US Patent 11344113 Patio table with opening for outdoor gas heater

An improved outdoor patio table with centrally secured outdoor patio heater, and methods of using the same are disclosed. The outdoor patio heater may be secured to the within the patio table without increasing the exterior perimeter of the patio table when securing or removing the patio heater. The patio table may be suitable for applications where there are a plurality of tables in a line and when a patio heater is removed frequently.