Fitted tablecloth liner

Abstract

A fitted tablecloth liner is disclosed with an elastic strip sewn to the outside edge of said liner, allowing said liner to be applied over any table of standard size or shape and to fit snugly to any such table. Said tablecloth liner includes an orientation symbol on the underside which illustrates which side is the longer side to facilitate use when applying said tablecloth liner to differently shaped tables. Said fitted tablecloth liner allows a person to select and use a variety of tablecloths without concern that the tablecloth will slip out of the preferred position. Further, the tablecloth liner helps protect the table from stains and damage such as scratches.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to the field of tablecloths and other protective and decorative table coverings. More particularly, this invention relates to a fitted tablecloth liner that is specially designed and sewn so that it fits snugly over a table so that when a tablecloth is placed on the table, the tablecloth is prevented from sliding and is maintained in position on the table without permanent or unattractive fasteners. The present invention is suitable for all standard size dining tables, coffee tables or the like, and may be manufactured to fit a variety of tables of standard sizes and shapes.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONTablecloths are widely used for many different purposes, generally to create a more attractive appearance but also to protect the surface of a table. For this reason, tablecloths are available in a myriad of different materials, sizes and appearances. Tablecloths, however, all share a common disadvantage: they tend to slide and to move...

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Benefits of technology

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved tablecloth liner which fits snugly and prevents the tablecloth from slipping and in which the bottom edge is sewn with elastic in a specific pattern to produce an attractive appearance and which is inexpensive and simple-to-use.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new and improved tablecloth liner which fits snugly and prevents the tablecloth from slipping and in which the bottom edge is sewn with elastic in specific patterns to produce an attractive appearance which is specifically designed to fit standard table sizes and shapes.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new and improved tablecloth liner which fits snugly and prevents the tablecloth from slipping and in which the bottom edge is sewn with elastic in a specific pattern to produce an attractive appearance which is specifically designed to allow users to select and utilize their own preferred tablecloth made of any fabric or material.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new and improved tablecloth liner which fits snugly and prevents the tablecloth from slipping and in which the bottom edge is sewn with elastic in a specific pattern to produce an attractive appearance which is specifically designed to avoid the use of clips, clamps, straps and the like which may damage the table or the tablecloth.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new and improved tablecloth liner which fits snugly and prevents the tablecloth from slipping and in which the bottom edge is sewn with elastic in a specific pattern to produce an attractive appearance which is specifically designed to be re-useable, to protect the table from spills and scratches and be washable.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new and improved tablecloth liner which fits snugly and prevents the tablecloth from slipping and in which the bottom edge is sewn with elastic in a specific pattern to produce an attractive appearance which is specifically designed to be re-useable, to protect the table from spills and scratches and be washable and to include an orientation symbol on the underside which illustrates which side is the longer side to facilitate use when applying said tablecloth liner to an oval or rectangular table.

Problems solved by technology

Tablecloths, however, all share a common disadvantage: they tend to slide and to move about to some extent.

Fitted tablecloths are available, but they are not generally as attractive as the fancy and heirloom tablecloths preferred by hosts for occasions.

Permanent and semi-permanent attachment devices can damage the table.

Clips, clamps and straps are unattractive; many people find them suitable for picnic tables but not for more formal occasions.

Protective plastic tablecloth coverings have the disadvantage of covering up the attractive tablecloth that the user is trying to display.

These patents, however, present difficulties in that they provide improvement in this regard but either cause damage to the table or are too unattractive to provide the intended improvement and yet maintain the attractive appearance of the tablecloth.

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