Food protection device
OwnerMary Webbinventor
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Abstract
A food protection device that covers and protects food served outdoors is disclosed. The food protection device includes a body component that is configured as a flexible, tablecloth-like material with a zipper positioned around a perimeter. The body component can be shaped in a rectangular or circular shape that is placed overtop a table and secured with the zipper. The device protects food on the table from poor weather, insects, and other unfavorable outdoor conditions. Further, each device can be available in multiple designs, sizes, colors, and styles.
Claims8
A food protection device that covers and protects food served outdoors, the food protection device comprising:
- a body component;
- wherein the body component is constructed from a flexible material;
- wherein the body component comprises an exterior surface and an interior surface;
- wherein the body component can be sized and shaped to be placed over a single food plate, multiple food plates, or an entire table surface;
- wherein the body component is made from a pliable material or netting, a tablecloth-like material, a sheer cotton material, polyvinyl chloride, nylon, or carbon fiber;
- wherein the body component is washable;
- wherein the body component is weather resistant or has a weather resistant coating on the exterior surface;
- wherein the body component is insulated to retain heat and keep food on the table warm longer;
- wherein the body component is formed from two layers of pliable material secured together, an outer layer and an inner layer;
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- further wherein the body component is placed over a table and secured to protect food on the table from insects, debris, or weather.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.