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Sunday, January 6, 2013
Barbara D. Butler
MACON — Barbara Douglas Butler, 72, of Macon, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at her daughter's home in Henderson.
Born in Greensboro, she was the daughter of the late Bennie Douglas and Nancy Rumley Douglas. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David H. Butler.
Mrs. Butler was a member of Gardner's Baptist Church where she was involved in numerous church activities which included a children's Sunday School teacher and largely involved with the music ministry. She was employed with Southern Laundry in Henderson for 15 years.
Surviving Mrs. Butler are two daughters; Teresa B. Kasey and husband, the Rev. Brent Kasey of Henderson, and Tina B. Krause, and husband, Derek Krause, of Wilkesboro; two brothers, David Douglas Sr. of Greensboro and Tom Douglas, of Oakland, Calif.; grandchildren, Britney K. Sanders, Meredith K. Vest and Katie Kasey, Kassey, Benjamin and Noah Krause; and a great-grandson, Titus Nathaniel Sanders. The family is expecting the birth of her second great-grandchild, Creed Alton Vest, in two weeks.
Funeral services will be held, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at Gardner's Baptist Church at noon, by the Rev. Blake Jackson. The family will receive friends at 11 a.m., at the church. On Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at 1 p.m., a second service will be held at Shannon Hills Bible Chapel, 900 West Vandalia Road, Greensboro, by the Rev. Mark Shelley. The family will receive friends from noon-1 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Guilford Memorial Park, in Greensboro.
Arrangements are by Blaylock Funeral Home of Warrenton. Online condolences can be made at blaylockfh.com.
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Lizzie R. Caraway
DELCO — Lizzie Roberson Caraway, age 90, a resident of 98 Dew Oil Plant Road, and a former resident of Kelly Road in Henderson, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington.
Born in Vance County on Jan. 14, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Hunter J. Roberson and Julia Ross Roberson.
She was baptized in the Episcopal Church, and was retired from the former Southern Quilting Co.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at 11 a.m., in the J. M. White Funeral Home Chapel by the Revs. Sam Brewer, Aubrey Florence and George Williams. Burial will follow in Sunset Gardens.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary C. Sanford and husband, Johnny, of Henderson; two sons, Bobby Caraway of Port Orange, Fla., and the Rev. Hubert Titus Caraway Jr. and wife, Edith, of Delco; five grandchildren, Carrie, Tre', Eli, John and Michael; and four great-grandchildren, Amanda, Hollie, Allen and Cullen; two sisters, Barbara Cummings of Strasburg, Va., and Gladys Burkett of Independence, Mo.; two brothers, Melvin Roberson of Henderson and Howard Roberson of Princeville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Titus Caraway Sr., and one son, David Allen Caraway; three sisters, Doris Williamson, Nellie Weaver and Ellen Roberson; and five brothers, Clarence Roberson, Willard Roberson, James Roberson, Grover "Billy" Roberson and W. H. Roberson.
The family will receive friends Monday night, Jan. 7, 2013, from 7-8:30 p.m., at J. M. White Funeral Home. At other times they will be at the home of Mary and Johnny Sanford, 1151 Walter Bowen Road in the Epsom Community.
Serving as active pall bearers will be Hubert Titus Caraway III, Samuel Elijah Caraway, John Patrick Sanford, Michael Steven Sanford, Tommy Roberson and Brian Cummings.
Arrangements are by J. M. White Funeral Home.
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Nellie F. Hedgepeth
HENDERSON — Nellie Faulkner Hedgepeth, 83, of 1428 Peace St., Henderson, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
Born in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Vernon Faulkner and Mamie Ayscue Faulkner. She was the widow of Clair Beverly Hedgepeth.
Mrs. Hedgepeth was a retired group chief operator at Carolina Telephone Company. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Fellowship Sunday School Class, the Weekend Packing Team, the Wednesday Night Meal Team, Circle 1, the Altar Guild and the United Methodist Women.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 7, 2012, at 11 a.m., at First United Methodist Church, conducted by the Dr. John Check. Burial will follow in Union Chapel United Methodist Cemetery.
Surviving are two daughters, Katherine H. Hughes and husband, Steve, and Beverly H. Kennedy and husband, Steve, all of Henderson; a son Gerald C. Hedgepeth and wife, Kimberly, of Henderson; a sister, Dorothy F. Ayscue of Louisburg; and six grandchildren, Katie Hughes, Kelly Hughes, Steven Kennedy, Gerri Anna Hedgepeth, Ellie Hedgepeth and Meri Clair Hedgepeth. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Elsie F. Ayscue, Helen F. Stevenson, Gladys F. McLaughlin and Paige F. Vaughan; and two brothers, Melvin T. Faulkner and James V. Faulkner.
The family will receive friends Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, from 10-11 a.m., in the parlor at First United Methodist Church. All other times, they will be at the home of Steve and Kathy Hughes, 1520 Peace St., Henderson.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Harry Hedgepeth, Thomas Edwards, Steven Kennedy, Chuck Brown, Matt Pickler, Jimmy Crawford and Marshall Sledge.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 114 Church Street, Henderson, NC 27536.
Arrangements are by Flowers Funeral Home.
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Dorothy K. Gill
WARRENTON — Dorothy Bell Kearney Gill, 67, of 739 Geneva Drive, Warrenton, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, in Newark, N.J.
The funeral service has changed from today to Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at 2 p.m., at Coley Spring Baptist Church by Pastor Carson Jones. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Arrangements are by Davis-Royster Funeral Service.
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Marisue S. Hill
DANVILLE, Kty. — Marisue Lynn Swain Hill, age 74, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012.
