrella 16 to be inserted, thus providing shade for people to gather around in the water 40.

As FIG. 2 shows, all components of the assembly are detachable and portable. By loosening the knob 20 on the auger pole mount 36, all components may be dissembled and transported. In alternate variations of the present invention, all components may be stored in a portable carrying case.

FIG. 3 provides an elevation view of the mountable table top 10 affixed to the hollow support pole 12 with an umbrella 16 inserted into it. This view provides a good representation of how the mountable table top 10 is easily adjustable in height and may slide up and down the hollow support pole 12 to accommodate for variable depths of water 40. Once the mountable table top 10 is at a suitable height, it is tightened down on the hollow support pole 12 by means of the knob 20 on the auger pole mount 36.

FIG. 4 shows the bottom side of the mountable table top 10. As depicted, the bottom side of the mountable table top 10, provides a hole 28 in which the hollow auger pole 12 may pass through, multiple cup holder holes 22 in which cup holders 24 may be inserted into, and a latch 30 which allows multiple variations of mounts to be attached to the bottom side of the mountable table top 10.

FIG. 5 shows the bottom side of the mountable table top 10 with an auger pole mount 36 attached to it. The auger pole mount 36 is attached to the mountable table top 10 by means of a hook 34 that the latch 32 on the bottom side of the mountable table top 10 may connect with. The auger pole mount 36 also includes a knob 20—that is tightened, once the mountable table top 10 is in the desired position, on the hollow auger pole 12 as it passes through the tube on the auger pole mount 36.

FIG. 6 shows the bottom side of the mountable table top 10 with a boat pole mount 38 attached to it. The boat pole mount 38 is attached to the mountable table top 10 by means of a hook 34 that the latch 32 on the bottom side of the mountable table top 10 may connect with. The boat pole mount 38 attaches to the boat pole 44 by means of the desired boat pole manufacturer. Variations of boat pole mounts can be made to accommodate for a variety of boat pole manufacturers.

FIG. 7 shows a variation of the present invention's use. By attaching a boat pole mount 38 to the bottom side of the mountable table top 10, by means of the interchangeable mounting system (side rails 30 and latch 32), the mountable table top 10 may be affixed to a boat pole 44, thus allowing the mountable table top 10 to be used on a boat. People may gather around the mountable table top 10 while sitting on their boat seats 46.

Claims

1. A portable table designed to be affixed in the water, comprising: an upstanding hollow support pole, said pole member having an auger;said auger attached to the bottom of said support pole, whereby said support pole may be screwed into the soil beneath the water;a hole drilled through said support pole, in which a rod can be inserted to be used as a wench to screw said support pole into the ground;a table top, said table top having a mount on the bottom surface to be affixed to said support pole;the height of said table top being adjustable on said support pole to accommodate for variable depths of water.

2. A portable table designed to be affixed in the water as recited in claim 1, having a planar table top surface.

3. A portable table designed to be affixed in the water as recited in claim 2, including at least one cup holder in said planar table top surface.

4. A portable table designed to be affixed in the water as recited in claim 2, including side rails on said planar table top surface.

5. A portable table designed to be affixed in the water as recited in claim 4, wherein said table top is fabricated from a rust resistant material.

6. A portable table designed to be affixed in the water as recited in claim 1, wherein said support pole is fabricated from a rust resistant material.

7. A portable table designed to be affixed in the water as recited in claim 6, wherein said support pole is hollow in nature and may be used as an in-water umbrella holder.

8. A portable table designed to be affixed in the water as recited in claim 1, wherein the table top mount is interchangeable so that the table top may be used in water or on a boat.