WO2025159983A1

WO2025159983A1 - Tattoo table with adjustable ends

Info

Publication number: WO2025159983A1
Application number: PCT/US2025/012023
Authority: WO
Inventors: Stephen O'dell; Oscar Mendez; Melissa MAZZOLA; Richard Estrada
Original assignee: Earthlite LLC
Current assignee: Earthlite LLC
Priority date: 2024-01-23
Filing date: 2025-01-17
Publication date: 2025-07-31
Anticipated expiration: 2026-07-23

Abstract

A tattoo table (210) for supporting a user relative to a support surface (12) includes a table body (214), a first angle adjuster (224), and a second angle adjuster (232). The table body (214) includes (i) an intermediate section (216); (ii) a first end body section (218) including a first distal end (218A), and a first proximal end (218B) that is pivotably coupled to the intermediate section (216); and (iii) a second end body section (220) including a second distal end (220A), and a second proximal end (220B) that is pivotably coupled to the intermediate section (216). The first angle adjuster (224) selectively pivots the first end body section (218) relative to the intermediate section (216) between a first flat position (228) and a first inclined position (230). The second angle adjuster (232) selectively pivots the second end body section (220) relative to the intermediate section (216) between a second flat position (236) and a second inclined position (238).

Description

TATTOO TABLE WITH ADJUSTABLE ENDS

RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This Application claims priority on U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 63/624,063 filed on January 23, 2024, and entitled “TATTOO TABLE WITH ADJUSTABLE ENDS”. To the extent permitted, the contents of U.S. Application Serial No. 63/624,063 are incorporated in their entirety herein by reference.

BACKGROUND

[0002] In recent years, receiving tattoos is getting more and more popular for many people in various stations in life. Many tattoos are getting more and more detailed and intricate in design. While receiving a tattoo, sometimes the tattoo recipient will have to stay relatively still for long periods of time. Additionally, in order to provide such tattoos for the tattoo recipient, a tattoo artist will typically have a fairly substantial amount of equipment and materials in order to actually provide the tattoo onto the skin of the tattoo recipient and onto different parts of the body of the tattoo recipient.

[0003] Thus, it is desired to provide a tattoo support device, such as a tattoo table or a tattoo chair, that can provide appropriate comfort and convenience for the tattoo recipient (also sometimes referred to herein as a ’’user”) while receiving the tattoo, and convenience to the tattoo artist.

SUMMARY

[0004] The present invention is directed to a tattoo table for supporting a user relative to a support surface while the user is receiving a tattoo. In various embodiments, the tattoo table includes a table body, a first angle adjuster, and a second angle adjuster. The table body is configured to support the user relative to the support surface. The table body includes (i) an intermediate section; (ii) a first end body section including a first distal end, and a first proximal end that is pivotably coupled to the intermediate section; and (iii) a second end body section including a second distal end, and a second proximal end that is pivotably coupled to the intermediate section. The first angle adjuster is configured to selectively pivot the first end body section relative to the intermediate section between a first flat position in which the first end body section is approximately parallel to the intermediate section, and a first inclined position in which the first distal end is positioned above the first proximal end. The second angle adjuster is configured to selectively pivot the second end body section relative to the intermediate section between a second flat position in which the second end body section is approximately parallel to the intermediate section, and a second inclined position in which the second distal end is positioned above the second proximal end.

[0005] As an overview, with this design, the user can be supported by the tattoo table in different positions, with the user being comfortably supported with their head and/or upper body being alternatively supported by either the first end body section or the second end body section. This feature will allow the tattoo artist to provide the tattoos onto different parts of the body of the tattoo recipient without having to move all of their equipment and materials from one place to another, and/or without having to move back and forth any significant distance between their equipment and materials and the tattoo recipient.

[0006] In many embodiments, the tattoo table further includes a body support assembly that supports the table body relative to the support surface.

[0007] In certain embodiments, the body support assembly includes a horizontally- oriented frame member that supports the table body relative to the support surface.

[0008] In some embodiments, the body support assembly further includes one or more legs that are coupled to the frame member, the one or more legs being configured to support the frame member spaced apart from the support surface.

[0009] In certain embodiments, the body support assembly is adjustable so that the body support assembly can support the table body at different heights relative to the support surface.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first angle adjuster is configured to selectively pivot the first end body section relative to the intermediate section between the first flat position in which the first end body section is approximately parallel to the intermediate section, and a plurality of alternative first inclined positions in which the first distal end is positioned above the first proximal end. [0011] In certain embodiments, the plurality of alternative first inclined positions are discrete positions that are spaced apart from one another.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first angle adjuster includes (i) an adjustment arm that is secured to a bottom surface of the first end body section and cantilevers away from the bottom surface of the first end body section, the adjustment arm including a plurality of adjuster apertures, and (ii) an engagement pin that is coupled to the frame member of the body support assembly.

[0013] In certain embodiments, the engagement pin is configured to selectively engage each of the plurality of adjuster apertures to selectively position the first end body section at each of the plurality of first inclined positions relative to the intermediate section.

[0014] In some embodiments, the adjustment arm is substantially arc-shaped.

[0015] In other embodiments, the first angle adjuster includes (i) an adjustment bar that is pivotably coupled to the frame member of the body support assembly, and (ii) at least one adjustment rack that is mounted on a bottom surface of the first end body section, each adjustment rack including a plurality of adjustment slots.

[0016] In certain embodiments, the adjustment bar is configured to selectively engage each of the plurality of adjustment slots on each adjustment rack to selectively position the first end body section at each of the plurality of first inclined positions relative to the intermediate section.

[0017] In some embodiments, the adjustment bar is pivotably coupled to the frame member of the body support assembly via a pair of spaced apart support bars that are coupled to the adjustment bar at a first end and that are pivotably coupled to the frame member of the body support assembly at a second end.

[0018] In certain embodiments, the plurality of alternative first inclined positions are formed along a continuum.

[0019] In some embodiments, the first angle adjuster is adjusted manually to selectively pivot the first end body section relative to the intermediate section between the first flat position and the plurality of alternative first inclined positions.

[0020] In other embodiments, the first angle adjuster selectively pivots the first end body section relative to the intermediate section between the first flat position and the plurality of alternative first inclined positions in an automated manner.

[0021] In certain embodiments, the second angle adjuster is configured to selectively pivot the second end body section relative to the intermediate section between the second flat position in which the second end body section is approximately parallel to the intermediate section, and a plurality of alternative second inclined positions in which the second distal end is positioned above the second proximal end.

[0022] In some embodiments, the plurality of alternative second inclined positions are discrete positions that are spaced apart from one another.

[0023] In certain embodiments, the second angle adjuster includes (i) an adjustment arm that is secured to a bottom surface of the second end body section and cantilevers away from the bottom surface of the second end body section, the adjustment arm including a plurality of adjuster apertures, and (ii) an engagement pin that is coupled to the frame member of the body support assembly.

[0024] In some embodiments, the engagement pin is configured to selectively engage each of the plurality of adjuster apertures to selectively position the second end body section at each of the plurality of second inclined positions relative to the intermediate section.

[0025] In certain embodiments, the adjustment arm is substantially arc-shaped.

[0026] In other embodiments, the second angle adjuster includes (i) an adjustment bar that is pivotably coupled to the frame member of the body support assembly, and (ii) at least one adjustment rack that is mounted on a bottom surface of the second end body section, each adjustment rack including a plurality of adjustment slots.

[0027] In some embodiments, the adjustment bar is configured to selectively engage each of the plurality of adjustment slots on each adjustment rack to selectively position the second end body section at each of the plurality of second inclined positions relative to the intermediate section.

[0028] In certain embodiments, the adjustment bar is pivotably coupled to the frame member of the body support assembly via a pair of spaced apart support bars that are coupled to the adjustment bar at a first end and that are pivotably coupled to the frame member of the body support assembly at a second end.

[0029] In some embodiments, the plurality of alternative second inclined positions are formed along a continuum.

[0030] In certain embodiments, the second angle adjuster is adjusted manually to selectively pivot the second end body section relative to the intermediate section between the second flat position and the plurality of alternative second inclined positions. [0031] In other embodiments, the second angle adjuster selectively pivots the second end body section relative to the intermediate section between the second flat position and the plurality of alternative second inclined positions in an automated manner.

[0032] In many embodiments, the intermediate section has a first section end and a second section end; the first proximal end of the first end body section is pivotably coupled to the first section end of the intermediate section; and the second proximal end of the second end body section is pivotably coupled to the second section end of the intermediate section.

[0033] In some embodiments, the first end body section is adjustable relative to the intermediate section with a single angle of rotation.

[0034] In certain embodiments, an entirety of the first end body section is selectively positionable at a first angle of inclination relative to the intermediate section. [0035] In some embodiments, the first angle of inclination is between approximately ten degrees and 80 degrees relative to the first flat position.

[0036] In certain embodiments, the second end body section is adjustable relative to the intermediate section with a single angle of rotation.

[0037] In some embodiments, an entirety of the second end body section is selectively positionable at a second angle of inclination relative to the intermediate section.

[0038] In certain embodiments, the second angle of inclination is between approximately ten degrees and 80 degrees relative to the second flat position.

[0039] In some embodiments, the tattoo table further includes a headrest assembly that is selectively couplable to the table body.

[0040] In certain embodiments, the table body includes a first body end and an opposed second body end; and the headrest assembly is alternatively couplable to the first body end and the second body end of the table body.

[0041] In one embodiment, the first distal end of the first end body section coincides with the first body end of the table body; and the second distal end of the second end body section coincides with the second body end of the table body.

[0042] In some embodiments, the tattoo table further includes an armrest assembly that is selectively couplable to the table body.

[0043] In certain embodiments, the table body includes a first body side and an opposed second body side; and the armrest assembly includes a first armrest that is alternatively couplable to each of the first body side and the second body side.

[0044] In some embodiments, the armrest assembly further includes a second armrest, with the first armrest being selectively couplable to the first body side; and the second armrest being selectively couplable to the second body side.

[0045] The present invention is further directed toward a method for supporting a user relative to a support surface while the user is receiving a tattoo including steps of providing a table body including (i) an intermediate section; (ii) a first end body section including a first distal end, and a first proximal end that is pivotably coupled to the intermediate section; and (iii) a second end body section including a second distal end, and a second proximal end that is pivotably coupled to the intermediate section; selectively pivoting the first end body section relative to the intermediate section between a first flat position in which the first end body section is approximately parallel to the intermediate section, and a first inclined position in which the first distal end is positioned above the first proximal end; and selectively pivoting the second end body section relative to the intermediate section between a second flat position in which the second end body section is approximately parallel to the intermediate section, and a second inclined position in which the second distal end is positioned above the second proximal end.

