CA2604296A1 - Serviette support - Google Patents
Serviette support Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- CA2604296A1 CA2604296A1 CA002604296A CA2604296A CA2604296A1 CA 2604296 A1 CA2604296 A1 CA 2604296A1 CA 002604296 A CA002604296 A CA 002604296A CA 2604296 A CA2604296 A CA 2604296A CA 2604296 A1 CA2604296 A1 CA 2604296A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- clip
- serviette
- elongate
- suspension device
- user
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
- A45F5/02—Fastening articles to the garment
- A45F5/04—Holding handkerchiefs, napkins, or the like
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G21/00—Table-ware
- A47G21/16—Table-cloth or napkin holders
- A47G21/165—Means for holding napkins on the clothes or around the neck of the user
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
- A45F2003/002—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of a single strap passing around the neck
-
- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
- Y10T24/13—Article holder attachable to apparel or body
- Y10T24/1374—Neck supported holder
Landscapes
- Table Equipment (AREA)
- Slide Fasteners, Snap Fasteners, And Hook Fasteners (AREA)
- Professional, Industrial, Or Sporting Protective Garments (AREA)
- Clamps And Clips (AREA)
Abstract
A system for suspension of a serviette or table napkin (30) below the chin of a user; said system comprising a spring clip (14) and a suspension device (12); said suspension device adapted for placement about the neck (32) of a wearer; said clip adapted for depending from said suspension device.
Description
SERVIETTE SUPPORT
The present inventi.on relates to methods and apparatus for the protection of clothing from damage or staining by substances passing to the mouth of a user and, more particularly, to means of supporting a serviette or bib.for this purpose.=
HACxGROUND
Serviettes have long been a common means of preventing food and drink in particular, from spilling onto one's clothing when manipulated from, plate or glass to mouth. To be effective, a serviette ideally should depend from just below the chin of a wearer, to below the level of the plate or table from which the fo4d or drink is conveyed.
This is frequently inconvenient to arrange at a restaurant, or even impossible for feznal.e users wearing, for example, an evening gown. But even for males, trying to insert the corner of a serviette into one's tight collar, is u.ncomfortable and inconvenient.
It is an object of the present invention to address or at least ameliorato some of the above disadvantages.
BRZEF DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
Accordingly in one broad from of the invention there is provided a system for the suspension of a serviette or table napkin below the chin of a user; said system comprising a spring. clip and a suspension device; said .suspension device adapted for placement about the=neck of a wearer;= said clip adapted far depending from said suspension device.
Preferably said clip is a banknote clip.
Preferably said suspension device comprises an elongate flexible member of a length sufficient to pass loosely about a neck of said user.
Preferably said elongate flexible member is provided with cooperating closure means adapted to releasably attach a first end of said elongate flex.ible member to a second end of said elongate flexible member.
Preferably said elongate flexible member is a length of chain.
Preferably said elongate flexible member is a length of cord.
In yet a further broad form of the invention there is provided a method of suspending a serviette or table napkin below the chin of a user; said method including the steps of:
(a) attaching a spring clip to a suspen.sion device, (b) fastening said suspension device around the neck of said user, (c) inserting a portion of said serviettc into said spring clip.
Preferably said suspension device is a flexible elongate member.
Prefera.bly said elongate=memlaer is a length of chain.
Preferably said elongate member is a length of cord.
Preferably said elongate member is .provided with closure means adapted for releasably attaching a first end of said elongate member.to a second end of said elongate member.
Preferably said spring clip is a banknote clip.
In yet a further broad form of the inventiori there is provided a serviette or table napkin support device as herein described and with reference to the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF ]?ESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a preferred arrangement of the serviette support, Figure 2. is a perspecti.ve view of a spring clip -accord.ing to a preferred ernbodiment of the invention, Fig 3. is a partial perspective view of a user with a preferred embodiment of the invention in use.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
With reference to Figs. 1 and 2, a serviette support according to a preferred embodiment vf the invention, cQmprises a support device 12 and a spring clip 14. Support 10 device 12 is a length of flexible chain or cord, sufficiently long to fit loosely around the neck 16 of a user as may be seen in Fig. 3. Preferably, the chain or cord is fitted with a closure device, such as. a clasp or hook 11 and eye 13, as are commonly found on necklaces for example.
