Method of promoting the sale of a disposable mat, a container comprising a disposable mat, and a shelve displaying said container

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of promoting the sale of a disposable mat comprising at least 2 removable sheets in a stacked configuration, comprising the step of displaying a container comprising at least one disposable mat, said disposable mat being rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration. The present invention also relates to a container comprising at least one disposable mat, rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration, and to a shelve displaying said container.

1 . A method of promoting the sale of a disposable mat comprising at least 2 removable sheets in a stacked configuration, said method comprising the step of: 
 a) displaying a container comprising at least one disposable mat, said disposable mat being rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration.    
   
   
       2 . A method according to  claim 1 , wherein said container is a plastic box, a cardboard box, or a combination thereof.  
   
   
       3 . A method according to  claim 1 , wherein said container is a flexible container.  
   
   
       4 . A method according to  claim 1 , wherein said container is at least partially transparent.  
   
   
       5 . A method according to  claim 1 , wherein said container comprises at least one opening.  
   
   
       6 . A method according to  claim 1 , wherein said container comprises instructions for using said disposable mat.  
   
   
       7 . A method according to  claim 6 , wherein said instructions comprise the steps of: 
 i) unrolling the disposable mat and placing the mat on a surface; and    ii) removing and discarding the upper sheet when said upper sheet is soiled.    
   
   
       8 . A method according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one surface of said disposable mat is printed for camouflaging dirt retained by the disposable mat.  
   
   
       9 . A method according to  claim 1 , wherein said surface is colored.  
   
   
       10 . A method according to  claim 8 , wherein said disposable mat comprises a printed pattern, a graphic, a picture, a cartoon, a logo, branding information, or any combination thereof.  
   
   
       11 . A container comprising a disposable mat comprising at least 2 removable sheets in a stacked configuration, rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration.  
   
   
       12 . A container according to  claim 11 , wherein said container is a plastic or cardboard box.  
   
   
       13 . A container according to  claim 11 , wherein said container is a flexible container.  
   
   
       14 . A container according to  claim 11 , wherein said container is at least partially transparent.  
   
   
       15 . A container according to  claim 11 , wherein said container comprises an opening.  
   
   
       16 . A container according to  claim 11 , wherein said container comprises instructions for using said disposable mat.  
   
   
       17 . A container according to  claim 16 , wherein said instructions comprise the steps of: 
 i) unrolling the disposable mat and placing the mat on a surface; and    ii) removing and discarding the upper sheet when said upper sheet is soiled.    
   
   
       18 . A container according to  claim 11 , wherein at least one surface of said disposable mat is printed for camouflaging dirt retained by the disposable mat.  
   
   
       19 . A container according to  claim 18 , wherein said surface is colored.  
   
   
       20 . A container according to  claim 18 , wherein said disposable mat comprises a printed pattern, a graphic, a picture, a cartoon, a logo, branding information, or any combination thereof.  
   
   
       21 . A shelf displaying at least one container according to  claim 11 .  
   
   
       22 . A shelf according to  claim 21 , wherein at least two containers are stacked on each other.  
   
   
       23 . A shelf according to  claim 21 , wherein at least two containers are positioned next to each other.  
   
   
       24 . A shelf according to  claim 21 , wherein said shelf is positioned at a height of from about 50 cm to about 150 cm.