[0046] This summary is an overview of some of the teachings of the present application and is not intended to be an exclusive or exhaustive treatment of the present subject matter. Further details are found in the detailed description and appended claims. Other aspects will be apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reading and understanding the following detailed description and viewing the drawings that form a part thereof, each of which is not to be taken in a limiting sense. The scope herein is defined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0047] The novel features of this invention, as well as the invention itself, both as to its structure and its operation, will be best understood from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description, in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts, and in which:

[0048] Figure 1 A is a simplified perspective view illustration of an embodiment of a tattoo table having features of the present invention, the tattoo table including an intermediate section, and opposed end body sections that are pivotably coupled to the intermediate section;

[0049] Figure 1 B is a simplified bottom perspective view illustration of a portion of the tattoo table illustrated in Figure 1A;

[0050] Figure 2A is a simplified side view illustration of another embodiment of the tattoo table having features of the present invention; and

[0051] Figure 2B is a simplified bottom perspective view illustration of a portion of the tattoo table illustrated in Figure 2A.

DESCRIPTION

[0052] Embodiments of the present invention are described herein in the context of a tattoo table with adjustable ends that is configured to support a user above and/or relative to a support surface while receiving a tattoo. In particular, as described in detail herein, the tattoo table includes a table body including (i) an intermediate section; (ii) a first end body section including a first distal end, and a first proximal end that is movably and/or pivotably coupled to the intermediate section; (iii) a first inclination angle adjuster assembly (“first angle adjuster”) that is configured to selectively pivot the first end body section relative to the intermediate section between a first flat position in which the first end body section is approximately parallel to the intermediate section, and a first inclined position in which the first distal end is positioned above the first proximal end; (iv) a second end body section including a second distal end, and a second proximal end that is movably and/or pivotably coupled to the intermediate section; and (v) a second inclination angle adjuster assembly (“second angle adjuster”) that is configured to selectively pivot the second end body section relative to the intermediate section between a second flat position in which the second end body section is approximately parallel to the intermediate section, and a second inclined position in which the second distal end is positioned above the second proximal end.

[0053] Those of ordinary skill in the art will realize that the following detailed description of the present invention is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. Other embodiments of the present invention will readily suggest themselves to such skilled persons having the benefit of this disclosure. Reference will now be made in detail to implementations of the present invention as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The same or similar nomenclature and/or reference indicators will be used throughout the drawings and the following detailed description to refer to the same or like parts.

[0054] In the interest of clarity, not all of the routine features of the implementations described herein are shown and described. It will, of course, be appreciated that in the development of any such actual implementation, numerous implementationspecific decisions must be made in order to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with application-related and business-related constraints, and that these specific goals will vary from one implementation to another and from one developer to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking of engineering for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.

[0055] Figure 1A is a simplified perspective view illustration of a tattoo table 10 having features of the present invention. In various embodiments, the tattoo table 10 is configured to adjustably support a tattoo recipient, or user (not shown in Figure 1 A), relative to a support surface 12, such as a floor or the ground.

[0056] The design of the tattoo table 10 can be varied. In various embodiments, such as the embodiment shown in Figure 1A, the tattoo table 10 can include one or more of (i) a table body 14 including an intermediate section 16, a first end body section 18 that is movably and/or pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 16, and a second end body section 20 that is also movably and/or pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 16, (ii) a body support assembly 22 that is coupled to the table body 14 and that supports the table body 14 relative to and/or above the support surface 12, (iii) a first inclination angle adjustment assembly 224 (such as illustrated in Figure 2A, also referred to herein as a “first angle adjuster”) that is configured to adjust a first angle of inclination 26 of the first end body section 18 relative to the intermediate section 16 between a first flat position 228 (such as is illustrated in phantom in Figure 2A) and a first inclined position 30 (illustrated in solid lines in Figure 1A), and (iv) a second inclination angle adjustment assembly 32 (also referred to herein as a “second angle adjuster”) that is configured to adjust a second angle of inclination 34 of the second end body section 20 relative to the intermediate section 16 between a second flat position 236 (such as is illustrated in phantom in Figure 2A) and a second inclined position 38 (illustrated in solid lines in Figure 1A). In some embodiments, the tattoo table 10 can further include a headrest assembly 40 that is selectively coupled to the table body 14, and/or an armrest assembly 42 that is selectively coupled to the table body 14. Alternatively, the tattoo table 10 can include more components or fewer components than those specifically illustrated in Figure 1A. For example, in certain non-exclusive alternative embodiments, the tattoo table 10 can be designed without the headrest assembly 40 and/or the armrest assembly 42.

[0057] It is appreciated that the use of the terms “first end body section” and “second end body section” is merely for ease of discussion, and either of the end body sections 18, 20 can be referred to as the first end body section and/or the second end body section. Additionally, it is further appreciated that the use of the terms “first angle adjuster”, “first angle of inclination”, “first flat position”, “first inclined position”, “second angle adjuster”, “second angle of inclination”, “second flat position”, and “second inclined position” are also merely for ease of discussion, and there is no greater relevance or importance for certain features and/or limitations being referred to as “first” versus “second”.

[0058] As illustrated and described herein, it is also appreciated that the first end body section 18 and the second end body section 20 are independently pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 16. With such design, the first inclination angle adjustment assembly can selectively adjust the first angle of inclination 26 of the first end body section 18 relative to the intermediate section 16 between the first flat position 228 and the first inclined position 30, and the second inclination angle adjustment assembly 32 can independently and selectively adjust the second angle of inclination 34 of the second end body section 20 relative to the intermediate section 16 between the second flat position 236 and the second inclined position 38.

[0059] As provided herein, in one implementation, the table body 14 is configured to support the tattoo recipient (or user) above the support surface 12 while the user is receiving a tattoo. The design of the table body 14 can be varied to suit the needs of the user and/or the tattoo artist who is providing one or more tattoos onto different parts of the body of the user. As illustrated, the table body 14 is substantially rectangular-shaped and includes a first body end 14A, an opposed second body end 14B, a first body side 14C, and an opposed second body side 14D. Alternatively, the table body 14 can have another suitable shape. For example, in certain non-exclusive alternative embodiments, the table body 14 can be substantially oval-shaped, oblongshaped, rectangular-shaped with one or more rounded corners, or another suitable shape.

[0060] It is appreciated that the use of the terms “first body end”, “second body end”, “first body side” and “second body side” is merely for ease of discussion, and either of the body ends 14A, 14B can be referred to as the first body end and/or the second body end, and either of the body sides 14C, 14D can be referred to as the first body side and/or the second body side.

[0061] In various embodiments, as illustrated, the table body 14 includes a plurality of body sections 15 including at least the intermediate section 16, the first end body section 18 that is movably and/or pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 16, and the second end body section 20 that is also movably and/or pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 16. More particularly, as shown, the intermediate section 16 includes a first section end 16A and an opposed second section end 16B. The first end body section 18 is pivotably coupled to the first section end 16A of the intermediate section 16; and the second end body section 20 is pivotably coupled to the second section end 16B of the intermediate section 16.

[0062] It is appreciated that the use of the terms “first section end” and “second section end” is merely for ease of discussion, and either of the section ends 16A, 16B can be referred to as the first section end and/or the second section end.

[0063] As illustrated, when the tattoo table 10 is positioned on the support surface 12, the intermediate section 16 is typically positioned to extend substantially horizontally and/or parallel to the support surface 12. In many embodiments, such as shown in Figure 1A, the intermediate section 16 is formed as a single-piece component. However, in certain non-exclusive alternative embodiments, the intermediate section 16 can include two or more intermediate section members that are coupled to one another. In such alternative embodiments, multiple intermediate section members will still typically be aligned and/or parallel with one another, although it is possible that there is some slight angle between intermediate section members that are positioned and/or coupled adjacent to one another.

[0064] Importantly, as described in detail herein, in various embodiments, the first end body section 18 includes a first distal end 18A, and a first proximal end 18B that is pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 16 through application of the first angle adjuster 224, such as to the first section end 16A of the intermediate section 16, so that the first end body section 18 can be pivoted between the first flat position 228 in which the first end body section 18 is approximately parallel to the intermediate section 16, and the first inclined position 30 in which the first distal end 18A is positioned above the first proximal end 18B. In some embodiments, the first end body section 18 is pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 16, such as to the first section end 16A of the intermediate section 16, so that the first end body section 18 can be pivoted between the first flat position 228 in which the first end body section 18 is approximately parallel to the intermediate section 16, and a plurality of alternative first inclined positions 30 in which the first distal end 18A is positioned above the first proximal end 18B. In certain alternative embodiments, the plurality of alternative first inclined positions 30 can be discrete positions that are spaced apart from one another, or the plurality of alternative first inclined positions 30 can be formed along a continuum.

[0065] It is appreciated that the first end body section 18 can be pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 16 in any suitable manner. For example, in certain nonexclusive embodiments, the first end body section 18 can be pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 16 via one or more hinges 231 (illustrated more clearly in Figure 2B). In particular, in one such embodiment, the one or more hinges 231 can be utilized to pivotably couple the first proximal end 18B of the first end body section 18 to the first section end 16A of the intermediate section 16. Alternatively, the first end body section 18 can be pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 16 in another suitable manner.

[0066] Additionally, in some embodiments, the first angle adjuster 224 can be adjusted manually to selectively pivot the first end body section 18 relative to the intermediate section 16 between the first flat position 228 and the plurality of alternative first inclined positions 30. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the first angle adjuster 224 can selectively pivot the first end body section 18 relative to the intermediate section 16 between the first flat position 228 and the plurality of alternative first inclined positions 30 in an automated manner. For example, as shown in Figure 1 A, the first angle adjuster 224 can selectively pivot the first end body section 18 relative to the intermediate section 16 through use of a controller 25 that can be used by the user or operator of the tattoo table 10. In one embodiment, the controller 25 can selectively activate an actuator 25A (illustrated in Figure 1 B) for purposes of selectively pivoting the first end body section 18 relative to the intermediate section 16.

[0067] As illustrated, in many embodiments, the first end body section 18 is formed as a singular body that is generally flat and/or planar as it extends away from the intermediate section 16. However, it is appreciated that, in alternative embodiments, the first end body section 18 can be formed from a plurality of individual section members provided that the first end body section 18 as a whole is still generally flat and/or planar as it extends away from the intermediate section 16. As such, when the first end body section 18 is selectively positioned in the first inclined position 30 (or in any of the plurality of alternative first inclined positions 30), it is appreciated that an entirety of the first end body section 18 is selectively positioned at the first angle of inclination 26 relative to the intermediate section 16. Stated in another manner, as the first end body section 18 as a whole is still generally flat and/or planar as it extends away from the intermediate section 16, the first end body section 18 is selectively adjustable relative to the intermediate section 16 with a single angle of rotation.