She was born Oct. 1, 1938, in Sterns, Kty., to Dorman A. and Doris E. King Swain.
Of her many accomplishments, she would say her sons were her greatest. She was also the first Miss Boyle County and at one time was named Kentucky Dental Assistant of the Year. She also earned a private pilot license and was an avid scrap booker. She was a 1956 graduate of Danville High School and was an Admiral fan.
She is survived by her fiancé, Richard Simpson of Danville; sons Chris (Debbie) Hill of Danville, Kty., Scott (Susan) Hill of Lexington, Kty., and Michael (Susan) Hill of Oxford; five grandchildren, Christina, Elizabeth, Konnor, Patrick and Hagan Hill; her mother, Doris Swain of Danville, Kty.; one brother, Michael Swain of Danville, Kty.; and one sister, Brenda Currin of Oxford.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Donald Alfred Hill.
Sue will be dearly missed by family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heritage Hospice of Danville.
A memorial tribute wall is available for Marisue at preston-pruitt.com.
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Mary H. Peoples
WILMINGTON — Mary Elizabeth Hobgood Peoples, age 87, a resident of 4101 Fraternity Court, and a former resident of Henderson, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at Davis Health Center in Wilmington.
Born on July 25. 1925, in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Frank Hobgood and Lena Briggs Hobgood. She was retired from Vance County Schools and was a member of Fuller Chapel United Church Of Christ, and attended Wrightsboro United Methodist Church in Wilmington.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at 3 p.m., at Fuller Chapel United Church of Christ by the Rev. Tammy Ayscue. Entombment will follow in Sunset Gardens.
She is survived by two daughters, Debbie S. Wheat (Gene) and Jennifer P. Collins (Maxie), both of Wilmington; and four grandchildren, Doug Stanford, Kelley Wheat-Rivers, Rob Trotman and Gray Trotman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anderson Furman Peoples; and one brother, Henry Frank Hobgood Jr.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, prior to the service from 1:30-3 p.m., at Fuller Chapel United Church Of Christ.
Serving as active pall bearers will be Doug Sanford, Rob Trotman, Dan Wheat-Rivers, Adam Stephens, Billy T. Stanton, Dale Pernell, Danny Stanton and Billy Joe Stanton.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Fuller Chapel United Church of Christ Building Fund, c/o of Dolores Grissom, 140 E. Main Street, Kittrell, NC 27544.
Arrangements are by J. M. White Funeral Home of Henderson.
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Jean D. Faulkner
HENDERSON — Jean Dixon Faulkner, 85, of 210 Neathery Road, Henderson, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at her home.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Flowers Funeral Home.
David Foster Jr.
KITTRELL — David "Dave" Foster Jr., of Kittrell, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in Wilmington, Del.
He was born July 30, 1927, to David A. Foster and Eltenner Perry Foster. He was educated through the North Carolina School System and at an early age joined Concord Baptist Church in Kittrell. He served in the US Army during an overseas assignment in the Korean War.
He moved to Philadelphia, Pa., where he joined Cornerstone Baptist Church and served faithfully. He later moved to Delaware where he was a member of Upon This Rock Missionary Baptist Church.
He was employed at Bunting and Glider while in Philadelphia and also started his own "painting company." He later retired from Cheltenham Township Highway Department as a highway technician supervisor.
Funeral service will be held Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at 1 p.m., at Concord Baptist Church, with Pastor S.E. Blalock officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Survivors include: his wife, Annie S. Foster; three daughters: Pastor Annie Ruth Foster, Debra Alice Foster and Pastor Iris Regina Brown (Joel); 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Lealer Harris of Kittrell and Necie Mae Harris of Philadelphia, Pa.; two brothers: Lawrence W. Foster and James E. Foster, both of Kittrell.
Viewing will be held today, from 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., at the funeral home and at the church one hour prior to the service.
Online condolences may be expressed at davis-royster.com.
Arrangements are by Davis-Royster Funeral Service.
Barbara S. Parkins
HENDERSON — Barbara Stroud Parkins, 51, of 323 Zollicoffer Ave., Henderson, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham.
Born in Vance County, she was the daughter of Carolyn Yvonne Doss Stroud of Henderson and the late Robert Timothy Stroud. She was the widow of James Robert Parkins.
Parkins was a former waitress at Nunnery-Freeman Barbecue Restaurant. She was a member of the ASPCA and the 700 Club.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at 2 p.m., at Flowers Funeral Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Frank Sossamon. Burial will follow in Sunset Gardens.
Surviving, in addition to her mother, are a son, Roger G. Faucette Jr. of Kittrell; two sisters, Sandra Faucette of Kittrell and Connie Mayes of Stem; and one grandchild. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Rhonda Dement; and two brothers, Robert Stroud and Michael Stroud.
The family will receive friends today, from 7-8:30 p.m., at Flowers Funeral Home. All other times, they will be at the home, 323 Zollicoffer Ave., Henderson.
Flowers are accepted; or memorials may be made to the ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929,
Arrangements are by Flower Funeral Home.
Elaine Perry
DURHAM — Elaine Perry, 53, of 919 Spruce Pine Trail, Durham, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2013, at her residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Davis-Royster Funeral Service.


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It's quite possible that the Detroit Lions' 4-12, joke-of-a-season in 2012 contributed, at least in some way, to the city's No. 1 ranking on Forbes' most miserable list.
After posting a 10-6 record in 2011, the Lions' nosedive hit fans in the Motor City with a swift, back-to-reality punch in the gut -- the team Lions fans thought was on the upswing seemingly settled back into its rightful place among the NFL's mediocre franchises.
How can the Lions turn things around and make their fans jubilant?
The answer is simple: Acquire Tim Tebow.
