This invention relates to a Coaster holding or supporting a glass containing a drink for the purpose of preventing the marring of furniture by a dripping sweat formed on the outer surface of the glass and it comprises a non-frangible dished tray of non-porous material in which is placed an insert or pad comprising a base having a knap of highly porous material on one side thereof which will readily absorb the condensation or sweat running down the outside of a glass resting upon the knap of the insert as well as absorbing slight spillages. The insert has a coating of pliable substantially non-porous, non-moisture absorbing material on its under surface which engages the interior of the base of the dished body. This coating prevents slippage of the insert upon movement of the glass. The entire insert is readily removable from the non-frangible body and may be at desired intervals placed in an automatic clothes washer or otherwise washed to completely clease it, and it may be dried in an ordinary clothes dryer or any other suitable manner and thus should prevent mold and musty odors from the insert with its continuous use.
A reusable, composite coaster for use with a beverage container is characterized by a base substrate of open cell foam material which is heat fusion and pressure bonded to a cover substrate of polymeric fabric material. The open weave of the polymeric fabric material permits moisture to drain into the open cell foam layer, while preventing the buildup of a partial vacuum between the bottom surface of a beverage container and the coaster surface. Moreover, the polymeric fabric cover substrate increases the tear resistance of the assembly, while the open cell foam layer increases the reservoir capacity of the composite assembly.
A device for supporting a vessel, such as a flower pot and for containing water or liquid draining therefrom is disclosed. The device comprises a flat liquid impervious base covered by a layer of absorbent material which is clamped to the flat base. Sides are also included to contain liquid in excess of that that can be absorbed by the absorbent layer.
The glassware scarf is a flexible, absorbent device used to soak up excessive condensation from glassware. The scarf is wrapped about a stem of a glass, such as a wineglass, sherbet glass, etc., and absorbs condensation that drips down from the bowl of the glass. The glassware scarf has a rectangular central body portion and first and second ends tapering from opposite ends of the rectangular central body portion. A slit is defined in the rectangular body portion adjacent to the first end. The glassware scarf is wrapped about the stem of the glass, and the second end is drawn through the slit and pulled so that the glassware scarf is secured about the stem.
A coaster, for supporting a liquid carrying vessel on furniture having a furniture surface, and protecting the furniture surface from water damage. The coaster includes a top layer that is made of a soft fibrous material and absorbs liquids. The coaster has a bottom layer that is water repellant to isolate the liquids from the furniture surface. The coaster also has a chemically impregnated water absorbent layer, which contains sodium polyacrulate or simialr product(s).
A table or counter mat having a composite sheet structure comprising a non-slip backing layer 3, a top liquid absorbent textile surface 1 for resting cups, mugs or glasses, and an intermediate stabilisation layer 2 joining the backing layer 3 to the textile surface 1 wherein the resultant mat is absorbent and readily able to be laundered. The invention also provides a method of forming the table or counter mat by curing and bonding of the nitrile rubber backing layer 3 to the intermediate layer 2 and upper polyester textile layer 1 at greater than 100.degree. C. and preferably greater than 170.degree. C. and a sublimation printing 4 for printing on the textile layer 1 occurs at greater that 100.degree. C. and preferably greater than 170.degree. C. such that the mat is able to be laundered in hot water.
