Disposable table and chair covers

Abstract

Table covers and form-fitting chair covers preferably formed from a disposable, non-woven fabric are disclosed. The covers are pre-formed in a variety of shapes to fit a variety of table and chair types. Provisions may be made for adjusting the covers to fit to a particularly sized chair or table. The covers may be made from one or more pieces of non-woven material and pieced together by sewing or any other suitable fastening arrangement.

Description

[0001] This application is a continuation in part of pending application Ser. No. 11 / 104,006 filed Apr. 12, 2005, which is a continuation in part of pending application Ser. No. 10 / 816,530 filed Apr. 1, 2004.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This invention relates to the field of furniture coverings and, more particularly, pertains to sanitary and decorative table and chair covers, and kits containing the same. [0004] 2. Description of the Background Art [0005] Table and chair covers are often used to cover tables and chairs to protect them from dust, dirt, spills and the like. Also, it is common to cover tables and chairs with a cover that improves the aesthetic appearance of the table and chair. Table and chair covers are widely used in the hospitality industry such as at banquets, entertainment and special events. Table and chair covers are commonly constructed of cloth fabric material which can be removed and laundered. The expense in providing ...

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Benefits of technology

[0016] The present invention also provides methods for adjusting the dimensions and contours of the pre-manufactured covers of this invention so that the covers fit over the tables and chairs snugly and neatly.

[0017] The covers are made of a non-woven fabric which is inexpensive and may, therefore, be discarded after use.

Problems solved by technology

The expense in providing the cloth table and chair covers initially, and of transporting, laundering and storing such covers, has created a prohibitively expensive pricing for such covers such that many who would prefer to use covers at their special events do not.

As a result, a significant demand goes unmet in the industry.

Nevertheless, the use of covers for tables and chairs is highly desirable, as tables and chairs which are used by a great many people become worn and unsanitary as time passes.

Similar to the issue encountered with the chair covers, the expense of purchasing cloth table covers and table skirts, initially, and of transporting, laundering and storing same has created a prohibitively expensive pricing such that many caterers who continue to use cloth table covers and skirts charge the function sponsor for their use, adding significantly (and in many cases, prohibitively) to the cost of an event.

In other words, the expense and effort required for individual caterers to maintain their own table linens is not justifiable and rental suppliers of these products have emerged.

Although maintenance of plastic table covers is less expensive than the maintenance of cloth table covers, there are still many detriments to the use of plastic.

If a plastic cover is made of a lightweight material, it may not stay on the table or may cause other lightweight items located thereupon to spill.

If the plastic cover is of heavy gauge material, it very often does not conform to the shape of the table.

If used on a buffet, a heavy gauge plastic table cover may be caught or pulled by event attendees, resulting in spillage or the like.

Many of the lightweight or heavy gauge plastic covers are not disposable, requiring caterers to lug them around.

To date, no one has employed non-woven material in connection with table covers and / or skirts.

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