Indian Patents. 271549:"TABLE WITH HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT LEGS"

Title of Invention	"TABLE WITH HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT LEGS"
Abstract	A game table (10) with playing surface boards overlaid on a table top and having support legs characterized in that the game table (10) includes:a) table top assembly (20) having a table frame (21) of substantially

Full Text	TABLE WITH HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT LEGS FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates to a table assembly and more particularly to a game table having interchangeable playing surfaces with height adjustable support legs. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION Many market available tables vary in sizes, styles and finishes to provide different choices and varieties to users. In particular, tables such as living room tables, coffee tables, dining tables or game tables are usually fabricated and finished with different colour, pattern or other configuration to enhance aesthetic appearance. However, for small space modem living houses or apartments, conventional single built unit table is not an ideal selection for the user due to limited living space. A small living apartment usually can easily be overwhelmed by others units of furniture. The single built unit table is typically fixed and its appearance usually unchanged unless refurnished or replaced. Moreover, said table is relatively heavy and inconvenient to carry and move within limited space. In addition, expenditure for every single fiimiture items is an economic burden for average income households. For the reasons of space and economic concern, it has been recognized that it is advantageous to provide a table to serve two or more purposes. A multifunctional table is perhaps the most appropriate for small living houses or apartments. The multifunctional table has advantages of saving space as well as providing a number of functions at a cost less than the cost of several single function unit tables. There have been many patents issued, in which a table having a table top or work surface that can be changeable to serve a number of functions are disclosed. However, furniture items such as described in U.S. Pat. No. 1,850,420 for "Game table", U.S. Pat. No. 3,001,843 for "Convertible Table", and U.S. Pat. No. 3,227,105 for "Table" are relatively complex in construction. Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved table, which is simple and inexpensive in construction yet is adapted to provide a table top having interchangeable playing surface panels. Said interchangeable playing surface panels can be removed or turned over to serve different purposes such as providing different surfaces for different kind of games. An optional board may be provided on the table top so that the table top is enclosed and act as, for example, coffee table, living room table, dining table, end table or the like. Moreover, the table also provides adjustable support legs for different desired height range selection and yet is aesthetically pleasing. SUMMARY OF INVENTION The present invention relates to a game table having interchangeable playing surface boards overlaid on a table top and having height adjustable support legs at each bottom comer of the table top. Particularly, the game table includes table top assembly having a table frame of substantially rectangular configuration with side enclosure walls, each comer of the table frame is provided an enclosure bowl pocket and having a support panel with an opening attached under the table frame. Each enclosure bowl pocket can be enclosed by a removable cap. The removable cap can be of any kind of suitable material. Preferably, plastic cap is used. Each middle top surface of the side enclosure wall includes an alcove. Accordingly, said alcove is a temporary storage space for game discs or other equipments. The table top assembly also includes a base board of substantially rectangular configuration attachable with framework and supporting means. Said framework is a substantially rectangular structure defining a storage compartment defining a storage space for games equipment or any other objects. The framework is having an integrally formed protraded lip along its top peripheral surface to receive table frame. Accordingly, the support panel of the table frame is matingly engaged and rest seated on outer surface of the protmded lip. The supporting means is refer to a support member and a support column attached thereto. Said support member and support column can be an integrally formed body instead of two independent bodies. The table top assembly further includes a rotatable panel pivotally engaged at each bottom surface comer of the base board. Accordingly, the rotatable panel is positioned in a sandwich position between adjustable leg and the base board. The rotatable panel further includes a recess region at its body. A plurality of interchangeable surface panels also provided at table top assembly. Each interchangeable surface panel is imprinted or fumished with different type of game images or surfaces on at least one side of the panel. The surface panels are overlaying on recess of the table frame. Particularly, first