Disposable table and chair covers

a table and chair cover and removable technology, applied in the field of furniture coverings, can solve the problems of unsatisfactory demand in the industry, prohibitively high pricing for such covers, and wear of tables and chairs used by a great many people, and achieve the effects of unsanitary conditions, unsanitary conditions, and unsanitary conditions

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-12-15
PAULIN VICTORIA
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[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

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.
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[0046]FIG. 2 shows a typical pattern layout for the non-woven fabric chair cover of the instant invention prior to the fabric being sewn or otherwise attached together to form a form-fitting chair cover 10. It will be appreciated that the shape of the fabric patterns will vary depending upon the particular chair to be covered. The material may be formed of two panels 12, 14 which are to be sewn together in such a way as to form the cover shown in FIGS. 3 through 9. The panels 12, 14 may be attached through sewing / stitching, ultrasonic welding, adhesive, hook and loop fastener, snaps, buttons, or any other suitable connection structure. The cover 10, as seen in FIGS. 3 through 9, forms generally an upper pocket 20 adapted to at least partially envelope seat back section 4, as well as a lower pocket 22 adapted to envelope seat portion 5 and front and rear legs 6, 8 of chair “C”. In this way, a user of the chair will not through ordinary use be able to come into contact with chair “C” ...

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[0056]FIG. 11 shows a typical pattern layout for the non-woven fabric chair cover 110 of the instant invention adapted to be used to cover the folding-type chair shown in FIG. 10. The pattern layout for the cover 110 is shown in FIG. 11 prior to panels 112, 114 being sewn or otherwise attached together to form a form-fitting chair cover 110. The material may be formed of two panels 112, 114 which are to be sewn together in such a way as to form the cover shown in FIGS. 12 through 16. The panels 112, 114 may be attached through sewing / stitching, ultrasonic welding, adhesive, hook and loop fastener, snaps, buttons, or any other suitable connection structure. The cover 110, as seen in FIGS. 13 through 16, forms generally an upper pocket 120 adapted to at least partially envelope seat back section 104, as well as a lower pocket 122 adapted to envelope seat portion 105 and front and rear legs 106, 108 of chair “C1”. In this way, a user of the chair will not through ordinary use be able t...

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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.

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[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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IPC IPC(8): A47B13/08A47C31/11
CPCA47B13/083A47C31/11A47G11/006A47G21/167
Inventor PAULIN, VICTORIA
Owner PAULIN VICTORIA
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