With particular reference to Fig 2, in a preferred embodiment, spring clip 14 is a banknote clip. Such clips are typically of a metal, sometimes a precious metal such as silver, and comprise a single length of the metal folded back on itself at a point less than half of the length sq as to form a back portion 16 and relatively shorter f:cont portion 18. The bend 2Q is formed, a.s a: loop, so that in, the region of the bend the inner opposing surfaces of the length of metal are separated sufficient to accommodate a reasonable sheaf of-banknotes.
An end 22 of the front portion 1$ is given a concave curving section 24 so that the tip of front portion is rai.sed abave the surface 26 of back portion 16. This allows easy insertion between the back portion 16 and front 5 portion 18 of a thickness of ine.terial approximately up to that of the loop of bend 20.
As can be seen in Fig. 2, the underside of concave curving section 24 presses against surface 26 when the clip 14 is not in use. Any parting of this contact is resisted by the stiffness of the metal forming the clip so that any material introduced between surface 28 and the underside of curving section 26 will be retained with some force.
Xn tTse With reference now to Fig. 3, a serviette or table napkin 30 may be readily inserted into clip 14 and the support device 12 placed or fastened about the neck 32 of a user so as to protect the user's clothing 34.
The clip 14 and its support device 12 are small, lightweight items which may easily be carried in the pocket, handbag or purse, thus being xeadily pQrtable fox use when a user is to partake of a meal in any appropriate situation.
The above describes only some embodiments of the present invention and modifications, obvious to those skilled in the art, can be made thereto without departizig from the scope and spirit of the present invention. Thus, although the preferred clip according to the invention is a banknote olip, the support device may clearly be fitted with any clip which is capable of receiving therein and supporting'a serviette or table.napkin.
The present inventi.on relates to methods and apparatus for the protection of clothing from damage or staining by substances passing to the mouth of a user and, more particularly, to means of supporting a serviette or bib.for this purpose.=
HACxGROUND
Serviettes have long been a common means of preventing food and drink in particular, from spilling onto one's clothing when manipulated from, plate or glass to mouth. To be effective, a serviette ideally should depend from just below the chin of a wearer, to below the level of the plate or table from which the fo4d or drink is conveyed.
This is frequently inconvenient to arrange at a restaurant, or even impossible for feznal.e users wearing, for example, an evening gown. But even for males, trying to insert the corner of a serviette into one's tight collar, is u.ncomfortable and inconvenient.
It is an object of the present invention to address or at least ameliorato some of the above disadvantages.
BRZEF DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
Accordingly in one broad from of the invention there is provided a system for the suspension of a serviette or table napkin below the chin of a user; said system comprising a spring. clip and a suspension device; said .suspension device adapted for placement about the=neck of a wearer;= said clip adapted far depending from said suspension device.
Preferably said clip is a banknote clip.
Preferably said suspension device comprises an elongate flexible member of a length sufficient to pass loosely about a neck of said user.
Preferably said elongate flexible member is provided with cooperating closure means adapted to releasably attach a first end of said elongate flex.ible member to a second end of said elongate flexible member.
Preferably said elongate flexible member is a length of chain.
Preferably said elongate flexible member is a length of cord.
In yet a further broad form of the invention there is provided a method of suspending a serviette or table napkin below the chin of a user; said method including the steps of:
(a) attaching a spring clip to a suspen.sion device, (b) fastening said suspension device around the neck of said user, (c) inserting a portion of said serviettc into said spring clip.
Preferably said suspension device is a flexible elongate member.
Prefera.bly said elongate=memlaer is a length of chain.
Preferably said elongate member is a length of cord.
Preferably said elongate member is .provided with closure means adapted for releasably attaching a first end of said elongate member.to a second end of said elongate member.
Preferably said spring clip is a banknote clip.
In yet a further broad form of the inventiori there is provided a serviette or table napkin support device as herein described and with reference to the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF ]?ESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a preferred arrangement of the serviette support, Figure 2. is a perspecti.ve view of a spring clip -accord.ing to a preferred ernbodiment of the invention, Fig 3. is a partial perspective view of a user with a preferred embodiment of the invention in use.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
With reference to Figs. 1 and 2, a serviette support according to a preferred embodiment vf the invention, cQmprises a support device 12 and a spring clip 14. Support 10 device 12 is a length of flexible chain or cord, sufficiently long to fit loosely around the neck 16 of a user as may be seen in Fig. 3. Preferably, the chain or cord is fitted with a closure device, such as. a clasp or hook 11 and eye 13, as are commonly found on necklaces for example.
