U.S. patent application number 17/378258 was filed with the patent office on 2021-11-04 for venue seat having liner and cover, and/or holder assembly.
The applicant listed for this patent is Marketology Inc.. Invention is credited to Raymond Virginio SARTOR.
Application Number | 20210337972 17/378258 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000005720341 |
Filed Date | 2021-11-04 |
United States Patent
Application |
20210337972 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
SARTOR; Raymond Virginio |
November 4, 2021 |
VENUE SEAT HAVING LINER AND COVER, AND/OR HOLDER ASSEMBLY
Abstract
An apparatus includes a venue seat, a liner, and a cover. The
venue seat has an outward appearance that is viewable by an
observer. The liner has a liner surface on which a liner image is
formed on the liner surface. The liner is positioned on the venue
seat with the liner image facing outwardly. The liner image changes
the outward appearance of the venue seat once the liner is
positioned on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly.
The cover is fixedly positioned on, and covering, the liner image
of the liner. The cover protects the liner image of the liner once
the cover is positioned on the liner image.
Inventors: |
SARTOR; Raymond Virginio;
(Sharon, CA) |
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Applicant: |
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Marketology Inc. |
Sharon |
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CA |
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Family ID: |
1000005720341 |
Appl. No.: |
17/378258 |
Filed: |
July 16, 2021 |
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16760371 |
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PCT/CA2018/051340 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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A47G 19/06 20130101;
A47C 7/624 20180801; A47C 1/124 20130101 |
International
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A47C 7/62 20060101
A47C007/62; A47G 19/06 20060101 A47G019/06; A47C 1/124 20060101
A47C001/124 |
Claims
1. An apparatus, comprising: a liner for utilization with a venue
seat having an outward appearance that is viewable by an observer;
and a cover for utilization with the venue seat, and the liner
having a liner surface on which a liner image is formed on the
liner surface; and the liner being positionable on the venue seat
with the liner image facing outwardly; and the liner image changing
the outward appearance of the venue seat once the liner is
positioned on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly;
and the cover being configured to be fixedly positioned on, and
covering, the liner image of the liner; and the cover protecting
the liner image of the liner once the cover is positioned on the
liner image.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cover is configured to be
fixedly attachable to a portion of the venue seat.
3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the venue seat is selected
from the group consisting of a stadium seat, a stadium chair, a
theater seat, a bleacher, an airliner seat, a rollercoaster seat, a
train seat, a bus seat, a vehicle seat.
4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liner image is selected
from the group consisting of an icon, a symbol, text, a logo, a
picture, a light-emitting component, a light-emitting electronic
component.
5. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprises a cover connector;
and the cover connector is configured to fixedly attach the cover
to the venue seat so that the liner becomes sandwiched between the
venue seat and the cover.
6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the venue seat has a rear seat
section that generally extends along a vertical direction; and the
liner is positioned on the rear seat section of the venue seat; and
the liner surface and the liner image face away from the rear seat
section once the liner is positioned on the rear seat section of
the venue seat.
7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liner and the cover are
fixedly mounted to a lateral outer side edge portion and/or to a
lateral outer top edge portion of an upper section of the venue
seat.
8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liner and the cover are
fixedly mounted to a lateral outer side edge portion of an arm rest
of the venue seat; and a cup holder extends from an end section of
the arm rest.
9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein an arm rest extends from the
venue seat; and a cup holder extends from an end section of the arm
rest; and the liner and the cover are fixedly mounted to the arm
rest of the venue seat; and the liner and the cover each cover, at
least in part, at least a portion of the arm rest; and the liner
and the cover each cover, at least in part, at least a portion of
the cup holder; and the cup holder extends from the arm rest.
10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liner and the cover are
positioned over an upper back rest of the venue seat; and the liner
and the cover each cover, at least in part, at least a portion of
the upper back rest; and the cover forms a sleeve cover; and the
liner is inserted into the sleeve cover.
11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liner and the cover are
fixedly mounted to a lateral outer side edge portion of an arm rest
of the venue seat.
12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liner and the cover are
fixedly mounted to a frontal portion of the venue seat; and the
cover connector fixedly attaches the liner and the cover to an
outer upper edge portion of the venue seat.
13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liner and the cover are
fixedly mounted to a lower seat section of the venue seat; and the
cover connector fixedly attaches the liner and the cover to the
lower seat section of the venue seat.
14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liner and the cover are
fixedly mounted to an outer lower seat section of the venue seat;
and the outer lower seat section becomes exposed once a seat
section of the venue seat becomes folded; and the cover connector
fixedly attaches the liner and the cover to the outer lower seat
section of the venue seat.
15. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liner and the cover are
fixedly mounted to an outer lateral side section of the venue seat;
and the cover connector fixedly attaches the liner and the cover to
the outer lateral side section of the venue seat.
16. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a cup holder is coupled to
the venue seat; and the liner and the cover are positioned on a
portion of the cup holder.
17. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cover and the liner are
integrally formed to each other.
18. A method for changing an outward appearance of a venue seat in
which the outward appearance is viewable by an observer, and the
method comprising: (A) positioning a liner, in which the liner has
a liner surface on which a liner image is formed on the liner
surface, on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly,
and in which the liner image changes the outward appearance of the
venue seat once the liner is positioned on the venue seat with the
liner image facing outwardly; and (B) fixedly positioning a cover
on, and covering, the liner image of the liner, in which the cover
protects the liner image of the liner once the cover is positioned
on the liner image.
