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Changeable placemat system

a placemat system and changeable technology, applied in the direction of underlays, etc., can solve the problems of failure to disclose a changeable placemat and not provide a changeable placemat, and achieve the effect of convenient cleaning of the placema

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-08-09
KAUFMAN GRAZIELA
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The present changeable placemat system has a rigid unit and at least one flexible unit that can be used for display and protection. It allows for easy cleaning, display of various patterns, and protection of the table from watermarks and scratches. Additionally, it can replace worn or damaged placemats covers. The system offers convenience and flexibility to users.

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However, these devices fail to disclose a changeable placemat which is easy to use, quick and inexpensive.
Further, these devices fail to provide a changeable placemat which allows a user to select between various ornamental patterns to be displayed.

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[0018]A changeable placemat system is provided. The changeable placemat system may have a rigid unit and at least one flexible unit wherein the flexible unit may be selectively and temporarily inserted over the rigid unit for display and protection. As a result, a user may select between flexible units having various ornamental designs. The present device allows for both easy cleaning of a placemat as well and allowing a user to select different patterns to display on the placemat.

[0019]Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a changeable placemat system 1. The changeable placemat system 1 may have a rigid unit 20 (FIG. 3) and at least one flexible unit 30. In an embodiment, the rigid unit 20 may be made from, for example, metal, stone, marble, plastic or any other suitable material. In an embodiment, the flexible unit 30 may be made from, for example, a plastic, cloth, rubber or the like. Preferably, the flexible unit 30 is machine washable.

[0020]The rigid unit 20 may hav...

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A changeable placemat system is provided. The changeable placemat system may have a rigid unit and at least one flexible unit wherein the flexible unit may be selectively and temporarily inserted over the rigid unit for display and protection. As a result, a user may select between flexible units having various ornamental designs. The present device allows for both easy cleaning of a placemat as well and allowing a user to select different patterns to display on the placemat.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The following application is based on and claims the priority benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 62 / 455,616 filed Feb. 7, 2017 currently co-pending; the entire contents of both which are incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]A changeable placemat system is provided. The changeable placemat system may have a rigid unit and at least one flexible unit wherein the flexible unit may be selectively and temporarily inserted over the rigid unit for display and protection. As a result, a user may select between flexible units having various ornamental designs. The present device allows for both easy cleaning of a placemat as well and allowing a user to select different patterns to display on the placemat.[0003]Patents related to placemats have been granted in the past. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,413,603 to Horton discloses a placemat having integrated adhesive stickers or labels constructed as a single sheet in...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G23/03
CPCA47G23/0303
Inventor KAUFMAN, GRAZIELA
Owner KAUFMAN GRAZIELA
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