With particular reference to Fig 2, in a preferred embodiment, spring clip 14 is a banknote clip. Such clips are typically of a metal, sometimes a precious metal such as silver, and comprise a single length of the metal folded back on itself at a point less than half of the length sq as to form a back portion 16 and relatively shorter f:cont portion 18. The bend 2Q is formed, a.s a: loop, so that in, the region of the bend the inner opposing surfaces of the length of metal are separated sufficient to accommodate a reasonable sheaf of-banknotes.
An end 22 of the front portion 1$ is given a concave curving section 24 so that the tip of front portion is rai.sed abave the surface 26 of back portion 16. This allows easy insertion between the back portion 16 and front 5 portion 18 of a thickness of ine.terial approximately up to that of the loop of bend 20.
As can be seen in Fig. 2, the underside of concave curving section 24 presses against surface 26 when the clip 14 is not in use. Any parting of this contact is resisted by the stiffness of the metal forming the clip so that any material introduced between surface 28 and the underside of curving section 26 will be retained with some force.
Xn tTse With reference now to Fig. 3, a serviette or table napkin 30 may be readily inserted into clip 14 and the support device 12 placed or fastened about the neck 32 of a user so as to protect the user's clothing 34.
The clip 14 and its support device 12 are small, lightweight items which may easily be carried in the pocket, handbag or purse, thus being xeadily pQrtable fox use when a user is to partake of a meal in any appropriate situation.
The above describes only some embodiments of the present invention and modifications, obvious to those skilled in the art, can be made thereto without departizig from the scope and spirit of the present invention. Thus, although the preferred clip according to the invention is a banknote olip, the support device may clearly be fitted with any clip which is capable of receiving therein and supporting'a serviette or table.napkin.
Claims (13)
1. A system for the suspension of a serviette or table napkin below the chin of a user; said system comprising a spring clip and a suspension device; said suspension device adapted for placement about the neck of a wearer; said clip adapted for depending from said suspension device.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein said clip is a banknote clip.
3. The system of claims 1 or 2 wherein said suspension device comprises an elongate flexible member of a length sufficient to pass loosely about a neck of said user.
4. The system of claim 3 wherein said elongate flexible member is provided with cooperating closure means adapted to releasably attach a first end of said elongate flexible member to a second end of said elongate flexible member.
5. The system of claim 3 wherein said elongate flexible member is a length of chain.
6. The system of claim 3 wherein said elongate flexible member is a length of cord.
7. A method of suspending a serviette or table napkin below the chin of a user; said method including the steps of:
(a) ~attaching a spring clip to a suspension device, (b) ~fastening said suspension device around the neck of said user, (c) ~inserting a portion of said serviette into said spring clip.
(a) ~attaching a spring clip to a suspension device, (b) ~fastening said suspension device around the neck of said user, (c) ~inserting a portion of said serviette into said spring clip.
8. The method of claim 7 wherein said suspension device is a flexible elongate member.
9. The method of claim 8 wherein said elongate member is a length of chain.
10. The method of claim 8 wherein said elongate member is a length of cord.
11. The method of claim 8 wherein said elongate member is provided with closure means adapted for releasably attaching a first end of said elongate member to a second end of said elongate member.