19. The method of claim 18, further comprising fixedly attaching
the cover to a portion of the venue seat.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application is a continuation of U.S.
application Ser. No. 16/760,371, filed Apr. 29, 2020, which is a
U.S. National Phase Application under 35 U.S.C. 371 of
International Application No. PCT/CA2018/051340, filed Oct. 23,
2018, which claims priority to U.S. application Ser. No.
15/825,426, filed Nov. 29, 2017, which issued as U.S. Pat. No.
11,051,625, on Jul. 6, 2021. The foregoing applications are
incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] This document relates to the technical field of (and is not
limited to) (A) a holder assembly (preferably having a visually
enhanced appearance), (B) any permutation and combination of a
holder assembly, a liner (preferably having a visually enhanced
appearance), a cover, (C) a method associated with a holder
assembly (preferably having a visually enhanced appearance), (D) a
method associated with any permutation and combination of a holder
assembly, a liner (preferably having a visually enhanced
appearance), and a cover, (E) a synergistic combination of a venue
seat, a liner (preferably having a visually enhanced appearance),
and a cover, and a method associated therewith, (F) a synergistic
combination of a liner (preferably having a visually enhanced
appearance) for utilization with a venue seat, and a cover for
utilization with the venue seat, and/or (G) a method associated
with the venue seat.
BACKGROUND
[0003] A holder assembly is a device configured to hold an item.
The holder assembly may include, for instance, a tray (a serving
tray, a cafeteria tray, a food-service tray, any other kind, and
any equivalent thereof) configured to hold a food item (such as a
drink item, a food item, etc., any other kind, and any equivalent
thereof). The holder assembly may be made from (include) a material
that is relatively durable (such as, a plastic material, etc.), and
is reusable. The holder assembly is configured to be utilized many
times before replacement becomes necessary.
[0004] A venue provides a place (location) for an event. The venue
includes a venue seat for utilization by a participant (an
observer) of the event (whether in-person at the venue or by way of
a video recording and/or an electronic video transmission of the
event).
[0005] It will be appreciated that there exists a need to mitigate
(at least in part) at least one problem associated with the
existing holder assemblies (also called the existing technology).
After much study of the known systems and methods with
experimentation, an understanding (at least in part) of the problem
and its solution has been identified (at least in part) and is
articulated (at least in part) as follows: A holder assembly is
configured to be utilized many times before replacement is
considered. It may be appreciated that users of the holder assembly
may become bored with the holder assembly (over time) since the
holder assembly is not replaced and is utilized many times (before
replacement is considered as a result of wear). What may be needed
is a way or an apparatus that is configured to change the visual
appearance of the holder assembly (so that boredom experience by
the user is reduced at least in part).
[0006] From time to time, it may be desirable to enhance (change or
visually enhance) the appearance of a holder assembly, so that the
users of the holder assembly may improve their enjoyment of (and/or
appreciation for) the experience of using (and/or seeing) the
holder assembly, and/or reduce (at least in part) the boredom
associated with holder assembly.
[0007] More specifically, it may be desirable to selectively
visually enhance (change) the appearance of a holder assembly in
such a way that the overall visual enhancement of the holder
assembly may be changed (from time to time, when needed).
[0008] For instance, it may be desirable to selectively provide an
indication (indicia) on (or with) the holder assembly, in which
then the holder assembly with the indication is provided to users
in a commercial situation (such as, a cafeteria, a sporting event,
a movie theater, a place of business, a residential setting, etc.,
any other kind, and any equivalent thereof). The selective
provision of the indication (such as, the changing of the
indication with a newer or different indication, etc.) may help
enhance the user experience and/or enjoyment associated with the
holder assembly.
[0009] Since the holder assembly is reusable, it may be desirable
to selectively change or enhance the visual aspect of the holder
assembly (from time to time, whenever appropriate). The holder
assembly (such as, a tray, etc.) may provide an apparatus (or
method) for conveying an indication (such as, information, indicia,
advertising, etc.) to the user of the holder assembly. The
indication (symbol, etc.) may provide and/or enhance the
entertainment value of the holder assembly.
[0010] For the case where the holder assembly (especially if made
from a hard plastic, or other material that is relatively durable)
may be utilized many times before replacement becomes necessary, it
may be advantageous to have the indication (information) carried by
the holder assembly to be selectively changed (replaced) easily
(from time to time).
[0011] In view of the foregoing, it may be desirable to provide an
indication (indicia or symbol, any other kind, and any equivalent
thereof) upon a holder (such as a tray, a food tray, etc.) that is
then provided to users in a commercial situation (setting, such as
a cinema, a movie theater, a live-event theater, a sporting event,
a music event, a place of business, a residential setting, etc.,
any other kind, and any equivalent thereof). The indication
(indicia or symbol) may provide improvement to the visual aspects
of the holder (such as, the tray), and/or the user experience
(appreciation) of the holder assembly. It is may be particularly
desirable to change (replace) the indication (indicia or symbol)
whenever appropriate (such as, relatively frequently, from time to
time, etc.), so that the visual aspects of the holder assembly may
be kept updated, as needed or when required, etc.
[0012] It may be desirable to provide the holder assembly to be
utilized by a customer (a user) that provides a mechanism (or way)
for conveying information or an indication (such as, indicia,
advertising, etc.) to the customer. For the case where the holder
assembly is made from hard plastic or other such materials (a
relatively durable material that may be used many times before
replacement becomes necessary), it may be advantageous if the
indication (indicia or symbol) carried by holder assembly can be
changed relatively easily (from time to time).
SUMMARY
[0013] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a first major aspect) an apparatus, in which the
apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a synergistic
combination of a holder assembly, a liner, and a cover assembly.