interchangeable surface panel is of dimensions equal to inner peripheral side surface of the protruded lip and rest seated on the framework. At least one at middle side edge of the first interchangeable surface panel is a finger arched so that allows user to lift up the surface panel when needed. Second and third interchangeable surface panels are of dimensions equal to inner peripheral wall surface of the side enclosure walls and can be interchangeably rest seated on the support panel of the table frame. Each of comers of the second and third interchangeable surface panels is further provided an arched nook for the carom game. The game table also includes adjustable legs threadably attached at each bottom comer of the table top assembly. Particularly, the adjustable legs having a plurality of sectional support legs wherein each sectional support leg is disposed with an extemally threaded projection bolt at one end and the other end disposed with an internally threaded socket. Each sectional support leg has a predetermined length and is arranged in any combination to attain desired height. Moreover, the sectional support legs can be of any configuration, shape and length to provide different aesthetic appearance and height to the table game so that said game table can also serve as, for example, a living room table, coffee table, end table or the like depending on the user preferred. The game table can be further provided with an optional board on the table top assembly. The optional board is a plain surface board configured with a substantially rectangular enclosure frame. Said optional board can be matingly engaged and rest seated on the table frame of the assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS In the appended drawings: FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a game table in accordance with preferred embodiment of present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded assembly view illustrating a table top assembly of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is an enlarged assembly view illustrating one comer of the table top assembly. FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating table top assembly without surface panels. FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating complete assembly of the table top. FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating game table of FIG. 1 where rotatable panels are in open position. FIGS. 7 - 12 are perspective views illustrating the game table with different height combinations of adjustable legs. FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating game table top is enclosed by an optional board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In FIG. 1, a game table (10) of present invention generally comprises a table top assembly (20) with height adjustable legs (30). The game table (10) is of a size and height suitable for use for playing various board games such as Carom, Go, Mahjong, Chinese Chess as well as Checkers or Western Chess. Said game table (10) can be adjusted to desired height and use as a living room table, coffee table, end table or the like. The game table (10) is preferably made of wooden material. Said game table (10) can also be made of metal, plastic or other suitable material; and with the table top assembly (20) and adjustable legs (30) of other suitable configurations. of either the same or different materials. A suitable surface finish such as stain, varnish, paint, laminate or the like can be applied to the game table (10). Referring now to FIGS. 2 and 3, table top assembly (20) generally comprises a table fi-ame (21), a base board (22), rotatable panels (23) and surface panels (24,25, 26). The base board (22) collectively comprises a substantially rectangular framework (27) securely attached on the surface of the base board (22). Each comer edge of the framework (27) is provided with support member (28) extended to support column (60). The support column (60) is a substantially cylindrical body securely attached on each comer surface of the base board (22). It will be appreciated that said support member (28) and support column (60) can be an integrally formed plastic body instead of two separate wooden bodies. The framework (27) is further provided with integrally formed protmded lip (34) along its top peripheral surface so that opening (42) of the table frame (21) can be matingly engaged on outer side surface of the protmded lip (34). A compartment (32) formed by the framework (27) is utilized as a storage area for game apparatus or any other objects. Each bottom surface corner of the base board (22) is provided with rotatable panels (23). Said rotatable panel (23) includes a body (50) having integrally formed projected fin (54) extending therefrom. The body (50) of the rotatable panel (23) is substantially circular shaped and configured with a recess region (52). The projected fin (54) has an aperture (56) to receive fastening means. Said fastening means refers to a projection bolt (not shown in drawings) disposed at the adjustable leg (30) and is threadably attached to intemally threaded socket disposed at the support column (60) (not shown). Accordingly, the rotatable panel (23) is pivotally engaged to the bottom part of