ES2286242T3

ES2286242T3 - NAPKINS.

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Publication number: ES2286242T3
Application number: ES02715517T
Authority: ES
Inventors: Foo Tai Wong
Original assignee: FOOGI Ltd
Current assignee: FOOGI Ltd
Priority date: 2001-01-19
Filing date: 2002-01-18
Publication date: 2007-12-01
Anticipated expiration: 2022-01-18
Also published as: JP2004520116A; GB0101417D0; CA2434477C; GB2371209A; EP1353586A1; MXPA03006442A; EP1353586B1; DK1353586T3; US20040094278A1; DE60219594D1; WO2002056737A1; CA2434477A1; ZA200306236B; PT1353586E; GB2371209B; ATE359732T1; WO2002056737A8; DE60219594T2

Abstract

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 recognisable 3-dimensional object.

Description

Servilletas.Napkins

La presente invención concierne a servilletas de mesa, y en particular a servilletas de papel en las que se imprimen imágenes.The present invention concerns napkins of table, and in particular paper napkins on which they are printed images.

Se conoce el procedimiento de doblar servilletas hechas de papel absorbente en formas geométricas regulares, para su venta en paquetes de múltiples unidades, envueltas en plásticos transparentes, cajas o similares. Por ejemplo, las servilletas dobladas en cuadrado se predoblan dos veces, para luego desdoblarlas cuando se usan en la mesa. A veces, dichas servilletas se disponen en la mesa de manera decorativa, introduciendo más dobleces y colocándolas a continuación encima de la mesa o en una copa de vino, por ejemplo. También se conoce el procedimiento de doblar servilletas de tela, que deben ser almidonadas, en formas decorativas en tres dimensiones para quedar de pie encima de la mesa.The procedure of folding napkins is known made of absorbent paper in regular geometric shapes, for your sale in packages of multiple units, wrapped in plastics transparent boxes or similar. For example, napkins folded in square, they are pre-folded twice, then unfold when used at the table Sometimes such napkins are arranged on the table in a decorative way, introducing more folds and placing them next on the table or in a glass of wine, for example. The folding procedure is also known cloth napkins, which must be starched, in shapes decorative in three dimensions to stand on top of the table.

La preparación de servilletas a base de doblarlas de manera decorativa para su presentación en la mesa requiere mucho tiempo, y el objetivo de la presente invención es ahorrar tiempo proporcionando servilletas que ya se han predoblado de manera decorativa y están listas para su presentación inmediata en una mesa. La patente US 3274045 describe servilletas impresas y dobladas en forma de velas y flores.The preparation of napkins based on fold them decoratively for presentation on the table It takes a lot of time, and the aim of the present invention is save time by providing napkins that have already been pre-folded decoratively and are ready for immediate presentation in a table. US 3274045 describes printed napkins and folded in the form of candles and flowers.

La presente invención proporciona una servilleta de papel predoblada y preimpresa tal como se define en la reivindicación 1.The present invention provides a napkin pre-folded and preprinted paper as defined in the claim 1.

La camiseta obtenida puede ser la camiseta de un equipo de fútbol conocido.The shirt obtained can be the shirt of a football team known.

La invención también se puede usar como elemento novedoso para su uso promocional en los negocios gracias a imágenes promocionales impresas, usándose en tal caso las servilletas en comidas de empresa y/o funciones corporativas especiales como carreras, campeonatos de tenis de Wimbledon y otros acontecimientos deportivos del mismo calibre. En ese caso, el objeto tridimensional representado en la servilleta predoblada puede simbolizar la empresa en cuestión o sus productos.The invention can also be used as an element. novel for promotional use in business thanks to images printed promotional, using in this case the napkins in corporate meals and / or special corporate functions such as races, Wimbledon tennis championships and other events Sports of the same caliber. In that case, the three-dimensional object represented on the pre-folded napkin can symbolize the The company in question or its products.

La invención también proporciona un método de fabricación de una servilleta predoblada, tal como se define en la reivindicación 6, y un método para hacer y vender servilletas, tal como se define en las reivindicaciones 10 y 11.The invention also provides a method of manufacture of a pre-folded napkin, as defined in the claim 6, and a method of making and selling napkins, such as defined in claims 10 and 11.