The liner has (is with) a liner image formed thereon. The liner is
configured to be selectively positioned over, at least in part, the
holder assembly (this is done in such a way that the liner, in use,
positions the liner image formed thereon so that (such that) the
liner image, in use, faces away from the holder assembly). The
cover assembly is configured to selectively cover, at least in
part, the liner image formed on the liner. The cover assembly is
also configured to reveal (such as to an observer), at least in
part, the liner image formed on the liner (once the liner, in use,
is selectively positioned over, at least in part, the holder
assembly). The cover assembly is also configured to reveal (such as
to an observer), at least in part, the liner image formed on the
liner (once the cover assembly, in use, selectively covers, at
least in part, the liner image formed on the liner). The liner, in
use, visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder
assembly once the liner is (selectively) positioned between the
cover assembly and the holder assembly.
[0014] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a second major aspect) an apparatus, in which the
apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a holder
assembly configured to cooperate with a liner with a liner image
formed thereon. The liner is configured to be selectively
positioned over, at least in part, the holder assembly (this is
done in such a way that the liner, in use, positions the liner
image formed thereon so that (such that) the liner image, in use,
faces away from the holder assembly). The holder assembly is also
configured to cooperate with a cover assembly, in which the cover
assembly is configured to selectively cover, at least in part, the
liner image formed on the liner. The cover assembly is also
configured to reveal (such as to an observer), at least in part,
the liner image formed on the liner (once the liner, in use, is
selectively positioned over, at least in part, the holder
assembly). The cover assembly is also configured to reveal (such as
to an observer), at least in part, the liner image formed on the
liner (once the cover assembly, in use, selectively covers, at
least in part, the liner image formed on the liner).
[0015] The liner, in use, visually enhances (changes) an appearance
of the holder assembly once the liner is selectively positioned
between the cover assembly and the holder assembly.
[0016] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a third major aspect) an apparatus, in which the
apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a synergistic
combination of a liner and a cover assembly. The liner has (is
with) a liner image formed thereon. The liner is configured to be
selectively positioned over, at least in part, a holder assembly
(this is done in such a way that the liner, in use, positions the
liner image formed thereon so that (such that) the liner image, in
use, faces away from the holder assembly). The cover assembly is
configured to selectively cover, at least in part, the liner image
formed on the liner. The cover assembly is also configured to
reveal (such as to an observer), at least in part, the liner image
formed on the liner (once the liner, in use, is selectively
positioned over, at least in part, the holder assembly). The cover
assembly is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer), at
least in part, the liner image formed on the liner (once the cover
assembly, in use, selectively covers, at least in part, the liner
image formed on the liner). The liner, in use, visually enhances
(changes) an appearance of the holder assembly once the liner is
selectively positioned between the cover assembly and the holder
assembly.
[0017] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a fourth major aspect) an apparatus, in which the
apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a liner with a
liner image being formed thereon. The liner is configured to be
selectively positioned over, at least in part, a holder assembly in
such a way that the liner, in use, positions the liner image formed
thereon so that (such that) the liner image, in use, faces away
from the holder assembly. The liner is configured to cooperate with
a cover assembly, in which the cover assembly is configured to
selectively cover, at least in part, the liner image formed on the
liner. The cover assembly is also configured to reveal (such as to
an observer), at least in part, the liner image formed on the liner
(once the liner, in use, is selectively positioned over, at least
in part, the holder assembly). The cover assembly is also
configured to reveal (such as to an observer), at least in part,
the liner image formed on the liner (once the cover assembly, in
use, selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image formed
on the liner). The liner, in use, visually enhances (changes) an
appearance of the holder assembly once the liner is selectively
positioned between the cover assembly and the holder assembly.
[0018] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a fifth major aspect) an apparatus, in which the
apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprising) a cover
assembly configured to selectively cover, at least in part, a liner
image formed on a liner, in which the liner is configured to be
selectively positioned over, at least in part, a holder assembly
(this is done in such a way that the liner, in use, positions the
liner image formed thereon so that (such that) the liner image, in
use, faces away from the holder assembly). The cover assembly is
also configured to reveal (such as to an observer), at least in
part, the liner image formed on the liner (once the liner, in use,
is selectively positioned over, at least in part, the holder
assembly). The cover assembly is also configured to reveal (such as
to an observer), at least in part, the liner image formed on the
liner (once the cover assembly, in use, selectively covers, at
least in part, the liner image formed on the liner). The liner, in
use, visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder
assembly once the liner is selectively positioned between the cover
assembly and the holder assembly.
[0019] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a sixth major aspect) an apparatus, in which the
apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a synergistic
combination of a liner and a cover assembly. The liner has a liner
surface with a liner image formed on the liner surface. The liner
is configured to be selectively positioned over, at least in part,
(and/or to contact, at least in part) a holder surface of a holder
assembly (this is done in such a way that the liner, in use,
positions the liner image being formed on the liner surface so that
(such as that) the liner image, in use, faces away from the holder
surface of the holder assembly). The cover assembly has a cover
surface. The cover surface of the cover assembly is configured to
selectively cover, at least in part, the liner image formed on the
liner surface of the liner. The cover assembly is also configured
to reveal (such as to an observer), at least in part, the liner
image formed on the liner (once the liner, in use, is selectively
positioned over, at least in part, (and/or contacts, at least in
part) the holder assembly). The cover assembly is also configured
to reveal (such as to an observer), at least in part, the liner
image formed on the liner surface of the liner (once the cover
assembly, in use, selectively covers, at least in part, the liner
image formed on the liner surface of the liner). The liner, in use,
visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly
once the liner is selectively positioned between the cover assembly
and the holder assembly.
