CA2434477A1 - Napkins - Google Patents

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CA2434477A1
CA2434477A1 CA002434477A CA2434477A CA2434477A1 CA 2434477 A1 CA2434477 A1 CA 2434477A1 CA 002434477 A CA002434477 A CA 002434477A CA 2434477 A CA2434477 A CA 2434477A CA 2434477 A1 CA2434477 A1 CA 2434477A1
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Foo Tai Wong
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G11/00—Table linen
    • A47G11/001—Table napkins
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F1/00—Cardboard or like show-cards of foldable or flexible material
    • G09F1/04—Folded cards
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F23/00—Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes
    • G09F23/10—Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes on paper articles, e.g. booklets, newspapers

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  • Table Equipment (AREA)
  • Packaging Of Annular Or Rod-Shaped Articles, Wearing Apparel, Cassettes, Or The Like (AREA)
  • Mechanical Treatment Of Semiconductor (AREA)
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  • Auxiliary Devices For And Details Of Packaging Control (AREA)
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Abstract

A pre-folded and pre-printed paper napkin capable of being stacked with othe r such napkins for package and storage, the napkin being pre-printed such that the pre-folded napkin resembles a recognisable 3-dimensional object.

Claims (12)

1. A pre-folded and pre-printed paper napkin capable of being stacked with other such napkins for package and storage, the napkin being pre-printed such that the pre-folded napkin resembles a recognisable 3-dimensional object.
2. A napkin according to Claim 1, pre-printed with a representation of at least a neckline adjacent one edge of the napkin in its pre-folded configuration, such as to resemble a sports shirt.
3. A napkin according to Claim 1, comprising a pre-printed rectangular paper napkin folded in a sequence of multiple folds to assume a smaller rectangle having multiple thicknesses of paper, such that it rests stably on a table, in use.
4. A set of stacked napkins in a container, each in accordance with Claim 1.
5. A set of stacked napkins according to Claim 4, in which the container is transparent, at least in part, for viewing the napkins.
6. A set of stacked napkins according to Claim 4, in which each is pre-printed with a representation of at least a neckline adjacent one edge of the napkin in its pre-folded configuration, such as to resemble a sports shirt, and in which each napkin is printed with a different image so as to represent the shirts of a team of sportsmen.
7. A method of manufacture of a pre-folded napkin, comprising printing an image on a flat paper napkin, and folding it in a sequence of multiple folds into a smaller size such that it reveals a pre-determined portion of the printed image and is capable, of being stacked with other such napkins for package and storage, the napkin being pre-printed such that the pre-folded napkin resembles a recognisable 3-dimensional object.
8. A method of assembly of pre-folded napkins, comprising pre-folding a plurality of napkins in accordance with Claim 7, and stacking them in a container for package and storage.
9. A method according to Claim 8, in which the container is transparent.
10. A method of making and selling napkins, each napkin being a pre-folded and pre-printed paper napkin capable of being stacked with other such napkins for package and storage, the napkin being pre-printed such that the pre-folded napkin resembles a recognisable 3-dimensional object; comprising identifying companies which own character-merchandising rights; effecting any necessary licence agreements; printing and selecting the shape of the napkin to represent the image for character merchandising; pre-folding and stacking the napkins; and selling them through a distribution network.
11. A method of making and selling napkins, each napkin being a pre-folded and pre-printed paper napkin capable of being stacked with other such napkins for package and storage, the napkin being pre-printed such that the pre-folded napkin resembles a recognisable 3-dimensional object; comprising identifying a company which requires promotional services; printing and selecting the shape of the napkin to represent the company's required promotional image; pre-folding and stacking the napkins; and selling them to the company.
12. A method of using napkins, each in accordance with Claim 1, to promote a business by supplying them for use as napkins, for example for putting on dining tables or reception stands or the like, or for handing out to guests at a meeting or conference or the like.
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GB0101417A GB2371209B (en) 2001-01-19 2001-01-19 Napkins
PCT/GB2002/000208 WO2002056737A1 (en) 2001-01-19 2002-01-18 Napkins

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JP (1) JP2004520116A (en)
AT (1) ATE359732T1 (en)
CA (1) CA2434477C (en)
DE (1) DE60219594T2 (en)
DK (1) DK1353586T3 (en)
ES (1) ES2286242T3 (en)
GB (1) GB2371209B (en)
MX (1) MXPA03006442A (en)
PT (1) PT1353586E (en)
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DK1353586T3 (en) 2007-09-03
DE60219594D1 (en) 2007-05-31
JP2004520116A (en) 2004-07-08
ZA200306236B (en) 2004-12-07
PT1353586E (en) 2007-07-30
GB0101417D0 (en) 2001-03-07
WO2002056737A1 (en) 2002-07-25
EP1353586B1 (en) 2007-04-18
ATE359732T1 (en) 2007-05-15
ES2286242T3 (en) 2007-12-01
US20040094278A1 (en) 2004-05-20
MXPA03006442A (en) 2004-10-15
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