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Tablecloth with Securing Means

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-10-01
STAFFORD ALYCIA
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The present invention provides a new and improved tablecloth with securing means that can fit snugly on rectangular and round tables, and is durable and economical to manufacture.

Problems solved by technology

These devices, however, do not disclose a disposable tablecloth having an accordion-like construction and elastic along the perimeter thereof.
Thus, Kesh does not disclose a tablecloth that has elastic disposed along the perimeter of the cover.
Pappas, however, does not disclose a tablecloth having an accordion-like construction that allows the tablecloth to expand and retract.
While Bendelari discloses a furniture cover that is composed of an elastic material, Bendelari fails to disclose a cover having a perimeter with elastic attached thereto.
Thus, Bilotti does not disclose a disposable tablecloth having elastic around the perimeter thereof.
These devices are limited in that they do not comprise optimal means to ensure that the tablecloth can easily adapt to various shapes and sizes of tabletops to snugly fit the same.

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[0032]References are made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the tablecloth with securing means. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used to cover a tabletop. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.

[0033]Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a reverse view of an embodiment of the present invention. The present invention comprises a tablecloth 21 that comprises a planar sheet of material having an exterior surface 24 that is coextensive with an interior surface 25, defining a perimeter 23. In the illustrated embodiment, the tablecloth 21 is substantially rectangular in shape. Thus, the tablecloth 21 comprises a pair of longitudinal sides and a pair of lateral sides, defining four corners 22. The perimeter 23 of the tab...

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Abstract

Disclosed is a disposable tablecloth that can adjustably cover tabletops of various sizes and shapes. In one embodiment, the tablecloth includes a planar sheet of material having a substantially rectangular shape with a defined perimeter having elastic attached thereto, wherein the elastic may be stitched to the perimeter. The tablecloth further includes a plurality of folds that is parallel to the longitudinal sides of thereof. In this way, the tablecloth resembles an accordion like construction, whereby the folds can be flattened or stretched to expand the tablecloth. The tablecloth of the present invention is adapted to snugly fit the tabletop on which it is installed to provide a neat appearance while preventing the tablecloth from easily disengaging from the tabletop.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 972,526 filed on Mar. 31, 2014. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a table cover. More specifically, the present invention pertains to an improved disposable tablecloth with securing means. The present invention comprises a tablecloth having a perimeter with elastic attached thereto. The present invention is configured to snugly fit over a tabletop so that it can stay secured thereto until removed by a user.[0004]Many individuals enjoy spending time outdoors and having a picnic in warm weather. When having a picnic, a tablecloth is used to cover a tabletop of a picnic table to provide a clean surface on which to place food items and utensils. Conventional tablecloths, however, si...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G11/00
CPCA47G11/004
Inventor STAFFORD, ALYCIA
Owner STAFFORD ALYCIA
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