[0020] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a seventh major aspect) an apparatus, in which the
apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a liner having
a liner surface with a liner image formed on the liner surface. The
liner is configured to be selectively positioned over, at least in
part, (and/or to contact, at least in part) a holder surface of a
holder assembly (this is done in such a way that the liner, in use,
positions the liner image being formed on the liner surface so that
(such as that) the liner image, in use, faces away from the holder
surface of the holder assembly). The liner image formed on the
liner surface of the liner is configured to be selectively covered,
at least in part, by a cover assembly having a cover surface. The
cover assembly is also configured to reveal (such as to an
observer), at least in part, the liner image formed on the liner
(once the liner, in use, is selectively positioned over, at least
in part, (and/or contacts, at least in part) the holder surface of
the holder assembly). The cover assembly is also configured to
reveal (such as to an observer), at least in part, the liner image
formed on the liner surface of the liner (once the cover assembly,
in use, selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image
formed on the liner surface of the liner). The liner, in use,
visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly
once the liner is selectively positioned between the cover assembly
and the holder assembly.
[0021] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with an eighth major aspect) an apparatus, in which the
apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a holder
assembly also called a tray assembly) having a holder surface (also
called a tray surface). The holder assembly also has a joiner
assembly. The joiner assembly is configured to be selectively
receivable, at least in part, in a first drink hole feature of a
first seating system. The joiner assembly is also configured to be
selectively receivable, at least in part, in a second drink hole
feature of a second seating system. The joiner assembly is also
configured to selectively securely engage with the first drink hole
feature of the first seating system once the joiner assembly is
received, at least in part, in the first drink hole feature of the
first seating system. The joiner assembly is also configured to
selectively securely engage with the second drink hole feature of
the second seating system once the joiner assembly is received, at
least in part, in the second drink hole feature of the second
seating system. The joiner assembly is also configured to cooperate
with the first drink hole feature of the first seating system has a
first inner diameter. The joiner assembly is also configured to
cooperate with the second drink hole feature of the second seating
system, in which the second drink hole feature has a second inner
diameter, in which the first inner diameter of the first drink hole
feature and the second inner diameter of the second drink hole
feature are different from each other.
[0022] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a ninth major aspect) a method for visually
enhancing (improving, visually changing) an appearance of) a holder
assembly (a method for enhancing a holder assembly). The method
includes and is not limited to (comprises) positioning a liner, at
least in part, over (and/or contacting, at least in part) a holder
surface of a holder assembly, in which the liner has a liner
surface with a liner image formed on the liner surface, in such a
way that the liner, in use, positions the liner image formed on the
liner surface so that (such as that) the liner image, in use, faces
away from the holder surface of the holder assembly. The method
also includes selectively covering, at least in part, the liner
image formed on the liner surface of the liner with a cover
assembly having a cover surface, in which the cover surface of the
cover assembly is configured to reveal (such as to an observer), at
least in part, the liner image being formed on the liner surface
once the liner, in use, is selectively positioned over, at least in
part, (and/or contacts, at least in part) the holder surface of the
holder assembly. The method also includes selectively covering, at
least in part, the liner image formed on the liner surface of the
liner with a cover assembly having a cover surface, in which the
cover surface of the cover assembly is configured to reveal (such
as to an observer), at least in part, the liner image being formed
on the liner surface once the cover surface of the cover assembly,
in use, selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image being
formed on the liner surface of the liner. The liner, in use,
visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly
once the liner is selectively positioned between the cover assembly
and the holder assembly.
[0023] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a tenth major aspect) an apparatus, in which the
apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a synergistic
combination of a holder assembly, a liner, and a cover assembly.
The liner has (is with) a liner image formed thereon. The liner is
configured to be selectively positioned, at least in part, between
the holder assembly and the cover assembly (this is done in such a
way that the liner, in use, positions the liner image formed
thereon so that (such that) the liner image, in use, faces away
from the holder assembly). The cover assembly is also configured to
reveal (such as to an observer), at least in part, the liner image
formed once the liner, in use, is selectively positioned, at least
in part, between the holder assembly and the cover assembly. The
liner, in use, enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder
assembly once the liner is selectively positioned between the cover
assembly and the holder assembly.
[0024] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with an eleventh major aspect) an apparatus, in which
the apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a liner
(for use with a holder assembly and a cover assembly). The liner
has (is with) a liner image formed thereon. The liner is configured
to be selectively positioned, at least in part, between the holder
assembly and the cover assembly (this is done in such a way that
the liner, in use, positions the liner image formed thereon so that
(such that) the liner image, in use, faces away from the holder
assembly). The cover assembly is also configured to reveal (such as
to an observer), at least in part, the liner image formed once the
liner, in use, is selectively positioned, at least in part, between
the holder assembly and the cover assembly. The liner, in use,
enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly once the
liner is selectively positioned between the cover assembly and the
holder assembly.
[0025] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a twelfth major aspect) an apparatus, in which the
apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a holder
assembly (for use with a liner and a cover assembly). The liner has
(is with) a liner image formed thereon. The liner is configured to
be selectively positioned, at least in part, between the holder
assembly and the cover assembly (this is done in such a way that
the liner, in use, positions the liner image formed thereon so that
(such that) the liner image, in use, faces away from the holder
assembly). The cover assembly is also configured to reveal (such as
to an observer), at least in part, the liner image formed once the
liner, in use, is selectively positioned, at least in part, between
the holder assembly and the cover assembly. The liner, in use,
enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly once the
liner is selectively positioned between the cover assembly and the
holder assembly.
