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The present invention relates to the field of furniture, more specifically, a table that is able to transform into a Christmas tree.
The multi-purpose table is a table that is able to convert from a dinner table, to a cocktail table, to a Christmas tree. It shall be noted that the Christmas tree configuration for the multi-purpose table re-enacts a traditional Christmas tree. A pair of cross supports extends underneath a plurality of rings. A bottom ring surface of a lowest ring of the plurality of rings is also affixed to a plurality of telescoping legs. The plurality of telescoping legs is selectively attached to the lowest ring when in use as a cocktail table or a dining table. The pair of cross supports is also affixed to the bottom ring surface of the lowest ring. A plurality of intermediate rings and an uppermost ring are sequentially affixed to one another and the lowest ring. A table surface is selectively positioned atop of the lowest ring, the plurality of intermediate rings, and the topmost ring in order to form either a cocktail table or dining table. A stand is provided and extends upwardly and over top of the topmost ring such that the plurality of intermediate rings and the lowest ring extend down there from in order to form an overall shape of a Christmas tree. The lowest ring, the plurality of intermediate rings, and the topmost ring may include wiring and light receptacles such that a plurality of lights may be plugged into and illuminate the Christmas tree.
An object of the invention is to provide an item of furniture that converts from a dining table, a cocktail table, or a Christmas tree.
A further object of the invention is to provide a multi-purpose table that when converted to a Christmas tree shall enable lights to be plugged therein.
These together with additional objects, features and advantages of the multi-purpose table will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
In this respect, before explaining the current embodiments of the multi-purpose table in detail, it is to be understood that the multi-purpose table is not limited in its applications to the details of construction and arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustration. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the concept of this disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for the design of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the multi-purpose table.
It is therefore important that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent construction insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the multi-purpose table. It is also to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for purposes of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention. They are meant to be exemplary illustrations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims.
The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments of the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description.
Detailed reference will now be made to a first potential embodiment of the disclosure, which is illustrated in
The plurality of rings 102 are able to nest together such that lowest ring 104 has all remaining of the plurality of rings 102 nested therein. The outer ring diameter 105 of a topmost ring 106 is the smallest of all of the plurality of rings 102. Aside of the lowest ring 104 and the topmost ring 106, a plurality of intermediate rings 107 consumes the remaining of the plurality of rings 102.
At least one cord 108 attaches to the plurality of rings 102. Moreover, the at least one cord 108 is affixed sequentially from the lowest ring 104, to the intermediate rings 107, to the topmost ring 106. The at least one cord 108 enables the plurality of rings 102 to transform a nested state (see
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The invention 100 includes a tabletop 131. The tabletop 131 is positioned over the plurality of rings 102, provided the plurality of rings 102 is fully nested as depicted in
Each of the plurality of rings 102 is further defined with an inner ring diameter 132. The inner ring diameter 132 of the plurality of rings 102 shall correspond with the outer ring diameter 105. Moreover, the inner ring diameter 132 forms a ring opening 133 that enables the plurality of rings 102 to fully nest (see
Optionally, the plurality of rings 102 may include a plurality of light sockets 134 on a top ring surface 135. The plurality of light sockets 134 are collectively wired to one another, and enable a plurality of light bulbs 136 to be plugged into the plurality of rings 102. When the plurality of rings 102 are in the erected orientation, the plurality of light bulbs 136 may be plugged into the plurality of light sockets 134 in order to illuminate the invention 100 in a manner analogous to a Christmas tree and Christmas tree lights. The plurality of light sockets 134 are wired to one another via a socket wire 137 that traverses around each of the plurality of rings 102. The at least one cord 108 enables electrical connectivity to be achieved amongst the plurality of rings 102. An electrical cord 139 extends from the invention 100. The electrical cord 139 includes an electrical plug 140 that is adapted to be plugged into a standard wall outlet 300 in order to derive electricity needed to power the plurality of light bulbs 136. It shall be noted that the plurality of light bulbs 136 may be halogen, incandescent, light emitting diode, fluorescent, or other lighting means.
With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationship for the various components of the invention described above and in
It shall be noted that those skilled in the art will readily recognize numerous adaptations and modifications which can be made to the various embodiments of the present invention which will result in an improved invention, yet all of which will fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the following claims. Accordingly, the invention is to be limited only by the scope of the following claims and their equivalents.
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