The bible champion could be on the market very soon, as his current team, the New York Jets, is looking to off him to any willing taker.
Tebow would be perfect for the miserable sprawl known as Detroit. His angelic ways would ease those at Ford Field. Instead of grieving over a loss after leading by, let's say, about 14 points or so, fans would seek out Tebow's wisdom and guidance, asking the second coming for comfort and good tidings.
With a brisk touch on their forehead, Lions fans would instantly feel rejuvenated, ready to conquer the evils that plague their once-fair city.
Forget about football. Tebow would inspire an entire population -- an entire fanbase -- to shake their worldly habits and enter the bowel of the Motor City with benevolent intent to help those less fortunate.
The down-and-out Detroit residents would rejoice, crowning Tebow their king -- even if only for the football season. Tebow would walk among them wearing flip-flops and sporting a righteous patch of Jesus-like facial hair, handing out loaves of bread and recyclable bottles of holy water.
Detroit is miserable. Bring on The Tebow. He could turn things around via miracle after miracle.
Gliding along the Detroit River, Tebow would restore some sort of peace in the post-industrial melee that's been riddled with crime and ungodly acts of selfishness by its residents.
Jets coach Rex Ryan didn't allow Tebow to work his magic in the greater New York Area, but Lions coach Jim Schwartz would probably be on board, supporting the idea of pushing Matt Stafford aside so that the Lions' newly-minted Messiah could please his adoring pupils.
Flint, the No. 2-ranked most miserable city in America, is just an hour away. Tebow's spiritual message could easily flow its way up Interstate-75, touching the poor souls in the armpit of Michigan in the same manner that it inspired those in Detroit.
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CLEMSON — Not all of Clemson's offensive statistics have been crowed about.
WHO: Wake Forest (2-2, 0-1 ACC) at No. 3 Clemson (3-0, 1-0)
WHEN: Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Memorial Stadium, Clemson, S.C.
LINE: Clemson by 29
For the third straight year — also the third year of Tajh Boyd at quarterback, Chad Morris at offensive coordinator and Robbie Caldwell at offensive line coach — the Tigers allow defenses to infiltrate the backfield at a higher rate than desired.
During the 2011 ACC Championship run, the Tigers allowed 6.07 tackles for loss per game (75th nationally.) Last year's No. 6 scoring offense improved slightly to 5.77 TFLs on average, also 75th in the country.
Through three games, Clemson's taken 24 negative plays, eight per contest. That's taken a tumble to 111th among FBS squads, or tied for 11th-worst.
"We've got to clean some things up, protection-wise, that has nothing to do with Tajh," head coach Dabo Swinney said. "We've let a few guys slip through the wall and create some pressure that shouldn't be there."
It's quietly become a troubling trend.
"We take it very personally. That's our baby," right guard Tyler Shatley said. "That's what we've got to control, because we've at least got to get the ballcarrier to the line of scrimmage. After that, once he gets past us, we let them make the plays and make us look good."
Even more disturbing is the current state of the line. The team said right tackle Gifford Timothy suffered a concussion in the first few plays last Thursday at North Carolina State, and he's likely to sit out Saturday vs. Wake Forest.
Left guard David Beasley is questionable with an ankle injury, and reserve left tackle Isaiah Battle is suspended for throwing a punch against the Wolfpack.
Shatley insisted the Tigers don't talk about stats, but they know they've got to improve, starting Saturday against the Demon Deacons' No. 24-rated defense which doesn't specialize in TFLs (4.5 per game.)
"We definitely talked about the tackles for loss, because that's what we can control, and that's what we take pride in," Shatley said, "not having linebackers run through or defensive linemen cut loose and tackle our quarterbacks and running backs in the backfield."
Call for backup
The three busiest defenders in terms of snap count so far, in order, are strong safety Travis Blanks, middle linebacker Stephone Anthony and free safety Robert Smith.
Blanks and Smith have been overly active, in Swinney's eyes.
"As we go throughout the season, we're going to have to have some help," Swinney said. "Because Robert and Blanks can't play 70 snaps. They can't hold up."
Swinney "really, really likes our two safeties, and they're still growing," but a prerogative Saturday is figuring out who might be able to spell them on some drives.
The prime suspects are all freshmen: Jayron Kearse, Ronald Geohaghan, Jadar Johnson and Korrin Wiggins.
"Some guys really want that moment, and other guys would rather not. They might say they do, but when push comes to shove, it's very difficult to invest every single day emotionally and physically," defensive coordinator Brent Venables said.
"A guy is not going to look like a blind dog in a meat market at practice every day, and then all of a sudden show up and be Superman on game days."
Two other options are junior Taylor Watson, listed as Smith's backup, and Bashaud Breeland, who's currently starting at cornerback. Martin Jenkins is getting healthier, which could afford Clemson the option of moving Breeland into the back end with Blanks, neither of whom are natural safeties.
"Safety's a lot more difficult to learn," Venables said. "It's linebacker with even higher stress because you're the last line of defense."
Can't coop him up
While ACL rehab buddy Chad Kelly was lauded for his quick return in week two, tight end Sam Cooper made a major impact with Clemson's first touchdown in the N.C. State game, five months after suffering the most serious of knee injuries.
Cooper maintains he's "definitely 100 percent" and ready to contribute in the passing game.
"One of the hardest things coming off an ACL is getting that confidence back," Cooper said. "I haven't struggled with it, but that's definitely been a challenge. To go make that grab meant a lot."
Much like Kelly, Cooper gave himself one night to feel sorry for himself after the spring game. He also tore his meniscus, and spent a month on crutches.