[0026] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a thirteenth major aspect) an apparatus, in which
the apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a cover
assembly (for use with a holder assembly and a liner). The liner
has (is with) a liner image formed thereon. The liner is configured
to be selectively positioned, at least in part, between the holder
assembly and the cover assembly (this is done in such a way that
the liner, in use, positions the liner image formed thereon so that
(such that) the liner image, in use, faces away from the holder
assembly). The cover assembly is also configured to reveal (such as
to an observer), at least in part, the liner image formed once the
liner, in use, is selectively positioned, at least in part, between
the holder assembly and the cover assembly. The liner, in use,
enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly once the
liner is selectively positioned between the cover assembly and the
holder assembly.
[0027] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a fourteenth major aspect) a method for visually
enhancing (changing an appearance of or improving) a holder
assembly (a method for enhancing a holder assembly). The method
includes and is not limited to (comprises) positioning, at least in
part, a liner between a holder assembly and a cover assembly, in
which the liner has (is with) a liner image formed thereon (this is
done in such a way that the liner, in use, positions the liner
image formed thereon so that (such that) the liner image, in use,
faces away from the holder assembly), and in which the cover
assembly is configured to reveal (such as to an observer), at least
in part, the liner image formed on the liner (once the liner, in
use, is selectively positioned, at least in part, between the
holder assembly and the cover assembly). The liner, in use,
enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly once the
liner is selectively positioned between the cover assembly and the
holder assembly.
[0028] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a fifteenth major aspect) an apparatus, in which
the apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a holder
assembly having a holder surface. For instance, the holder assembly
may include or be called a tray assembly, and the holder surface
may include or be called a tray surface. The holder assembly also
has a joiner assembly. The joiner assembly is configured to be
selectively receivable, at least in part, in a first drink hole
feature of a first seating system. The joiner assembly is also
configured to be selectively receivable, at least in part, in a
second drink hole feature of a second seating system. The joiner
assembly is also configured to selectively securely engage with the
first drink hole feature of the first seating system once the
joiner assembly is received, at least in part, in the first drink
hole feature of the first seating system. The joiner assembly is
also configured to selectively securely engage with the second
drink hole feature of the second seating system once the joiner
assembly is received, at least in part, in the second drink hole
feature of the second seating system. The joiner assembly is also
configured to cooperate with the first drink hole feature of the
first seating system, in which the first drink hole feature has a
first inner diameter. The joiner assembly is also configured to
cooperate with the second drink hole feature of the second seating
system, in which the second drink hole feature has a second inner
diameter, in which the first inner diameter of the first drink hole
feature and the second inner diameter of the second drink hole
feature are different from each other. Also included is a liner and
a cover assembly. The liner has (is with) a liner image formed
thereon. The liner is configured to be selectively positioned over,
at least in part, the holder assembly (this is done in such a way
that the liner, in use, positions the liner image formed thereon so
that (such that) the liner image, in use, faces away from the
holder assembly). The cover assembly is configured to selectively
cover, at least in part, the liner image formed on the liner. The
cover assembly is also configured to reveal (such as to an
observer), at least in part, the liner image formed once the liner,
in use, is selectively positioned over, at least in part, the
holder assembly. The cover assembly is also configured to reveal
(such as to an observer), at least in part, the liner image formed
on the liner once the cover assembly, in use, selectively covers,
at least in part, the liner image formed on the liner. The liner,
in use, enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly
once the liner is (selectively) positioned between the cover
assembly and the holder assembly.
[0029] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a sixteenth major aspect) an apparatus, in which
the apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a holder
assembly including a POS holder (point-of-sale holder) configured
for utilization with a point-of-sale device (POS device). The POS
holder is configured to be located proximate (adjacent) to the
point-of-sale device. A liner is configured to be positioned above
the POS holder. The liner has a liner image formed thereon. A cover
assembly is configured to be positioned above the liner. The cover
assembly is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer), at
least in part, the liner image formed on the liner. The liner
image, in use, improves (changes) an appearance of the
point-of-sale device once the liner is positioned proximate
(adjacent) to the POS holder, and once the POS holder is positioned
proximate (adjacent) to the point-of-sale device. The cover
assembly is configured to protect, in use, the liner once the cover
assembly, in use, is positioned proximate (adjacent) to the
liner.
[0030] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a seventeenth major aspect) an apparatus, in which
the apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a holder
assembly including a POS holder configured for utilization with a
point-of-sale device (POS device). The POS holder is configured to
be located proximate to the point-of-sale device. A liner is
configured to be positioned above the POS holder. The liner has a
liner image formed thereon. The liner image, in use, improves
(changes) an appearance of the point-of-sale device once the liner
is positioned proximate to the POS holder, and once the POS holder
is positioned proximate to the point-of-sale device.
[0031] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with an eighteenth major aspect) an apparatus, in which
the apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a holder
image configured to be positioned, at least in part, proximate to
(on an external surface of) a holder assembly in such a way that
the holder image, in use, faces away from the holder assembly once
the holder image, in use, is positioned proximate to (on) the
holder assembly. The holder image is also configured to face away
from the holder assembly once the holder image, in use, is
positioned, at least in part, proximate to (on) the holder
assembly. The holder image, in use, visually enhances an appearance
of the holder assembly once the holder image, in use, is positioned
proximate to the holder assembly. In accordance with an option, the
holder image is configured to selectively connect (couple) with,
and selectively disconnect from, the holder assembly. In accordance
with an option, the holder image is integral with the holder
assembly.
