Patent ID: 7223177
Filing Date: 2007-05-29
Classification: A63D

Abstract:
1. A billiard table comprising: a mainframe assembly; a slate frame that is supported by the mainframe assembly, the slate frame comprising a plurality of first snap portions disposed on the perimeter of the slate frame; a slate bed that is supported by the slate frame; a cushion rail assembly that is supported by the slate bed, the cushion rail assembly also comprising a plurality of first snap portions disposed on the cushion rail assembly; and a table cloth comprising a plurality of second snap portions that are complementary to the first snap portions disposed on the slate frame and the cushion rail assembly; wherein the table cloth is stretched prior to the second snap portions being disposed on the table cloth so that the second snap portions can be positioned on the table cloth to create an optimal tension in the table cloth when the table cloth is secured to the billiard table; wherein the second snap portions on the table cloth align with and enter into a mating engagement with the first snap portions on the slate frame and the cushion rail assembly to secure the table cloth to the slate frame and the cushion-rail assembly; and wherein the mating engagement of the first and second snap portions is such that when the table cloth is removed from the billiard table such removal does not leave any holes in the table cloth, slate, slate frame, or cushion rail assembly.