Abstract: The in-flight meal service cart 1 is equipped with a box-shaped main body 10 composed of a special fireproof material, a plurality of connecting means 110 provided to at least both outer side wall surfaces of the main body, and a cover body 50 composed of cloth for covering at least both side wall surfaces and an upper surface of the box-shaped main body, and the cover body 50 is constituted detachably from said main body 10. And, the cover body 50 is detached from said main body 10 of the meal server at least during takeoff and landing of an aircraft, so that a special fireproof material is exposed as outer wall surfaces 11A, 11B and 13 of the box-shaped main body. The cover body 50 is a cloth provided at the surface thereof with an advertising function portion for indicating advertising graphics, or advertising phrases 60.

Abstract: Carpet masking film is reliably and removably applied to used carpet of unknown condition. In a pretreatment, the carpet is cleaned by physical separation of visible debris, followed by chemical or solvent cleaning of grease and soluble factors, restoring the carpet to a clean appearance. A primer layer is applied over the clean carpet fiber in quantity sufficient to establish a barrier and separation layer on top of the carpet fiber. Subsequently, a sprayed adhesive layer is applied over the primer layer. A carpet masking film is applied over the surface of the sprayed adhesive. The masking film may carry its own adhesive layer, which is applied to the sprayed adhesive to create a bonded sandwich structure that is removable as a unit with the masking film.

Abstract: A flexible, collapsible screen for protecting outdoor table tops from bugs and flying insects is disclosed.

Abstract: A fabric table cover assembly including a table cover body having a top portion configured for covering a top of a table and a bottom portion configured to at least partially cover a support portion of the table. The bottom portion of the table cover body is dark colored for forming an opaque skin about the support portion of the table. The top portion of the table cover body is light colored, and preferably white, so that light colored overlay fabrics positioned upon the top portion are colorwise unaffected in appearance by the top portion. The top portion and the bottom portion of the table cover body are separate fabric pieces joined together at a seam to form the table cover body. The seam is arranged to be located immediately below a top of the table when installed thereupon and therefore substantially concealed from sight. An overlay table top cover is configured to cover the top portion of the table cover body for presenting a contrasting appearance to the bottom portion of the cover body.

Abstract: In order to cover a table top (7), it is proposed that a covering should be designed in the form of two mats (2, 3) connected along one side; these mats are fitted on the table top (7) in such a way that one mat (2) lies on the top surface (8) of the table and the other mat (3) lies on or is adjacent to the bottom surface (13) of the table and the covering is secured in that position. The top side of the top mat maybe made as an anti-slip covering (10) and/or be made transparent.

Abstract: A fabric table cover assembly that includes a table cover body that has a top portion configured for covering a top of a table and a bottom portion configured for covering at least a portion of a supporting legged portion of a table. The bottom portion of the cover body has a lower periphery configured to be anchored at securable locations, one each of those locations to one of a plurality of legs of the table to be covered. The lower periphery has extension portions between adjacent securable locations that are adapted to form upwardly extending arches between adjacent securable locations. In this way feet accommodating access areas are established between adjacent legs of a covered table. The top portion of the table cover body is light colored so that light colored overlay fabrics positioned upon the top portion are colorwise unaffected in appearance by the top portion.

Abstract: A new protective table cover for preventing injuries caused by sharp corners and edges of coffee and end tables. The inventive device includes a cover member dimensioned for covering a top of a table. The cover member has a peripheral channel secured around an outer periphery thereof. The peripheral channel hangs over a peripheral edge of the top of the table. The peripheral channel has a supplemental peripheral flap extending outwardly from a lower edge of the peripheral channel. The supplemental peripheral flap has an elastic band secured therein for securement to an underside of the top of the table. A padded strip is disposed within the peripheral channel and extends an entire distance therearound.

Abstract: A cover for an article of furniture such as an umbrella table assembly or a chaise lounge, provides improved drainage. A portion of the cover associated with an umbrella pole is releasably secured to the pole and maintained in elevated position by the pole to provide a tent-like structure, which includes an annular peripheral skirt depending below the table top. Releasable fasteners for securing a cover to an article secure the cover on the article after the cover has been positioned on the article. The cover extends from the elevated portion at a first angle towards the table top. The cover is manufactured to provide surfaces that are inclined at an angle greater than the first angle when the cover is installed, so that the cover better sheds water and other debris.

Abstract: A hammock cover including a flexible elongated major portion having a first transverse edge and a second transverse edge and configured to releasably attach to a conventional hammock for covering a body portion of the hammock, a first flexible minor portion configured to releasably attach to a first line portion of the hammock and to substantially overlap the first transverse edge of the major portion for covering the first line portion of the hammock, and a second flexible minor portion configured to releasably attach to a second line portion of the hammock and to substantially overlap the second transverse edge of the major portion for covering the second line portion of the hammock.

Abstract: A furniture protector for protecting the fabric of upholstered furniture such as sofas and easy arm chairs and the like, from damage by pet dogs includes one or more rigid panels having a width to span a predetermined portion of the front to back seating space and a length to span the seating spaces. The rigid panels leave no comfortable space for pet dogs to rest. The panels have decorative surfaces and fabrics which can be color coordinated with the fabric of the upholstered furniture. Handles are provided and various arrangements for compacting the panels for storage are disclosed.

Abstract: A relatively thick shelf covering for use with wire-frame shelves. The material is sufficiently thick to prevent objects from falling through or tilting into the spaces between the gratings of a wire-frame shelf. The material is also flexible enough to be sold in rolls. The material is also impervious to water and most common household chemicals.

Abstract: A cover for an umbrella table assembly receives an umbrella pole therethrough. A portion of the cover associated with the pole is releasably secured to the pole and maintained in elevated position by the pole to provide a tent-like structure which includes an annular peripheral skirt which depends below the table top. Releasable fasteners which secure a cover to an article are attached to the cover after the cover has been positioned on the article.

Abstract: An assemblage for shaping and maintaining the position of skirts and covers on seating and upholstered furniture comprises an elongated band having a band adjusting member to form the band into a closed loop and to adjust the length of the closed loop; a pleating member capable of being affixed to the band and including a plurality of clips for gathering material of a furniture cover; and a skirt clip capable of being affixed to the band and including a pair of fingers to permit a skirt to be affixed to the elongated band. The above elements can each be used alone or in combination with other elements for securing fabric to furniture.

Abstract: A furniture cover including a sheet of material having a top side and a bottom side and being sized to cover a piece of furniture. The sheet includes a plurality of hole pairs with each hole pair including a first hole spaced from a corresponding second hole. A plurality of ties are looped through the hole pairs. Each of the ties passes through one of the first holes, extends across the bottom side of the sheet between the first hole and the corresponding second hole, and passes through the second hole. When the furniture cover is placed over a piece of furniture, the hole pairs are located at selected positions along the front and back of the piece of furniture such that when the ties are tied, the sheet is cinched into a bunched configuration. In the bunched configuration, the sheet conforms to the shape of the piece of furniture and has a fitted appearance.

Abstract: A cover for an umbrella table assembly receives an umbrella pole therethrough. A portion of the cover associated with the pole is releasably secured to the pole and maintained in elevated position by the pole to provide a tent-like structure which includes an annular peripheral skirt which depends below the table top. Releasable fasteners which secure a cover to an article are attached to the cover after the cover has been positioned on the article.

Abstract: A backpack which may be used to carry a folding chair including front and rear members, a connecting device for releasably connecting the front and rear members to one another thereby forming an internal cavity, and a fastening device, associated with the internal cavity, for releasably securing the foldable chair within the cavity. The backpack may also include a plurality of storage compartments, including an insulated storage compartment for food and beverages.

Abstract: A cover is disclosed which is formed from a non-elasticized cloth provided with stitchings of elastic yarns stretched across the cloth back and attached thereto to form a quadrilateral mesh net.

Abstract: The invention concerns a packaging for an object (4), where the packaging protectively encloses the object (4) on one surface and the adjacent other surfaces. The packaging displays the form of a flexible protective covering (1) open on one end, which can be slipped over object (4). In its edge and corner portions, protective covering (1) is to be provided with shock-absorbing fittings (3) of a predetermined thickness, so that these installations serve an alignment or adjustment function during application of the protective covering (1) to the object (4).

Abstract: A cover sheet for medical tables, beds or gurneys comprises a sheet formed from a high tensile strength, plastic with opposed ends of the sheet folded and seamed to provide pockets. The pockets are inverted for assemblage over the ends of the medical tables, beds or gurneys. Methods of continuously fabricating such cover sheets from a roll of plastic material are also disclosed.

Abstract: A folded cover which may readily be transported and placed over the tray of a Mayo stand with little likelihood of becoming prematurely unfolded and being contaminated by contact with a non-sterile surface. The Mayo stand cover includes an elongated flat bag of sterilizable sheet material having an open bottom end and a closed top end, and sized to fit over the tray and a portion of the vertical support of the Mayo stand when unfolded. A cuff is formed over a portion of the bag at the open end. Sterile, gloved hands may be placed into the cuff for transporting the cover and slipping the cover over the Mayo stand. The remaining portion of the bag is folded so as to define a folded material portion adjacent to and outside the cuff. An element is provided for retaining the folded material portion in position prior to use of the bag as a cover and for releasing the folded material portion during use of the bag as a cover.