[0032] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a nineteenth major aspect) an apparatus, in which
the apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a cover
assembly having a cover image formed thereon. The cover assembly is
configured to be selectively positioned proximate to (over), at
least in part, a holder assembly in such a way that the cover
assembly, in use, positions the cover image so that the cover
image, in use, faces away from the holder assembly once the cover
assembly, in use, is selectively positioned proximate to, at least
in part, the holder assembly. The cover assembly is also configured
to visually display, at least in part, the cover image formed on
the cover assembly once the cover assembly, in use, is selectively
positioned proximate to (over), at least in part, the holder
assembly. The cover assembly, in use, visually enhances an
appearance of the holder assembly once the cover assembly is
selectively positioned proximate to (over) the holder assembly. The
cover assembly is configured to physically protect (protect) the
appearance of the holder assembly once the cover assembly is
selectively positioned proximate to the liner, and the liner is
positioned proximate to the holder assembly. In accordance with an
option, the cover assembly is configured to selectively connect
(couple) with, and selectively disconnect from, the holder
assembly.
[0033] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a twentieth major aspect) an apparatus, in which
the apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a liner
having a liner image formed thereon. The liner is configured to be
selectively positioned proximate to (over), at least in part, a
holder assembly in such a way that the liner, in use, positions the
liner image formed on the liner so that the liner image, in use,
faces away from the holder assembly once the liner, in use, is
selectively positioned, at least in part, proximate to the holder
assembly. The liner is also configured to visually display, at
least in part, the liner image being formed on the liner once the
liner, in use, is selectively positioned proximate to (over), at
least in part, the holder assembly. The liner, in use, visually
enhances an appearance of the holder assembly once the liner is
selectively positioned proximate to the holder assembly. In
accordance with an option, the liner is configured to selectively
connect (couple) with, and selectively disconnect from, the holder
assembly.
[0034] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a twenty first major aspect) an apparatus, in which
the apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a liner
having a liner surface with a liner image formed on the liner
surface. The liner is configured to be selectively positioned
proximate to (over), at least in part, a holder surface of a holder
assembly in such a way that the liner, in use, positions the liner
image formed on the liner surface so that the liner image, in use,
faces away from the holder surface of the holder assembly once the
liner, in use, is selectively positioned proximate to (over), at
least in part, the holder surface of the holder assembly. The
apparatus further includes a cover assembly having a cover surface.
The cover assembly is configured to selectively cover, at least in
part, the liner image formed on the liner surface of the liner. The
cover assembly is also configured to reveal, at least in part, the
liner image formed on the liner surface once: (A) the liner, in
use, is selectively positioned over, at least in part, the holder
assembly; and (B) the cover assembly, in use, selectively covers,
at least in part, the liner image formed on the liner surface of
the liner. The cover assembly has a cover image formed on the cover
surface in such a way that the cover image, in use, is displayed
once the cover assembly, in use, selectively covers, at least in
part, the liner, in which the liner is positioned proximate to the
holder assembly. The liner, in use, visually enhances an appearance
of the holder assembly once the liner is selectively positioned
between the cover assembly and the holder assembly. The cover
assembly, in use, visually enhances the appearance of the holder
assembly once the cover assembly is selectively positioned
proximate to the liner, and the liner is positioned proximate to
the holder assembly. The cover assembly is configured to physically
protect (protect) the appearance of the holder assembly once the
cover assembly is selectively positioned proximate to the liner,
and the liner is positioned proximate to the holder assembly. In
accordance with an option, the liner is configured to selectively
connect (couple) with, and selectively disconnect from, the holder
assembly. In accordance with an option, the cover assembly is
configured to selectively connect (couple) with, and selectively
disconnect from, the holder assembly.
[0035] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a twenty second major aspect) an apparatus, in
which the apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a
liner configured to be selectively positioned over, at least in
part, a holder assembly. The apparatus also includes a cover
assembly configured to selectively cover, at least in part, the
liner once the liner, in use, is selectively positioned over, at
least in part, the holder assembly. The cover assembly has a cover
image formed thereon in such a way that the cover image, in use, is
displayed once the cover assembly, in use, selectively covers, at
least in part, the liner, in which the liner is positioned over, at
least in part, the holder assembly. The cover assembly, in use,
visually enhances the appearance of the holder assembly and the
liner once the cover assembly is selectively positioned over the
liner, and the liner is positioned over the holder assembly. The
cover assembly is configured to physically protect (protect) the
appearance of the holder assembly once the cover assembly is
selectively positioned proximate to the liner, and the liner is
positioned proximate to the holder assembly. In accordance with an
option, the liner is configured to selectively connect (couple)
with, and selectively disconnect from, the holder assembly. In
accordance with an option, the cover assembly is configured to
selectively connect (couple) with, and selectively disconnect from,
the holder assembly.
[0036] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a twenty third major aspect) an apparatus and/or a
method for improving advertising revenue in association with a
holder assembly (that is, for monetizing the holder assembly). The
method of advertisement provides a notice or announcement in a
public medium promoting a product, service, or event or publicizing
a job vacancy, etc., and any other kind, and any equivalent
thereof. The method (or apparatus) is for enhancing advertising
revenue in association with the holder assembly, which is described
below in detail
[0037] It will be appreciated that there exists a need to mitigate
(at least in part) at least one problem associated with the
existing venue seats (also called the existing technology). After
much study of the known systems and methods with experimentation,
an understanding (at least in part) of the problem and its solution
has been identified (at least in part) and is articulated (at least
in part) as follows: Known venue seats have an outward appearance
that is viewable by an observer (a user). The outward appearance
typically remains static or unchanging over time. For instance,
from time to time, it may be desirable to change the outward
appearance of a venue seat so that the observer may observe
something new (fresh) about the venue seat. For instance, it may
also be desirable to increase (enhance, improve) an outward
appearance of the venue seat by placement of (placing) an image
(also called an advertisement) on (with, or selectively positioned
proximate to) the venue seat. For instance, the outward appearance
of the venue seat may have (include) a monetary value, an
advertising revenue, etc. The image placed on the venue seat
includes, for instance, an advertising image (wordage, images,
etc.), in which the placement of the image on venue seat may
provide advertising income for the venue seat (that is, may provide
a manner for monetizing the venue seat).
