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US20160007779A1
US20160007779A1 US12/586,730 US58673009A US2016007779A1 US 20160007779 A1 US20160007779 A1 US 20160007779A1 US 58673009 A US58673009 A US 58673009A US 2016007779 A1 US2016007779 A1 US 2016007779A1
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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
    • A47G19/00—Table service
    • A47G19/02—Plates, dishes or the like
    • A47G19/027—Plates, dishes or the like with means for keeping food cool or hot
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G19/00—Table service
    • A47G19/02—Plates, dishes or the like
    • A47G19/08—Plate-holders
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/38—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
    • B65D81/3876—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation insulating sleeves or jackets for cans, bottles, barrels, etc.
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A47G
    • A47G2200/22—Weight
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G2400/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A47G19/00-A47G23/16
    • A47G2400/08—Stabilizing containers or articles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G2400/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A47G19/00-A47G23/16
    • A47G2400/10—Articles made from a particular material
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G2400/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A47G19/00-A47G23/16
    • A47G2400/12—Safety aspects

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  • the present invention relates to an easy plate cover, and more particularly to fit easily over plate, bowl, or cup edges as a protective means to insure that a hot plate, bowl or cup, is always covered for safe handling.
  • the plate bib will always grip the outer edges of the plate, bowl, or cup with a snug and safety fitted material. It can be handled effectively by a small child, elderly person, and most anyone without the worry of severe burns or injuries. Other products' drawbacks do not allow for adequate prevention of a hot plate, bowl, or cup, as the material is hard thereby they are inadequate to prevent extreme heat on the outer edges of the plates, bowls, and cups.
  • An object of the present invention is to solve the above noted drawbacks and to provide a novel, easy-fitted plate bib, including therein principally: a heat absorbable material flexible to fit on outer edges of plates, bowls and cups; Polyurethane materials that are fire resistant, and easily handled with hot plates, bowls and cups, light weighted material easy to use by permitting the elastic material to encircle the edges of dishware to always maintain safe handling.
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide an easy-fit dishware covering having a snuggly fitted cotton material over edges preventing spills and burns. It is designed as a secure cover skirt, with a criss crossed bottom to insure a sufficient fit preventing plate bib from slipping off plates, bowls or cups.
  • a still further object of the present invention is to provide an easy-fit covering plate bib having convenient insulation integrally formed directly throughout weight of the plate bib to facilitate absorption of hot dishware, and which does not need any other assembly.
  • FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a safety plate bib according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the safety plate bib of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of a safety plate bib according to another embodiment of the invention, wherein the safety plate bib includes a weight element;
  • FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the safety plate bib of FIGS. 1-3 receiving a plate.
  • a safety plate bib of the present invention comprises an easy fit cotton (polyurethane) stretched covering or cover skirt 1 retaining an insulated material (polyurethane) 3 .
  • the safety plate bib slips over plates, bowls, cups in circumference. 11′′ inch diameter. Tightly sewn stretch thread 2 circumference that provides secure snug fit of material.
  • the safety plate bib is 1′′ inch to 2′′ inches thick that allows for insulation between hot edges of plates, bowls, or cups.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates the safety plate bib sewed together with approximately one yard of cotton cloth to form the cotton covering 1 , stitched with stretch thread 2 , on both sides, with an elastic band (not shown) including the insulated material 3 of fire resistant cotton and polyurethane sewn interior. This is sewn in circumference to tightly fit around plates, bowls, cups, approximately 11 in. across in diameter.
  • FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 Adjustments to inches can be made to fit other size plates, bowls, cups.
  • a weight element or two strips 4 of elastic approximately 1 ⁇ 2 in wide, stitched to a bottom of the plate bib, from each side, diagonally across the bottom to insure the plate bib stays securely fitted.
  • Elasticity allows for easy on, off the weight element that will cover plates, bowls, and cups.

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A safety plate bib includes a cover skirt. An insulated material is retained within the cover skirt. An elastic band is retained within the cover skirt. A stretch thread secures the insulated material and the elastic band within the cover skirt. The cover skirt, the insulated material, the elastic band, and the stretch thread cooperate with each other to form fittingly engage with an edge of a dishware.

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    FIELD OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to an easy plate cover, and more particularly to fit easily over plate, bowl, or cup edges as a protective means to insure that a hot plate, bowl or cup, is always covered for safe handling.
    • BACKGROUND
  • In other conventional plate covering products, there is not the safety of covering the edges efficiently when the level of heat is extreme, from removal of plate, bowls, or cups out of a microwave oven, stove, or other appliance that would cause extreme heat to user.
    • SUMMARY
  • My invention, the plate bib will always grip the outer edges of the plate, bowl, or cup with a snug and safety fitted material. It can be handled effectively by a small child, elderly person, and most anyone without the worry of severe burns or injuries. Other products' drawbacks do not allow for adequate prevention of a hot plate, bowl, or cup, as the material is hard thereby they are inadequate to prevent extreme heat on the outer edges of the plates, bowls, and cups.
  • An object of the present invention is to solve the above noted drawbacks and to provide a novel, easy-fitted plate bib, including therein principally: a heat absorbable material flexible to fit on outer edges of plates, bowls and cups; Polyurethane materials that are fire resistant, and easily handled with hot plates, bowls and cups, light weighted material easy to use by permitting the elastic material to encircle the edges of dishware to always maintain safe handling.
  • A further object of the present invention is to provide an easy-fit dishware covering having a snuggly fitted cotton material over edges preventing spills and burns. It is designed as a secure cover skirt, with a criss crossed bottom to insure a sufficient fit preventing plate bib from slipping off plates, bowls or cups.
  • A still further object of the present invention is to provide an easy-fit covering plate bib having convenient insulation integrally formed directly throughout weight of the plate bib to facilitate absorption of hot dishware, and which does not need any other assembly.
  • Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • In the drawings:
  • FIG. 1. is a top plan view of a safety plate bib according to an embodiment of the invention;
  • FIG. 2. is a front perspective view of the safety plate bib of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of a safety plate bib according to another embodiment of the invention, wherein the safety plate bib includes a weight element; and
  • FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the safety plate bib of FIGS. 1-3 receiving a plate.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
  • Referring initially to FIGS. 1 and 2, a safety plate bib of the present invention comprises an easy fit cotton (polyurethane) stretched covering or cover skirt 1 retaining an insulated material (polyurethane) 3. The safety plate bib slips over plates, bowls, cups in circumference. 11″ inch diameter. Tightly sewn stretch thread 2 circumference that provides secure snug fit of material. The safety plate bib is 1″ inch to 2″ inches thick that allows for insulation between hot edges of plates, bowls, or cups.
  • FIG. 3. illustrates the safety plate bib sewed together with approximately one yard of cotton cloth to form the cotton covering 1, stitched with stretch thread 2, on both sides, with an elastic band (not shown) including the insulated material 3 of fire resistant cotton and polyurethane sewn interior. This is sewn in circumference to tightly fit around plates, bowls, cups, approximately 11 in. across in diameter. FIG. 3 and FIG. 4. Adjustments to inches can be made to fit other size plates, bowls, cups. To prevent the possibility of the safety plate bib from coming off, as an added feature, would include a weight element or two strips 4 of elastic, approximately ½ in wide, stitched to a bottom of the plate bib, from each side, diagonally across the bottom to insure the plate bib stays securely fitted.
  • Elasticity allows for easy on, off the weight element that will cover plates, bowls, and cups.

