"While it bears some similarities to the photo clamp, it’s not right to say that was the inspiration—- this same hinged clamp design has been the standard for bike work stands, both shop-grade and cheapo knockoff, for decades. "

"While the mechanism is good, it has not been invented here; this exact style of table was a form in American furniture dating back 300 years. Search “tri-leaf table” or “Tri-drop pivot table”. "