Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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BA TRANSFO_~MABLE INTO A TABLECL~
DESGRIpTION '-'
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
The present specification refers to s bag transformable into a tablecloth; the
purpose of which is based on being formed as a bag provided with an Inner area
manufactur~ad from paper with perloreted edges, which can incorporate a lamina
of
material having thermal features, and a plastic lining, being provided with
pertoretions
on its sides for the purpose of 2~Ilawtng Its opening or tearir~ once used,
being
subsequently used as a tablecloth on which the foods constituting the contents
of the
bag used for carrying prepared food are incorporated.
The invention can else be formed as a bag made of a flexible materiel, having
features suitable for allowing carrying and maintaining the food incorporated
inside the
bag, provided with laminar bodies on its side faess capadtated for being
removed from
the central structure once the bag is used. and thes~ laminas are subsequently
applied
as a tablecloth incvrporattng decorative designs on their inner surface, being
able to
use the central body of the bag as the recipient for the wastes, for their
subsequent
dumping into a conventional garbage container after the intake of the carried
products_
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention is applicable within the industry dedicated to the manufacture
of
bags preferably applicable fvr aanying and distributing prepared food
BACKGROUND Of THE INVENTION
The applEcant knows of the current existenc~ of a large number of bags
manufactured from paper and plastic material, as w8tl as containers
manufactured from
cardboard and paperboard which, subsequent to their assembly, are formed as
"picnic"
containers very frequently used for eanying prepanad food during organized
trips and
excursions.
The appUcant knows of the . existence of French patent FR 2715668, which
discloses and claims a textile material lamina which can have rinultiple uses,
capable of
being folded and transformed Into a bag, it being necessary to indicate that
solutions of
this type are applied on a plurality of inv$ntions formed as beach or pool
towels which,
by means of different arrangements and systems, era capacitated for being
folded and
transformed into bags, as disclosed in files ES-U-152,496, ES-U-152,497, ES-U-
152,983, ES-U-152,984, ES-U-13,777, ES-U-953,778, WO-98'I8687, WO-99fi08$4,
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EP-303771 and US-6,276,828.
Files are also known which .refer to rigid devices which Can be unfolded to be
used as tablecloths, this being the case disclosed and claimed in patent US-
6,159, 979;
which is similar to a folded cardboard box of those used for containing glass
botdes_
Patent files US-2,831,824, US-3,097,782 and US-4,499,999 disclose panels
having a certain rigidity which are fixed together such that when folded, they
form a
receptacle in the form of a box or basket, and when unfolded, they are used as
a
°ptcnlc" blanket.
The Utility Model filed in Germany with number D-9,114,046 discloses devices
for attaching the plates and silverware to the "picnic" blanket, such that the
latter is
folded without leaving interior space.
Patent EP-578247 discloses a bag formed by a circul$r base and a wall which
doses by means of a perimetral cord, such that when unfolded, it defines a
broader
circular surface which can especially ba used for changing babies' diapers.
US patent number 4,337,812 discloses an invention having a configuration
similar to the aforementioned one, but which is provided in the center with a
housing far
plates and silverware, and which, when the bag is unfolded, is used as a
tablecloth and
can be re-used as a bag, pulling on the cord again.
The Utility Model filed in Spain with number ES-U 294,193 also discloses an
invention similar to the one mentioned above.
Patent DE-4,355,279 dtsclosea a sh~et or lamina which is folded and closed so
as to fom~ a pocket-like bag in which the silverware can be housed, and once
the sheet
is opened, it is used as a napkin.
Patent EP-688,515 discloses arrangements of bags which can be unfolded so
as to be used as mats or blankets for children's Barnes, it being necessary to
indicate
that this invention is provided with zippers facilitating Its closure.
However, the applicant does not know of the current existence of an invention
provided with the features disclosed in this specification.
DESCRIPTION OF THE 1NVENT10N
The bag transformable Into a tablecloth proposed by the invention allows its
use
for comfortably carrying prepared food in optimal conditions, allowing for its
subsequent
use as a t8blecloth when carried food Is eaten.
In a second embodiment, the invention can also be manufactured from a
fle~dble material forming a central body, allowing, after removing the content
of the
central bag, that the laminar elements constituting the. outer area provided
with their
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corresponding handle can be applicable as a tablecloth with decorations on one
of its
faces, specifically on the inner face placed against the central body.
More specificalljr; the bag transformable into a tablecloth object of the
invention
is constituted of a lamina forming the Inner area, manufactured from paper or
another
material provided with the square or rectangular shape, having three of its
four sides
fixed end an upper opentng, provided with perforations on its sides for the
purpose of
facilitating the opening thereof, and obtaining a rectangular lamina, i.e. due
to being
provided with controlled breaking means, the tearing is carried out suitably.
The invention can have a component existing on the outer surface of the paper
i0 bag manufactun3d in suitable conditions so as to facilitate Its opening by
the sides, this
lamina being placed against the outer surface and provided with thermal
features so as
to maintain the temperature of the content_
The invention is configured wftfi a lamina of plastic material or another
material,
which, fixed either to the surface of the bag or to the surface of the
material
I5 incorporated on the surface of the bag, is provided with reinforcement
means and
handles forfadlitating its rigidity, as well as for carryfnlg it.