table top and is positioned in a sandwich position between the adjustable leg (30) and the base board (22). The table frame (21) is substantially rectangular body having side enclosure wall (46) and enclosure bowl pockets (44) for Carom game. The enclosure bowl pocket (44) is configured at each comer of the table frame (21) and can be enclosed a removable cap (29). The removable cap (29) can be of any kind of material. Preferably, plastic cap is used. An alcove (48) is provided at each middle top surface of the side enclosure wall (46) serving as temporary storage space for game discs or other equipments. The table frame (21) is provided with a support panel (40) at its bottom surface. Said support panel (40) of the table fi^ame (21) is provided an opening (42) and can be matingly engaged on outer side surface of the protruded lip (34) of the base structure (27) as mentioned earlier. Particularly, the table frame (21) is matingly engaged on outside surface of the protruded lip (34) and rest seated on the support member (28) or support column (60) disposed on the base board (22) (FIG. 4). There is provided a first, second and third interchangeable surface panels (24, 25, 26) overlayable on the game table (10). The first surface panel (24) is preferably a rectangular board having a size and configuration to match the inner side surface of the protruded lip (34). Accordingly, first surface panel (24) can be matingly engaged and rest seated on the top surface of the framework (27). Said first surface panel (24) serves as a game board and can be a cover for the storage compartment (32). There is provided a finger arch (36) disposed at middles side of the first surface panel (24) which allows users to lift up the surface panel (24) when needed. Both faces of the first surface panel (24) can be imprinted with any type of board games such as Western Chess and Checkers. The second surface panel (25) is generally in rectangular configuration and having an arched nook (37) configured at each of its comer. Said second surface panel (25) is of a size and configuration to match inner wall surface of the side enclosure wall (46) of the table frame (21). Particularly, the second surface panel (25) is matingly engageable to the inner wall surface of the side enclosure wall (46) and rest seated on support panel (40) of the table frame (21). Both faces of the second surface panel (25) can be imprint with any type of board games. For example, one face of the surface panel can be imprinted with Chinese Chess game and the other can be furnished with Mahjong table cloth such as soft flocking fabric for Mahjong game. The third surface panel (26) has a same size and configuration with the second surface panel (25). Though, third surface panel (26) can be of wooden or a glass panel. Similarly, the third surface panel (26) is provided an arched nook configured at each of its comer. Also, both faces of the third surface panel (26) can be imprinted with any type of board games. Preferably, games such as Carom or Go can be imprinted at either side of the third surface panel (26). FIG. 5 shows the third surface panel (26) matingly engaged at inner wall surface of the side enclosure wall (46) and rest seated on the table fi-ame (21). In FIG. 6, the game table (10) is provided with adjustable leg (30) disposed at each bottom comer of the table top assembly (20). Particularly, the adjustable leg (30) is threadeably attached at each bottom comer of the base board (22). The rotatable panel (23) is pivotally engaged and in sandwich position between the said adjustable leg (30) and the base board (22). The adjustable leg (30) generally comprises three sectional support legs, i.e. first, second and third sectional support legs (71, 72, 73). Preferably, each sectional support leg (71, 72, 73) is provided an extemally threaded projection bolt disposed at one end of the body and the other end of the body is disposed with an intemally threaded socket to receive projection bolt (not shown). The first sectional support leg (71) is preferably a cylindrical shape body. Said first sectional support leg (71) having a predetermined length and is threadably mounted at bottom comer of the base board (22). Second sectional support leg (72) can be of any elongated support column threadably mounted at the bottom end of the first sectional support leg (71). Whereas third sectional support leg (73) is preferably a short cylindrical body threadably attached at the bottom end of the second sectional support leg (72). However, the sectional support legs (71, 72, 73) can also be configured and arranged in different combinations as shown in FIG. 7 to 12. In sectional support legs (71, 72, 73) also can be of any configuration, shape or length to provide different aesthetic appearance as well as different height. Particularly, each sectional support leg (71, 72, 73) of the game table (10) can be arranged to different height and serve as, for example, a living room table, coffee table, end table or the like depending on the user preferred. It will be appreciated that an optional board (80) may be disposed on the table top assembly (20) and serve as a cover for the game table (10) (FIG. 13). Accordingly, the table top assembly (20) can be enclosed by the optional board (80) and with the combination of the adjustable legs (30), game table (10) is able to act as an ordinary table such as coffee table, living room table, dining table, end table or the like. The optional board (80) generally comprises a substantially rectangular enclosure frame (81) with a surface board (82) disposed thereon so that it can be matingly engaged and rest seated on the table top assembly (20). Particularly, inner wall surface of the enclosure frame (81) is engaged at the outer wall surface of the table frame (27) and thereby the table top assembly (20) is enclosed. The invention being thus described, it will be obvious that the same may be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the principle and scope of the invention, and all such modifications as would obvious to one skilled in the art intended to be included within the scope of following claims. CLAIMS 1. A game table (10) with playing surface boards overlaid on a table top and having support legs wherein the game table (10) generally comprises:- a) table top assembly (20) having i) a table frame (21) of substantially rectangular configuration with side enclosure walls (46), each comer of the table frame (21) is provided an enclosure bowl pocket (44); ii) a base board (22) of substantially rectangular configuration; iii) a rotatable panel (23) pivotally engaged at each bottom surface comer of the base board (22); iv) a plurality of interchangeable surface panels (24, 25, 26), each imprinted or fumished with different type of game images or surfaces on at least one side of the panel; and b) adjustable legs (30); characterized in that the game table (10) includes: I) a support panel (40) with an opening (42) attached under the table frame (21); wherein the opening (42) of the support panel (40) is matingly engaged and rest seated on the outer surface of a protruded lip (34); II) a framework (27) and supporting means attachable to the base board (22); said framework (27) is a substantially rectangular structure defining a storage compartment (32); III) an integrally formed protruded lip (34) along top peripheral surface of the framework (27) to receive table frame (21); IV) the plurality of interchangeable surface panels (24, 25, 26) is overlaying on recess formed by support panel (40) of the table frame (21); V) a plurality of sectional support legs (71, 72, 73), each sectional support leg disposed with an externally threaded projection bolt at one end and the other end disposed with an intemally threaded socket; each sectional support leg has a predetermined length and is arranged in any combination to attain different desired heights; wherein the rotatable panel (23) is positioned in a sandwich position between adjustable leg (30) and the base board (22). 2. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each middle top surface of the side enclosure wall (46) includes an alcove (48). 3. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the alcove (48) is a temporary storage space for game discs or other equipments. 4. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the each enclosure bowl pocket (44) is enclosed by a removable cap (29). 5. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the removable cap (29) is a plastic material or any kind of suitable material. 6. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the supporting means are support member (28) and support column (60). 7. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the support member (28) and support colunm (60) can be an integrally formed body instead of two independent bodies. 8. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rotatable panel (23) further includes a recess region (52) on its body (50). 9. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the interchangeable surface panel (24) is of dimensions equal to inner peripheral side surface of the protruded lip (34) and rest seated on the framework (27). 10. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 9, wherein at least one at middle side edge of the interchangeable surface panel (24) includes a finger arch (36) so that allows user to lift up the surface panel (24) when needed. 11. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the interchangeable surface panel (25, 26) is of dimensions equal to inner peripheral wall surface of the side enclosure walls (46) and rest seated on the support panel (40) of the table frame (21). 12. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the interchangeable surface panels (25,26) are provided with arched nook (37) at each of the comer. 13. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the adjustable legs (30) are threadably attached at each bottom comer of the table top assembly (20). 14. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the game table (10) can be further provided with an optional board (80) disposed on the table top assembly (20). 15. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the optional board (80) is a plain surface board (82) configured with a substantially rectangular enclosure frame (81). 16. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the optional board (80) can be matingly engaged and rest seated on the table frame (21) of the table assembly (20).

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TABLE WITH HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT LEGS
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to a table assembly and more particularly to a game table having interchangeable playing surfaces with height adjustable support legs.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
Many market available tables vary in sizes, styles and finishes to provide different choices and varieties to users. In particular, tables such as living room tables, coffee tables, dining tables or game tables are usually fabricated and finished with different colour, pattern or other configuration to enhance aesthetic appearance. However, for small space modem living houses or apartments, conventional single built unit table is not an ideal selection for the user due to limited living space. A small living apartment usually can easily be overwhelmed by others units of furniture. The single built unit table is typically fixed and its appearance usually unchanged unless refurnished or replaced. Moreover, said table is relatively heavy and inconvenient to carry and move within limited space. In addition, expenditure for every single fiimiture items is an economic burden for average income households.
For the reasons of space and economic concern, it has been recognized that it is advantageous to provide a table to serve two or more purposes. A multifunctional table is perhaps the most appropriate for small living houses or apartments. The multifunctional table has advantages of saving space as well as providing a number of functions at a cost less than the cost of several single function unit tables. There have been many patents issued, in which a table having a table top or work surface that can be changeable to serve a number of functions are disclosed. However, furniture items such as described in U.S. Pat. No. 1,850,420 for "Game table", U.S. Pat. No. 3,001,843 for "Convertible Table", and U.S. Pat. No. 3,227,105 for "Table" are relatively complex in construction.
Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved table, which is simple and inexpensive in construction yet is adapted to provide a table top having interchangeable playing surface panels. Said interchangeable playing surface panels can be removed or turned over to serve different purposes such as providing different surfaces for different kind of games. An optional board may be provided on the table top so that the table top is enclosed and act as, for example, coffee table, living room table, dining table, end table or the like. Moreover, the table also provides adjustable support legs for different desired height range selection and yet is aesthetically pleasing.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game table having interchangeable playing surface boards overlaid on a table top and having height adjustable support legs at each bottom comer of the table top. Particularly, the game table includes table top assembly having a table frame of substantially rectangular configuration with side enclosure walls, each comer of the table frame is provided an enclosure bowl pocket and having a support panel with an opening attached under the table frame. Each enclosure bowl pocket can be enclosed by a removable cap. The removable cap can be of any kind of suitable material. Preferably, plastic cap is used. Each middle top surface of the side enclosure wall includes an alcove. Accordingly, said alcove is a temporary storage space for game discs or other equipments.
The table top assembly also includes a base board of substantially rectangular configuration attachable with framework and supporting means. Said framework is a substantially rectangular structure defining a storage compartment defining a storage space for games equipment or any other objects. The framework is having an integrally formed protraded lip along its top peripheral surface to receive table frame. Accordingly, the support panel of the table frame is matingly engaged and rest seated on outer surface of the protmded lip. The supporting means is refer to a support member and a support column attached thereto. Said support member and support column can be an integrally formed body instead of two independent bodies.
The table top assembly further includes a rotatable panel pivotally engaged at each bottom surface comer of the base board. Accordingly, the rotatable panel is positioned in a sandwich position between adjustable leg and the base board. The rotatable panel further includes a recess region at its body.
A plurality of interchangeable surface panels also provided at table top assembly. Each interchangeable surface panel is imprinted or fumished with different type of game images or surfaces on at least one side of the panel. The surface panels are overlaying on recess of the table frame. Particularly, first interchangeable surface panel is of dimensions equal to inner peripheral side surface of the protruded lip and rest seated on the framework. At least one at middle side edge of the first interchangeable surface panel is a finger arched so that allows user to lift up the surface panel when needed. Second and third interchangeable surface panels are of dimensions equal to inner peripheral wall surface of the side enclosure walls and can be interchangeably rest seated on the support panel of the table frame. Each of comers of the second and third interchangeable surface panels is further provided an arched nook for the carom game.
