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Class 24/7 - Napkin


Subclass of Class 24 - Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Definition: Devices containing features which make them specially adapted
No. of patents: 34
Last issue date: 07/22/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7401386Dental bib holding device and method of using same
There is disclosed an improved bib retaining device. The bib retaining device comprises an elongate resilient member having a central portion and opposite end portions, the central portion of the elongate resilient member being formed into a neck engaging portion, t...
07/22/2008
7320156Bib holder incorporating a compartment
A bib holder is provided that is useful for securing a bib in place. In one embodiment, the bib holder includes a strap and at least one fastener that is useful for retaining the bib, in addition to at least one compartment that is capable of storing an item of suit...
01/22/2008
7266865Combination napkin clip and utensil rest
A device which functions as a rest for a knife, fork and spoon and also functions as a clip for a rolled up napkin with utensils therein. ...
09/11/2007
7261444Arrangements and methods for connecting decorative ornaments
Arrangements and methods for connecting and mounting decorative ornaments, for example, beads, crystals, or gems, are disclosed. The arrangements and methods are particularly useful in mounting ornaments in decorative fixtures, such as chandeliers. In one aspect, an...
08/28/2007
7174608Methods and apparatus for gripping articles
An apparatus includes: a base having at least one surface lying substantially in a base plane; a first member extending substantially perpendicularly from the surface of the base and defining an aperture therein; and a second member having a proximal end coupled to ...
02/13/2007
7168137Handkerchief holding system
The present invention entails a handkerchief holding system for efficiently positioning and retaining a handkerchief within a structure. The handkerchief holding system includes a housing having at least one wall and an opening exposing an interior cavity, a spring ...
01/30/2007
7152280Sanitizer napkin holder
A napkin holder, specifically a sanitizer napkin holder which includes a pre-moistened towellette contained within the flexible ring-shaped napkin holder. The napkin ring may be torn away from a napkin along a perforated line. A pull-tab is provided to access the po...
12/26/2006
7013494Handkerchief with pouch
A handkerchief has a base layer of soft, absorbent material and a pouch layer of soft, absorbent material. The area of the pouch layer is less than the area of the base layer. The pouch layer is attached to the base layer so as to form an enclosed pouch having a sin...
03/21/2006
6925687Bib napkin holding clip
A U-shaped clip seizes a bib napkin to a general region of the user's clothing that includes the chest and the lap, e.g. a shirt, sweater, blouse or suit coat. Optionally, a pair of clips may be utilized: one on each opposite edge or at the top and bottom of the nap...
08/09/2005
6502284Clothing protective device
A clothing protective device which is particularly adapted to be worn by a man, woman or child, and which in particular will assist in the protection of clothing while dining or engaging in other activities which may stain clothes. In essence, the device ...
01/07/2003
6449807Table napkin holder
A table napkin holder has two bow-like parts for holding a table napkin on an article of clothing. The two bow-like parts are swingable from positions in a common plane in the nonuse state to positions forming an angle with respect to each other in the us...
09/17/2002
6296918Moisture absorbent sheet material having an integral reflective member
An improved napkin having an integral mirror surface comprising a first sheet of a pliable moisture absorbent sheet material and a second sheet defining a mirror surface. The second sheet is of a lesser portion of the first sheet. The sheet material of th...
10/02/2001
6243925Multipurpose holding device
A multipurpose holding device, mainly for holding matching garments together, in particular for treating pairs of garments, has a suitable fixing unit (1) for pressing the garments together, the fixing unit having a primary supporting formed piece (2) loc...
06/12/2001
6182335Clothing protective device
A clothing protective device which is particularly adapted to be worn by a person, such as a man, woman or child, and which in particular will assist in the protection of clothing while dining. In essence, the device is essentially in the form of a so-cal...
02/06/2001
6021550Removable self adhering tabs for napkins
A tab for securing a napkin to a user. The tab has one adhesive surface for attaching to the user with a second adhesive surface for attaching to a napkin. The tabs adhesive surfaces have a protective covering that is peelable when used. The tab will have...
02/08/2000
5955170Bulletin board mail holder and mail holder attaching mechanism
A mail holder for a message board having a retaining grip, an elongate rear portion extending from the retaining grip, a bottom portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the elongate rear portion, and an elongate front portion extending substan...
