Disposable coverlet

Abstract

Disposable coverlets for waste containers having various cross-sections that trap unwanted odors and conceal the unsightly items in a waste container. The disposable coverlets are made of heavy interliner cloth material and have an elastic edge portion that ensures a snug fit over the mouth of the waste container. The disposable coverlet has perforations in the form of radiating slits or an H-shaped slit to form a decorative appearance making the coverlets both attractive and functional. The slits can be formed in an optional plastic layer attached to the coverlets.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A disposable coverlet for waste receptacles comprising: 
 a cloth portion having a periphery and a centrally disposed opening selected from a circle, an oval and a rectangle and said opening containing perforations;    said perforations selected from the group consisting of radiating slits from a center of a circle and an H-shaped slit; and    an elastic portion that traverses the periphery of said cloth portion for securing the coverlet to a waste receptacle.    
     
     
         2 . The disposable coverlet according to    claim 1   , wherein the opening defined by the cloth portion has an circular shape.  
     
     
         3 . The disposable coverlet according to    claim 1   , wherein the opening defined by the cloth portion has an oval shape.  
     
     
         4 . The disposable coverlet according to    claim 1   , wherein the opening defined by the cloth portion has a rectangular shape.  
     
     
         5 . The disposable coverlet according to    claim 1   , wherein said perforations are radiating slits from a center of a circle.  
     
     
         6 . The disposable coverlet according to    claim 1   , wherein said perforations are an H-shaped slit.  
     
     
         7 . A disposable coverlet for waste receptacles comprising: 
 a cloth portion having a centrally disposed opening defined therein and having a periphery;    a plastic portion having perforations disposed in the opening defined in said cloth portion; and    an elastic portion that traverses the periphery of said cloth portion for securing the coverlet to a waste receptacle.    
     
     
         8 . The disposable coverlet according to    claim 7   , wherein the opening defined by the cloth portion has an circular shape.  
     
     
         9 . The disposable coverlet according to    claim 7   , wherein the opening defined by the cloth portion has an oval shape.  
     
     
         10 . The disposable coverlet according to    claim 7   , wherein the opening defined by the cloth portion has a rectangular shape.  
     
     
         11 . The disposable coverlet according to    claim 7   , wherein said perforations are radiating slits from a center of a circle.  
     
     
         12 . The disposable coverlet according to    claim 7   , wherein said perforations are an H-shaped slit.