[0068] It is appreciated that the first end body section 18 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 16 to any suitable or desired first inclined position(s) 30. For example, in one non-exclusive embodiment, the first end body section 18 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 16 so that the first inclined positions 30 are between approximately ten degrees and 80 degrees relative to the first flat position 228. In another non-exclusive embodiment, the first end body section 18 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 16 so that the first inclined positions 30 are between approximately 19 degrees and 71 degrees relative to the first flat position 228. In still other embodiments, the first end body section 18 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 16 so that the first inclined positions 30 can be at approximately five degrees, ten degrees, 15 degrees, 20 degrees, 25 degrees, 30 degrees, 35 degrees, 40 degrees, 45 degrees, 50 degrees, 55 degrees, 60 degrees, 65 degrees, 70 degrees, 75 degrees, 80 degrees, 85 degrees, and/or any other suitable first angle of inclination 26, relative to the first flat position 228.

[0069] Similarly, in various embodiments, the second end body section 20 includes a second distal end 20A, and a second proximal end 20B that is pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 16 through application of the second angle adjuster 32, such as to the second section end 16B of the intermediate section 16, so that the second end body section 20 can be pivoted between the second flat position 236 in which the second end body section 20 is approximately parallel to the intermediate section 16, and the second inclined position 38 in which the second distal end 20A is positioned above the second proximal end 20B. In some embodiments, the second end body section 20 is pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 16, such as to the second section end 16B of the intermediate section 16, so that the second end body section 20 can be pivoted between the second flat position 236 in which the second end body section 20 is approximately parallel to the intermediate section 16, and a plurality of alternative second inclined positions 38 in which the second distal end 20A is positioned above the second proximal end 20B. In certain alternative embodiments, the plurality of alternative second inclined positions 38 can be discrete positions that are spaced apart from one another, or the plurality of alternative second inclined positions 38 can be formed along a continuum.

[0070] It is appreciated that the second end body section 20 can be pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 16 in any suitable manner. For example, in certain non-exclusive embodiments, the second end body section 20 can be pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 16 via one or more hinges 231 . In particular, in one such embodiment, the one or more hinges 231 can be utilized to pivotably couple the second proximal end 20B of the second end body section 20 to the second section end 16B of the intermediate section 16. Alternatively, the second end body section 20 can be pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 16 in another suitable manner.

[0071] Additionally, in some embodiments, the second angle adjuster 32 can be adjusted manually to selectively pivot the second end body section 20 relative to the intermediate section 16 between the second flat position 236 and the plurality of alternative second inclined positions 38. Alternatively. In other embodiments, the second angle adjuster 32 can selectively pivot the second end body section 20 relative to the intermediate section 16 between the second flat position 236 and the plurality of alternative second inclined positions 38 in an automated manner. For example, as shown in Figure 1 A, the second angle adjuster 32 can selectively pivot the second end body section 20 relative to the intermediate section 16 through use of the controller 25 that can be used by the user or operator of the tattoo table 10. In one embodiment, the controller 25 can selectively activate the actuator 25A for purposes of selectively pivoting the second end body section 20 relative to the intermediate section 16.

[0072] As illustrated, in many embodiments, the second end body section 20 is formed as a singular body that is generally flat and/or planar as it extends away from the intermediate section 16. However, it is appreciated that, in alternative embodiments, the second end body section 20 can be formed from a plurality of individual section members provided that the second end body section 20 as a whole is still generally flat and/or planar as it extends away from the intermediate section 16. As such, when the second end body section 20 is selectively positioned in the second inclined position 38 (or in any of the plurality of alternative second inclined positions 38), it is appreciated that an entirety of the second end body section 20 is selectively positioned at the second angle of inclination 34 relative to the intermediate section 16. Stated in another manner, as the second end body section 20 as a whole is still generally flat and/or planar as it extends away from the intermediate section 16, the second end body section 20 is selectively adjustable relative to the intermediate section 16 with a single angle of rotation.

[0073] It is appreciated that the second end body section 20 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 16 to any suitable or desired second inclined position(s) 38. For example, in one non-exclusive embodiment, the second end body section 20 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 16 so that the second inclined positions 38 are between approximately ten degrees and 80 degrees relative to the second flat position 236. In another non-exclusive embodiment, the second end body section 20 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 16 so that the second inclined positions 38 are between approximately 19 degrees and 71 degrees relative to the second flat position 236. In still other embodiments, the second end body section 20 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 16 so that the second inclined positions 38 can be at approximately five degrees, ten degrees, 15 degrees, 20 degrees, 25 degrees, 30 degrees, 35 degrees, 40 degrees, 45 degrees, 50 degrees, 55 degrees, 60 degrees, 65 degrees, 70 degrees, 75 degrees, 80 degrees, 85 degrees, and/or any other suitable second angle of inclination 34, relative to the second flat position 236.

[0074] With such design, as the tattoo artist is working on different parts of the body of the tattoo recipient (or user), the user can simply reverse his or her position on the table body 14 so that an upper body of the user is alternatively supported by the first end body section 18 or the second end body section 20 (with a lower body and/or legs of the user being supported by the other end body section 18, 20). Additionally, with each of the first end body section 18 and the second end body section 20 being independently pivotable relative to the intermediate section 16, the user can be effectively and comfortably supported on the table body 14, in an appropriate or suitable inclined position, regardless of whether their upper body is being supported by the first end body section 18 or the second end body section 20. Moreover, with this design, the tattoo artist can work on different parts of the body of the user without having to move all of their equipment and materials from one place to another, and/or without having to move back and forth any significant distance between their equipment and materials and the user.

[0075] It is appreciated that the table body 14 and each of the intermediate section 16, the first end body section 18 and the second end body section 20 can have any suitable size and shape in order to effectively and comfortably support the user while the user is receiving a tattoo. For example, in certain embodiments, each of the intermediate section 16, the first end body section 18 and the second end body section 20 can be substantially rectangular-shaped, and can be appropriately sized to support different parts of the body of the user. Alternatively, each of the intermediate section 16, the first end body section 18 and the second end body section 20 can have a different size and/or shape than what is specifically shown in Figure 1 A.

[0076] In some embodiments, in order to be most effectively reversible, it is further appreciated that the first end body section 18 and the second end body section 20 will be substantially similar in overall size and shape. Alternatively, the first end body section 18 and the second end body section 20 need not be substantially similar in overall size and shape.

[0077] In some embodiments, such as shown in Figure 1A, the first end body section 18 and/or the second end body section 20 can have a length that is greater than a length of the intermediate section 16. For example, in certain non-exclusive such embodiments, one or both of the first end body section 18 and the second end body section 20 can have a length that is at least approximately, 1 .5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, or 4.0 times a length of the intermediate section 16.

[0078] As described herein, to provide the capabilities of being fully reversible in usage, such as with the user being fully, effectively and comfortably supported with the upper body of the user being supported by either the first end body section 18 or the second end body section 20, the table body 14 will typically only include the intermediate section 16, the first end body section 18 and the second end body section 20 as so described. With such design, the first body end 14A of the table body 14 will be the same as and/or will coincide with the first distal end 18A of the first end body section 18; and the second body end 14B of the table body 14 will be the same as and/or will coincide with the second distal end 20A of the second end body section 20. [0079] The design of the table body 14 and/or the design of each of the intermediate section 16, the first end body section 18 and the second end body section 20 can be varied to suit the requirements of the tattoo table 10. In some embodiments, the table body 14 and/or each of the intermediate section 16, the first end body section 18 and the second end body section 20 can include a body frame (not shown), a pad (not shown), and a covering 44. Alternatively, for example, the table body 14 and/or each of the intermediate section 16, the first end body section 18 and the second end body section 20 can be made without the pad and/or without the covering 44.

[0080] The body frame supports the user receiving the tattoo while the user is positioned on the tattoo table 10. The body frame is generally rigid and can be made of a rigid material such as wood, aluminum, steel, plastic, or other suitable materials. In alternative, non-exclusive embodiments, the body frame has a thickness of approximately 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, or 1 inches. However, other thicknesses can be utilized.

[0081] The pad is secured to and/or can be positioned substantially on top of the body frame. Additionally, the pad provides a cushion for the comfort of the user resting on the tattoo table 10. Non-exclusive examples of suitable materials for the pad include foam, memory foam, gel, fleece pads, etc.

[0082] In many embodiments, the covering 44 secures the pad to the body frame and provides a protective covering for the pad. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the covering 44 can be positioned substantially fully about the pad, and the fully covered pad can then be positioned on top of the body frame. In some such alternative embodiments, the fully covered pad can then be removably coupled to the body frame, such as with hook-and-loop material, or other suitable means. Non-exclusive examples of suitable materials for the covering 44 include leather, leather-like materials, plastic, or cloth.

[0083] In certain embodiments, while each of the intermediate section 16, the first end body section 18 and the second end body section 20 can include distinct body frames and pads, in order to better enable the body sections 18, 20 to pivot relative to the intermediate section 16, the intermediate section 16, the first end body section 18 and the second end body section 20 can share a common covering 44 that is configured to substantially fully surround the pads for each of the intermediate section 16, the first end body section 18 and the second end body section 20. In some alternative embodiments, each of the intermediate section 16, the first end body section 18 and the second end body section 20 can include separate coverings 44, but the separate coverings 44 can then be fixedly coupled to one another. With either the common covering 44 or the separate coverings 44 that are fixedly coupled to one another, in embodiments where such covering(s) 44 fully surround the corresponding pads and can then be removably coupled to the corresponding body frames, it is appreciated that the pads and covering(s) 44 can function as a single mattress that can be selectively removed and/or replaced from its position on top of the corresponding body frames.

[0084] As illustrated, the body support assembly 22 supports the table body 14 relative to and/or above the support surface 12. More particularly, the body support assembly 22 is coupled to the table body 14 and extends between the table body 14 and the support surface 12 to maintain the table body 14 positioned above and away from the support surface 12. It is appreciated that the body support assembly 22 can have any suitable design for purposes of supporting the table body 14 relative to and/or above the support surface 12. For example, in certain embodiments, the body support assembly 22 can include a frame member 46 that is coupled to the table body 14, and one or more legs 48 and/or feet that are coupled to the frame member 46. In one such embodiment, the first end body section 18 and/or the second end body section 20 can being movably and/or pivotably coupled to the frame member 46, in addition to or in lieu of being pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 16.

[0085] In some embodiments, the body support assembly 22, including the frame member 46 and the one or more legs 48 or feet can be fairly lightweight, but can still provide desired stability for the tattoo table 10. Alternatively, the body support assembly 22 can have another suitable design.

[0086] Additionally, or in the alternative, in some embodiments, the body support assembly 22, such as the legs 48, can be selectively adjustable so that the body support assembly 22 can support the table body 14 at different heights relative to and/or above the support surface 12. It is appreciated that the potential height adjustability of the table body 14, such as by selectively adjusting a length and/or angle of the legs 48, can be accomplished in any suitable manner.

