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Pictorial phonorecord mat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-06-08
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Granted: 1983-09-06
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Expires: 1999-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A felt mat having a pictorial image on the fibers thereof, which image is formed from sublimating disperse dyes. An X-cut is formed in the center of the mat to enable the mat to be placed on a phonograph turntable, with the spindle passing through the X-cut. As optional features, the mat is coated with an antistatic agent and has strobe markings on the surface thereof. The strobe markings are also formed from sublimating disperse dyes. The mat can be sold separately or can be packaged with a phonograph record. If packaged with the phonograph record, the mat will be visible in the package, and can contain a photograph of the recording artist and his name or the title of the record or album.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald M. Fullalove
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:53
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B19/00; G11B19/20; G11B19/2009; G11B19/2018; G11B23/38; G11B23/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
42 words
A phonorecord mat comprising a felt disc, an opening formed in said disc for placing said disc over the spindle of a turntable, and pictorial material formed on the fibers of said disc, said pictorial material being formed from sublimating disperse dyes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
42 words
A phonorecord mat comprising a felt disc, an opening formed in said disc for placing said disc over the spindle of a turntable, and pictorial material formed on the fibers of said disc, said pictorial material being formed from sublimating disperse dyes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The phonorecord mat of claim 1 wherein the felt of said disc comprises polyester fibers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The phonorecord mat of claim 2 wherein said fibers are self adhering, and no adhesive is present.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The phonorecord mat of claim 1 wherein said opening comprises an X-cut, with said X-cut giving the appearance of a continuous felt, thereby retaining the visual integrity of the pictorial material on said mat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The phonorecord mat of claim 1 and further including indicia on the fibers of said disc, said indicia being formed from sublimating disperse dyes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The phonorecord mat of claim 1 and further including at least one ring of strobe markings formed on the fibers of said disc, said strobe markings being formed from sublimating disperse dyes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The phonorecord mat of claim 6 wherein a plurality of rings of strobe markings are formed on said disc, with each ring being adapted to be used with a different rotational speed of a turntable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The phonorecord mat of claim 1 wherein said mat has the surface thereof treated with an antistatic material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
A phonograph record album comprising a record jacket, a phonograph record and a phonorecord mat, said mat comprising a felt disc, an opening formed in said disc for placing said disc over the spindle of a turntable, and pictorial material formed on the fibers of said disc, said pictorial material being formed from sublimating disperse dyes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
56 words
A phonograph record album comprising a record jacket, a phonograph record and a phonorecord mat, said mat comprising a felt disc, an opening formed in said disc for placing said disc over the spindle of a turntable, and pictorial material formed on the fibers of said disc, said pictorial material being formed from sublimating disperse dyes.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The album of claim 9 wherein said jacket comprises a bottom wall, a top wall and a flap overlying said top wall, said mat being positioned between said top wall and said flap.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The album of claim 10 wherein said flap has an opening therein, and said pictorial material is visible through said opening.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The album of claim 9 wherein the felt of said disc comprises polyester fibers.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The album of claim 12 wherein said fibers are self adhesive, and no adhesive is present.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
The album of claim 9 wherein said opening comprises an X-cut, with said X-cut giving the appearance of a continuous felt, thereby retaining the visual integrity of the pictorial material on said mat.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The album of claim 9 and further including indicia on the fibers of said disc, said indicia being formed from sublimating disperse dyes.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
31 words
The album of claim 9 and further including at least one ring of strobe markings formed on the fibers of said disc, said strobe markings being formed from sublimating disperse dyes.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
34 words
The album of claim 16 wherein a plurality of rings of strobe markings are formed on said disc, with each ring being adpated to be used with a different rotational speed of a turntable.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
The album of claim 9 wherein said mat has the surface thereof treated with an antistatic material.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
57 words
In combination, a record player having a turntable and a spindle, and a phonorecord mat on said turntable, said phonorecord mat comprising a felt disc, an opening formed in said disc, with said spindle passing through said opening, and pictorial material formed on the fibers of said disc, said pictorial material being formed from sublimating disperse dyes.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
57 words
In combination, a record player having a turntable and a spindle, and a phonorecord mat on said turntable, said phonorecord mat comprising a felt disc, an opening formed in said disc, with said spindle passing through said opening, and pictorial material formed on the fibers of said disc, said pictorial material being formed from sublimating disperse dyes.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 19 wherein the felt of said disc comprises polyester fibers.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 20 wherein said fibers are self adhering, and no adhesive is present.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 19 wherein said opening comprises an X-cut, with said X-cut giving the appearance of a continuous felt, thereby retaining the visual integrity of the pictorial material on said mat.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 19 and further including indicia on the fibers of said disc, said indicia being formed from sublimating disperse dyes.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 19 and further including at least one ring of strobe markings formed on the fibers of said disc, said strobe markings being formed from sublimating disperse dyes.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 24 wherein a plurality of rings of strobe markings are formed on said disc, with each ring being adapted to be used with a different rotational speed of a turntable.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 19 wherein said mat has the surface thereof treated with an antistatic material.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination of claim 24 and further including a strobe light on said record player, said strobe light being mounted adjacent said turntable, and said strobe light being adapted to cast illumination on said strobe markings.
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