The game table also includes adjustable legs threadably attached at each bottom comer of the table top assembly. Particularly, the adjustable legs having a plurality of sectional support legs wherein each sectional support leg is disposed with an extemally threaded projection bolt at one end and the other end disposed with an internally threaded socket. Each sectional support leg has a predetermined length and is arranged in any combination to attain desired height. Moreover, the sectional support legs can be of any configuration, shape and length to provide different aesthetic appearance and height to the table game so that said game table can also serve as, for example, a living room table, coffee table, end table or the like depending on the user preferred.
The game table can be further provided with an optional board on the table top assembly. The optional board is a plain surface board configured with a substantially rectangular enclosure frame. Said optional board can be matingly engaged and rest seated on the table frame of the assembly.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
In the appended drawings: FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a game table in accordance with preferred embodiment of present invention.
FIG. 2 is an exploded assembly view illustrating a table top assembly of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is an enlarged assembly view illustrating one comer of the table top assembly.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating table top assembly without surface panels. FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating complete assembly of the table top. FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating game table of FIG. 1 where rotatable panels are in open position.
FIGS. 7 - 12 are perspective views illustrating the game table with different height combinations of adjustable legs.
FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating game table top is enclosed by an optional board.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In FIG. 1, a game table (10) of present invention generally comprises a table top assembly (20) with height adjustable legs (30). The game table (10) is of a size and height suitable for use for playing various board games such as Carom, Go, Mahjong, Chinese Chess as well as Checkers or Western Chess. Said game table (10) can be adjusted to desired height and use as a living room table, coffee table, end table or the like. The game table (10) is preferably made of wooden material. Said game table (10) can also be made of metal, plastic or other suitable material; and with the table top assembly (20) and adjustable legs (30) of other suitable configurations.
of either the same or different materials. A suitable surface finish such as stain, varnish, paint, laminate or the like can be applied to the game table (10).
Referring now to FIGS. 2 and 3, table top assembly (20) generally comprises a table fi-ame (21), a base board (22), rotatable panels (23) and surface panels (24,25, 26). The base board (22) collectively comprises a substantially rectangular framework (27) securely attached on the surface of the base board (22). Each comer edge of the framework (27) is provided with support member (28) extended to support column (60). The support column (60) is a substantially cylindrical body securely attached on each comer surface of the base board (22). It will be appreciated that said support member (28) and support column (60) can be an integrally formed plastic body instead of two separate wooden bodies. The framework (27) is further provided with integrally formed protmded lip (34) along its top peripheral surface so that opening (42) of the table frame (21) can be matingly engaged on outer side surface of the protmded lip (34). A compartment (32) formed by the framework (27) is utilized as a storage area for game apparatus or any other objects.
Each bottom surface corner of the base board (22) is provided with rotatable panels (23). Said rotatable panel (23) includes a body (50) having integrally formed projected fin (54) extending therefrom. The body (50) of the rotatable panel (23) is substantially circular shaped and configured with a recess region (52). The projected fin (54) has an aperture (56) to receive fastening means. Said fastening means refers to a projection bolt (not shown in drawings) disposed at the adjustable leg (30) and is threadably attached to intemally threaded socket disposed at the support column (60) (not shown). Accordingly, the rotatable panel (23) is pivotally engaged to the bottom part of table top and is positioned in a sandwich position between the adjustable leg (30) and the base board (22).
The table frame (21) is substantially rectangular body having side enclosure wall (46) and enclosure bowl pockets (44) for Carom game. The enclosure bowl pocket (44) is configured at each comer of the table frame (21) and can be enclosed
a removable cap (29). The removable cap (29) can be of any kind of material. Preferably, plastic cap is used. An alcove (48) is provided at each middle top surface of the side enclosure wall (46) serving as temporary storage space for game discs or other equipments. The table frame (21) is provided with a support panel (40) at its bottom surface. Said support panel (40) of the table fi^ame (21) is provided an opening (42) and can be matingly engaged on outer side surface of the protruded lip (34) of the base structure (27) as mentioned earlier. Particularly, the table frame (21) is matingly engaged on outside surface of the protruded lip (34) and rest seated on the support member (28) or support column (60) disposed on the base board (22) (FIG. 4).