12. The method of claim 7 wherein said spring clip is a banknote clip.
13. A serviette or table napkin support device as herein described and with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU2005901813 | 2005-04-12 | ||
| AU2005901813A AU2005901813A0 (en) | 2005-04-12 | Serviette Support | |
| PCT/AU2006/000425 WO2006108214A1 (en) | 2005-04-12 | 2006-03-31 | Serviette support |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2604296A1 true CA2604296A1 (en) | 2006-10-19 |
Family
ID=37086511
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002604296A Abandoned CA2604296A1 (en) | 2005-04-12 | 2006-03-31 | Serviette support |
Country Status (7)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US20090119883A1 (en) |
| EP (1) | EP1879483A4 (en) |
| JP (1) | JP2008536021A (en) |
| CN (1) | CN101175429A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2604296A1 (en) |
| NZ (1) | NZ563274A (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2006108214A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI23493A (en) | 2010-10-05 | 2012-04-30 | Peter Florjanäśiäś | Serviette with separable fastenable neck bands and openings for buttons or a tie |
| US20120278972A1 (en) * | 2011-05-05 | 2012-11-08 | Marjorie Ann Richardson | Detachable support and fashion accessory for clothing |
| CN106361110A (en) * | 2016-11-18 | 2017-02-01 | 于洪清 | Buckle-type foldable napkin |
| EP3996537A1 (en) * | 2019-07-10 | 2022-05-18 | Sandrine Thibaud | Device and method for attaching a garment fabric |
Family Cites Families (40)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE182517C (en) * | ||||
| US2471783A (en) * | 1949-05-31 | Napkin holder | ||
| US501332A (en) * | 1893-07-11 | Ernest drevet | ||
| US719462A (en) * | 1902-04-26 | 1903-02-03 | Emanuel H Gysling | Garment-clasp. |
| US935454A (en) * | 1908-08-26 | 1909-09-28 | William Lindley Barnard | Combined napkin ring and holder. |
| US948576A (en) * | 1909-01-14 | 1910-02-08 | Frick Mfg Company | Napkin-holder. |
| US1329149A (en) * | 1918-06-08 | 1920-01-27 | Thamm Rosie | Napkin-fastener |
| US1336744A (en) * | 1919-08-27 | 1920-04-13 | Henderson Albert | Napkin-holder |
| US1675286A (en) * | 1927-08-19 | 1928-06-26 | L D Van Valkenburg Company | Spring clip for holding leather |
| US1668033A (en) * | 1927-11-08 | 1928-05-01 | Flynn Henderson | Tying device |
| US2159223A (en) * | 1938-12-12 | 1939-05-23 | Swank Products Inc | Extension key chain |
| FR933760A (en) | 1946-09-20 | 1948-04-30 | Napkin holder | |
| US2457195A (en) * | 1947-03-10 | 1948-12-28 | Swank Inc | Extension key chain |
| JPS5824940B2 (en) * | 1975-06-04 | 1983-05-24 | 株式会社東芝 | hand out hand |
| US3999251A (en) * | 1976-07-01 | 1976-12-28 | Payant Noel M | Buckle and clip apparatus |
| US4953770A (en) * | 1989-01-24 | 1990-09-04 | Bond Sr Thomas | Pool cue chalk holder |
| JPH0334792U (en) * | 1989-08-10 | 1991-04-04 | ||
| JPH075656Y2 (en) * | 1989-09-08 | 1995-02-08 | クラリオン株式会社 | Substrate fixing structure |
| JP2509845Y2 (en) * | 1989-09-18 | 1996-09-04 | 株式会社イトーキクレビオ | Wall panel |
| JP2529791Y2 (en) * | 1990-02-08 | 1997-03-19 | 甲府日本電気株式会社 | Media thickness detection mechanism of printer |
| US5697131A (en) * | 1996-06-04 | 1997-12-16 | Hunt; Gerald S. | Money clip |
| US5852849A (en) * | 1997-06-24 | 1998-12-29 | Pinnacle Products Of Wisconsin, Inc. | Bib holder for holding dental bibs |
| DE19738440A1 (en) * | 1997-09-03 | 1999-03-04 | Peter Schueller | Small display device used as name-, price- or product information tag |
| DE29717216U1 (en) * | 1997-09-26 | 1997-11-20 | Schueller Peter | Magnetic fastening device |
| DE29719631U1 (en) * | 1997-11-05 | 1997-12-18 | Schueller Peter | Magnetic fastening device |
| JP2001078816A (en) * | 1999-09-14 | 2001-03-27 | Michiko Yamazaki | Accessory chain |
| US6539588B1 (en) * | 1999-10-04 | 2003-04-01 | Comprehensive Identification Products, Inc. | Breakaway lanyard with adjustable mounting element |