Para que la invención se entienda mejor, se describen a continuación, solamente a modo de ejemplo, las realizaciones preferidas de la invención haciendo referencia a los dibujos adjuntos, en los que:In order for the invention to be better understood, described below, by way of example only, Preferred embodiments of the invention with reference to attached drawings, in which:

la figura 1 es una vista en perspectiva desde arriba y un lateral de una servilleta de papel predoblada que constituye un ejemplo de realización de la invención, en forma de una camiseta de fútbol;Figure 1 is a perspective view from above and one side of a pre-folded paper napkin that It constitutes an embodiment of the invention, in the form of a football shirt;

la figura 2 es una vista en perspectiva desde debajo de la servilleta de la figura 1;Figure 2 is a perspective view from under the napkin of figure 1;

la figura 3 es una vista en planta de la servilleta de las figuras 1 y 2 en su estado plano, no doblado;Figure 3 is a plan view of the napkin of figures 1 and 2 in their flat, unfolded state;

las figuras 4a a 4f son diagramas secuenciales que ilustran las operaciones de doblado para la servilleta de las figuras 1 a 3;Figures 4a to 4f are sequential diagrams which illustrate the folding operations for the napkin of the Figures 1 to 3;

las figuras 5a a 5m son diagramas para el doblado secuencial de una servilleta distinta que constituye otro ejemplo de realización de la invención y representa una camiseta de fútbol con mangas cuando está predoblada; siendo la figura 5l una vista en planta desde debajo, y la figura 5m una vista en planta desde arriba, de la servilleta totalmente predoblada;Figures 5a to 5m are diagrams for the sequential folding of a different napkin that constitutes another exemplary embodiment of the invention and represents a t-shirt of soccer with sleeves when pre-folded; the figure 5l being a plan view from below, and figure 5m a plan view from above, from the fully pre-folded napkin;

las figuras 6a a 6e son diagramas que se corresponden respectivamente con las figuras 5i a 5m, pero haciendo referencia a una servilleta que representa una camiseta de fútbol sin mangas; yFigures 6a to 6e are diagrams that are correspond respectively with figures 5i to 5m, but doing reference to a napkin representing a football shirt sleeveless; Y

la figura 7 es una vista en perspectiva de una caja que contiene diversas servilletas predobladas tal como se ilustran en la figura 3.Figure 7 is a perspective view of a box containing various pre-folded napkins as is illustrated in figure 3.

Las servilletas de papel ilustradas en estos ejemplos están formadas por papel de dos o tres capas y lo suficientemente absorbente como para usarse como servilleta de mesa, pero también lo suficientemente grueso como para mantener sus dobleces, y está acabado de tal manera que permita una preimpresión de una imagen a color.The paper napkins illustrated on these examples are made up of two or three layers paper and what absorbent enough to be used as a napkin table, but also thick enough to keep your folds, and is finished in such a way that it allows a prepress of a color image.

Tal como se muestra en las figuras 1 a 3, una servilleta representa la camiseta de un equipo de fútbol bien conocido, con su logotipo distintivo (del cual sólo se muestra el diseño del cuello) y, opcionalmente, material publicitario de sus patrocinadores. Se prepara un grupo de hasta catorce camisetas, cada una impresa con un número distinto para cada uno de los jugadores del equipo, y se apilan en una caja de plástico transparente, tal como se muestra en la figura 7, en la que las imágenes se pueden ver a través de la caja, para su empaquetado y almacenamiento. Típicamente, las servilletas predobladas se venden en esta forma de caja como grupo. En lugar de usar una caja completamente transparente, tal como se ilustra, la caja u otro envase puede ser, por supuesto, sólo parcialmente transparente, de manera que las imágenes importantes se puedan ver a través de dicho envase. La caja puede estar dotada internamente de formas moldeadas para mantener la pila de servilletas en su lugar, evitando que se deterioren al moverse. Esto es importante si las servilletas tienen una forma exterior irregular, por ejemplo camisetas con mangas, tal como se describe a continuación.As shown in Figures 1 to 3, a napkin represents the shirt of a good football team known, with its distinctive logo (of which only the neck design) and, optionally, advertising material of your sponsors A group of up to fourteen shirts is prepared, each one printed with a different number for each of the players of the equipment, and stacked in a transparent plastic box, such as shown in figure 7, in which the images can be seen through the box, for packaging and storage. Typically, pre-folded napkins are sold in this form of box as a group. Instead of using a box completely transparent, as illustrated, the box or other container may be, of course, only partially transparent, so that the Important images can be seen through said container. The box can be internally provided with molded shapes to keep the pile of napkins in place, preventing it deteriorate when moving. This is important if the napkins have an irregular outer shape, for example shirts with sleeves, such as described below.