[0087] Further, or in the alternative, the body support assembly 22 can be configured to provide one or more storage compartments, such as drawers, that are usable for storage of materials that can be used during any tattooing procedure.

[0088] As noted above, the headrest assembly 40 is selectively coupled to the table body 14. The headrest assembly 40 is configured to support a head of the user while the user is positioned on the table body 14 for purposes of receiving a tattoo. The headrest assembly 40 can have any suitable design and can be coupled to the table body 14 in any suitable manner. In various embodiments, the headrest assembly 40 can include one or more of an assembly frame (not shown), a pad (not shown), and a covering 50. Alternatively, for example, the headrest assembly 40 can be made without the pad and/or without the covering 50.

[0089] The assembly frame can support the head of the user receiving the tattoo while the user is positioned on the tattoo table 10. The assembly frame is generally rigid and can be made of a rigid material such as wood, aluminum, steel, plastic, or other suitable materials. In alternative, non-exclusive embodiments, the assembly frame has a thickness of approximately 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, or 1 inches. However, other thicknesses can be utilized.

[0090] The pad is secured to and/or can be positioned substantially on top of the assembly frame. Additionally, the pad provides a cushion for the head of the user resting on the tattoo table 10. Non-exclusive examples of suitable materials for the pad include foam, memory foam, gel, fleece pads, etc.

[0091] In many embodiments, the covering 50 secures the pad to the assembly frame and provides a protective covering for the pad. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the covering 50 can be positioned substantially fully about the pad, and the fully covered pad can then be positioned on top of the assembly frame. In some such alternative embodiments, the fully covered pad can then be removably coupled to the assembly frame, such as with hook-and-loop material, or other suitable means. Non-exclusive examples of suitable materials for the covering 50 include leather, leather-like materials, plastic, or cloth.

[0092] In some embodiments, the headrest assembly 40 can include one or more, e g., two, headrest coupling arms (not shown) that are configured to be received within corresponding headrest receiving apertures 52 that are formed into the table body 14, in order to effectively and selectively couple the headrest assembly 40 to the table body 14. Alternatively, the headrest assembly 40 can be coupled to the table body 14 in another suitable manner.

[0093] As shown in Figure 1A, the headrest assembly 40 is selectively coupled to the first distal end 18A of the first end body section 18. Based on the stated reversibility of the table body 14, the headrest assembly 40 can additionally or alternatively be coupled to the second distal end 20A of the second end body section 20. A pair of the headrest receiving apertures 52 are illustrated at the second distal end 20A of the second end body section 20 that are configured to alternatively receive a pair of headrest coupling arms for purposes of selectively coupling the headrest assembly 40 to the second distal end 20A of the second end body section 20. With such design, when it is desired to change or reverse the position of the user on the device table 14, the headrest assembly 40 can be quickly and easily uncoupled from one body end 14A, 14B of the table body 14 and then selectively coupled at the other body end 14B, 14A of the table body 14. Thus, the headrest assembly 40 can be available for comfortably supporting the head of the user regardless of the direction in which the user is laying on the table body 14.

[0094] As noted above, the armrest assembly 42 is selectively coupled to the table body 14. The armrest assembly 42 is configured to support one or both arms of the user while the user is positioned on the table body 14 for purposes of receiving a tattoo. Stated in another manner, the armrest assembly 42 can include a first armrest 54 for supporting one arm of the user, and a second armrest (not shown) for supporting the other arm of the user while the user is positioned on the table body 14.

[0095] It is appreciated that the use of the terms “first armrest” and “second armrest” is merely for ease of discussion, and either of the armrests 54 can be referred to as the first armrest and/or the second armrest.

[0096] The armrest assembly 42 and/or each of the individual armrests 54 can have any suitable design and can be coupled to the table body 14 in any suitable manner. In various embodiments, each of the armrests 54 can include one or more of an armrest frame (not shown), a pad (not shown), and a covering 56. Alternatively, for example, the armrests 54 can be made without the pad and/or without the covering 56.

[0097] The armrest frame can support the arms of the user receiving the tattoo while the user is positioned on the tattoo table 10. The armrest frame is generally rigid and can be made of a rigid material such as wood, aluminum, steel, plastic, or other suitable materials. As illustrated, in certain embodiments, the armrest frame can be substantially arc-shaped. Alternatively, the armrest frame can have another suitable shape. In alternative, non-exclusive embodiments, the armrest frame has a thickness of approximately 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, or 1 inches. However, other thicknesses can be utilized.

[0098] The pad is secured to and/or can be positioned substantially on top of the armrest frame. Additionally, the pad provides a cushion for the arms of the user resting on the tattoo table 10. Non-exclusive examples of suitable materials for the pad include foam, memory foam, gel, fleece pads, etc.

[0099] In many embodiments, the covering 56 secures the pad to the armrest frame and provides a protective covering for the pad. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the covering 56 can be positioned substantially fully about the pad, and the fully covered pad can then be positioned on top of the armrest frame. In some such alternative embodiments, the fully covered pad can then be removably coupled to the armrest frame, such as with hook-and-loop material, or other suitable means. Nonexclusive examples of suitable materials for the covering 56 include leather, leatherlike materials, plastic, or cloth.

[00100] In some embodiments, each armrest 54 can include one or more, e.g., two, armrest coupling arms (not shown) that are configured to be received within corresponding armrest receiving apertures 58 that are formed into the table body 14, in order to effectively and selectively couple the armrest assembly 42 to the table body 14. Alternatively, the armrest assembly 42 can be coupled to the table body 14 in another suitable manner.

[00101] As shown in Figure 1A, the first armrest 54 of the armrest assembly 42 is selectively coupled to the first body side 14C of the table body 14. Additionally, and/or alternatively, the second armrest can be selectively coupled to the second body side 14D of the table body 14. A plurality of armrest receiving apertures 58 are illustrated along the second body side 14D of the table body 14 that are configured to selectively receive corresponding armrest coupling arms for purposes of selectively coupling the second armrest to the second body side 14D of the table body 14. In particular, four armrest receiving apertures 58 are illustrated along the second body side 14D of the table body 14. With the armrest 54 typically including two armrest coupling arms, the inclusion of four armrest receiving apertures 58 enables alternative positioning of the armrest 54 along either body side 14C, 14D of the table body 14. More specifically, the arm rest 54 on each of the first body side 14C and the second body side 14D of the table body 14 can be positioned somewhat closer to the first body end 14A or the second body end 14B depending on which direction the user is laying on the table body 14 for best and most comfortably supporting the arms of the user while the user is positioned on the table body 14 while receiving a tattoo.

[00102] Figure 1 B is a simplified bottom perspective view illustration of a portion of the tattoo table 10 illustrated in Figure 1A. In particular, Figure 1 B is a simplified bottom perspective view that shows an embodiment of an angle adjuster 60 that is used to adjust an angle of inclination 62 of an end body section 64 of the tattoo table 10 relative to the intermediate section 16 (illustrated in Figure 1A) of the tattoo table 10. It is appreciated that the end body section 64 shown in Figure 1 B can be and/or can represent either the first end body section 18 or the second end body section 20 shown in Figure 1 A. It is further appreciated that the angle adjuster 60 shown in Figure 1 B can be and/or can represent either the first angle adjuster 224 or the second angle adjuster 32 shown in Figure 1A.

[00103] The design of the angle adjuster 60 can be varied to suit the requirements of the tattoo table 10. In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 1 B, the angle adjuster 60 includes an adjustment arm 66 and an engagement pin 68 that is configured to selectively engage the adjustment arm 66. Alternatively, the angle adjuster 60 can have another suitable design, with more components or fewer components than what is shown and described in relation to Figure 1 B.

[00104] As illustrated, the adjustment arm 66 is rigid and substantially arc-shaped, and the adjustment arm 66 includes a plurality of adjuster apertures 70. Additionally, in this embodiment, the adjustment arm 66 is fixedly secured to a bottom surface 64B of the end body section 64, and cantilevers in a generally downward direction away from the bottom surface 64B of the end body section 64.

[00105] In this embodiment, the engagement pin 68 is coupled to a portion of the body support assembly 22. More particularly, as shown, the engagement pin 68 is coupled to the horizontally-oriented frame member 46 that forms a portion of the body support assembly 22 that supports the table body 14 relative to and/or above the support surface 12 (illustrated in Figure 1A).

[00106] During use of the angle adjuster 60, the engagement pin 68 is configured to alternatively and/or selectively engage each of the plurality of adjuster apertures 70, depending on the desired angle of inclination 62 for the end body section 64 relative to the intermediate section 16. More specifically, the engagement pin 68 is configured to selectively extend into and/or through each of the plurality of adjuster apertures 70 to selectively adjust the angle of inclination 62 for the end body section 64 relative to the intermediate section 16.

[00107] In various embodiments, the angle of inclination 62 for the end body section 64 relative to the intermediate section 16 can range between 0 degrees and approximately 80 degrees. For example, in certain non-exclusive embodiments, the adjustment arm 66 can include adjuster apertures 70 that correspond with an angle of inclination 62 for the end body section 64 relative to the intermediate section 16 of approximately 0 degrees (equivalent to the first flat position 228 (illustrated in phantom in Figure 2A) and/or the second flat position 236 (illustrated in phantom in Figure 2A) in which the end body section 64 is approximately aligned with and/or parallel to the intermediate section 16), 5 degrees, 10 degrees, 15 degrees, 20 degrees, 25 degrees, 30 degrees, 35 degrees, 40 degrees, 45 degrees, 50 degrees, 55 degrees, 60 degrees, 65 degrees, 70 degrees, 75 degrees, or 80 degrees. Alternatively, the adjustment arm 66 can include adjuster apertures 70 that correspond with any other suitable angle of inclination 62 for the end body section 64 relative to the intermediate section 16.

[00108] During movement (adjustment of the angle of inclination 62) of the end body section 64 relative to the intermediate section 16, the engagement pin 68 is removed (pulled out) from the particular adjuster aperture 70 with which the engagement pin 68 is currently engaged, the end body section 64 is pivoted relative to the intermediate section 16 to a different desired angle of inclination 62, and then the engagement pin 68 is allowed to engage (is pushed into) the adjuster aperture 70 that corresponds with the different desired angle of inclination 62.

[00109] As so described, with such design, the angle adjuster 60 enables the end body section 64 to be positioned in a plurality of discrete, spaced apart, alternative inclined positions relative to the intermediate section 16. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the design of the angle adjuster 60 can be modified so that the end body section 64 can be pivoted between the flat position (0 degrees) and the plurality of alternative inclined positions that are formed along a continuum.