"I definitely believe in positive thinking. I'd never been hurt before. I'd never been on crutches," Cooper said. "But with the support staff we have here, the doctors and my parents, it really wasn't as bad as you'd think it'd be."
Beastly respect
Defensive end Vic Beasley was named the Bednarik National Defensive Player of the Week, handed the honor by the Maxwell Football Club one week after garnering three sacks at N.C. State.
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I'm a Republican BTW but it is getting embarassing to keep claiming that with this type of ignorant material coming out under the Party name.
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First things first: 1. Assembly was easier than I thought 2. Quality of wood is little cheap than it looks in the images, so better be careful while assembling the pieces together 3. Rolling of the bottom part is an interesting concept 4. Dust collector, the only side I'm not impressed...
ITEM#: 12341860This transitional coffee table offers a unique style and storage space to your living room. Its pocket shelves can be used for storage or as display center for nick-knacks. Adapt this versatile coffee table to your specific needs whenever you throw a party, host a small group of guests or enjoy some time alone. The nested design and rolling casters make it easy to add surface area when needed and then slip the smaller piece underneath when you want more floor space.
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Good Idea, Poor Manufacturing
Good design, but the table is made from cheap particle board. It can bend. The small table is actually stronger. A good product at a fair price (especially if you wait for a sale).Read More
Worth the price!!
First things first: 1. Assembly was easier than I thought 2. Quality of wood is little cheap than it looks in the images, so better be careful while assembling the pieces together 3. Rolling of the bottom part is an interesting concept 4. Dust collector, the only side I'm not impressedRead More
missing parts
the table came with parts with one of the important component missing making it impossible to connect the table. Also wasn't impressed with the color of the table - doesn't look as good as the pictureRead More
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Very pretty but poor material
The coffee table was shipped very fast to me. It was practically the next 2 business days I got it! Was super excited since it has a smaller table underneath with wheels that would be great for my kids to utilize for homework/eating/playing as it was the perfect height for them. Upon putting it together it took about an hour or so. After putting it together I thought it would be super heavy but it actually wasn't. The material seems to be more like sawdust type. Sorry don't know the technical name for this type of material. Come to sweeping the top with my hand the table top scratched me. I looked in the area that had scratched me and there was a 1/2 inch cut in the material (it's like a plastic kind of coating) that was slightly sticking out. It looks like when the manufacturer coated the table top there was some kind of cut in it that the sealant or coating didn't seal. Also the corner of the table has a small scratch that looks to be shipping had done that but then again the sealant didn't seemed to cover it either as I could see about a small rectangular shape that is unsealed. Kind of odd but it could be shipping or manufacturer's defect. I did contact Overstock and got about a 15% store credit to compensate for that. I know I should return the table back and get a full refund but because of the design, time it took for me to put together, and how fit it was for my kids I just kept it. I just hope I don't end up getting another coffee table replacement. I still gave this a 3 star for the design and fit with what I needed. I guess I can live with the defects for now. The table does hold onto finger prints or other kind of smudges easily like one of the reviews mention so this review confirms it as well. So if you have kids like me you're probably going to have to wipe it down constantly. Weight wise you can move it around easily. It's not a bad table but if it wasn't for the defects I would definitely give it a 5 star but with the help of how Overstock handled this situation I gave it a 3 star rather than a 1 (only cause I might have to shell out more money soon to get another coffee table of which I don't have much to spend more on).Read More
Snap together piece table
This is a wonderful design. A snap together piece of furniture. I happened upon it while browsing the other coffee tables and I just though what a great piece of design. Right price plus workable for my taste so I ordered it. Delivery was fast. Got my order and immediately snapped the two pieces together. My 6yrs old son love eating at the underneath table. That second slidable table is such a good design. Beautiful color plus good quality wood used. All the pieces fit exactly together with no adjustments. overall this is an excellent product for the price. Excellent for space savers.Read More
beautiful table
This table is very sturdy and is very well built. I love the color and its rich look. I am disabled and was even able to built this table all by myself. I would definitely recommend this table.Read More
Buy It !
This will be the last time I have to purchase a coffee table ! It arrived ,and though I couldn't put it together by myself, it took my friend about an hour. The quality of this table is high and I would have no hesitation in recommending it to all. Thank you, O.com for another great deal (in all areas)!Read More
Works for what I need
It is much darker in person - almost black. Took about 1 hour to put together, but pretty easy. A couple of things that I have noticed - it shows every speck of dust, dirt, cat hair, etc like they are being magnified times 20 and when I used a (spray) furniture polish it smears and it very hard to get rid of, like it won't dry. I suggest using a Swifer or a dry towel to clean and make sure to have drink coasters. My (11 year old) daughter likes the smaller pull-out to eat and do homework on.Read More
amazing product!!!
I couldn't believe the quality of the product. I was blown away with the product. This was my first time using overstock.com and I will use it many many times over because I know its a great product!Read More
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It has the perfect measurements for me.
good reviews
I would love to get this table but only if solid wood and the reviews seem to say mixed things...is it wood or MDF and veneer? thx
Thank you for shopping with us jctmrm. The product is wood with veneer. The shipping weight of the two tables combined is 40 pounds. Have a great day.
Does the middle table roll out in both directions?
Thank you for your inquiry. We were able to confirm with our support team. The middle table does roll out in both directions
Yes! It's a free standing table by itself, it just can roll under the bigger table to make it look like one solid piece.
What are the dimensions for the bigger table?
Thank you for your inquiry. The dimensions for the larger table are 47 in. W x 17 in. H x 24 in. D.
Can both tables roll/have wheels? Thanks!
This only comes with rolled for the middle table but I am sure you can buy some wheels for the other table. Thank you in assisting with our product.
you could add them but it would look terrible if you did
Do you have an estimate for when this will be back in stock?