There is provided a first, second and third interchangeable surface panels (24, 25, 26) overlayable on the game table (10). The first surface panel (24) is preferably a rectangular board having a size and configuration to match the inner side surface of the protruded lip (34). Accordingly, first surface panel (24) can be matingly engaged and rest seated on the top surface of the framework (27). Said first surface panel (24) serves as a game board and can be a cover for the storage compartment (32). There is provided a finger arch (36) disposed at middles side of the first surface panel (24) which allows users to lift up the surface panel (24) when needed. Both faces of the first surface panel (24) can be imprinted with any type of board games such as Western Chess and Checkers.
The second surface panel (25) is generally in rectangular configuration and having an arched nook (37) configured at each of its comer. Said second surface panel (25) is of a size and configuration to match inner wall surface of the side enclosure wall (46) of the table frame (21). Particularly, the second surface panel (25) is matingly engageable to the inner wall surface of the side enclosure wall (46) and rest seated on support panel (40) of the table frame (21). Both faces of the second surface panel (25) can be imprint with any type of board games. For example, one face of the surface panel can be imprinted with Chinese Chess game and the other
can be furnished with Mahjong table cloth such as soft flocking fabric for Mahjong game.
The third surface panel (26) has a same size and configuration with the second surface panel (25). Though, third surface panel (26) can be of wooden or a glass panel. Similarly, the third surface panel (26) is provided an arched nook configured at each of its comer. Also, both faces of the third surface panel (26) can be imprinted with any type of board games. Preferably, games such as Carom or Go can be imprinted at either side of the third surface panel (26). FIG. 5 shows the third surface panel (26) matingly engaged at inner wall surface of the side enclosure wall (46) and rest seated on the table fi-ame (21).
In FIG. 6, the game table (10) is provided with adjustable leg (30) disposed at each bottom comer of the table top assembly (20). Particularly, the adjustable leg (30) is threadeably attached at each bottom comer of the base board (22). The rotatable panel (23) is pivotally engaged and in sandwich position between the said adjustable leg (30) and the base board (22). The adjustable leg (30) generally comprises three sectional support legs, i.e. first, second and third sectional support legs (71, 72, 73). Preferably, each sectional support leg (71, 72, 73) is provided an extemally threaded projection bolt disposed at one end of the body and the other end of the body is disposed with an intemally threaded socket to receive projection bolt (not shown).
The first sectional support leg (71) is preferably a cylindrical shape body. Said first sectional support leg (71) having a predetermined length and is threadably mounted at bottom comer of the base board (22). Second sectional support leg (72) can be of any elongated support column threadably mounted at the bottom end of the first sectional support leg (71). Whereas third sectional support leg (73) is preferably a short cylindrical body threadably attached at the bottom end of the second sectional support leg (72). However, the sectional support legs (71, 72, 73) can also be configured and arranged in different combinations as shown in FIG. 7 to 12. In
sectional support legs (71, 72, 73) also can be of any configuration, shape or length to provide different aesthetic appearance as well as different height. Particularly, each sectional support leg (71, 72, 73) of the game table (10) can be arranged to different height and serve as, for example, a living room table, coffee table, end table or the like depending on the user preferred.
It will be appreciated that an optional board (80) may be disposed on the table top assembly (20) and serve as a cover for the game table (10) (FIG. 13). Accordingly, the table top assembly (20) can be enclosed by the optional board (80) and with the combination of the adjustable legs (30), game table (10) is able to act as an ordinary table such as coffee table, living room table, dining table, end table or the like. The optional board (80) generally comprises a substantially rectangular enclosure frame (81) with a surface board (82) disposed thereon so that it can be matingly engaged and rest seated on the table top assembly (20). Particularly, inner wall surface of the enclosure frame (81) is engaged at the outer wall surface of the table frame (27) and thereby the table top assembly (20) is enclosed.
The invention being thus described, it will be obvious that the same may be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the principle and scope of the invention, and all such modifications as would obvious to one skilled in the art intended to be included within the scope of following claims.