[00110] It is further appreciated that in certain embodiments, when the end body section 64 is positioned in the flat position (0 degrees), the engagement pin 68 may not be positioned within any adjuster aperture 70. Stated in another manner, the angle adjuster 60 may have a default position where the engagement pin 68 does not engage any adjuster aperture 70 and the end body section 64 thus rests in the flat position (0 degrees).

[00111] In some embodiments, the end body section 64 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 16 (such as by having the engagement pin 68 selectively engage different adjuster apertures 70 along the adjustment arm 66) by manual adjustment (such as by selectively removing and inserting the engagement pin 68 into different adjuster apertures 70 by hand). Alternatively, the end body section 64 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 16 (such as by having the engagement pin 68 selectively engage different adjuster apertures 70 along the adjustment arm 66) with an automated adjustment system (such as by having the engagement pin 68 selectively removed from and inserted into different adjuster apertures 70 in an automated manner). As noted, in one embodiment, the automated adjustment (pivoting) of the end body section 64 relative to the intermediate section 16 can be accomplished through use of the controller 25 (illustrated in Figure 1A), which activates the actuator 25A to move the engagement pin 68 so that the engagement pin 68 is automatically and selectively removed from and inserted into different adjuster apertures 70.

[00112] Figure 2A is a simplified side view illustration of another embodiment of the tattoo table 210 having features of the present invention. In various embodiments, the tattoo table 210 is again configured to adjustably support a tattoo recipient, or user (not shown in Figure 2A), relative to a support surface 12, such as a floor or the ground. [00113] The design of the tattoo table 210 can be varied. In many embodiments, the tattoo table 210 can have a design that is somewhat similar to what has been illustrated and described herein above in relation to Figure 1 A. For example, in some embodiments, the tattoo table 210 can again include one or more of (i) a table body 214 including an intermediate section 216, a first end body section 218 that is movably and/or pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 216, and a second end body section 220 that is also movably and/or pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 216, (ii) a body support assembly 222 that is coupled to the table body 214 and that supports the table body 214 relative to and/or above the support surface 12, (iii) a first angle adjuster 224 that is configured to adjust a first angle of inclination 226 of the first end body section 218 relative to the intermediate section 216 between a first flat position 228 (illustrated in phantom) and a first inclined position 230 (illustrated in solid lines), and (iv) a second angle adjuster 232 that is configured to adjust a second angle of inclination 234 of the second end body section 220 relative to the intermediate section 216 between a second flat position 236 (illustrated in phantom) and a second inclined position 238 (illustrated in solid lines). In some embodiments, the tattoo table 210 can further include a headrest assembly (not shown in Figure 2A) that is selectively coupled to the table body 214, and/or an armrest assembly (not shown in Figure 2A) that is selectively coupled to the table body 214. Although the headrest assembly and the armrest assembly are not illustrated in Figure 2A, it is appreciated that such components can be included as part of the tattoo table 210, and can have any suitable design, such as described in detail herein above. Alternatively, the tattoo table 210 can include more components or fewer components than those specifically illustrated in Figure 2A. For example, in certain non-exclusive alternative embodiments, the tattoo table 210 can be designed without the headrest assembly and/or the armrest assembly.

[00114] It is appreciated that the use of the terms “first end body section” and “second end body section” is merely for ease of discussion, and either of the end body sections 218, 220 can be referred to as the first end body section and/or the second end body section. Additionally, it is further appreciated that the use of the terms “first angle adjuster”, “first angle of inclination”, “first flat position”, “first inclined position”, “second angle adjuster”, “second angle of inclination”, “second flat position”, and “second inclined position” are also merely for ease of discussion, and there is no greater relevance or importance for certain features and/or limitations being referred to as “first” versus “second”.

[00115] As provided herein, the table body 214 is again configured to support the tattoo recipient (or user) above the support surface 12 while the user is receiving a tattoo. The design of the table body 214 can be varied to suit the needs of the user and/or the tattoo artist who is providing one or more tattoos onto different parts of the body of the user. In certain embodiments, the table body 214 is substantially rectangular-shaped and includes a first body end 214A, an opposed second body end 214B, a first body side 214C, and an opposed second body side (not shown in Figure 2A). Alternatively, the table body 214 can have another suitable shape. For example, in certain non-exclusive alternative embodiments, the table body 214 can be substantially oval-shaped, oblong-shaped, rectangular-shaped with one or more rounded corners, or another suitable shape.

[00116] It is appreciated that the use of the terms “first body end”, “second body end”, “first body side” and “second body side” is merely for ease of discussion, and either of the body ends 214A, 214B can be referred to as the first body end and/or the second body end, and either of the body sides 214C can be referred to as the first body side and/or the second body side.

[00117] In various embodiments, as illustrated, the table body 214 again includes a plurality of body sections 215 including at least the intermediate section 216, the first end body section 218 that is movably and/or pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 216, and the second end body section 220 that is also movably and/or pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 216. More particularly, as shown, the intermediate section 216 includes a first section end 216A and an opposed second section end 216B. The first end body section 218 is pivotably coupled to the first section end 216A of the intermediate section 216; and the second end body section 220 is pivotably coupled to the second section end 216B of the intermediate section 216.

[00118] It is appreciated that the use of the terms “first section end” and “second section end” is merely for ease of discussion, and either of the section ends 216A, 216B can be referred to as the first section end and/or the second section end.

[00119] As illustrated, when the tattoo table 210 is positioned on the support surface 12, the intermediate section 216 is typically positioned to extend substantially horizontally and/or parallel to the support surface 12. In many embodiments, such as shown in Figure 2A, the intermediate section 216 is formed as a single-piece component. However, in certain non-exclusive alternative embodiments, the intermediate section 226 can include two or more intermediate section members that are coupled to one another. In such alternative embodiments, multiple intermediate section members will still typically be aligned and/or parallel with one another, although it is possible that there is some slight angle between intermediate section members that are positioned and/or coupled adjacent to one another.

[00120] In various embodiments, as described in detail herein, the first end body section 218 includes a first distal end 218A, and a first proximal end 218B that is pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 216 through application of the first angle adjuster 224, such as to the first section end 216A of the intermediate section 216, so that the first end body section 218 can be pivoted between the first flat position 228 in which the first end body section 218 is approximately parallel to the intermediate section 216, and the first inclined position 230 in which the first distal end 218A is positioned above the first proximal end 218B. In some embodiments, the first end body section 218 is pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 216, such as to the first section end 216A of the intermediate section 216, so that the first end body section 218 can be pivoted between the first flat position 228 in which the first end body section 218 is approximately parallel to the intermediate section 216, and a plurality of alternative first inclined positions 230 in which the first distal end 218A is positioned above the first proximal end 218B. In certain alternative embodiments, the plurality of alternative first inclined positions 230 can be discrete positions that are spaced apart from one another, or the plurality of alternative first inclined positions 230 can be formed along a continuum.

[00121] It is appreciated that the first end body section 218 can be pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 216 in any suitable manner. For example, in certain nonexclusive embodiments, the first end body section 218 can be pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 216 via one or more hinges 231 (illustrated more clearly in Figure 2B). In particular, in one such embodiment, the one or more hinges 231 can be utilized to pivotably couple the first proximal end 218B of the first end body section 218 to the first section end 216A of the intermediate section 216. Alternatively, the first end body section 218 can be pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 216 in another suitable manner.

[00122] Additionally, in some embodiments, the first angle adjuster 224 can be adjusted manually to selectively pivot the first end body section 218 relative to the intermediate section 216 between the first flat position 228 and the plurality of alternative first inclined positions 230. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the first angle adjuster 224 can selectively pivot the first end body section 218 relative to the intermediate section 216 between the first flat position 228 and the plurality of alternative first inclined positions 230 in an automated manner, such as through use of the controller 25 (illustrated in Figure 1A) and/or an actuator 25A (illustrated in Figure 1 B).

[00123] As illustrated, in many embodiments, the first end body section 218 is formed as a singular body that is generally flat and/or planar as it extends away from the intermediate section 216. However, it is appreciated that, in alternative embodiments, the first end body section 218 can be formed from a plurality of individual section members provided that the first end body section 218 as a whole is still generally flat and/or planar as it extends away from the intermediate section 216. As such, when the first end body section 218 is selectively positioned in the first inclined position 230 (or in any of the plurality of alternative first inclined positions 230), it is appreciated that an entirety of the first end body section 218 is selectively positioned at the first angle of inclination 226 relative to the intermediate section 216. Stated in another manner, as the first end body section 218 as a whole is still generally flat and/or planar as it extends away from the intermediate section 216, the first end body section 218 is selectively adjustable relative to the intermediate section 216 with a single angle of rotation.

[00124] It is appreciated that the first end body section 218 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 216 to any suitable or desired first inclined position(s) 230. For example, in one non-exclusive embodiment, the first end body section 218 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 216 so that the first inclined positions 230 are between approximately ten degrees and 80 degrees relative to the first flat position 228. In another non-exclusive embodiment, the first end body section 218 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 216 so that the first inclined positions 230 are between approximately 19 degrees and 71 degrees relative to the first flat position 228. In still other embodiments, the first end body section 218 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 216 so that the first inclined positions 230 can be at approximately five degrees, ten degrees, 15 degrees, 20 degrees, 25 degrees, 30 degrees, 35 degrees, 40 degrees, 45 degrees, 50 degrees, 55 degrees, 60 degrees, 65 degrees, 70 degrees, 75 degrees, 80 degrees, 85 degrees, and/or any other suitable first angle of inclination 226, relative to the first flat position 228.

[00125] Similarly, in various embodiments, the second end body section 220 includes a second distal end 220A, and a second proximal end 220B that is pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 216 through application of the second angle adjuster 232, such as to the second section end 216B of the intermediate section 216, so that the second end body section 220 can be pivoted between the second flat position 236 in which the second end body section 220 is approximately parallel to the intermediate section 216, and the second inclined position 238 in which the second distal end 220A is positioned above the second proximal end 220B. In some embodiments, the second end body section 220 is pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 216, such as to the second section end 216B of the intermediate section 216, so that the second end body section 220 can be pivoted between the second flat position 236 in which the second end body section 220 is approximately parallel to the intermediate section 216, and a plurality of alternative second inclined positions 238 in which the second distal end 220A is positioned above the second proximal end 220B. In certain alternative embodiments, the plurality of alternative second inclined positions 238 can be discrete positions that are spaced apart from one another, or the plurality of alternative second inclined positions 238 can be formed along a continuum.

[00126] It is appreciated that the second end body section 220 can be pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 216 in any suitable manner. For example, in certain non-exclusive embodiments, the second end body section 220 can be pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 216 via one or more hinges 231. In particular, in one such embodiment, the one or more hinges 231 can be utilized to pivotably couple the second proximal end 220B of the second end body section 220 to the second section end 216B of the intermediate section 216. Alternatively, the second end body section 220 can be pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 216 in another suitable manner.