Abstract: A method of attaching a decorative skirt about a banquet tablecloth using spring clips with Velcro patches in which initially the spring clips in spaced apart relation are engaged to extend radially from the tablecloth but are then pivoted, as allowed by the flexibility of the cloth, into a vertical plane in which the Velcro patches thereon face outwardly of the table and are readily attached to a cooperating Velcro strip on the decorative skirt.

Abstract: A cover sheet for medical tables, beds or gurneys comprises a sheet formed from a high tensile strength, plastic with opposed ends of the sheet folded and seamed to provide pockets. The pockets are inverted for assemblage over the ends of the medical tables, beds or gurneys. Methods of continuously fabricating such cover sheets from a roll of plastic material are also disclosed.

Abstract: A flexible polymeric fluid impermeable cover includes a first web secured to and coextensive with a second web at a coextensive inter-relationship. A peripheral conduit is formed about the perimeter of the first and second web to contain a respective first and second continuous drawstring, wherein each drawstring is projecting exteriorly of the cover through opposed and respective first and second sides. A modification of the invention includes the web structure including a pocket accessible through a zipper to contain food debris therewithin in an alternative use relative to the drawstring structure to secure the bag about food debris and may further include a continuous fluid filled chamber positioned interiorly and adjacent the drawstring conduit to contain a fluid therewithin, wherein the fluid is utilized to stabilize the cover during use, as well as permitting access to fluid for cleaning of the table subsequent to its use.

Abstract: A covering for furniture during shipment thereof is comprised of a flexible sheet material constructed of a multiplicity of plys utilizing easily recyclable material and is folded into a configuration having free ends stitched shut whereby the covering may be placed over a furniture item for protection during shipment thereof.

Abstract: A disposable table cloth includes a face having several extensions integrally extended therefrom with a VELCRO type hook and loop type fastener tape set one the front side or the back side of each extension, and having several elastic bands made on the corners of the face. When the table cloth is covered over a table, the extensions are turned into the bottom surface of the table face to let each pair of adjacent extensions be firmly attached by means of the hook and loop fastener tapes. The extensions of the face may be designed to have a forked end while a plurality of elastic bands are properly made on the face at a certain interval, so that the table cloth becomes practical for use to cover on a round, oval or any nonsquare table.

Abstract: An umbrella table cover formed generally of a sheet of flexible material sized to usefully cover an umbrella table and including a flexible, expandable, elastic collar secured to the mid-portion of the flexible material. The collar is adapted to receive and elastically bias against the umbrella pole passed therethrough so as to properly orient and retain the table cover atop the umbrella table, prevent debris from dropping through the central aperture in the table, and restrict billowing of the table cover in a breeze. The collar may include additional flexible material which is extendable upwardly along the umbrella pole to decoratively enhance elastically securing the collar around the pole. The collar may also include a close-fitting resilient ring closely yet slideably mating against the umbrella pole.

Abstract: Seat covers for motor vehicle seats and the like are made from a relatively inelastic material that is soft to the touch, but durable, and highly porous. Such material can be purchased under the trade name "Tempo." Each seat cover is custom made for a certain style and size of seat, generally in two or three pieces, one to cover the back, one to cover the bottom, and one to cover the headrest. The pieces have fastening means attached at their respective openings which include the hook part of a Velcro fastener. The seat cover material acts as the loop part. The back cover, the bottom cover and the headrest cover are snugly adjusted by this fastening means on installation and throughout the life of the seat cover.

Abstract: Seat covers for motor vehicle seats and the like are made from a relatively inelastic material that is soft to the touch, but durable. Such material would include leather or imitation leather material. Each seat cover is custom made for a certain style and size of seat, generally in two or three pieces, one to cover the back, one to cover the bottom, and one to cover the headrest. The pieces have fastening means attached at their respective openings which include the hook part of a Velcro fastener and the loop part of a Velcro fastener. Alternatively, the seat cover material itself may serve as the loop part. Suitable material for this purpose can be purchased under the trade name "TEMPO." The back cover, the bottom cover and the headrest cover are snugly adjusted by this fastening means on installation and throughout the life of the seat cover.

Abstract: A patient table assembly having a cushion with a cover. The cushion has side flaps, which connect to the table. The cover, disposed around the cushion, has bottom sheets, which connect to each other, and which have slots through which the flaps can pass through.

Abstract: Four rectangular cushion sections are flexibly interconnected along certain of their top and bottom edges by three hinges. The resulting mattress-like article may be variously folded and unfolded to function as a bed, exercise mat, day couch, or ottoman, and can also be compactly stored.