Tal como se muestra desde arriba en la figura 1, que revela la parte delantera de la camiseta, y desde abajo en la figura 2, que revela la parte trasera de la camiseta, en el papel se preimprime una imagen que representa el cuello de la camiseta, a lo largo de un borde. También se preimprimen los logotipos que representan el equipo y sus patrocinadores. Para ayudar en el predoblado durante la fabricación, tal como se ilustra en la figura 3, en la hoja de papel original, que es rectangular, también se preimprimen unas débiles líneas de doblado 10 y 11, en ángulos rectos entre sí.As shown from above in Figure 1, which reveals the front of the shirt, and from below on the Figure 2, which reveals the back of the shirt, on the paper is preprint an image that represents the neck of the shirt, at along an edge. The logos that are preprinted are also preprinted. They represent the team and their sponsors. To help in the pre-folded during manufacturing, as illustrated in the figure 3, on the original sheet of paper, which is rectangular, it is also they preimpress weak bending lines 10 and 11, at angles straight with each other.

La hoja plana rectangular de la figura 3 también representa la servilleta en su estado no doblado, tal como se debe utilizar en la mesa.The flat rectangular sheet of figure 3 also represents the napkin in its unfolded state, as it should Use on the table.

La servilleta se dobla desde su estado abierto de la figura 3, en la secuencia ilustrada en las figuras 4a a 4f. Tal como se muestra en la figura 4a, las cuartas partes exteriores se doblan hacia dentro a lo largo de las líneas respectivas 11, y tal como se muestra en la figura 4b, dichas partes se vuelven a doblar a lo largo de la línea central 11. A continuación, tal como se muestra en la figura 4c, el rectángulo de grosor cuádruple de la figura 4b se dobla a lo largo de una de las líneas 10, y en la figura 4d se dobla a lo largo de otra de las líneas 10. Tal como se muestra en la figura 4e, un extremo se introduce en el otro, de manera que la servilleta predoblada mantiene su forma tal como se muestra en la figura 4f, y como también se ilustra en las figuras 1 y 2.The napkin is folded from its open state of Figure 3, in the sequence illustrated in Figures 4a to 4f. As shown in Figure 4a, the fourth outer parts they bend inward along the respective lines 11, and as shown in figure 4b, said parts are returned to fold along the center line 11. Then, just as Shown in Figure 4c, the quadruple thickness rectangle of the Figure 4b is folded along one of the lines 10, and in the Figure 4d is folded along another line 10. As it is shown in figure 4e, one end is inserted into the other, of so that the pre-folded napkin maintains its shape as it is shown in figure 4f, and as also illustrated in figures 1 and 2.

En las figuras 5a a 5m se muestra un método alternativo para doblar una servilleta desde una forma plana rectangular, para representar una camiseta de fútbol con mangas. La servilleta rectangular sin doblar de la figura 5a se ilustra con siete líneas de doblado 12 paralelas e igualmente espaciadas, y tiene preimpresa una imagen similar a la mostrada en la figura 3, con la anchura de la imagen de la parte delantera de la camiseta ocupando una cuarta parte de la anchura. Las imágenes de la parte delantera y trasera (no mostrada) ocupan la cuarta parte central de la servilleta ilustrada en la figura 5a. En primer lugar, tal como se muestra en la figura 5b, los márgenes exteriores, que representan cada uno la octava parte de la anchura total, se doblan hacia dentro. Tal como se muestra en la figura 5c, el doblado continúa, doblando las partes adyacentes también por las líneas 12. Este proceso se repite tal como se indica en la figura 5d para obtener una servilleta doblada en rectángulo como se ilustra en la figura 5e, que representa una cuarta parte de la anchura de la servilleta original de la figura 5a. La figura 5f ilustra unas líneas de doblado 13 y 14 adicionales, que se corresponden con las líneas 10 de la figura 3. En primer lugar, la servilleta se dobla por la línea de doblado 13, que se corresponde con el borde en el que está impresa la representación del cuello. De manera simultánea, los bordes del papel se separan y se doblan por las cuatro líneas diagonales 15, las cuales, en la forma plana de la figura 5g, se unen formando un rombo. Al abrir las esquinas tal como se muestra en la figura 5h, y continuar simultáneamente el doblado por la línea 13, se extraen unas solapas parecidas a unas mangas de camiseta, tal como se ilustra en la figura 5i. A continuación se dobla la parte inferior hacia arriba, tal como se muestra en la figura 5j, y se introduce tal como se ilustra en la figura 5k para obtener la servilleta predoblada acabada tal como se ve desde la parte delantera y desde la trasera a través de las figuras 5l y 5m, respectivamente.A method is shown in Figures 5a to 5m alternative to fold a napkin from a flat shape rectangular, to represent a football shirt with sleeves. The rectangular folded napkin of figure 5a is illustrated with seven parallel and equally spaced 12 bending lines, and It has a pre-printed image similar to that shown in Figure 3, with the width of the image of the front of the shirt occupying a quarter of the width. The images of the part front and rear (not shown) occupy the central quarter of the napkin illustrated in figure 5a. First, as Shown in Figure 5b, the outer margins, which they each represent one eighth of the total width, they bend inward As shown in Figure 5c, the bending continue, bending the adjacent parts also along lines 12. This process is repeated as indicated in Figure 5d to get a napkin folded in rectangle as illustrated in the Figure 5e, which represents a quarter of the width of the original napkin of figure 5a. Figure 5f illustrates some additional bending lines 13 and 14, which correspond to the lines 10 of figure 3. First, the napkin is folded along the bending line 13, which corresponds to the edge in the that the representation of the neck is printed. Simultaneously the edges of the paper are separated and folded by the four lines diagonals 15, which, in the flat form of Figure 5g, are unite forming a rhombus. When opening the corners as shown in Figure 5h, and continue bending along the line simultaneously 13, flaps similar to shirt sleeves are removed, such as illustrated in figure 5i. Then the part is bent bottom up, as shown in figure 5j, and enter as illustrated in figure 5k to get the pre-folded napkin finished as seen from the side front and rear through figures 5l and 5m, respectively.