[0038] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a first major aspect) an apparatus. The apparatus
includes and is not limited to a liner for utilization with a venue
seat having an outward appearance that is viewable by an observer.
The apparatus also includes and is not limited to a cover for
utilization with the venue seat. The apparatus does not include the
venue seat. The liner has a liner surface on which a liner image is
formed (formed on the liner surface). The liner is positionable on
the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly. The liner
image changes the outward appearance of the venue seat once the
liner is positioned on the venue seat with the liner image facing
outwardly. The cover is configured to be fixedly positioned on, and
to cover, the liner image of the liner. The cover protects the
liner image of the liner once the cover is positioned on the liner
image. Placement of the liner image on the venue seat may improve
the outward appearance of the venue seat, and/or may improve the
outward appearance of the venue seat by increasing an advertising
revenue of the venue seat (for monetizing the venue seat).
[0039] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a second major aspect) an apparatus. The apparatus
includes and is not limited to a venue seat, a liner, and a cover.
The venue seat has an outward appearance that is viewable by an
observer. The liner has a liner surface on which a liner image is
formed on the liner surface. The liner is positioned on the venue
seat with the liner image facing outwardly. The liner image changes
the outward appearance of the venue seat once the liner is
positioned on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly.
The cover is fixedly positioned on, and covers, the liner image of
the liner. The cover protects the liner image of the liner once the
cover is positioned on the liner image. Placement of the liner
image on the venue seat may improve the outward appearance of the
venue seat, and/or may improve the outward appearance of the venue
seat by increasing an advertising revenue of the venue seat (for
monetizing the venue seat).
[0040] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem
associated with the existing technology, there is provided (in
accordance with a third major aspect) a method. The method is for
changing an outward appearance of a venue seat having an outward
appearance that is viewable by an observer. The method includes and
is not limited to positioning a liner (in which the liner has a
liner surface, and a liner image is formed on the liner surface) on
the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly (in which the
liner image changes the outward appearance of the venue seat once
the liner is positioned on the venue seat with the liner image
facing outwardly). The method further includes and is not limited
to fixedly positioning a cover on, and covering, the liner image of
the liner, in which the cover protects the liner image of the liner
once the cover is positioned on the liner image. Placement of the
liner image on the venue seat may improve the outward appearance of
the venue seat, and/or may improve the outward appearance of the
venue seat by increasing an advertising revenue of the venue seat
(for monetizing the venue seat).
[0041] Other aspects are identified in the claims. Other aspects
and features of the non-limiting embodiments may now become
apparent to those skilled in the art upon review of the following
detailed description of the non-limiting embodiments with the
accompanying drawings. This Summary is provided to introduce
concepts in simplified form that are further described below in the
Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key
features or essential features of the disclosed subject matter, and
is not intended to describe each disclosed embodiment or every
implementation of the disclosed subject matter. Many other novel
advantages, features, and relationships will become apparent as
this description proceeds. The figures and the description that
follow more particularly exemplify illustrative embodiments.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0042] The non-limiting embodiments may be more fully appreciated
by reference to the following detailed description of the
non-limiting embodiments when taken in conjunction with the
accompanying drawings, in which:
[0043] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 depict a perspective view (FIG. 1) and a
side view (FIG. 2) of the embodiments of a holder assembly; and
[0044] FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of a
cover assembly, a holder assembly, and a liner; and
[0045] FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the
cover assembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 3;
and
[0046] FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 depict a side view (FIG. 5) and a
cross-sectional view (FIG. 6, in which the view of FIG. 6 is taken
through a cross-sectional line A-A of FIG. 5) of the embodiments of
the cover assembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 3;
and
[0047] FIG. 7 to FIG. 9 depict cross-sectional views (which are
taken through a cross-sectional line A-A of FIG. 5) of the
embodiments of the cover assembly, the holder assembly, and the
liner of FIG. 3; and
[0048] FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 depict a top perspective view (FIG. 10)
and a bottom perspective view (FIG. 11) of the embodiments of a
holder assembly (in which the embodiments of FIG. 10 and FIG. 11
may be applicable to the embodiment of FIG. 3, and in which the
embodiments of FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 may be utilized independently of
the embodiment of FIG. 3); and
[0049] FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 depict a top view (FIG. 12) and a bottom
view (FIG. 13) of the embodiments of the holder assembly of FIG. 3
or FIG. 10; and
[0050] FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 depict a side view (FIG. 14) and a front
view (FIG. 15) of the embodiments of the holder assembly of FIG. 3
or FIG. 10; and
[0051] FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 depict side views of the embodiments of
the holder assembly of FIG. 3 or FIG. 10; and
[0052] FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 depict a perspective view (FIG. 18) of
the cover assembly of FIG. 3, and a perspective view (FIG. 19) of
the liner of FIG. 3; and