The item is now back in stock.
Where can i find the assembly instructions? Mine did not come with one.
We''re sorry for the inconvenience. Someone from customer service will contact you.
Can I buy the side tables for this coffee table on this site?
Unfortunately, I was unable to locate side tables for this coffee table.
what color would you describe this as so that I can match side tables with it? (ex. Coffee Bean, espresso)
The color of this coffee table is espresso.
what is the maximum weight capacity that can be supported by this table? i am concerned with stability if people want to sit on it.
We do not have a weight rating for this table and would not recommend using this for seating.
what tools are needed for assembly
This item will not need specific tools, if it does it will come with it. However this item looks as if it will just be putting pieces together.
Do you have to assemble /
This item does require assembly.
What are the shipping dimensions and shipping weight? Does it come in a flat box?
The shipping box is 4 inches (H) x 26 inches (W) x 54 inches (L) and weighs 40 pounds.
do they have it in different colors??
This is the only color we have.
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A device for releasably supporting a plurality of objects such as cans and which allows the selective removal or replacement of any one of the objects without disturbing the others releasably supported thereby.
1. A device for releasably supporting a plurality of containers, such as cans, in side-by-side relationship, each said container having a cylindrically-shaped body segment and a circumferentially extending protrusion at an end thereof, said device allowing the selective removal or replacement of any preselected one of said containers without substantially disturbing or causing removal of other containers releasably supported by the device immediately adjacent to said preselected one container, said device comprising, in combination:
mounting means; and
spaced support elements extending from said mounting means in opposition to one another, at least one of said support elements comprising an elongated deformable lip engageable with said protrusions for supporting the protrusions of a plurality of containers disposed side-by-side and movable between a first position and a second position relative to said mounting means, said lip including a first lip portion having an inwardly and downwardly projecting first surface and a second lip portion connected to said first lip portion, said second lip portion having a second surface extending downwardly at an angle from said first surface, said lip being formed of relatively hard, flexible material having an elastic memory, said lip being displaced from said first position to said second position when an outwardly directed force of predetermined magnitude is applied to said second surface by an engaging protrusion of any preselected one of said containers at the location of said engaging protrusion until said engaging protrusion engages said first surface, said lip being responsive to engagement between said first surface and said engaging protrusion to subsequently immediately move toward the body segment of said preselected one container and cause said first surface to exert a camming force against said engaging protrusion and urge said engaging protrusion toward said mounting means due to the elastic memory of the lip material returning said lip toward said first position, said lip being deformed by the engaging protrusion only in the immediate vicinity of the preselected one container during removal or replacement thereof whereby all other containers supported by said device will remain supported thereby, said lip being selectively deformable by a container protrusion at any desired preselected location along the length of said lip.
2. The device according to claim 1 wherein said mounting means includes a panel having a bottom surface with spaced opposed edges, said spaced support elements each comprising lips of substantially identical construction extending from said edges and engageable with said protrusions.
3. The device according to claim 2 wherein said protrusions have an outer diameter of predetermined magnitude, the distance between said spaced edges being generally equal to said outer diameter whereby said containers are substantially solely supported on the first surfaces of said lips and slidable relative to said lips and positionable at any desired location along the length thereof.
4. The device according to claim 1 wherein said second surface is substantially straight.
5. The device according to claim 1 wherein said second surface is curved.
6. The device according to claim 1 wherein said mounting means and said spaced support elements are integrally formed of plastic material.
7. The device according to claim 6 wherein said material has a hardness within the range of from about 50 to about 90 on the Shore A hardness scale.
8. The device according to claim 1 wherein said first lip portion additionally has an inwardly disposed surface extending upwardly at an angle from said first surface to said mounting means for accommodating said protrusions have been urged upwardly by said first surface.
9. The device according to claim 2 wherein a plurality of pairs of lips project downwardly from said panel, the lips of each pair of lips being spaced at different distances from one another, said pairs of lips adapted to support containers of difference sizes.
10. The device according to claim 9 wherein each pair of lips have distal ends located at different distances from the panel bottom surface.
This invention relates to a device for releasably supporting a plurality of objects and which allows the selective removal or replacement of any one of the objects without disturbing the others releasably supported thereby. The device has particular application to food cans, such as soup cans, but also may be utilized with other types of objects having a protrusion at an end thereof.
It is well known to support containers and similar objects having protrusions at the ends thereof by disposing supports under the protrusions and allowing the containers to depend or hang therefrom under the influence of gravity. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 1,134,277, issued Apr. 6, 1915, discloses a milk bottle lock in which the top portion of the bottle is inserted into a framework bottom opening. A locking member within the framework is positioned under the bottle protrusion or flange to lock the bottle top so that the bottle cannot be moved downwardly from the framework bottom to remove it, but instead must be slid endwise in the framework to accomplish this.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,022,363, issued May 10, 1977, shows a device for supporting and storing bottles in side-by-side fashion. Again, the device of this patent permits removal of the bottles only by sliding them endwise. This means that the bottles must be removed in serial fashion. If the user wishes to remove a particular bottle, he or she must first remove all bottles between it and a dispenser opening.
Another patent of interest is U.S. Pat. No. 1,995,370, issued Mar. 26, 1935. This patent relates to a conduit-holding clip device which employs a resilient finger to retain a plurality of pipes in side-by-side relationship. The device of this patent is not really appropriate for supporting objects having protrusions at the ends thereof, for example, cans sealed at their ends with ridges. The device of this patent is for the purpose of retaining conduits and similar articles which have different diameters. If the device of this patent were employed to support objects by their end protrusions, removal of any one thereof or replacement of any one thereof would result in deflection of the resilient finger to such an extent that at least some of the other objects retained thereby would fall from the device.