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10. A safety plate bib comprising:
a cover skirt;
an insulated material retained within the cover skirt;
an elastic band retained within the cover skirt; and
a stretch thread securing the insulated material and the elastic band within the cover skirt, the cover skirt, the insulated material, the elastic band, and the stretch thread cooperating to form fittingly engage an edge of a dishware.
11. The safety plate bib of claim 10, further comprising a weight element secured to a bottom of the safety plate bib, the weight element configured to support the dishware.
12. The safety plate bib of claim 11, wherein the weight element includes a pair of strips, each of the strips extending across the bottom of the safety plate bib from a first side of the safety plate bib to a second side of the safety plate bib.
13. The safety plate bib of claim 12, wherein each of the strips is elastic.
14. The safety plate bib of claim 12, wherein the strips are disposed orthogonal to each other.
15. The safety plate bib of claim 10, wherein the cover skirt is formed from a cotton material.
16. The safety plate bib of claim 10, wherein the cover skirt is formed from a polyurethane material.
17. The safety plate bib of claim 10, wherein the insulated material is fire resistant.
18. The safety plate bib of claim 10, wherein the insulated material is cotton.
19. The safety plate bib of claim 10, wherein the insulated material is polyurethane.
20. The safety plate bib of claim 10, wherein the cover skirt is substantially annular.
21. The safety plate bib of claim 20, wherein the cover skirt defines a concave inner portion with respect to an inner diameter of the cover skirt, the convex inner portion configured to receive the edge of the dishware.
22. A safety plate bib comprising:
a cover skirt;
an elastic band retained within the cover skirt; and
a pair of stretch threads securing the elastic band within the cover skirt, the cover skirt, the elastic band, and the pair of stretch threads cooperating to form fittingly engage an edge of a dishware.
23. The safety plate bib of claim 22, further comprising an insulated material retained within the cover skirt.
24. The safety plate bib of claim 23, wherein the insulated material is at least one of a fire resistant material, a cotton material, and a polyurethane material.
25. The safety plate bib of claim 22, further comprising a weight element secured to a bottom of the safety plate bib, the weight element configured to support the dishware.
26. The safety plate bib of claim 25, wherein the weight element includes a pair of elastic strips, each of the strips extending across the bottom of the safety plate bib from a first side of the safety plate bib to a second side of the safety plate bib.
27. The safety plate bib of claim 26, wherein the pair of elastic strips are disposed orthogonal to each other.
28. The safety plate bib of claim 22, wherein the cover skirt is formed from at least one of a cotton material and a polyurethane material.
29. A safety plate bib and dishware assembly:
a cover skirt;
an elastic band retained within the cover skirt;
a pair of stretch threads securing the elastic band within the cover skirt; and
a dishware having an edge, the cover skirt, the elastic band, and the pair of stretch threads cooperating to form fittingly engage with the edge of the dishware.
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US3507312A (en) * 1967-12-18 1970-04-21 Joy T Petersen Fabric dish and pan holder
US5743458A (en) * 1996-10-23 1998-04-28 French; Judith A. Stretchable gift wrap
US6019245A (en) * 1998-03-21 2000-02-01 H.B. Bundles, Inc. Insulating device for a beverage container
US6655543B2 (en) * 2001-01-18 2003-12-02 Doyle Keith Beuke Highly adaptable thermal insulator for adapting to an unprecedented range of sizes and shapes of beverage containers
US20050230405A1 (en) * 2004-04-16 2005-10-20 Dix Robert C Expandable beverage cup insulator
US20090057257A1 (en) * 2007-09-04 2009-03-05 Pamela Wong Marcus Protective sleeves for containers
US20090065307A1 (en) * 2007-09-11 2009-03-12 Wasatch Manufacturing, Llc Food pan having elastomeric heat and scratch resistant protective flange gasket

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US3507312A (en) * 1967-12-18 1970-04-21 Joy T Petersen Fabric dish and pan holder
US5743458A (en) * 1996-10-23 1998-04-28 French; Judith A. Stretchable gift wrap
US6019245A (en) * 1998-03-21 2000-02-01 H.B. Bundles, Inc. Insulating device for a beverage container
US6655543B2 (en) * 2001-01-18 2003-12-02 Doyle Keith Beuke Highly adaptable thermal insulator for adapting to an unprecedented range of sizes and shapes of beverage containers
US20050230405A1 (en) * 2004-04-16 2005-10-20 Dix Robert C Expandable beverage cup insulator
US20090057257A1 (en) * 2007-09-04 2009-03-05 Pamela Wong Marcus Protective sleeves for containers
US20090065307A1 (en) * 2007-09-11 2009-03-12 Wasatch Manufacturing, Llc Food pan having elastomeric heat and scratch resistant protective flange gasket

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