Method of supporting handbells on an inflated table covering pad
US5594190A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10G5/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A handbell table cover pad comprises inflatable cushions for providing a cushioned support for handbells resting on the top surface of the pad. The pads include valleys along their top surfaces which cradle the bells while placed on top of the cushions for locating and supporting the individual handbells. A plurality of internal ribs are joined between the inside surfaces of top and bottom panels to create the valleys. The material of the cushions is preferably a heavy-gauge PVC, cut into panels which are joined along airtight seams by ultrasonic welding. The inflatable pads may be spray coated with a self-adhering flock fiber which provides the look and feel of a soft fabric surface.
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