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US3960193A
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Weighted picnic table cloth
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-03-10
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Granted: 1976-06-01
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Expires: 1995-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A generally rectangular flexible panel is provided including opposite longitudinal side and end marginal edge portions. The opposite side marginal edge portions are provided with hems and weight members are disposed in the opposite end of each side marginal edge portion hem. Each hem is closed, as by sewing, on opposite sides of each weight member and each weight member includes a closed flexible tubular body having fluent weight material disposed therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Lyle W. Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-04 16:39
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G11/00; A47G11/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A table cloth for use over an elongated generally rectangular table top, said cloth comprising a rectangular flexible panel including opposite side and end marginal edge portions, said side marginal edge portions each including weight members supported from the opposite ends thereof, whereby said marginal edge portions, when hanging downwardly from corresponding edge portions of a table over which said panel is draped, will resist shifting of said panel relative to said table and lifting of said marginal portions of said panel from which said weight members are supported, said side marginal edge portions of said panel from which said weight members are supported including elongated hem portions extending longitudinally thereof, said weight members being enclosed within the opposite ends of said hem portions, said weight members comprising closed ended elongated flexible tubular members having heavy fluent material enclosed therein and extending longitudinally of the corresponding hem portion, said hem portions being closed on opposite sides of each of said weight members, each of said hem portions being free of weight members intermediate the weight members disposed in the opposite ends thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A table cloth for use over an elongated generally rectangular table top, said cloth comprising a rectangular flexible panel including opposite side and end marginal edge portions, said side marginal edge portions each including weight members supported from the opposite ends thereof, whereby said marginal edge portions, when hanging downwardly from corresponding edge portions of a table over which said panel is draped, will resist shifting of said panel relative to said table and lifting of said marginal portions of said panel from which said weight members are supported, said side marginal edge portions of said panel from which said weight members are supported including elongated hem portions extending longitudinally thereof, said weight members being enclosed within the opposite ends of said hem portions, said weight members comprising closed ended elongated flexible tubular members having heavy fluent material enclosed therein and extending longitudinally of the corresponding hem portion, said hem portions being closed on opposite sides of each of said weight members, each of said hem portions being free of weight members intermediate the weight members disposed in the opposite ends thereof.
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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) | 1979-06-01 | 1979-12-01 | 1980-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-01 | 1983-12-01 | 1984-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-01 | 1987-12-01 | 1988-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |