NapClone

Abstract

An absorbent napkin comprising high absorbent material with infused table salt is disclosed. The infused table salt prevents drinks from adhering to the napkin. It absorbs the condensed water around the beverage container, and has a high absorbance that prevents condensation or other liquid from passing through the napkin and onto a table top or other supporting surface. This absorbent napkin also does not stick to the bottom of a beverage container or cling with the beverage container when the beverage container is lifted off of the napkin. This is utilized to serve the drinks, to absorb the condensed water or other liquid, and, thereby, prevent the napkin from clinging with the beverage container.

Claims

1. A unitary absorbent structure comprising a plurality of layers.

2. The unitary absorbent structure according to claim 1, wherein the unitary absorbent structure has a square shape.

3. The unitary absorbent structure according to claim 1, wherein the unitary absorbent structure is placed between a bottom surface of a beverage container and a top of a table.

4. The unitary absorbent structure according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of layers are stacked on top of each other.

5. The unitary absorbent structure according to claim 1, wherein an uppermost layer of the unitary absorbent structure is infused with table salt.

6. The unitary absorbent structure according to claim 1, wherein the uppermost layer is composed of a porous material.

7. The unitary absorbent structure according to claim 6, wherein the porous material facilitates passage of condensates present at the bottom surface of the beverage container.

8. The unitary absorbent structure according to claim 6, wherein all the subsequent layers after the uppermost layer are impermeable to a liquid.

9. The unitary absorbent structure according to claim 6, wherein a lowermost layer of the unitary absorbent structure comprises a high-friction material keeping the unitary absorbent structure on the top of the table.

10. The unitary absorbent structure according to claim 1, wherein the unitary absorbent structure is a napkin.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] To further clarify various aspects of some example embodiments of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended drawing. It is appreciated that the drawing depicts only illustrated embodiments of the invention, and is, therefore, not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawing, in which:

[0026] FIG.1 is a perspective view of the absorbent napkin infused with table salt.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0027] Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described using the terms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials, and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrative embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. In other instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in order to not obscure the illustrative embodiments.

[0028] In some preferred embodiments, the present invention provides an absorbent napkin that is adapted to prevent the adhesion of the napkin to the bottom of a beverage container when the condensation from the container drips onto the napkin. The napkin is comprised of several layers stacked on top of one another so as to form a single unitary structure, which is infused with the table salt.

[0029] The removal of condensation from the top layer of the absorbent napkin prevents the bottom of a beverage container from adhering to the napkin. The subsequent layers are positioned to improve the absorbance, and are impermeable to liquid. The underside surface of the base layer is comprised of a high-friction material that is configured to maintain the napkin on a tabletop when a beverage container is removed from the napkin. The high-friction material is disposed thereon such that it does not lift off of the surface of the table when a beverage container resting on the napkin is lifted.

[0030] In one embodiment, the absorbent napkin prevents condensation or other liquids from passing through the napkin and onto a table top or other supporting surface. In another embodiment, the absorbent napkin does not stick to the bottom of a beverage container when the beverage container is lifted off of the napkin.

[0031] Reference is made herein to the attached drawing. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the absorbent napkin. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for protecting a table top or other surface from water damage while preventing the present invention from sticking onto the bottom of a beverage container or clinging with the beverage container. The figures are intended for representative purposes only, and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.

[0032] Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a view of the absorbent napkins of the present invention designated generally by the reference character. The absorbent napkin 1, infused with a layer of table salt 2, is adapted to absorb condensation that forms on the exterior of the beverage containers so as to prevent the liquid from contacting the table top.

[0033] The uppermost layer of the absorbent napkin is infused with the table salt, and is composed of a porous material that facilitates the passage of condensation from the surface of the napkin to the subsequent absorbent layers. In this way, the upper layer is able to remain relatively dry, such that the napkin does not adhere to the beverage container when the beverage container is removed from the napkin.

[0034] Thus, the removal of liquid from the uppermost layer of the napkin prevents the adhesion of the napkin to the bottom of the beverage container. Thus, the napkin does not cling with the beverage container. Furthermore, the base layer is comprised of a high-friction material on its underside surface that also serves to maintain the napkin in place on a table top when a beverage container is lifted off of the absorbent napkin.

[0035] As may now be appreciated from the above description and reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention provides an absorbent napkin that may be utilized to serve drinks, absorb the condensed water or other liquid, and, thereby, prevent the napkin from clinging with the beverage container.

[0036] It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-discussed embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.

[0037] With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly, and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

[0038] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Furthermore, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described. Accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.