Patent ID: 7712721
Filing Date: 2010-05-11
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
1. An absorbent pad adjunct, having a plurality of fabric layers of an outer layer size joined by a seam; having a bolstered center means, including a plurality of substantially fabric layers of a mid-portion size surrounding and attached to a third-layer wicking barrier, for use with multi-serving vessels to capture dripped condensate from said multi-serving vessels, comprised of: a. top-layer moisture intake means of an outer-portion size, including at least one piece of cotton fabric, whereby condensate from a multi-serving vessel is drawn into the pad by capillary action; and b. second-layer absorbent means of an outer-portion size, including a piece of cotton batting, whereby moisture is contained until saturation occurs, and then released by process of diffusion; and c. third-layer wicking barrier means of a mid-portion size, including a piece of coated fabric, whereby absorbed moisture is blocked and diverted radially, spreading further by process of diffusion; and d. bottom-layer thermal barrier means of an outer-portion size, including at least one piece of cotton batting, whereby radiant cooling is blocked, preventing secondary condensate from forming beneath the pad.