Patent ID: 8771814
Filing Date: 2014-07-08
Classification: A47D,A47G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A placemat for use by a child comprising: a bottom surface layer formed of a flexible waterproof material, said bottom surface layer having a size defining an area from which a child can eat; a top surface layer formed of a flexible absorbent material, said flexible absorbent material being washable allowing for re-use of the placemat, said top surface layer being generally coextensive with said bottom surface layer, both surface layers being joined at corresponding edges to form an open mat structure; a pocket secured to said bottom surface layer at a central location thereof, wherein the pocket is defined by opposed side edges and a bottom edge secured to said bottom surface, wherein the pocket further includes an open edge defining an opening of said pocket; and wherein said open mat structure folds about fold lines that are flush with said opposed side edges, said open edge, and said bottom edge to an intermediate folded mat structure, and wherein said intermediate folded mat structure is dimensioned to be turned inside out into said open edge to form a final folded mat structure having dimensions directly corresponding to dimensions of the pocket.