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Semi-Custom Table Covering

a table covering and semi-custom technology, applied in the field of table coverings, can solve the problems of compromising the integrity ripping the material, and affecting the appearance of the table covering,

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-08
FRENCH HELAINE +1
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However, table coverings for both indoor and outdoor use have problems associated with them that are well known.
Some problems are associated with external causes such as wind or placement of items on the table which displaces or shifts the tablecloth from the table.
As a result, often multiple people are needed to remove the items on the table and readjust the tablecloth before placing the items back on the table.
Others may choose to adjust or pull the tablecloth without removing the items for the table which compromises the integrity of the tablecloth and often causes a rip in the material.
Other problems are associated with the flexibility of the tablecloth.
For example, tables come in different widths, lengths, thicknesses and type of material used (wood, plastic, concrete, etc.) which makes it difficult to develop a solution that accommodates a variety of tables.
Retrofitting a tablecloth causes hazardous tripping conditions due to the amount of excess material.

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[0010] Turning to FIG. 1, the table cover 100 of the present invention is desirably of unitary construction including a table top covering 102 portion and a cinching mechanism 104. The table top covering portion has a unitary body 108 and a perimeter 110 thereabout. The unitary body spans the surface of a table top and at least a portion of the sides of the table. The cinching mechanism 104 is attached to the perimeter of the table top covering portion. The cinching mechanism controls the effective peripheral dimension of the covering portion.

[0011] The table cover 100 may be a variety of sizes and shapes to accommodate an array of table tops such as oval, round, octagon, square, rectangular and the like. Preferably, the table cover is made to fit snack tables which are approximately 16 in. by 20 in. The table cover is preferably a unitary material but it may include a combination of various materials which are attached together by stitching, adhesive or other forms of attachment. ...

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Abstract

A table cover comprising a table top covering portion having a planar unitary body and a perimeter thereabout; and a cinching mechanism attached to the perimeter of the table top covering portion in an expanded state for providing a table cover which molds around a table top upon retraction of the cinching mechanism.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to table coverings. More particularly, the present invention relates tablecloths which are semi-custom to secure to a variety of different sized tables. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] It is well known to use table coverings to provide an attractive cover for a table and also protect the surface from spills and dirt. However, table coverings for both indoor and outdoor use have problems associated with them that are well known. Some problems are associated with external causes such as wind or placement of items on the table which displaces or shifts the tablecloth from the table. As a result, often multiple people are needed to remove the items on the table and readjust the tablecloth before placing the items back on the table. Others may choose to adjust or pull the tablecloth without removing the items for the table which compromises the integrity of the tablecloth and often causes a rip in the material. [0003] Other p...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B13/08
CPCA47G11/004
Inventor FRENCH, HELAINEFRENCH, RICHARD
Owner FRENCH HELAINE
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