Las partes de manga pueden llevar preimpresas las marcas y logotipos que se encontrarían en las mangas de las camisetas del equipo.Sleeve parts can be preprinted the brands and logos that would be found on the sleeves of the team shirts.

La misma hoja de servilleta de la figura 5a puede utilizarse para obtener una camiseta sin mangas, omitiendo las etapas de las figuras 5g y 5h, dando como resultado, tal como se ilustra en las figuras 6a a 6e, la camiseta sin mangas de la figura 4f y de las figuras
1 a 3.The same napkin sheet of Figure 5a can be used to obtain a sleeveless shirt, omitting the steps of Figures 5g and 5h, resulting in, as illustrated in Figures 6a to 6e, the sleeveless shirt of Figure 4f and figures
1 to 3

Como se puede observar, en la servilleta predoblada se pueden representar otros tipos de camiseta y se pueden obtener grupos de tales camisetas, dependiendo el número de servilletas del tamaño de los equipos. Es importante que sean lo suficientemente planas y estables para apilarse para su empaquetado y almacenamiento, una encima de la otra. También deben ser lo suficientemente estables para que puedan colocarse en estado predoblado encima de la mesa, sin desdoblarse.As you can see, on the napkin pre-folded other types of t-shirt can be represented and can be get groups of such shirts, depending on the number of napkins the size of the equipment. It is important that they be flat and stable enough to stack for packaging and storage, one on top of the other. They must also be what stable enough so that they can be placed in a state pre-folded on the table, without unfolding.

Asimismo, se pueden proporcionar servilleteros para cada servilleta predoblada, ya sea por separado o empaquetados junto con las servilletas. Los servilleteros mantendrían las servilletas en vertical como presentación en la mesa.Also, napkin rings can be provided for each pre-folded napkin, either separately or packaged along with the napkins. The napkin rings would keep the Vertical napkins as presentation on the table.

Las servilletas son útiles para promocionar empresas, al imprimir sus nombres, marcas y demás material publicitario en el papel, de manera que sea visible cuando la servilleta esté doblada y/o desdoblada para su uso; los servilleteros pueden llevar también imágenes, de este modo. Las servilletas, los servilleteros y sus paquetes pueden llevar imágenes de personajes famosos, tales como dibujos animados, artistas y deportistas.Napkins are useful for promoting companies, when printing their names, brands and other material advertising on paper, so that it is visible when the napkin is folded and / or unfolded for use; the Napkin rings can also carry images, in this way. The napkins, napkin rings and their packages can carry images of famous people, such as cartoons, Artists and athletes.