Another patent of some interest is U.S. Pat. No. 1,398,519 which relates to a hanger or holder for supporting articles of different sizes. In the device, two sets of jaws, one large and one small, are employed and such jaws are disposed in generally superposed relationship. The large jaws are meant to hold a single relatively large object while the small jaws are meant to hold a single relatively small object. The hanger of this patent, however, functions in such a manner that only a single object is retained thereby at any given time. In other words, there is no teaching in U.S. Pat. No. 1,398,519 of maintaining a plurality of objects in side-by-side relationship, much less the utilization of structure which will permit the removal or replacement of the one object without disturbing the others.
United Kingdom Patent Specification No. 2,038,613 discloses an article holder which is used to hold a plurality of objects, such as tools, pens and pencils, and the like in side-by-side relationship. The device or article holder comprises an elongate channel-shaped member having elongate flexible fins projecting toward each other from the side walls of the channel. Very resilient synthetic rubber material is employed in the device to construct the fins, for example, synthetic rubber of the type used to form seals in window double glazing units Articles allegedly may be inserted and removed from between the ribs without other objects dropping out. However, the holder can only be used for holding relatively light-weight objects. The device essentially relies upon a press-fit arrangement wherein sets of cooperating very resilient ribs frictionally engage the sides of objects placed therein. An article holder of that type cannot retain relatively heavy objects like food cans Not only are the ribs too resilient to accomplish this, but the arrangement disclosed does not, as distinguished from applicant's device, provide means for positively engaging the underside of a protrusion formed at the upper end of an object. For example, food cans conventionally incorporate a circumferentially extending protrusion or ridge at least one end thereof. British Specification No. 2,038,613 provides no teaching or suggestion whatsoever of utilizing such a protrusion to provide support for a can or similar object.
Applicant is also aware of U.S. Pat. No. 2,559,353 which relates to a mounting and protecting device for cathode ray tubes. This patent is of interest only by virtue of the fact that it discloses the general idea of mounting an object in a groove defined by flanges. The device of U.S. Pat. No. 2,559,353 would be totally inappropriate for use in supporting cans or similar objects. In any event, there is no teaching whatsoever of structure which allows the respective selective removal or replacement of objects disposed side-by-side without disturbing other objects releasably supported by the device.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,185,509, issued May 30, 1916, shows a holder for a single milk bottle or the like. The device has flanges forming grooves for receiving the bead of the bottle. The flanges resiliently urge the bottle into contact with an under surface of the device. There is no teaching that the bottle can be snapped in and out of position; apparently, it must be slid endwise relative to the groove for insertion and removal.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,071,218, issued Jan. 31, 1978, discloses a plastic clip for engaging the top chine of a single can to hold it for decorative display or utilitarian purposes. The single can is held at only one location on the chine, with the chine of a canted can resting on the shoulder of a fixed lip member and engaged by a flexible front wall spaced from the lip member. The can may be replaced and removed by bending the front wall. The device cannot be utilized to support a plurality of cans.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,527,345, issued Sept. 8, 1970, discloses a portable package for a row of containers. The containers are fixedly held in assembled relation by a channel-shaped strip of material having inturned and upturned flanges which engage the underside of container caps or rolled ends. The strip is simultaneously applied to all the containers by being forced vertically over the top thereof. The flanges enter a recess at the container necks and lock them into position against a cushion which resists movement of the containers. The patent is silent on how the containers are removed but it is apparent that downward removal of one or more of the containers is likely to break or permanently distort the flanges, rendering the device unfit for repeated use. In any event, there is no teaching that a single container can be removed or replaced without disturbing the other containers.
Other patents of which applicant is aware, but of even less pertinence to the present invention, are U.S. Pat. No. 3,062,490, issued Nov. 6, 1962; U.S. Pat. No. 278,161 issued May 22, 1883; U.S. Pat. No. 3,365,068, issued Jan. 23, 1968; Canadian Pat. No. 696,515, issued Oct. 27, 1964; and French Pat. No. 2,323,255.
The present invention relates to a device which releasably supports a plurality of objects in side-by-side relationship, each said object having a protrusion at an end thereof. The device allows the selective removal or replacement of any one of the objects without disturbing the other objects releasably supported by the device.
The device has particular application as a holder for food cans and the like. It enables the user to store a plurality of cans in side-by-side relationship from an overhead surface. For example, the device may be utilized in storage cabinets, thus freeing up shelf space.
A unique feature of the present device resides in the fact that any one of the objects being supported thereby in side- by-side relationship may be removed or replaced without disturbing other objects releasably supported thereby. Cans, for example, may be readily snapped in and out of position at any location on the device. The remaining cans will not fall out of position. The device positively engages the protrusion extending around the can or other object and provides the sole support for the object. This enables the device to be kept compact, an important consideration where storage is involved.
The device includes mounting means and spaced support elements extending downwardly from the mounting means. At least one of these support elements comprises a lip engageable with the protrusions of the objects being retained thereby and movable between a first position and a second position relative to the mounting means.
The lip includes a first portion having an inwardly and downwardly projecting first surface and a second lip portion connected to the first lip portion. The second lip portion has a second surface extending downwardly at an angle from the first surface.
The lip is formed of relatively hard, flexible material having an elastic memory whereby an outwardly directed force of predetermined magnitude applied to the second surface by one of the protrusions displaces the lip to a second position from a first position until the protrusion engages the first surface and whereby the first surface subsequently urges the protrusion upwardly when the elastic material of the lip material returns the lip to the first position.
