Disposable table and chair covers

Abstract

Table covers and form-fitting chair covers preferably formed from a disposable, non-woven fabric are disclosed. The covers are pre-formed in a variety of shapes to fit a variety of table and chair types. Provisions may be made for adjusting the covers to fit to a particularly sized chair or table. The covers may be made from one or more pieces of non-woven material and pieced together by sewing or any other suitable fastening arrangement.

1 . A disposable catering-kit comprising: 
 a first sheet of non-woven fabric sized and shaped to be draped over a table so as to cover at least a top surface of the table;    at least two clips to hold the sheet to the table;    a second sheet of non-woven fabric sized and shaped to be hung in a generally vertical orientation along the side edge of the table.    
   
   
       2 . The disposable catering-kit of  claim 1  wherein the first sheet of non-woven fabric is marked so as to indicate alternate borders for different table sizes and shapes.  
   
   
       3 . The disposable catering-kit of  claim 1  wherein the first sheet of non-woven fabric is perforated so as to provide alternate borders for different table sizes and shapes.  
   
   
       4 . The disposable catering-kit of  claim 1  wherein the second sheet of non-woven fabric is marked so as to indicate alternate borders for different table lengths.  
   
   
       5 . The disposable catering-kit of  claim 1  wherein the second sheet of non-woven fabric is perforated so as to provide alternate borders for different table lengths.  
   
   
       6 . The disposable catering-kit of  claim 1  wherein the at least two clips and the second sheet of non-woven fabric comprise attachment material to facilitate attachment of the second sheet along the edge of a table.  
   
   
       7 . The disposable catering-kit of  claim 6  wherein the attachment material is selected from the group consisting of hook and loop material, adhesive tapes, snaps, and buttons.  
   
   
       8 . The disposable catering-kit of  claim 1  further comprising an apron made of non-woven fabric.  
   
   
       9 . A method of covering a table with the disposable catering kit of  claim 1 , the method comprising: 
 placing the first sheet of non-woven material over a table;    removably securing the first sheet to the table with the two or more clips;    removably securing the second sheet along the edge of the table with the two or more clips.    
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 9  wherein the two or more clips and the second sheet comprise fastener material, the first sheet being secured to the table by the clip portion of the two or more clips and the second sheet being secured along the table by the fastener material of the two or more clips.  
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 10  wherein the fastener material is selected from the group consisting of hook and loop material, adhesive tapes, snaps, and buttons.  
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 9  further comprising providing an apron of non-woven material.  
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising the step of providing an adjustability feature of the first sheet, the adjustability feature including markings to indicate alternate table sizes and shapes, the first sheet being cut-able at the markings so as to provide table covers of appropriate size.  
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising the step of providing an adjustability feature of the first sheet, the adjustability feature including perforations to indicate alternate table sizes and shapes, the first sheet being tear-able at the perforations so as to provide table covers of appropriate size.  
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising the step of providing an adjustability feature of the second sheet, the adjustability feature including markings to indicate alternate table lengths, the second sheet being cut-able at the markings so as to provide table skirts of appropriate size.  
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising the step of providing an adjustability feature of the second sheet, the adjustability feature including perforations to indicate alternate table lengths, the second sheet being tear-able at the perforations so as to provide table skirts of appropriate size.  
   
   
       17 . A method of providing caterers with disposable sanitary table covers and skirts, comprising the steps of: 
 providing a first sheet of non-woven material to cover a table top;    providing a second sheet of non-woven material to connect along an edge of the table and hang in a generally vertical orientation therefrom; and    providing two or more clips to hold the first and second sheets of non-woven material to the table.    
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the two or more clips and the second sheet comprise fastener material, the first sheet being secured to the table by the clip portion of the two or more clips and the second sheet being secured along the table by the fastener material of the two or more clips.  
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 18  wherein the fastener material is selected from the group consisting of hook and loop material, adhesive tapes, snaps, and buttons.  
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 17  further comprising providing an apron of non-woven material.  
   
   
       21 . The method of  claim 17  further comprising the step of providing an adjustability feature of the first sheet, the adjustability feature including markings to indicate alternate table sizes and shapes, the first sheet being cut-able at the markings so as to provide table covers of appropriate size.  
   
   
       22 . The method of  claim 17  further comprising the step of providing an adjustability feature of the first sheet, the adjustability feature including perforations to indicate alternate table sizes and shapes, the first sheet being tear-able at the perforations so as to provide table covers of appropriate size.  
   
   
       23 . The method of  claim 17  further comprising the step of providing an adjustability feature of the second sheet, the adjustability feature including markings to indicate alternate table lengths, the second sheet being cut-able at the markings so as to provide table skirts of appropriate size.  
   
   
       24 . The method of  claim 17  further comprising the step of providing an adjustability feature of the second sheet, the adjustability feature including perforations to indicate alternate table lengths, the second sheet being tear-able at the perforations so as to provide table skirts of appropriate size.  
   
   
       25 . A method of decorating a table with disposable sanitary table covers and skirts, comprising the steps of: 
 placing a first sheet of non-woven material over a table;    removably securing the first sheet to the table with two or more clips;    removably securing a second sheet along the edge of the table with the two or more clips.    
   
   
       26 . The method of  claim 25  wherein the two or more clips and the second sheet comprise fastener material, the first sheet being secured to the table by the clip portion of the two or more clips and the second sheet being secured along the table by the fastener material of the two or more clips.  
   
   
       27 . The method of  claim 26  wherein the fastener material is selected from the group consisting of hook and loop material, adhesive tapes, snaps, and buttons.  
   
   
       28 . The method of  claim 25  further comprising providing an apron of non-woven material.  
   
   
       29 . The method of  claim 25  further comprising the step of providing an adjustability feature of the first sheet, the adjustability feature including markings to indicate alternate table sizes and shapes, the first sheet being cut-able at the markings so as to provide table covers of appropriate size.  
   
   
       30 . The method of  claim 25  further comprising the step of providing an adjustability feature of the first sheet, the adjustability feature including perforations to indicate alternate table sizes and shapes, the first sheet being tear-able at the perforations so as to provide table covers of appropriate size.  
   
   
       31 . The method of  claim 25  further comprising the step of providing an adjustability feature of the second sheet, the adjustability feature including markings to indicate alternate table lengths, the second sheet being cut-able at the markings so as to provide table skirts of appropriate size.  
   
   
       32 . The method of  claim 25  further comprising the step of providing an adjustability feature of the second sheet, the adjustability feature including perforations to indicate alternate table lengths, the second sheet being tear-able at the perforations so as to provide table skirts of appropriate size.