Por lo tanto, la invención puede consistir en métodos de negocios relevantes. Uno de tales métodos sería identificar empresas que posean derechos de merchandising de personajes; establecer los acuerdos necesarios para conseguir licencias; imprimir y seleccionar la forma de la servilleta de la invención para que represente la imagen para el merchandising de personajes; predoblar y apilar las servilletas, y venderlas a través de una red de distribución. Otro método sería identificar una empresa que necesite servicios promocionales; imprimir y seleccionar la forma de la servilleta de la invención para que represente la imagen promocional requerida por la empresa; predoblar y apilar las servilletas, y venderlas a la empresa. Otro método de negocios sería usar las servilletas de la invención para promocionar un negocio, suministrándolas para su uso como servilletas, por ejemplo para ponerlas en mesas de restaurante, mostradores de recepción o similares, o bien para repartirlas a los invitados en una reunión, conferencia o similar.Therefore, the invention may consist of relevant business methods. One such method would be to identify companies that have merchandising rights of characters; establish the necessary agreements to obtain licenses; print and select the shape of the napkin of the invention to represent the image for merchandising of characters; Pre-fold and stack the napkins, and sell them through a distribution network. Another method would be to identify a company that needs promotional services; print and select the shape of the napkin of the invention to represent the promotional image required by the company; Pre-fold and stack the napkins, and sell them to the company. Another business method would be to use the napkins of the invention to promote a business, providing them for use as napkins, for example to put them on restaurant tables, reception counters or the like, or to distribute them to guests at a meeting, conference or similar.

Claims

1. Pre-folded paper napkin with multiple folds, which can be stacked with other napkins of the same type for packaging and storage and that simulates a recognizable three-dimensional object, characterized in that it has preprinted a representation of at least one neckline adjacent to an edge of the napkin in its pre-folded form, so that it simulates a sports shirt or other garment, comprising a pre-printed rectangular sheet of paper folded in a sequence of multiple folds to take the form of a smaller rectangle with multiple paper thicknesses, so that can stand stably on the table, in use.

2. Napkin according to claim 1, in the that the neckline bears a folded line (10) of the sheet rectangular paper

3. Group of napkins stacked in a package, each of the napkins according to claim 1 or 2.

4. Group of napkins stacked according to claim 3, wherein the package is transparent, at least in part, to see the napkins.

5. Group of napkins stacked according to claim 3, wherein each napkin is preprinted with a representation of at least one neck adjacent to one edge of the napkin in its pre-folded form, so that it simulates a sports shirt, and on which each napkin has a printed distinct image to represent the shirts of a team of players.

6. Method of manufacturing a pre-folded napkin, which comprises forming an image on a rectangular and flat sheet of paper and folding it in a sequence of multiple folds until a smaller shape is obtained, so that it reveals a predetermined part of the image and can stacked with other napkins of the same type for packaging and storage, simulating the pre-folded napkin a recognizable three-dimensional object, characterized in that the sheet is preprinted a representation of at least one neckline that appears adjacent to an edge of the napkin in its pre-folded form, of so that it simulates a sports shirt or other garment, in which the folding process causes the preprinted rectangular sheet of paper to take the form of a smaller rectangle with multiple paper thicknesses, so that it can be held stably on top of the Table in use.

7. Method according to claim 6, which it comprises folding the sheet along a folding line (10) in which The neckline is printed.

8. Method of joining pre-folded napkins, comprising pre-folding a plurality of napkins according with the method of claim 6 or 7 and stacked in a package for packaging and storage.

9. Method according to claim 8, wherein The package is transparent.

10. Method for manufacturing and selling napkins, each napkin being pre-folded and being able to be stacked together with other napkins of the same type for packaging and storage, and simulating a recognizable three-dimensional object; characterized in that each napkin has preprinted a representation of at least one neckline adjacent to an edge of the napkin in its pre-folded form, so as to simulate a sports shirt or other garment, in which the folding process causes the rectangular sheet of paper preprinted take the form of a smaller rectangle with multiple paper thicknesses, so that it can be held stably on the table, in use, and because the method involves identifying companies that have merchandise rights of characters; establish the necessary agreements to obtain licenses; print and select the shape of the napkin of the invention to represent the image for merchandising of characters; Pre-fold and stack the napkins, and sell them through a distribution network.

11. Method for manufacturing and selling napkins, each paper napkin being pre-folded and preprinted, being able to be stacked together with other napkins of the same type for packaging and storage, and simulating a recognizable three-dimensional object; characterized in that each napkin has preprinted a representation of at least one neckline adjacent to an edge of the napkin in its pre-folded form, so as to simulate a sports shirt or other garment, in which the folding process causes the rectangular sheet of paper preprinted take the form of a smaller rectangle with multiple paper thicknesses, so that it can be held stably on the table, in use, and because the method involves identifying a company that needs promotional services; print and select the shape of the napkin of the invention to represent the promotional image required by the company; Pre-fold and stack the napkins, and sell them to the company.

12. Method of using napkins, each of napkins according to claim 1 or 2, for promote a business, supplying them for use as napkins, for example to put them on restaurant tables, reception counters or similar, or to distribute them to guests at a meeting, conference or similar.