The structural elements just described enable the protrusion of the can or other object to be snapped both into position and out of position. Because the lip is formed of relatively hard, flexible material having an elastic memory, the lip is deformed by the protrusion for just an instant as an object is removed or replaced. While this action occurs, there is virtually no deformation of the lip in the vicinity of adjacent objects. Such an arrangement provides many advantages over conventional holders for cans and similar objects which require endwise serial removal to reach a particular object held thereby.
Other features, advantages, and objects of the present invention will become apparent with reference to the following detailed description and accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a portion of a preferred form of device constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention holding a plurality of cans;
FIG. 2 illustrates diagrammatically the cooperative relationship which exists between a lip of the device and a can protrusion when the can is being removed or replaced next to another can supported by the device;
FIG. 3 is an end view of the device of FIG. 1 illustrating a form of attachment means which ma be utilized to attach the device to an overhead location, and also showing a can being positioned in the device;
FIG. 4 illustrates details of a lip incorporated in the device of FIG. 1 with a portion of a can being supported thereby illustrated in phantom;
FIGS. 5, 6, and 7 are views similar to FIG. 4 but illustrating alternative forms of lip which may be employed on the device; and
FIGS. 8 and 9 are end views showing alternative forms of the device constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
Referring now to FIGS. 1-4, a preferred form of device 10 constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention is illustrated. Device 10 is of a generally channel-like configuration and of a length sufficient to releasably support a plurality of objects such as cans 12 having body segments 13 having a predetermined outer diameter.
Device 10 includes mounting means in the form of a panel 14. A pair of support elements in the form of downwardly extending lips 16, 18 project from panel 14 along opposed edges thereof. Panel 14 and lips 16, 18 are integrally formed of plastic material such as poly vinyl chloride or polyethylene. The plastic material has a hardness within the range of from about 50 to about 90 on the Shore A hardness scale.
Panel 14 is adapted to be placed into face-to-face relationship with a horizontally disposed support surface such as underneath a pantry shelf. Any suitable means may be employed to secure the panel in such a location. In FIG. 3, for example, double-backed adhesive strips 20 are shown and may be utilized for such purpose.
In the embodiment under discussion, the support elements are identical in construction, virtually mirror images of one another. For this reason, only lip 16 will now be described in detail. Lip 16 includes a first lip portion 22 having an inwardly and downwardly projecting first surface 24. Lip 16 also includes a second lip portion 26 connected to the first lip portion, said second lip portion 26 having a second surface 28 extending downwardly at an angle from the first surface 24.
First lip portion 22 of lip 16 includes an inwardly disposed surface 32 which extends upwardly at an angle from first surface 24 to the bottom surface 30 of panel 14 to define a recess for accommodating the protrusion or ridge 34 of a can 12 as shown in phantom in FIGS. 3 and 4. The protrusion or ridge 34 has an outer diameter of predetermined magnitude and the distance between the edges of panel 14 is generally equal thereto. The protrusion outer diameter of course exceeds that of the can body segment 13. When cans 12 are being supported by device 10 the protrusions 34 thereof rest against first surface 24. Thus, the lips 16, 18 provide a positive means for supporting the end protrusions.
It is important that the lips 16, 18 be formed of relatively hard, flexible material having an elastic memory. This allows a can to be snapped quickly in and out and permits lip deformation only in the immediate vicinity of the particular can being removed or replaced. Otherwise, one or more of the other cans 12 might fall from the device under the influence of gravity. It will also be appreciated that the free distal ends of the lips 16, 18 must normally be spaced apart a distance less than the outer diameter of protrusion 34 to retain it in the device.
FIG. 3 perhaps shows best the technique utilized to snap a can in or out of position relative to device 10. When placing a can 12 into position the protrusion 34 thereof is positioned in the recess defined by the bottom surface 30 of panel 14 and the inwardly disposed surface 32 of one of the lips, in this case, lip 18. The can 12 is then pivoted about this location as shown in FIG. 3 to bring the other side of the protrusion 34 into engagement with the other lip, i.e., lip 16.
FIG. 2 shows the protrusion 34 of one can 12 engaging lip 16. Such engagement moves the lip 16 from a first position illustrated in phantom to a second position illustrated in solid line. The protrusion 34 first engages second surface 28. As soon as the protrusion 34 reaches the juncture between second surface 28 and first surface 24, the lip will immediately return toward the first position. This causes protrusion 34 to be cammed upwardly by first surface 24 into the recess defined by bottom surface 30 and inwardly disposed surface 32. It will be appreciated that, as shown in FIG. 2, when this operation takes place, other cans 12 disposed at the side of the can being inserted o replaced will remain in position.
Removal of any one of the cans is simply a matter of manually grasping the can and pivoting it about one of the lips. As soon as the protrusion disengages from second surface 28 of the other lip, such lip will immediately snap back into its first position.
FIG. 5 shows a slightly different lip configuration. Lip 16A includes a relatively elongated first surface 24A. At the lower end thereof, first surface 24A forms a juncture with a second surface 28A extending downwardly at an angle from the first surface but curved rather than straight as shown in the embodiment of FIGS. 1-4. Furthermore, the inwardly disposed surface 32A of the FIG. 5 embodiment is curved rather than straight as previously described with respect to the FIGS. 1-4 embodiment. Also, in the FIG. 5 embodiment, an aperture is formed in the panel 14A. A screw 33 or other fastener may be passed through the aperture as shown and comprise the means for attaching the device 10A.
The lip 16B of device 10B shown in FIG. 6 is similar to that of the FIGS. 1-4 embodiment. However, in the FIG. 6 embodiment, the lip is of an essentially uniform thickness throughout the full extent thereof. In other words, the outer wall of the lip has a contour essentially paralleling the first surface 24B, the second surface 28B, and the inwardly disposed surface 32B.