09/21/1999
5913478Wearable clamp for releaseably holding a napkin or other flexible substrate and method for wearing a napkin or other flexible substrate
A wearable napkin holding clamp includes a substantially planar base hingedly connected to a movable jaw and carries an L-shaped lever and a spring clip. The base, movable jaw and L-shaped lever together bear a loose resemblance to a clamp for use with su...
06/22/1999
5852849Bib holder for holding dental bibs
A bib holder particularly suited for holding dental bibs, includes fasteners and a strap between them wherein the strap is made of a flexible material with a central expanded band portion with two flat sides and elongated rod portions extending from the b...
12/29/1998
5755413Apparatus and method for arranging napkins
Napkins can be arranged into many decorative forms using a frame which bounds a right circular cylinder. Napkins can be folded, inserted into the frame and arranged through and around the first base of the cylinder, through and around the second base of t...
05/26/1998
5487924Napkin ring
A napkin ring that receives a napkin is formed as an elongated strip of flexible material with head portions on the opposite ends thereof. Slots are provided, either in the strip, in the head portions or at the juncture therebetween so that the strip may ...
01/30/1996
5476697Paper napkin with self-adhesive portions
A paper napkin or similar sheet formed object which is intended to be attached to an article of clothing to protect it from spillage, comprises a sheet with reinforcement areas on surface portions thereof. The napkin sheet is folded before usage such that...
12/19/1995
5468534Attachable dinner napkin
A dinner napkin for releasably attaching to the clothing of a person to preclude movement of the napkin relative to the person. The inventive device includes a napkin having an adhesive attachment assembly coupled to an edge of the napkin. The adhesive at...
11/21/1995
5191681Napkin- or drape-holder
A napkin- or drape holder in the form of a one-piece molding, comprising: a) a spring-like first plastic member having a body portion terminating in opposed proximal ends, the body portion being shaped to fit around the human neck; b) a spring-like second plas...
03/09/1993
4587692Universal napkin support
A support provision is disclosed for a napkin, which allows to position the napkin comfortably, secure, flat and aesthetically pleasing at the chest of a person. Two elastic band arms are employed, which are held by two sliding supports such that each sli...
05/13/1986
4494718Napkin holder
A napkin holder consisting of a mass of material such as glass, marble, ceramic, plastic, wood, metal or metal alloy or other suitable rigid material which contains two perpendicularly intersecting shafts, one of which extends through the mass and opens o...
01/22/1985
4467503Enlaceable serviette
The invention is an enlaceable serviette. An enlaceable serviette is a serviette which includes the means to enlace and secure a decorative pattern of folding. The basic enlaceable serviette includes only a napkin and a tie integrally attached to the napk...
08/28/1984
4425680Napkin clip
The present invention is directed to a napkin clip device, and more particularly to a device which may be utilized in the manner of a tie clip and which also functions to hold a napkin in selected position. The device is especially adaptable for use as an...
01/17/1984
4420102Automatic contouring napkin ring
A napkin ring which easily and quickly imparts a decorative shape to a napkin inserted therein comprises an annular-shaped external member 2 having a cantilevered tongue 4 extending from an inside surface of said external member toward and past the center...
12/13/1983
4420519Napkin retainer
There is disclosed a napkin retainer which is a composite adhesive tape. The napkin retainer comprises a tape portion with adhesive on both sides and top and bottom protective covers each having a release coating on one side. The tape portion is sandwiche...
12/13/1983
4177846Roll-up place mat
A roll-up place mat having a self-contained ring member for holding a napkin and a self-contained pocket member for holding dining flatware and capable of being rolled up and tied together while containing the napkin and flatware....
12/11/1979
4004315Support device for use with a towel or the like
A support device for use with a towel or the like comprising a relatively rigid panel member, having an enlarged first end connected by a tapered mid-section to a narrow end of reduced thickness. A relatively flexible neck portion has a first end connecte...
01/25/1977
3999251Buckle and clip apparatus
An apparatus for attachment to a belt to serve as a conventional belt buckle, having the additional feature of a split construction wherein the two buckle halves are held together along an edge by a spring hinge so that the buckle may additionally serve a...
12/28/1976
3978553Napkin
A napkin that is especially adapted to remain on the lap of the user during the eating operation and additionally provides for a pocket to hold silverware such as for use on airplanes, trains and the like....
09/07/1976
 
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