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Granted Patent B2
US 10,160,364 · App. 15/635,908 · Granted Dec 25, 2018

Tailgate table

Inventor: Robert Howe (Waverly, IA)
B60N3/001A47B3/08A47B5/02A47B5/04A47B5/06A47B9/00A47B13/083A47B31/06A47B37/04A47B9/08
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 10,160,364
App. No.
15/635,908
Granted
Dec 25, 2018
Kind
B2
Abstract

The tailgate table includes a panel having a first pair of legs pivotally affixed to a lower side at a first end of the panel. At least one fastener is disposed on a second end of the panel wherein the fastener is can removably secure the second end to a tailgate of a vehicle. The second end is beveled to engage with the tailgate.

Claims (20)

1. A tailgate table, comprising:

a panel having a first pair of legs pivotally affixed to a lower side at a first end;

a netting extending along the perimeter;

wherein the netting is disposed at a 30-degree angle from a plane of the panel;

a second end of the panel having a first fastener disposed thereon configured to removably secure the second end to a tailgate of a vehicle;

wherein the second end is beveled to engage with the tailgate.

2. The tailgate table of claim 1 , further comprising a lip extending perpendicularly from a perimeter of the panel.

3. The tailgate table of claim 1 , wherein the first pair of legs are adjustable in length.

4. The tailgate table of claim 1 , wherein at least one second fastener is disposed around an outer surface of the panel.

5. The tailgate table of claim 4 , wherein the second fastener comprises a hook.

6. The tailgate table of claim 1 , further comprising a second pair of legs pivotally affixed to the lower side at the second end.

7. The tailgate table of claim 6 , wherein the second pair of legs are adjustable in length.

8. The tailgate table of claim 1 , wherein the panel further comprises at least one aperture disposed on an upper side of the panel, configured to receive a support member of a canopy therein.

9. The tailgate table of claim 8 , wherein the aperture is disposed on a corner of the panel.

10. The tailgate table of claim 1 , wherein a first handle is disposed at the first end.

11. The tailgate table of claim 1 , wherein a second handle is disposed on the second end.

12. The tailgate table of claim 1 , wherein the first fastener comprises an L-shaped bracket having a first arm configured to insert into a gap between the tailgate and a vehicle.

13. The tailgate table of claim 12 , wherein a second arm of the first fastener is configured to rest flush against a truck bed.

14. The tailgate table of claim 1 , wherein the first pair of legs rest parallel to the panel when stored, and perpendicular to the panel when in use.

15. The tailgate table of claim 6 , wherein the second pair of legs rest parallel to the panel with stored, and perpendicular to the panel when in use.

Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 62393818 · Sep 13, 2016
Related Publication 20180072208A1 · Mar 15, 2018
Cited By (1)
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