Placemat with protective bumper and accessory restraint system

Abstract

A placemat designed to provide a padded, sanitary surface off which a child can eat while also providing an accessory restraint system. The placemat consists of a cleanable mat with a bumper, frictional backing and loops used to attach accessories, all of which attaches to a horizontal surface by way of adjustable arms and pins, screws and grips. The placemat is completely portable and easily attaches to tables of varying thicknesses and shapes.

1 . A combination protective bumper and placemat, wherein the improvement comprises: 
 a. utilizing prior art plastic toy links or another tethering system and,    b. loops affixed to the placemat, providing means to restrain accessories from falls and loss,    c. the ability to be reduced in size for ease of transport while remaining one singular unit at all times.    
   
   
       2 . A method for attaching said combination protective bumper, placemat, and accessory restraint system to an exposed edge of a table, wherein the improvement comprises: 
 a. utilizing a means of frictional materials and a variable-depth, compression-type gripping system.    
   
   
       3 . Said protective bumper is of a washable material, permanently affixed to the structure.