[00127] Additionally, in some embodiments, the second angle adjuster 232 can be adjusted manually to selectively pivot the second end body section 220 relative to the intermediate section 216 between the second flat position 236 and the plurality of alternative second inclined positions 238. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the second angle adjuster 232 can selectively pivot the second end body section 220 relative to the intermediate section 216 between the second flat position 236 and the plurality of alternative second inclined positions 238 in an automated manner, such as through use of the controller 25 and/or the actuator 25A.

[00128] As illustrated, in many embodiments, the second end body section 220 is formed as a singular body that is generally flat and/or planar as it extends away from the intermediate section 216. However, it is appreciated that, in alternative embodiments, the second end body section 220 can be formed from a plurality of individual section members provided that the second end body section 220 as a whole is still generally flat and/or planar as it extends away from the intermediate section 216. As such, when the second end body section 220 is selectively positioned in the second inclined position 238 (or in any of the plurality of alternative second inclined positions 238), it is appreciated that an entirety of the second end body section 220 is selectively positioned at the second angle of inclination 234 relative to the intermediate section 216. Stated in another manner, as the second end body section 220 as a whole is still generally flat and/or planar as it extends away from the intermediate section 216, the second end body section 220 is selectively adjustable relative to the intermediate section 216 with a single angle of rotation.

[00129] It is appreciated that the second end body section 220 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 216 to any suitable or desired second inclined position(s) 238. For example, in one non-exclusive embodiment, the second end body section 220 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 216 so that the second inclined positions 238 are between approximately ten degrees and 80 degrees relative to the second flat position 236. In another non-exclusive embodiment, the second end body section 220 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 216 so that the second inclined positions 238 are between approximately 19 degrees and 71 degrees relative to the second flat position 236. In still other embodiments, the second end body section 220 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 216 so that the second inclined positions 238 can be at approximately five degrees, ten degrees, 15 degrees, 20 degrees, 25 degrees, 30 degrees, 35 degrees, 40 degrees, 45 degrees, 50 degrees, 55 degrees, 60 degrees, 65 degrees, 70 degrees, 75 degrees, 80 degrees, 85 degrees, and/or any other suitable second angle of inclination 234, relative to the second flat position 236.

[00130] With such design, as the tattoo artist is working on different parts of the body of the tattoo recipient (or user), the user can simply reverse his or her position on the table body 214 so that an upper body of the user is alternatively supported by the first end body section 218 or the second end body section 220 (and a lower body and/or legs of the user can be supported by the other end body section 218, 220). Additionally, with each of the first end body section 218 and the second end body section 220 being independently pivotable relative to the intermediate section 216, the user can be effectively and comfortably supported on the table body 214, in an appropriate or suitable inclined position, regardless of whether their upper body is being supported by the first end body section 218 or the second end body section 220. Moreover, with this design, the tattoo artist can work on different parts of the body of the user without having to move all of their equipment and materials from one place to another, and/or without having to move back and forth any significant distance between their equipment and materials and the user.

[00131] It is appreciated that the table body 214 and each of the intermediate section 216, the first end body section 218 and the second end body section 220 can have any suitable size and shape in order to effectively and comfortably support the user while the user is receiving a tattoo. For example, in certain embodiments, each of the intermediate section 216, the first end body section 218 and the second end body section 220 can be substantially rectangular-shaped, and can be appropriately sized to support different parts of the body of the user. Alternatively, each of the intermediate section 216, the first end body section 218 and the second end body section 220 can have a different size and/or shape than what is specifically shown in Figure 2A.

[00132] In some embodiments, in order to be most effectively reversible, it is further appreciated that the first end body section 218 and the second end body section 220 will be substantially similar in overall size and shape. Alternatively, the first end body section 218 and the second end body section 220 need not be substantially similar in overall size and shape.

[00133] In some embodiments, such as shown in Figure 2A, the first end body section 218 and/or the second end body section 220 can have a length that is greater than a length of the intermediate section 216. For example, in certain non-exclusive such embodiments, each of the first end body section 218 and the second end body section 220 can have a length that is at least approximately, 1 .5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, or 4.0 times a length of the intermediate section 216.

[00134] As described herein, to provide the capabilities of being fully reversible in usage, such as with the user being fully, effectively and comfortably supported with the upper body of the user being supported by either the first end body section 218 or the second end body section 220, the table body 214 will typically only include the intermediate section 216, the first end body section 218 and the second end body section 220 as so described. With such design, the first body end 214A of the table body 214 will be the same as and/or will coincide with the first distal end 218A of the first end body section 218; and the second body end 214B of the table body 214 will be the same as and/or will coincide with the second distal end 220A of the second end body section 220.

[00135] The design of the table body 214 and/or the design of each of the intermediate section 216, the first end body section 218 and the second end body section 220 can be varied to suit the requirements of the tattoo table 210. In some embodiments, the table body 214 and/or each of the intermediate section 216, the first end body section 218 and the second end body section 220 can include a body frame (not shown), a pad (not shown), and a covering 244. Alternatively, for example, the table body 214 and/or each of the intermediate section 216, the first end body section 218 and the second end body section 220 can be made without the pad and/or without the covering 244.

[00136] The body frame supports the user receiving the tattoo while the user is positioned on the tattoo table 210. The body frame is generally rigid and can be made of a rigid material such as wood, aluminum, steel, plastic, or other suitable materials. In alternative, non-exclusive embodiments, the body frame has a thickness of approximately 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, or 1 inches. However, other thicknesses can be utilized.

[00137] The pad is secured to and/or can be positioned substantially on top of the body frame. Additionally, the pad provides a cushion for the comfort of the user resting on the tattoo table 210. Non-exclusive examples of suitable materials for the pad include foam, memory foam, gel, fleece pads, etc.

[00138] In many embodiments, the covering 244 secures the pad to the body frame and provides a protective covering for the pad. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the covering 244 can be positioned substantially fully about the pad, and the fully covered pad can then be positioned on top of the body frame. In some such alternative embodiments, the fully covered pad can then be removably coupled to the body frame, such as with hook-and-loop material, or other suitable means. Non-exclusive examples of suitable materials for the covering 244 include leather, leather-like materials, plastic, or cloth.

[00139] In certain embodiments, while each of the intermediate section 216, the first end body section 218 and the second end body section 220 can include distinct body frames and pads, in order to better enable the body sections 218, 220 to pivot relative to the intermediate section 216, the intermediate section 216, the first end body section 218 and the second end body section 220 can share a common covering 244 that is configured to substantially fully surround the pads for each of the intermediate section 216, the first end body section 218 and the second end body section 220. In some alternative embodiments, each of the intermediate section 216, the first end body section 218 and the second end body section 220 can include separate coverings 244, but the separate coverings 244 can then be fixedly coupled to one another. With either the common covering 244 or the separate coverings 244 that are fixedly coupled to one another, in embodiments where such covering(s) 244 fully surround the corresponding pads and can then be removably coupled to the corresponding body frames, it is appreciated that the pads and covering(s) 244 can function as a single mattress that can be selectively removed and/or replaced from its position on top of the corresponding body frames.

[00140] As illustrated, the body support assembly 222 supports the table body 214 relative to and/or above the support surface 12. More particularly, the body support assembly 222 is coupled to the table body 214 and extends between the table body 214 and the support surface 12 to maintain the table body 214 positioned above and away from the support surface 12. It is appreciated that the body support assembly 222 can have any suitable design for purposes of supporting the table body 214 relative to and/or above the support surface 12. For example, in certain embodiments, the body support assembly 222 can include a frame member 246 that is coupled to the table body 214, and one or more legs 248 and/or feet that are coupled to the frame member 246. In one such embodiment, the first end body section 218 and/or the second end body section 220 can being movably and/or pivotably coupled to the frame member 246, in addition to or in lieu of being pivotably coupled to the intermediate section 216.

[00141] In some embodiments, the body support assembly 222, including the frame member 246 and the one or more legs 248 or feet can be fairly lightweight, but can still provide desired stability for the tattoo table 210. Alternatively, the body support assembly 222 can have another suitable design.

[00142] Additionally, or in the alternative, in some embodiments, the body support assembly 222, such as the legs 248, can be selectively adjustable so that the body support assembly 222 can support the table body 214 at different heights relative to and/or above the support surface 12. It is appreciated that the potential height adjustability of the table body 214, such as by selectively adjusting a length and/or angle of the legs 248, can be accomplished in any suitable manner, such as by having individual leg members telescopingly coupled to one another.

[00143] Further, or in the alternative, the body support assembly 222 can be configured to provide one or more storage compartments, such as drawers, that are usable for storage of materials that can be used during any tattooing procedure.

[00144] Figure 2B is a simplified bottom perspective view illustration of a portion of the tattoo table 210 illustrated in Figure 2A. In particular, Figure 2B is a simplified bottom perspective view that shows an embodiment of an angle adjuster 260 that is used to adjust an angle of inclination 262 of an end body section 264 of the tattoo table 210 relative to the intermediate section 216 (illustrated in Figure 2A) of the tattoo table 210. It is appreciated that the end body section 264 shown in Figure 2B can be and/or can represent either the first end body section 218 or the second end body section 220 shown in Figure 2A. It is further appreciated that the angle adjuster 260 shown in Figure 2B can be and/or can represent either the first angle adjuster 224 or the second angle adjuster 232 shown in Figure 2A.

[00145] The design of the angle adjuster 260 can be varied to suit the requirements of the tattoo table 210. In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 2B, the angle adjuster 260 includes an adjustment bar 272 that is pivotably coupled to the frame member 246 of the body support assembly 222 via a pair of spaced apart support bars 274, and a pair of spaced apart adjustment racks 276 that are mounted on a bottom surface 264B of the end body section 264. Each of the adjustment racks 276 includes a plurality of adjustment slots 278 that correspond to discrete alternative inclined positions 280 at different discrete angles of inclination 262. Alternatively, the angle adjuster 260 can have another suitable design, with more components or fewer components than what is shown and described in relation to Figure 2B. For example, in one non-exclusive alternative embodiment, the angle adjuster 260 only includes a single adjustment rack 276 that has a plurality of adjustment slots 278.

[00146] When it is desired for the end body section 264 to be in a flat position, such as the first flat position 228 (illustrated in Figure 2A) for the first end body section 218 (illustrated in Figure 2A) or the second flat position 236 (illustrated in Figure 2A) for the second end body section 220 (illustrated in Figure 2A), the adjustment bar 272 is pivoted relative to the frame member 246 such that the adjustment bar 272 is positioned adjacent to an upper surface 246LI of the frame member 246 (and the adjustment bar 272 is not positioned within any of the adjustment slots 278 on each of the adjustment racks 276). With the adjustment bar 272 being positioned adjacent to the upper surface 246U of the frame member 246, the end body section 264 can lay flat and substantially parallel to and/or in line with the intermediate section 216.

