Fitted tablecloth liner

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-06-16
PAPPAS CLAUDIA M +1
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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 ...
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Method used

As shown in FIG. 2, the present invention allows a person to easily apply the fitted tablecloth liner to a table. During the course of this description like numerals will be used to identify like elements according to the different figures which illustrate the invention. An inverted embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 shows the fitted tablecloth liner applied to a table. The user may choose any tablecloth to place on the table over the tablecloth liner without concern that the tablecloth will slip or move out of the preferred position because of the “no-slip” effect of the table cloth liner beneath. 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 a differently sh...
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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 slipp...
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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.

Application Domain

Table equipmentsTables +2

Technology Topic

Engineering

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As shown in FIG. 1, the fitted tablecloth liner is simple to fabricate, by sewing a strip of elastic to the edge of the liner, which is made of fleece or a similar fabric.
As shown in FIG. 2, the present invention allows a person to easily apply the fitted tablecloth liner to a table. During the course of this description like numerals will be used to identify like elements according to the different figures which illustrate the invention. An inverted embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 shows the fitted tablecloth liner applied to a table. The user may choose any tablecloth to place on the table over the tablecloth liner without concern that the tablecloth will slip or move out of the preferred position because of the “no-slip” effect of the table cloth liner beneath. 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 a differently shaped table.
FIG. 3 shows the fitted tablecloth liner applied to a square 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 a differently shaped table.
FIG. 4 shows the fitted tablecloth liner applied to a rectangular 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 a differently shaped table.
FIG. 5 shows the fitted tablecloth liner applied to an oval 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 a differently shaped table.
It is to be understood that variations and modifications of the present invention may be made without departing from the scope thereof. It is also to be understood that the present invention is not to be limited by the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but only in accordance with the appended claims when read in light of the foregoing specification.

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