Patent ID: 7011585

Claim:
A device for protecting the top surfaces and pockets of a pool table, the device is used in combination with an existing pool table, the device comprising the following protective parts: a. guardrails; b. side members; c. pocket pieces; and means for attaching the guardrails, side members and pocket pieces to the top surface of the pool table; wherein the guardrails, side members and pocket pieces of the device are installed over the existing frame of the pool table; said guardrails, side members and pocket pieces of the device are designed for removable attachment over the frame of the pool table without affecting the structure of the pool table; wherein the side members each have a first side and a second side; wherein the first side of each of the side members abuts the edge of one of the pocket pieces; wherein the second side of each of the side members abuts the edge of an adjacent side member; and wherein the guardrails are removably attached to the side of the pool table.