[00147] Subsequently, when it is desired to adjust the angle of inclination 262 of the end body section 264 relative to the intermediate section 216, the adjustment bar 272 is pivoted relative to the frame member 246 such that the adjustment bar 272 can be positioned in any of the plurality of adjustment slots 278 on each of the adjustment racks 276. In this manner, the end body section 264 can be positioned and/or supported in any desired inclined position 280 at any desired angle of inclination 262. [00148] As illustrated, the adjustment bar 272 is rigid and substantially circular barshaped, and is sized to fit within any of the plurality of adjustment slots 278 on each of the adjustment racks 276.

[00149] In this embodiment, the adjustment bar 272 is pivotably coupled to a portion of the body support assembly 222. More particularly, as shown, the adjustment bar 272 is pivotably coupled to the horizontally-oriented frame member 246 that forms a portion of the body support assembly 222 that supports the table body 214 (illustrated in Figure 2A) relative to and/or above the support surface 12 (illustrated in Figure 2A). The coupling between the adjustment bar 272 and the frame member 246 is provided via the spaced apart support bars 274 that are coupled to the adjustment bar 272 at a first end 274F, and that are directly pivotably coupled to the frame member 246 (near the upper surface 246LI of the frame member 246) at a second end 274S.

[00150] During use of the angle adjuster 260, the adjustment bar 272 is configured to alternatively and/or selectively engage each of the plurality of adjustment slots 278 on each of the adjustment racks 276, depending on the desired angle of inclination 262 for the end body section 264 relative to the intermediate section 216. More specifically, the adjustment bar 272 is configured to alternatively and/or selectively extend into each of the plurality of adjustment slots 278 of each of the adjustment racks 276 to selectively adjust the angle of inclination 262 for the end body section 264 relative to the intermediate section 216.

[00151] In various embodiments, the angle of inclination 262 for the end body section 264 relative to the intermediate section 216 can range between 0 degrees and approximately 80 degrees. For example, in certain non-exclusive embodiments, the adjustment bar 272 can not be positioned within any adjustment slots 278 in each of the adjustment racks to correspond with an angle of inclination 262 for the end body section 264 relative to the intermediate section 216 of approximately 0 degrees (equivalent to the first flat position 228 and/or the second flat position 236 in which the end body section 264 is approximately aligned with and/or parallel to the intermediate section 216), and the adjustment racks 276 can include adjustment slots 278 that correspond with an angle of inclination 262 for the end body section 264 relative to the intermediate section 216 of approximately 5 degrees, 10 degrees, 15 degrees, 20 degrees, 25 degrees, 30 degrees, 35 degrees, 40 degrees, 45 degrees, 50 degrees, 55 degrees, 60 degrees, 65 degrees, 70 degrees, 75 degrees, or 80 degrees. Alternatively, the adjustment racks 276 can include adjustment slots 278 that correspond with any other suitable angle of inclination 262 for the end body section 264 relative to the intermediate section 216.

[00152] During movement (adjustment of the angle of inclination 262) of the end body section 264 relative to the intermediate section 216, the adjustment bar 272 is removed (pulled out) from the particular adjustment slots 278 with which the adjustment bar 272 may be currently engaged, the end body section 264 is pivoted relative to the intermediate section 216 to a different desired angle of inclination 262, and then the adjustment bar 272 is allowed to engage (is pushed into) the adjustment slots 278 that correspond with the different desired angle of inclination 262.

[00153] As so described, with such design, the angle adjuster 260 enables the end body section 264 to be positioned in a plurality of discrete, spaced apart, alternative inclined positions 280 relative to the intermediate section 216. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the design of the angle adjuster 260 can be modified so that the end body section 264 can be pivoted between the flat position (0 degrees) and the plurality of alternative inclined positions 280 that are formed along a continuum.

[00154] In some embodiments, the end body section 264 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 216 (such as by having the adjustment bar 272 selectively engage different adjustment slots 278 along each of the adjustment racks 276) by manual adjustment (such as by selectively removing and inserting the adjustment bar 272 into different adjustment slots 278 by hand). Alternatively, the end body section 264 can be pivoted relative to the intermediate section 216 (such as by having the adjustment bar 272 selectively engage different adjustment slots 278 along each adjustment rack 276) with an automated adjustment system (such as by having the adjustment bar 272 selectively removed from and inserted into different adjustment slots 278 in each adjustment rack 276 in an automated manner). In one embodiment, the automated adjustment (pivoting) of the end body section 264 relative to the intermediate section 216 can be accomplished through use of the controller 25 (illustrated in Figure 1A), which activates the actuator 25A to move the adjustment bar 272 so that the adjustment bar 272 is automatically and selectively removed from and inserted into different adjustment slots 278 in each adjustment rack 276.

[00155] It is understood that although a number of different embodiments of the tattoo table 10, 210 have been illustrated and described herein, one or more features of any one embodiment can be combined with one or more features of one or more of the other embodiments, provided that such combination satisfies the intent of the present invention.

[00156] While a number of exemplary aspects and embodiments of the tattoo table 10, 210 have been discussed above, those of skill in the art will recognize certain modifications, permutations, additions, and sub-combinations thereof. It is therefore intended that the following appended claims and claims hereafter introduced are interpreted to include all such modifications, permutations, additions, and subcombinations as are within their true spirit and scope.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1 . A tattoo table for supporting a user relative to a support surface while the user is receiving a tattoo, the tattoo table comprising: a table body that is configured to support the user relative to the support surface, the table body including (i) an intermediate section; (ii) a first end body section including a first distal end, and a first proximal end that is pivotably coupled to the intermediate section; and (iii) a second end body section including a second distal end, and a second proximal end that is pivotably coupled to the intermediate section; a first angle adjuster that is configured to selectively pivot the first end body section relative to the intermediate section between a first flat position in which the first end body section is approximately parallel to the intermediate section, and a first inclined position in which the first distal end is positioned above the first proximal end; and a second angle adjuster that is configured to selectively pivot the second end body section relative to the intermediate section between a second flat position in which the second end body section is approximately parallel to the intermediate section, and a second inclined position in which the second distal end is positioned above the second proximal end.

2. The tattoo table of claim 1 further comprising a body support assembly that supports the table body relative to the support surface.

3. The tattoo table of claim 2 wherein the body support assembly includes a horizontally-oriented frame member that supports the table body relative to the support surface.

4. The tattoo table of claim 3 wherein the body support assembly further includes one or more legs that are coupled to the frame member, the one or more legs being configured to support the frame member spaced apart from the support surface.

5. The tattoo table of any one of claims 2-4 wherein the body support assembly is adjustable so that the body support assembly can support the table body at different heights relative to the support surface.

6. The tattoo table of any one of claims 2-5 wherein the first angle adjuster is configured to selectively pivot the first end body section relative to the intermediate section between the first flat position in which the first end body section is approximately parallel to the intermediate section, and a plurality of alternative first inclined positions in which the first distal end is positioned above the first proximal end.

7. The tattoo table of claim 6 wherein the plurality of alternative first inclined positions are discrete positions that are spaced apart from one another.

8. The tattoo table of claim 7 wherein the first angle adjuster includes (i) an adjustment arm that is secured to a bottom surface of the first end body section and cantilevers away from the bottom surface of the first end body section, the adjustment arm including a plurality of adjuster apertures, and (ii) an engagement pin that is coupled to the frame member of the body support assembly; and wherein the engagement pin is configured to selectively engage each of the plurality of adjuster apertures to selectively position the first end body section at each of the plurality of first inclined positions relative to the intermediate section.

9. The tattoo table of claim 8 wherein the adjustment arm is substantially arc-shaped.

10. The tattoo table of claim 7 wherein the first angle adjuster includes (i) an adjustment bar that is pivotably coupled to the frame member of the body support assembly, and (ii) at least one adjustment rack that is mounted on a bottom surface of the first end body section, each adjustment rack including a plurality of adjustment slots; and wherein the adjustment bar is configured to selectively engage each of the plurality of adjustment slots on each adjustment rack to selectively position the first end body section at each of the plurality of first inclined positions relative to the intermediate section.

11. The tattoo table of claim 10 wherein the adjustment bar is pivotably coupled to the frame member of the body support assembly via a pair of spaced apart support bars that are coupled to the adjustment bar at a first end and that are pivotably coupled to the frame member of the body support assembly at a second end.

12. The tattoo table of any one of claims 6-1 1 wherein the plurality of alternative first inclined positions are formed along a continuum.

13. The tattoo table of any one of claims 6-12 wherein the first angle adjuster is adjusted manually to selectively pivot the first end body section relative to the intermediate section between the first flat position and the plurality of alternative first inclined positions.

14. The tattoo table of any one of claims 6-12 wherein the first angle adjuster selectively pivots the first end body section relative to the intermediate section between the first flat position and the plurality of alternative first inclined positions in an automated manner.

15. The tattoo table of any one of claims 2-14 wherein the second angle adjuster is configured to selectively pivot the second end body section relative to the intermediate section between the second flat position in which the second end body section is approximately parallel to the intermediate section, and a plurality of alternative second inclined positions in which the second distal end is positioned above the second proximal end.

16. The tattoo table of claim 15 wherein the plurality of alternative second inclined positions are discrete positions that are spaced apart from one another.

17. The tattoo table of claim 16 wherein the second angle adjuster includes (i) an adjustment arm that is secured to a bottom surface of the second end body section and cantilevers away from the bottom surface of the second end body section, the adjustment arm including a plurality of adjuster apertures, and (ii) an engagement pin that is coupled to the frame member of the body support assembly; and wherein the engagement pin is configured to selectively engage each of the plurality of adjuster apertures to selectively position the second end body section at each of the plurality of second inclined positions relative to the intermediate section.

18. The tattoo table of claim 17 wherein the adjustment arm is substantially arc-shaped.

19. The tattoo table of claim 16 wherein the second angle adjuster includes (i) an adjustment bar that is pivotably coupled to the frame member of the body support assembly, and (ii) at least one adjustment rack that is mounted on a bottom surface of the second end body section, each adjustment rack including a plurality of adjustment slots; and wherein the adjustment bar is configured to selectively engage each of the plurality of adjustment slots on each adjustment rack to selectively position the second end body section at each of the plurality of second inclined positions relative to the intermediate section.

20. The tattoo table of claim 19 wherein the adjustment bar is pivotably coupled to the frame member of the body support assembly via a pair of spaced apart support bars that are coupled to the adjustment bar at a first end and that are pivotably coupled to the frame member of the body support assembly at a second end.

