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Disposable table cloth for umbrella table

a table cloth and umbrella technology, applied in table linen, domestic applications, packaging, etc., can solve the problems of less desirable materials which allow gases or liquids to pass than materials which are not desirable from a cleanliness standpoin

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-04-14
KOROPITZER ARIEL +1
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[0025] The present invention is an improved disposable table cloth for umbrella tables. The table cloth, for use by diners, card players, picnickers or other people using the table, is disposable, so that the users may simply place it flat on the table top, use the table, and dispose of the table cloth when they are finished. The table cloth has no expensive components such as velcro, elastic, ties, strings, etc, thus making for low cost. The table cloth further has a top surface which users may lay flat on the table top in order to use the table.

Problems solved by technology

Materials which allow gases or liquids to pass are less desirable from a cleanliness standpoint than materials which are non-permeable.

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[0082]FIG. 1 is a plan view of the disposable table cloth. This embodiment has a generally octagonal planform, however, it may be an exact or irregular polygon in alternative embodiments.

[0083] Table cloth 100 has aperture 102 and radial slit 104 having first edge 106 and second edge 108. Second edge 108 has thereon adhesive 112. Radial slit 104 extends entirely from aperture 102 to rim 110.

second embodiment

[0084]FIG. 2 is a plan view of the disposable table cloth. Table cloth 200 has aperture 202 and radial slit 204 having first edge 206 and second edge 208. Second edge 208 has thereon adhesive 212. Radial slit 204 extends entirely from aperture 202 to rim 210.

third embodiment

[0085]FIG. 3 is a plan view of the disposable table cloth. This is the presently preferred embodiment and best mode now contemplated for carrying out the invention. Table cloth 300 has aperture 302 and radial slit 304 having first edge 306 and second edge 308. Second edge 308 has thereon adhesive 312. Radial slit 304 extends entirely from aperture 302 to rim 310.

[0086] Edges 306 and 308 may overlap each other when the flat sheet of table cloth 300 is laid flat upon a table. The overlap may be a first distance, allowing edge 308 to have adhesive 312 within the overlap distance such that when laid flat upon a table, adhesive 312 will contact first edge 306 and cause first edge 306 to adhere to second edge 308, forming a non-permeable seal.

[0087] To use the invention, it is unfolded or unrolled and the radial slit is opened up. Then the table cloth is laid flat on the table with the aperture circumferentially disposed about the umbrella pole. The radial slit may then be closed and the...

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Abstract

A disposable table cloth for umbrella tables. The table cloth, for use by diners, card players, picnickers or other people using the table, is disposable, so that the users may simply place it flat on the table top, use the table, and dispose of the table cloth when they are finished. The table cloth has no expensive components such as velcro, elastic, ties, strings, etc, thus making for low cost. The table cloth further has a top surface which users may lay flat on the table top in order to use the table. The table cloth has a slit extending from the rim of the table cloth to a aperture through which the pole of the umbrella may sit. In addition, the table cloth has adhesive, especially tacky adhesive, used to fasten and seal the table cloth slit together.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit and priority of previously filed provisional patent applications Nos. 60 / 376,607 filed Apr. 29, 2002 and 60 / 436,172 filed Dec. 23, 2002, both in the names of the same inventors, Ariel Koropitzer and Michelle Koropitzer.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates generally to table clothes and specifically to disposable and sealable table cloths for umbrella tables. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] The design of the ubiquitous umbrella table is a round table with a pole extending upwards from the center of the table, the pole supporting a large umbrella. The table may be other shapes, such as rectangular, square, octagon, hexagonal, the umbrella may be various sizes or colors but the general concept of the table is well known. Such tables are normally used outdoors: the umbrella is to protect the users from harsh sunshine, light rain or other weather. Locations for such tables include outdoo...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G11/00B65D65/30
CPCA47G2011/005A47G11/003
Inventor KOROPITZER, ARIELKOROPITZER, MICHELLE
Owner KOROPITZER ARIEL
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