| US6442762B1 (en) * | 2000-09-07 | 2002-09-03 | Eric W. Neumann | Chin strap for a cap and combination thereof |
| US6457218B1 (en) * | 2000-09-12 | 2002-10-01 | Lloyd L. Lawrence | Plastic clip |
| US6594865B2 (en) * | 2001-01-11 | 2003-07-22 | O'mahony Sean Patrick | Retaining clip |
| US6688505B1 (en) * | 2001-03-14 | 2004-02-10 | Frank R. Bradley | Glove buddy |
| NZ511508A (en) * | 2001-05-04 | 2002-04-26 | Wendy Charmaine Barker | Girth monitor |
| DE20113562U1 (en) * | 2001-08-16 | 2002-04-18 | Formzeug Gmbh & Co Kg | napkin holder |
| US6598273B2 (en) * | 2001-09-10 | 2003-07-29 | J.A.M. Plastics, Inc. | Lanyard buckle connector |
| US6851591B2 (en) * | 2003-04-10 | 2005-02-08 | Larry W. Wissman | Hang tag having an adjustable push pad |
| DE202004002956U1 (en) * | 2004-02-26 | 2004-07-01 | Waitzinger, Stefan | Band holding napkin, with clips and advertising space, is hung around neck with or without connector for clips to hold serviettes of any shape and material |
| US7086123B2 (en) * | 2004-08-06 | 2006-08-08 | Carter Bobby J | Cuff clip jewelry device |
| US7040517B1 (en) * | 2004-10-29 | 2006-05-09 | Swanson Stanly T | Hat hanger |
| US20090106945A1 (en) * | 2007-10-30 | 2009-04-30 | Quadion Corporation | Adjustable napkin clip assembly |
| US8966665B2 (en) * | 2009-07-17 | 2015-03-03 | Gordon J. Lee | Bib assembly |
-
2006
- 2006-03-31 CA CA002604296A patent/CA2604296A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2006-03-31 WO PCT/AU2006/000425 patent/WO2006108214A1/en active Application Filing
- 2006-03-31 NZ NZ563274A patent/NZ563274A/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2006-03-31 US US11/911,308 patent/US20090119883A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2006-03-31 JP JP2008505691A patent/JP2008536021A/en active Pending
- 2006-03-31 EP EP06721307A patent/EP1879483A4/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2006-03-31 CN CN200680016869.9A patent/CN101175429A/en active Pending
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| US20090119883A1 (en) | 2009-05-14 |
| CN101175429A (en) | 2008-05-07 |
| WO2006108214A1 (en) | 2006-10-19 |
| EP1879483A4 (en) | 2008-10-01 |
| EP1879483A1 (en) | 2008-01-23 |
| JP2008536021A (en) | 2008-09-04 |
| NZ563274A (en) | 2010-04-30 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| US4784199A (en) | Wallet with removable clip | |
| US5408728A (en) | Eyeglass holder | |
| US6836899B1 (en) | Device for detachably holding an absorbent napkin across the torso | |
| US5933922A (en) | Wearable multi-purpose clamp carrying a ring support | |
| US6325260B1 (en) | Ankle holder for carrying condom packages | |
| US20020131016A1 (en) | Eyeglass holder clip | |
| US6840420B1 (en) | Device for holding a badge and an identification card | |
| USD465315S1 (en) | Sport pants | |
| US20100180406A1 (en) | Retainer for spectacles and method of use | |
| CA2604296A1 (en) | Serviette support | |
| US20050045685A1 (en) | Retaining clip for personal articles | |
| US4280254A (en) | Belt retention means for garments | |
| USD465078S1 (en) | Sport pants | |
| US20040025216A1 (en) | Combination garment and spectacle holder | |
| JPH04107611U (en) | Retaining ring type accessories | |
| US6502284B2 (en) | Clothing protective device | |
| US5353479A (en) | Suspender clip carrier | |
| US20040181846A1 (en) | Secure necktie | |
| GB2361622A (en) | Device enabling a person to carry an item | |
| AU2006235196B2 (en) | Serviette support | |
| US20080189831A1 (en) | Garment weights | |
| USD474594S1 (en) | Phone holster | |
| US4155183A (en) | Pin and clip fastener | |
| US7523575B1 (en) | Method and apparatus for celebration money hanger | |
| AU2005100312A4 (en) | Serviette Support |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEER | Examination request | ||
| FZDE | Discontinued |
Effective date: 20140402 |