21. The tattoo table of claim 15 wherein the plurality of alternative second inclined positions are formed along a continuum.

22. The tattoo table of any one of claims 15-21 wherein the second angle adjuster is adjusted manually to selectively pivot the second end body section relative to the intermediate section between the second flat position and the plurality of alternative second inclined positions.

23. The tattoo table of any one of claims 15-21 wherein the second angle adjuster selectively pivots the second end body section relative to the intermediate section between the second flat position and the plurality of alternative second inclined positions in an automated manner.

24. The tattoo table of any one of claims 1 -23 wherein the intermediate section has a first section end and a second section end; wherein the first proximal end of the first end body section is pivotably coupled to the first section end of the intermediate section; and wherein the second proximal end of the second end body section is pivotably coupled to the second section end of the intermediate section.

25. The tattoo table of any one of claims 1-24 wherein the first end body section is adjustable relative to the intermediate section with a single angle of rotation.

26. The tattoo table of claim 25 wherein an entirety of the first end body section is selectively positionable at a first angle of inclination relative to the intermediate section.

27. The tattoo table of claim 26 wherein the first angle of inclination is between approximately ten degrees and 80 degrees relative to the first flat position.

28. The tattoo table of any one of claims 1-27 wherein the second end body section is adjustable relative to the intermediate section with a single angle of rotation.

29. The tattoo table of claim 28 wherein an entirety of the second end body section is selectively positionable at a second angle of inclination relative to the intermediate section.

30. The tattoo table of claim 29 wherein the second angle of inclination is between approximately ten degrees and 80 degrees relative to the second flat position.

31 . The tattoo table of any one of claims 1-30 further comprising a headrest assembly that is selectively couplable to the table body.

32. The tattoo table of claim 31 wherein the table body includes a first body end and an opposed second body end; and wherein the headrest assembly is alternatively couplable to the first body end and the second body end of the table body.

33. The tattoo table of claim 32 wherein the first distal end of the first end body section coincides with the first body end of the table body; and wherein the second distal end of the second end body section coincides with the second body end of the table body.

34. The tattoo table of any one of claims 1-33 further comprising an armrest assembly that is selectively couplable to the table body.

35. The tattoo table of claim 34 wherein the table body includes a first body side and an opposed second body side; and wherein the armrest assembly includes a first armrest that is alternatively couplable to each of the first body side and the second body side.

36. The tattoo table of claim 35 wherein the armrest assembly further includes a second armrest; wherein the first armrest is selectively couplable to the first body side; and wherein the second armrest is selectively couplable to the second body side.

37. A method for supporting a user relative to a support surface while the user is receiving a tattoo, the method comprising steps of: providing a table body including (i) an intermediate section; (ii) a first end body section including a first distal end, and a first proximal end that is pivotably coupled to the intermediate section; and (iii) a second end body section including a second distal end, and a second proximal end that is pivotably coupled to the intermediate section; selectively pivoting the first end body section relative to the intermediate section between a first flat position in which the first end body section is approximately parallel to the intermediate section, and a first inclined position in which the first distal end is positioned above the first proximal end; and selectively pivoting the second end body section relative to the intermediate section between a second flat position in which the second end body section is approximately parallel to the intermediate section, and a second inclined position in which the second distal end is positioned above the second proximal end.

38. The method of claim 37 further comprising a step of supporting the table body relative to the support surface with a body support assembly.

39. The method of claim 38 wherein the step of supporting includes the body support assembly including a horizontally-oriented frame member that supports the table body relative to the support surface.

40. The method of claim 39 wherein the step of supporting includes coupling one or more legs to the frame member, and supporting the frame member spaced apart from the support surface with the one or more legs.

41 . The method of any one of claims 38-40 wherein the step of supporting includes the body support assembly being adjustable so that the body support assembly can support the table body at different heights relative to the support surface.

42. The method of any one of claims 38-41 wherein the step of selectively pivoting the first end body section includes selectively pivoting the first end body section relative to the intermediate section between the first flat position in which the first end body section is approximately parallel to the intermediate section, and a plurality of alternative first inclined positions in which the first distal end is positioned above the first proximal end.

43. The method of claim 42 wherein the step of selectively pivoting the first end body section includes the plurality of alternative first inclined positions being discrete positions that are spaced apart from one another.

44. The method of claim 43 wherein the step of selectively pivoting the first end body section includes (i) securing an adjustment arm to a bottom surface of the first end body section such that the adjustment arm cantilevers away from the bottom surface of the first end body section, the adjustment arm including a plurality of adjuster apertures, (ii) coupling an engagement pin to the frame member of the body support assembly, and (iii) selectively engaging each of the plurality of adjuster apertures with the engagement pin to selectively position the first end body section at each of the plurality of first inclined positions relative to the intermediate section.

45. The method of claim 44 wherein the step of selectively pivoting the first end body section includes the adjustment arm being substantially arc-shaped.

46. The method of claim 43 wherein the step of selectively pivoting the first end body section includes (i) pivotably coupling an adjustment bar to the frame member of the body support assembly, (ii) mounting at least one adjustment rack on a bottom surface of the first end body section, each adjustment rack including a plurality of adjustment slots, and (iii) selectively engaging each of the plurality of adjustment slots on each adjustment rack with the adjustment bar to selectively position the first end body section at each of the plurality of first inclined positions relative to the intermediate section.

47. The method of claim 46 wherein the step of selectively pivoting the first end body section includes pivotably coupling the adjustment bar to the frame member of the body support assembly via a pair of spaced apart support bars that are coupled to the adjustment bar at a first end and that are pivotably coupled to the frame member of the body support assembly at a second end.

48. The method of any one of claims 42-47 wherein the step of selectively pivoting the first end body section includes the plurality of alternative first inclined positions being formed along a continuum.

49. The method of any one of claims 42-48 wherein the step of selectively pivoting the first end body section includes manually pivoting the first end body section relative to the intermediate section between the first flat position and the plurality of alternative first inclined positions.

50. The method of any one of claims 42-48 wherein the step of selectively pivoting the first end body section includes selectively pivoting the first end body section relative to the intermediate section between the first flat position and the plurality of alternative first inclined positions in an automated manner.

51 . The method of any one of claims 38-50 wherein the step of selectively pivoting the second end body section includes selectively pivoting the second end body section relative to the intermediate section between the second flat position in which the second end body section is approximately parallel to the intermediate section, and a plurality of alternative second inclined positions in which the second distal end is positioned above the second proximal end.

52. The method of claim 51 wherein the step of selectively pivoting the second end body section includes the plurality of alternative second inclined positions being discrete positions that are spaced apart from one another.

53. The method of claim 52 wherein the step of selectively pivoting the second end body section includes (i) securing an adjustment arm to a bottom surface of the second end body section such that the adjustment arm cantilevers away from the bottom surface of the second end body section, the adjustment arm including a plurality of adjuster apertures, (ii) coupling an engagement pin to the frame member of the body support assembly, and (iii) selectively engaging each of the plurality of adjuster apertures with the engagement pin to selectively position the second end body section at each of the plurality of second inclined positions relative to the intermediate section.

54. The method of claim 53 wherein the step of selectively pivoting the second end body section includes the adjustment arm being substantially arc-shaped.

55. The method of claim 52 wherein the step of selectively pivoting the second end body section includes (i) pivotably coupling an adjustment bar to the frame member of the body support assembly, (ii) mounting at least one adjustment rack on a bottom surface of the second end body section, each adjustment rack including a plurality of adjustment slots, and (iii) selectively engaging each of the plurality of adjustment slots on each adjustment rack with the adjustment bar to selectively position the second end body section at each of the plurality of second inclined positions relative to the intermediate section.

56. The method of claim 55 wherein the step of selectively pivoting the second end body section includes pivotably coupling the adjustment bar to the frame member of the body support assembly via a pair of spaced apart support bars that are coupled to the adjustment bar at a first end and that are pivotably coupled to the frame member of the body support assembly at a second end.

57. The method of claim 51 wherein the step of selectively pivoting the second end body section includes the plurality of alternative second inclined positions being formed along a continuum.

58. The method of any one of claims 51-57 wherein the step of selectively pivoting the second end body section includes manually pivoting the second end body section relative to the intermediate section between the second flat position and the plurality of alternative second inclined positions.

59. The method of any one of claims 51-57 wherein the step of selectively pivoting the second end body section includes selectively pivoting the second end body section relative to the intermediate section between the second flat position and the plurality of alternative second inclined positions in an automated manner.

60. The method of any one of claims 37-59 wherein the step of providing includes the intermediate section having a first section end and a second section end; wherein the step of selectively pivoting the first end body section includes pivotably coupling the first proximal end of the first end body section to the first section end of the intermediate section; and wherein the step of selectively pivoting the second end body section includes pivotably coupling the second proximal end of the second end body section to the second section end of the intermediate section.

61 . The method of any one of claims 37-60 wherein the step of pivotably coupling the first proximal end includes the first end body section being adjustable relative to the intermediate section with a single angle of rotation.

62. The method of claim 61 wherein the step of pivotably coupling the first proximal end includes an entirety of the first end body section being selectively positionable at a first angle of inclination relative to the intermediate section.

63. The method of claim 62 wherein the step of pivotably coupling the first proximal end includes the first angle of inclination being between approximately ten degrees and 80 degrees relative to the first flat position.

64. The method of any one of claims 37-63 wherein the step of pivotably coupling the second proximal end includes the second end body section being adjustable relative to the intermediate section with a single angle of rotation.

65. The method of claim 64 wherein the step of pivotably coupling the second proximal end includes an entirety of the second end body section being selectively positionable at a second angle of inclination relative to the intermediate section.

66. The method of claim 65 wherein the step of pivotably coupling the second proximal end includes the second angle of inclination being between approximately ten degrees and 80 degrees relative to the second flat position.

67. The method of any one of claims 37-66 further comprising a step of selectively coupling a headrest assembly to the table body.

68. The method of claim 67 wherein the step of providing includes the table body including a first body end and an opposed second body end; and wherein the step of selectively coupling the headrest assembly includes alternatively coupling the headrest assembly to the first body end and the second body end of the table body.

69. The method of claim 68 wherein the step of providing includes the first distal end of the first end body section coinciding with the first body end of the table body, and the second distal end of the second end body section coinciding with the second body end of the table body.

70. The method of any one of claims 37-69 further comprising a step of selectively coupling an armrest assembly to the table body.

71 . The method of claim 70 wherein the step of providing includes the table body including a first body side and an opposed second body side; and wherein the step of selectively coupling the armrest assembly includes alternatively coupling a first armrest to each of the first body side and the second body side.

72. The method of claim 71 wherein the step of selectively coupling the armrest assembly includes selectively coupling the first armrest to the first body side, and selectively coupling a second armrest to the second body side.