US3939976A
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Prefabricated table setting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-05
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Granted: 1976-02-24
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Expires: 1994-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A roll of flexible material is divided into multiple table place setting sections. Each place setting section includes a relatively recessed circular portion formed in the flexible material and also eating utensils which are attached to the flexible material. The sections are separated from each other by perforations for removal of one or more as desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Edmond J. VanIseghem, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:10
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/14; A47G11/00; A47G19/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
Multiple prefabricated table place settings, comprising: a. an elongate web of flexible material including a plurality of longitudinally disposed and integral place setting sections stored in a web roll prior to use, each section including a first relatively raised rim portion formed integrally with and as a continuation of the web, the rim portion defining a relatively depressed plate portion formed integrally with and as a continuation of the web, the web extending from the rim portions of the sections conforming flexibly to the support between the plate portions, b. a plurality of eating utensils disposed on each section, and c. means holding said utensils in place on each section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
Multiple prefabricated table place settings, comprising: a. an elongate web of flexible material including a plurality of longitudinally disposed and integral place setting sections stored in a web roll prior to use, each section including a first relatively raised rim portion formed integrally with and as a continuation of the web, the rim portion defining a relatively depressed plate portion formed integrally with and as a continuation of the web, the web extending from the rim portions of the sections conforming flexibly to the support between the plate portions, b. a plurality of eating utensils disposed on each section, and c. means holding said utensils in place on each section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
Multiple place settings as defined in claim 1, in which: d. each section includes a cup seating portion formed integrally with the web, and e. a collapsed telescopic cup seated in the cup seating portion and retained by the web when in the web roll.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
Multiple place settings as defined in claim 1, in which: d. each section includes a reinforcing back-up sheet secured to the web at the rim and plate portions for reinforcement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
148 words
Multiple prefabricated place settings comprising: a. an elongate web of flexible material including a plurality of longitudinally disposed, widthwise adjacent pairs of integral place setting sections stored in a web roll prior to use, each section including a relatively raised rim portion formed integrally with and as a continuation of the web, the rim portion defining a relatively depressed circular plate portion formed integrally with and as a continuation of the web, the web extending from the rim portions of the sections conforming to the support between the plate portions, said sections being defined by longitudinal and transverse perforations in the web for selective separation of the sections, b. a plurality of utensils disposed on each section, c. means holding said utensils in place on each section, d. a cup disposed on each section, and e. means holding each of said cups in place on its associated section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
148 words
Multiple prefabricated place settings comprising: a. an elongate web of flexible material including a plurality of longitudinally disposed, widthwise adjacent pairs of integral place setting sections stored in a web roll prior to use, each section including a relatively raised rim portion formed integrally with and as a continuation of the web, the rim portion defining a relatively depressed circular plate portion formed integrally with and as a continuation of the web, the web extending from the rim portions of the sections conforming to the support between the plate portions, said sections being defined by longitudinal and transverse perforations in the web for selective separation of the sections, b. a plurality of utensils disposed on each section, c. means holding said utensils in place on each section, d. a cup disposed on each section, and e. means holding each of said cups in place on its associated section.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-02-23 | 1979-08-25 | 1980-02-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-23 | 1983-08-25 | 1984-02-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-23 | 1987-08-25 | 1988-02-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |