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WO1988000017A1
WO1988000017A1 PCT/AU1987/000005 AU8700005W WO8800017A1 WO 1988000017 A1 WO1988000017 A1 WO 1988000017A1 AU 8700005 W AU8700005 W AU 8700005W WO 8800017 A1 WO8800017 A1 WO 8800017A1
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Prior art keywords
mat
removable panel
receive
panel
coaster
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PCT/AU1987/000005
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French (fr)
Inventor
Michael Boon
Original Assignee
Boon Corporation Pty. Ltd.
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Publication date
Application filed by Boon Corporation Pty. Ltd. filed Critical Boon Corporation Pty. Ltd.
Publication of WO1988000017A1 publication Critical patent/WO1988000017A1/en

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42D—BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS
    • B42D15/00—Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for
    • B42D15/02—Postcards; Greeting, menu, business or like cards; Letter cards or letter-sheets
    • B42D15/04—Foldable or multi-part cards or sheets
    • B42D15/045—Multi-part cards or sheets, i.e. combined with detachably mounted articles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G23/00—Other table equipment
    • A47G23/03—Underlays for glasses or drinking-vessels
    • A47G23/0306—Underlays for glasses or drinking-vessels with means for amusing or giving information to the user

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  • the present invention seeks to provide a mat which can be transmitted through the post and which can bear a message or greeting in the manner of a postcard. After delivery to the addressee, the mat can then be used for its primary purpose.
  • the invention resides in a mat comprising a mat body having a pair of opposed faces, one said face bearing an ornamental design or other representation and the other said face carrying a removable panel the exposed surface of which can receive a communication in writing.
  • the removable panel is preferably adhered to the mat body by way of an adhesive substance.
  • the removable panel is formed of paper.
  • the removable panel may have a space to receive the name and address of a person to whom the mat is to be posted.
  • the removable panel may have a space to receive a written message or greeting.
  • the mat body is in the form of a thin slab.
  • the slab is formed of cork.
  • the mat body may be of any suitable configuration, for preference it is rectangular or circular.
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a drink coaster according to the embodiment, showing the front face thereof;
  • Fig. 2 is a view similar to Fig. 1 except that the rear face of the drink coaster is shown; and Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. 2 showing the re ⁇ movable panel on the rear face partially removed.
  • the embodiment shown in the drawings is directed to a drink coaster which may function as a postcard.
  • the drink coaster 11 comprises a mat body 13 in the form of a thin rectangular slab of cork or other suitable material having two opposed faces 15 and 17 respectively.
  • On one face 15 of the mat body (being the top face of the coaster) there is an ornamental design such as a reproduction of a photo ⁇ graph or graphic image, as is the usual practice with coasters.
  • On the other face 17 of the mat body (being the bottom face of the coaster) there is provided a removable panel 19 of paper or other suitable material.
  • the re ⁇ movable panel is bonded to the mat body by means of an adhesive substance which allows the panel 19 to be readily peeled from the mat body.
  • the exposed surface 20 of the removable panel is provided with a space 21 on which a message may be written.
  • the exposed surface 20 of the removable panel is also provided with a section 23 on which details of the addressee may be set out.
  • the coaster may be transmitted through the post in the manner of a postcard.
  • the addressee may remove the removable panel and use the coaster in the normal way.
  • the scope of the invention is not limited to the scope of the embodiment described.
  • the mat may be of any suitable material other than cork if so desired. Cork is particularly appropriate because its light weight facilitates trans ⁇ mission of the coaster through the post.

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Abstract

A coaster or placemat which can be transmitted through the post in the manner of a postcard. The coaster or placemat comprises a mat body (13) having a pair of opposed faces, one said face bearing an ornamental design or other representation and the other said face carrying a removable panel (19) the exposed surface of which can receive a communication in writing.