FIG. 7 lip 16C also has a generally uniform width. Moreover, in this particular embodiment 10C, first surface 24C terminates at the lower end thereof at a second surface 28C which curves downwardly at an angle from the first surface 24C and continues such curvature all the way around the lower edge of the lip 16C.
FIG. 8 shows an alternative embodiment of the device, said device being generally identified by reference numeral 70. In this embodiment, the panel includes a central panel 72 and auxiliary panels 74, 76 extending at an angle downwardly from the edges thereof. One pair of lips 78, which have the general overall configuration of the lips 16, 18 in the FIGS. 1-4 embodiment, project downwardly from central panel 72. Other pairs of lips 80 and 82 project downwardly from the auxiliary panels as shown. Because the lips of each pair of lips ar disposed at different distances from one another, each pair of lips can accommodate objects of different diameters. The lips of each pair of lips have distal ends located at different distance from the bottom surface of central panel 72.
In FIG. 9, yet another alternative form of the device 88 is illustrated. Here, three sets of lips 90, 92, and 94 project downwardly from a panel 96. It will be noted that in this particular embodiment the lengths of the lips of each pair of lips differ.
It will be appreciated that other modifications to the device may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. For example, it is not necessary that the device be of single unitary construction. It is possible, for example, to have spaced support elements in the form of opposed lips project downwardly from separate mounting means. In other words each lip could be placed into position and supported separately. Also, the spaced support elements need not necessarily be o identical construction.
It will also be appreciated that the size and configuration of the device constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention will depend upon the nature and size of the objects to be supported. As an example, the following specifications have been found suitable for conventional soup cans. These cans are known in the industry as 210�315 cans, meaning that the cans are 2 and 10/66 inches in diameter and 3 and 15/16 inches high. Such cans have a body segment outer diameter of about 2.575 inches and a protrusion outer diameter of about 2.665 inches.
A device of the type shown in FIGS. 1-4 suitable for use with 210�315 cans has specifications as follows:
Distance between the distal ends of the lips at rest (first position) equals 2.575 inches;
Angle α (FIG. 4) formed between first surface 24 and second surface 28 equals 15 degrees; and
Distance between inwardly disposed surface 32 of line 16, 18 equals 2.655 inches.
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Pack Volleyball Falls, 3-0, to No. 13 Florida State
Oct. 7, 2012
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – After two tight sets, NC State's volleyball team fell 3-0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-16) to No. 13 Florida State on Sunday afternoon, as the Wolfpack dropped its second consecutive ACC match.
The Pack (15-3 overall, 5-2 ACC) stayed close throughout the first two sets against the Seminoles, which were picked in a preseason poll of coaches as the favorite to win the league for the second year in a row.
"We had our chances in the first two sets, but we couldn't finish it out," said third-year coach Bryan Bunn. "We put ourselves in position, but defensively we let them win too many attacks. You can't win a match in the ACC when a team hits as well as Florida State did against us today."
In the opening set, the Pack led 9-6 in the early going, and the teams stayed close until the Seminoles scored four straight points to take an 18-15 lead. The Pack pulled within one point on five occasions, but the Seminoles eventually won on a kill by Marija Milosavljevic, 25-23.
The two teams stayed close throughout the second set, with Florida State seizing an 18-15 lead with four straight points. The Seminoles were leading 23-17 when junior Brie Merriwether closed the gap with three kills. After FSU called timeout, leading 24-23, the Seminoles finished the game with a kill by Fatma Yildirim to take a 2-0 overall lead.
In the third set, the Wolfpack trailed by as many as 10 points for before mounting a comeback. State closed to within 21-15, forcing Florida State to call time out, but the Seminoles closed out the match with a 25-18 victory.
For the Wolfpack, sophomore Nikki Glass had 13 kills and a .273 hitting average in the match. Merriwether had nine kills for the Pack and sophomore Dariyan Hopper added eight.
Senior Megan Cyr and sophomore Hannah Thompson had 11 digs apiece, while Cyr led her team with 32 assists.
The Seminoles, led by Yildirim and Sareea Freeman with 11 kills each, hit .336 against the Wolfpack, which entered the match with the best kill percentage defense in the ACC.
"I thought we played well overall, but we will work on how to close out a match on the road," Bunn said. "We've done a good job of that at home this year, but we have to be able to do that when we are on the road."
The Wolfpack is away from home again next week, as it travels to Virginia to face Virginia Tech in Blacksburg on Friday and Virginia in Charlottesville on Saturday. Both matches start at 7 p.m.
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We are excited to announce that we are adding to our staff! Please welcome Coach Jessica Muto to the CrossFit Mission Gorge Coaching team. Jessica has been a member of CFMG for over three years. In this time, she has become an avid CrossFitter, successfully attended the CrossFit L1 Seminar, and educated herself on CrossFit and our methods at CFMG. Jessica has been shadowing under Coach Tami for almost 6 months, and has stepped up to the challenge of co-coaching and leading a number of our morning classes. Now it is time for her to do it all on her own, and beginning this week Jessica will be coaching a few of the morning classes. Her normal schedule will be Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
On a sad note, we must announce that Coach Tami will no longer coach the weekly morning classes. Tami recently accepted a full-time job as a medical assistant at Liberty Station. It was not an easy decision for her to make, but it was an opportunity that she could not pass up. It is an understatement to say that Coach Hugs has and will always be an integral part of CFMG. She will be missed, but she is not gone! You can catch Coach Tami during our Free 10am Beginner and Noon Class every Saturday.
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