Once the content is emptied from the paper beg configured with the laminas
disclosed above, the sides ace tom arid the lamina is obtained which
constitutes a
tablecloth on which the food contained in the bag is eaten_
20 In a second embodiment, the bag transformable into a tablecloth is formed
by
three components, forming the central area wig a laminar body adopting the
shape of
a bag manufactured in tablecloth, easily foldable and unfoldable when
incorporating the
prepared foods inside the bag, and, concerning its n~sistance, is provided
with physical
features, for supporting the elem~nts incorporated Inside the bag and for
subsequently
25 carrying them, also being provided with volumetric features and health
standards
suitable for the content.
The two remaining components are formed as laminar parts collaborating 1n the
thermal maintenance of the content Inside the central body, which components
are
temporarily fixed on the sides of the central body, and which are provided
with a width
30 similar to the central body, but having a slightly longer length, for the
purpose of
providing the projecting ends thereof with die-cut openings applicable as
handles.
These outer laminar bodies atlow the outer printing of advertising or
identifying
graphics, the bag accordingly being formed as an advertising means, whereas In
the
inner area, they are also enabled for having impn~ssion$ fomllng a tablecloth
35 decoration.
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Onto it is time to eat the food contained inside the central body, the
elements
placed against the outer surface are taken off, forming two laminar parts
which, whop
extended on a surface, fom~i tablecloths on which the food can be consumed. '
in the area of its opening, the centred body can be provided with closure
means:
Complementary elements can also be incorporated between the outer laminar
elements and the central body, elements such as napkins, advertising
brochures, etc.,
l.e. since the outer side laminas are fixed by means of a fixing carried out
on the sides
and lower side, pvdcota are formed betwoon the sides and lower sides and the
central
body which are applicable for carrying different laminar elements which are
kept in
optimal conditions until reinvving the parts constituting the tablecloths,
espedally
napkins and informative brochures.
L7ESCR1PTION OF THE DRAWINCat3
To complement the description which Is being made and for the purpose of
aiding fio better understand the features of the invention, a set of drawings
is attached
to the present spectitcation as an Integral part thereof, which, with an
illustrative and
non-limiting character, shows the following:
Figure 1 shows a partially opened perspective view of the object of the
Invention
aanstituting a bag transfarmablo into a tablecloth.
Figure 2 shows a plan view of the object shown in figure 1 once It has been
transformed into a tableGoth.
Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the inner body of the bag object of the
invention.
Figure 4 shows a view of the thormal lining lamina which is placed against or
not placed against the outer surface of the body shown in flguns 3.
Figure 5 shown a view of the outer covering which is placed on th outer
surtace of the object shown in figure 3, or on the surface of the object shown
in figure 4
once the latter Is fixed to the surface of the obj~ct shown In figure 3.
Figuro ~ shows a plan view of the object of the invention.
Figure 7 shows a closed perspective view of the object shown In figure 6.
Figun: 8 shows a half opened view of the object shown in figure 7, being able
to
see the tearing areas for its transfvrmatian into a tablecloth.
Figure 8 shows a view of a second embodiment of the invention in a folded
position.
Figure 10 shows a view of the object shown in figure 9 in an opened position
for
introducing the food.
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Figure 11 shows a view of the object shown in figures 9 and 10. In a closed
position with the content to be carriecl~Inslde.
Figure 12 lastly shows a perspective view of the object shown In figures'9;
10'
and 11, completely separated, showing the central bag between the tabledoths,
the
content of the central bag and the brochures ar napkins which can be carried
in the
pockets fiorrned by placing the outer laminas fixed to the central body on
three of their
four skies.
PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION
In view of figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 7 and 8, it can ba seen how the bag (1)
transformabl4 into a tablecloth is constituted from a paper or similar
material bag (3),
which Is provided with a quadrangular shape, having perforations on its two
sides and
the side of the upper area being open, whereas the side of the lower part Is
closed, this
part (S) being the main part of the structure constftutlng the bag (1 ) and,
as previously
mentioned, provided with perforated edges suitably treated sv as to obtain a
controlled
breaking.
A lamina (4) is fixed on the paper or other material body (3), which lamina
has a
thermal nature for maintaining the temperature of the content, and an outer
lamina (2)
is fixed on this lamina, which is manufactured from a plastic material or
another
suitable material which can be provided an its upp~r part with reinforcement
areas (7),
where two openings (6} have been provided which will act as a handle, the
assembly
being formed by the laminas (2) and (3) at all times, or with the
incorporation of the
lamina (4), having its sides (5) perforated or treated so as to obtain the
opening and for
the bag to be transformed as shown In figure 2.
In figures 9, 10, 11 and 12, a second embodiment of the Invention can be seen
In which the Invention is formed from a bag (10) the inside of which prspared
flood (16)
Is carried, the bag (10) being formed by a body {11) having suitable features,
manufactured from paper provided with larger outer rectangular or quadrangular
faces,
on which faces two laminas (12) and (12') are fixed by conventional means,
preferably
by adhesive means, which laminas are fixed to the body (11) by means of seams
located on its sides, formed as adhesive lines, and even on its lower inner
side, forming
respective pockets In coincidence with the body (11 ) where pieces
constituting napkins
(15) or brochures (15'), or advertising In general, can be carried out, the
laminas {12)
and (12') having the possibility of being printed on one yr two faces,
incorporating
advertising graphics in general on the outer face, and. ornamental designs
{14) and
(14') on the inner face.
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The iamlnas (12) and (12') have a slightly longex' length than the height or
length of the central body (11 ), but maintaining the same width, dia-cuts
(13) end {13')
constituting'the' handle being carried out on the projer,~ing ends of bath
laminas (12)
and (12')_
The assembly of the bag (10) can be provided with conventional dosure means
on the upper area of the opening of the body (11 ).
