Patent classifications
A47G11/006
Energy efficient outdoor heating device
Embodiments herein disclose a device for people to stay warm outdoors. A preferred embodiment comprises a heating device and method for warming people who are sitting outdoors using a table, a heater located under the table, and a blanket that encircles the tabletop, and has an inner edge that is removably secured to the tabletop. The heater includes a supply line and a regulator to control the quantity of fuel to the heater. The embodiment includes a blanket support that encircles and is attached to the table. When the device is not in use, the blanket can be stored in the blanket support. The opening in the middle of the blanket approximates the perimeter of the tabletop. People sit in chairs around the table, pick up the blanket from the blanket support and place the outer portion of the blanket on their laps.
Co-sleeping comforter for infant protection
The present invention is a system and method for providing a comforter that is divided into three sections or panels, wherein a center panel of the comforter may be pulled down while allowing the remaining two outer panels to remain up and on top of the other occupants of the bed on either side of the center panel, wherein a small infant sleeper crib may be placed in the gap between the two outer panels of the comforter without any danger of the infant being covered by the center panel.
Adhesive fabric fastener
An adhesive fabric fastener for temporary securing two pieces of fabric or an object to a piece of fabric. In one embodiment, the fastener can be a snap assembly which can include ball and socket members each associated with adhesive for temporarily securing the ball and socket members to the fabric/objects. In one non-limiting use the fastener can be used to close or reduce the gap created between buttons on a buttoned shirt and such that the fastener is not seen in use. No modification or alteration to the piece of fabric or garment is required for securing the fastener. In another embodiment the fastener can be a cord secured at one end to adhesive tape and at its other end to another piece of adhesive tape.
TABLE PAD SECTIONS WITH MAGNETIC COUPLING SYSTEM
A table pad assembly includes a first pad section and a second pad section. The first pad section includes a first section lip that has a first magnetic element. The second pad section includes a second section lip that has a second magnetic element. The second section lip overlaps the first section lip when the second pad section is positioned adjacent to the first pad section, and the second magnetic element overlaps the first magnetic element when the second pad section is positioned adjacent to the first pad section, such that the first and second magnetic elements cooperate to releasably couple the first and second pad sections.
System and method for covering and lighting a table
A table system includes a tablecloth, a table, and a table kit. The tablecloth defines an upper surface and a lower surface. The table includes a tabletop, at least one leg, and a table base. The table kit comprises various components, including a plurality of tabs and a drawstring. Each tab defines a conduit, and each tab is connected to the lower surface of the tablecloth. The drawstring extends through each of the plurality of tabs. In use, the plurality of tabs are gathered towards the at least one leg by tension applied to the drawstring, and ends of the drawstring are tied together to secure the tablecloth to the table.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COVERING AND LIGHTING A TABLE
A table system includes a tablecloth, a table, and a table kit. The tablecloth defines an upper surface and a lower surface. The table includes a tabletop, at least one leg, and a table base. The table kit comprises various components, including a plurality of tabs and a drawstring. Each tab defines a conduit, and each tab is connected to the lower surface of the tablecloth. The drawstring extends through each of the plurality of tabs. In use, the plurality of tabs are gathered towards the at least one leg by tension applied to the drawstring, and ends of the drawstring are tied together to secure the tablecloth to the table.
CO-SLEEPING COMFORTER FOR INFANT PROTECTION
The present invention is a system and method for providing a comforter that is divided into three sections or panels, wherein a center panel of the comforter may be pulled down while allowing the remaining two outer panels to remain up and on top of the other occupants of the bed on either side of the center panel, wherein a small infant sleeper crib may be placed in the gap between the two outer panels of the comforter without any danger of the infant being covered by the center panel.
Table cover
A table cover. The table cover includes a flexible base having a perimeter edge that can secure to a table such that an entirety of an upper surface of the table is covered by the base. A pair of panels are pivotally affixed to opposing ends of the base, wherein the pair of panels include a plurality of pockets on an exterior surface of the panel. At least one of the panels includes a thermally insulated lining therein.
Post-Mounted Tray Assembly
A post-mounted tray assembly for mounting to a post, pole, or other vertical support structure includes a first portion defining a first plate and a first mounting bracket, and a second portion defining a second plate and a second mounting bracket. A clamping mechanism including one or more mechanical fasteners may be used for joining the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket around the post, such that the post passes through a central aperture defined between the first portion and the second portion.
Visually-distinguishable paneled skirt
A visually-distinguishable paneled skirt is an apparatus that conceals undesirable objects, items, or surfaces such as a Christmas tree stand. The apparatus includes a plurality of panels and a plurality of fasteners. Each of the plurality of panels is connected to one another by the plurality of fasteners. This allows the user to interchange the plurality of panels as to best represent the current members of his or her family. Each of the plurality of panels is arranged with one another into an annular configuration. An opening allows the trunk of a Christmas tree to traverse through the apparatus. The apparatus may be converted into a tablecloth with a covering panel, which covers the opening. The circumference of the apparatus may be extended with an annular panel.