CLAIMS
1. A game table (10) with playing surface boards overlaid on a table top and having support legs wherein the game table (10) generally comprises:-
a) table top assembly (20) having
i) a table frame (21) of substantially rectangular configuration with
side enclosure walls (46), each comer of the table frame (21) is
provided an enclosure bowl pocket (44);
ii) a base board (22) of substantially rectangular configuration;
iii) a rotatable panel (23) pivotally engaged at each bottom surface
comer of the base board (22);
iv) a plurality of interchangeable surface panels (24, 25, 26), each
imprinted or fumished with different type of game images or surfaces
on at least one side of the panel; and
b) adjustable legs (30);
characterized in that the game table (10) includes:
I) a support panel (40) with an opening (42) attached under the table
frame (21); wherein the opening (42) of the support panel (40) is
matingly engaged and rest seated on the outer surface of a protruded
lip (34);
II) a framework (27) and supporting means attachable to the base
board (22); said framework (27) is a substantially rectangular structure
defining a storage compartment (32);
III) an integrally formed protruded lip (34) along top peripheral surface of the framework (27) to receive table frame (21);
IV) the plurality of interchangeable surface panels (24, 25, 26) is overlaying on recess formed by support panel (40) of the table frame
(21);
V) a plurality of sectional support legs (71, 72, 73), each sectional
support leg disposed with an externally threaded projection bolt at one
end and the other end disposed with an intemally threaded socket;
each sectional support leg has a predetermined length and is arranged in any combination to attain different desired heights;
wherein the rotatable panel (23) is positioned in a sandwich position between
adjustable leg (30) and the base board (22).
2. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each middle top surface of the
side enclosure wall (46) includes an alcove (48).
3. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the alcove (48) is a temporary
storage space for game discs or other equipments.
4. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the each enclosure bowl pocket (44) is enclosed by a removable cap (29).
5. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the removable cap (29) is a plastic material or any kind of suitable material.
6. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the supporting means are support member (28) and support column (60).
7. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the support member (28) and support colunm (60) can be an integrally formed body instead of two independent bodies.
8. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rotatable panel (23) further includes a recess region (52) on its body (50).
9. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the interchangeable surface panel (24) is of dimensions equal to inner peripheral side surface of the protruded lip (34) and rest seated on the framework (27).
10. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 9, wherein at least one at middle side edge of the interchangeable surface panel (24) includes a finger arch (36) so that allows user to lift up the surface panel (24) when needed.
11. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the interchangeable surface panel (25, 26) is of dimensions equal to inner peripheral wall surface of the side enclosure walls (46) and rest seated on the support panel (40) of the table frame (21).
12. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the interchangeable surface panels (25,26) are provided with arched nook (37) at each of the comer.
13. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the adjustable legs (30) are threadably attached at each bottom comer of the table top assembly (20).
14. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the game table (10) can be further provided with an optional board (80) disposed on the table top assembly (20).
15. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the optional board (80) is a plain surface board (82) configured with a substantially rectangular enclosure frame (81).
16. A game table (10) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the optional board (80) can be matingly engaged and rest seated on the table frame (21) of the table assembly (20).

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Patent Number

271549

Indian Patent Application Number

1733/DELNP/2009

PG Journal Number

09/2016

Publication Date

26-Feb-2016

Grant Date

25-Feb-2016

Date of Filing

16-Mar-2009

Name of Patentee

YOKE HOONG, AW

Applicant Address

37, JALAN 18/155B TAMAN ESPLANAD, BUKIT JALIL 57000 KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA.

Inventors:

#	Inventor's Name	Inventor's Address
1	YOKE HOONG, AW	37, JALAN 18/155B, TAMAN ESPLANAD, BUKIT JALIL 57000 KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA.

PCT International Classification Number

A47B 25/00

PCT International Application Number

PCT/MY2007/000061

PCT International Filing date

2007-08-28

PCT Conventions:

#	PCT Application Number	Date of Convention	Priority Country
1	PI 20064050	2006-08-30	Malaysia