Description

"Mat"
THIS. INVENTION relates to drink coasters and place mats (hereinafter referred to as "mats").
The present invention seeks to provide a mat which can be transmitted through the post and which can bear a message or greeting in the manner of a postcard. After delivery to the addressee, the mat can then be used for its primary purpose.
In one form the invention resides in a mat comprising a mat body having a pair of opposed faces, one said face bearing an ornamental design or other representation and the other said face carrying a removable panel the exposed surface of which can receive a communication in writing.
The removable panel is preferably adhered to the mat body by way of an adhesive substance.
Preferably, the removable panel is formed of paper.
The removable panel may have a space to receive the name and address of a person to whom the mat is to be posted. In addition, the removable panel may have a space to receive a written message or greeting.
Preferably, the mat body is in the form of a thin slab. For preference, the slab is formed of cork. While the mat body may be of any suitable configuration, for preference it is rectangular or circular.
The invention will be better understood by reference to the following description of one specific embodiment thereof as shown in the accompanying drawings in which:- Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a drink coaster according to the embodiment, showing the front face thereof;
Fig. 2 is a view similar to Fig. 1 except that the rear face of the drink coaster is shown; and Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. 2 showing the re¬ movable panel on the rear face partially removed.
The embodiment shown in the drawings is directed to a drink coaster which may function as a postcard. The drink coaster 11 comprises a mat body 13 in the form of a thin rectangular slab of cork or other suitable material having two opposed faces 15 and 17 respectively. On one face 15 of the mat body (being the top face of the coaster) there is an ornamental design such as a reproduction of a photo¬ graph or graphic image, as is the usual practice with coasters. On the other face 17 of the mat body (being the bottom face of the coaster) there is provided a removable panel 19 of paper or other suitable material. The re¬ movable panel is bonded to the mat body by means of an adhesive substance which allows the panel 19 to be readily peeled from the mat body. The exposed surface 20 of the removable panel is provided with a space 21 on which a message may be written. The exposed surface 20 of the removable panel is also provided with a section 23 on which details of the addressee may be set out.
With the removable panel in place, the coaster may be transmitted through the post in the manner of a postcard. On receipt of the coaster, -the addressee may remove the removable panel and use the coaster in the normal way.
It should be appreciated that the scope of the invention is not limited to the scope of the embodiment described. For instance, the mat may be of any suitable material other than cork if so desired. Cork is particularly appropriate because its light weight facilitates trans¬ mission of the coaster through the post.

Claims

THE CLAIMS defining the invention are as follows:-
1. A mat comprising a mat body having a pair of opposed faces, one said face bearing an ornamental design or other representation and the other said face carrying a re¬ movable panel the exposed surface of which can receive a communication in writing.
2. A mat according to Claim 1 wherein the removable panel is adhered to the mat body by way of an adhesive substance.
3. A mat according to Claim 1 or 2 wherein the removable panel is formed of paper.
4. A mat according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the remov¬ able panel is provided with a space to receive the name and address of a person to whom the mat is to be posted. .
5. A mat according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the removable panel is provided with a space to receive a written message or greeting.
6. A mat according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the mat body is in the form of a thin slab*
7. A mat according to claim 6 wherein the slab is of cork.
8. A mat substantially as herein described with re¬ ference to the accompanying drawings.
PCT/AU1987/000005 1986-06-27 1987-01-08 Mat WO1988000017A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AUPH6618 1986-06-27
AU661886 1986-06-27

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WO1988000017A1 true WO1988000017A1 (en) 1988-01-14

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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US5686431A (en) * 1991-05-02 1997-11-11 Yeda Research And Development Co., Ltd. Methods of using low molecular weight heparins for treatment of pathological processes
EP1057655A3 (en) * 1999-06-01 2001-07-04 Listawood Limited Cards

Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1886669A (en) * 1929-10-30 1932-11-08 Paul E Gillespie Folding post card
US2805816A (en) * 1956-11-27 1957-09-10 Topflight Corp Business mailing piece
GB797239A (en) * 1955-09-08 1958-06-25 Oswald Heimhilcher A message card
FR1347617A (en) * 1963-02-20 1963-12-27 Self-adhesive postcard
CH510526A (en) * 1970-03-12 1971-07-31 Tovar San Jose Tomas Post card
US3847325A (en) * 1973-02-14 1974-11-12 P Nasalski Post card for mailing a picture
US4109851A (en) * 1973-12-20 1978-08-29 Goates Delbert T Novelty postcard and method
AU5745380A (en) * 1979-10-30 1981-05-07 Petras, H. Drink coaster

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1886669A (en) * 1929-10-30 1932-11-08 Paul E Gillespie Folding post card
GB797239A (en) * 1955-09-08 1958-06-25 Oswald Heimhilcher A message card
US2805816A (en) * 1956-11-27 1957-09-10 Topflight Corp Business mailing piece
FR1347617A (en) * 1963-02-20 1963-12-27 Self-adhesive postcard
CH510526A (en) * 1970-03-12 1971-07-31 Tovar San Jose Tomas Post card
US3847325A (en) * 1973-02-14 1974-11-12 P Nasalski Post card for mailing a picture
US4109851A (en) * 1973-12-20 1978-08-29 Goates Delbert T Novelty postcard and method
AU5745380A (en) * 1979-10-30 1981-05-07 Petras, H. Drink coaster

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5686431A (en) * 1991-05-02 1997-11-11 Yeda Research And Development Co., Ltd. Methods of using low molecular weight heparins for treatment of pathological processes
EP1057655A3 (en) * 1999-06-01 2001-07-04 Listawood Limited Cards

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