[0053] FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 depict a side view (FIG. 20) and a top
view (FIG. 21) of the embodiments of the cover assembly of FIG. 3;
and
[0054] FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 depict a side view (FIG. 22) and a top
view (FIG. 23) of the embodiments of the liner of FIG. 3; and
[0055] FIG. 24 to FIG. 26 depict side views of the embodiments of
the cover assembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 3;
and
[0056] FIG. 27 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the
cover assembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 3;
and
[0057] FIG. 28 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the
cover assembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 27;
and
[0058] FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 depict perspective views of the
embodiments of the cover assembly, the holder assembly, and the
liner of FIG. 27; and
[0059] FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 depict a top perspective view (FIG. 31)
and a side view (FIG. 32) of the embodiments of the holder assembly
of FIG. 27; and
[0060] FIG. 33 depicts a top perspective view of the embodiments of
the holder assembly of FIG. 3, and of the cover assembly of FIG. 3,
and of the liner of FIG. 3; and
[0061] FIG. 34 depicts a top perspective view of the embodiments of
the holder assembly, the cover assembly and the liner of FIG. 33;
and
[0062] FIG. 35 depicts a top perspective view of the embodiments of
the holder assembly, the cover assembly and the liner of FIG. 33;
and
[0063] FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 depict side views of the embodiments of
the cover assembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 3;
and
[0064] FIG. 38 and FIG. 39 depict perspective views of the
embodiments of the cover assembly, the holder assembly, and the
liner of FIG. 3; and
[0065] FIG. 40 and FIG. 41 depict top views of the cover assembly,
the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 38; and
[0066] FIG. 42 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the
cover assembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 3;
and
[0067] FIG. 43 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the
cover assembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 3;
and
[0068] FIG. 44 to FIG. 46 depict perspective views of the
embodiments of the cover assembly, the holder assembly, and the
liner of FIG. 43; and
[0069] FIG. 47 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the
cover assembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 3;
and
[0070] FIG. 48 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the
cover assembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 47;
and
[0071] FIG. 49 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the
holder assembly and the liner of FIG. 47; and
[0072] FIG. 50, FIG. 51, FIG. 52 and FIG. 53 depict schematic views
of embodiments of a holder assembly; and
[0073] FIG. 54 depicts a schematic view of an embodiment of a
holder assembly; and
[0074] FIG. 55 depicts a rear perspective view of an embodiment of
an apparatus including a venue seat 1500 including a cover 1102 and
a liner 1702 having a liner image 1705; and
[0075] FIG. 56 and FIG. 57 depict a front perspective view (FIG.
56) and a top view (FIG. 57) of embodiments of the apparatus of
FIG. 55, and
[0076] FIG. 58 and FIG. 59 depict a front perspective view (FIG.
58) and a top view (FIG. 59) of embodiments of the apparatus of
FIG. 55; and
[0077] FIG. 60 and FIG. 61 depict perspective views of embodiments
of the apparatus of FIG. 55; and
[0078] FIG. 62 and FIG. 63 depict perspective views of embodiments
of the apparatus of FIG. 55; and
[0079] FIG. 64 and FIG. 65 depict a front perspective view (FIG.
64) and a top view (FIG. 65) of embodiments of the apparatus of
FIG. 55; and
[0080] FIG. 66 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the
apparatus of FIG. 55; and
[0081] FIG. 67 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the
apparatus of FIG. 55; and
[0082] FIG. 68 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the
apparatus of FIG. 55; and
[0083] FIG. 69 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the
apparatus of FIG. 55; and
[0084] FIG. 70 and FIG. 71 depict side views of the embodiments of
the apparatus of FIG. 55; and
[0085] FIG. 72 and FIG. 73 depict rear perspective views of the
embodiments of the apparatus of FIG. 55, and
[0086] FIG. 74 and FIG. 75 depict rear perspective views of the
embodiments of the apparatus of FIG. 55; and
[0087] FIG. 76 and FIG. 77 depict rear perspective views of the
embodiments of the apparatus of FIG. 55; and
[0088] FIG. 78 and FIG. 79 depict perspective front views of an
embodiment of the apparatus of FIG. 55, in which the apparatus
includes (or is utilized with) a cup holder 1503; and
[0089] FIG. 80 and FIG. 81 depict rear perspective views of the cup
holder 1503 of FIG. 78.
[0090] The drawings are not necessarily to scale and may be
illustrated by phantom lines, diagrammatic representations and
fragmentary views. In certain instances, details unnecessary for an
understanding of the embodiments (and/or details that render other
details difficult to perceive) may have been omitted. Corresponding
reference characters indicate corresponding components throughout
the several figures of the drawings. Elements in the several
figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not
been drawn to scale. The dimensions of some of the elements in the
figures may be emphasized relative to other elements for
facilitating an understanding of the various disclosed embodiments.
In addition, common, but well-understood, elements that are useful
or necessary in commercially feasible embodiments are often not
depicted to provide a less obstructed view of the embodiments of
the present disclosure.
TABLE-US-00001 LISTING OF REFERENCE NUMERALS USED IN THE DRAWINGS
101 cover image 102 cover assembly 103 interior zone 104 cover
surface 105 engagement feature 106 lateral cover side walls 107
upstanding wall 108 rear cover wall 109 front cover wall 110
cover-engagement feature 112A first cover passageway 112B second
cover passageway 112C third cover passageway 112 cover passageway
400 point-of-sale device 402 POS holder 404 POS holder surface 502
first drink hole feature 503 first drink hole 504 first seating
system 506 first inner diameter 507 first chair arm 512 second
drink hole feature 514 second seating system 516 second inner
diameter 517 second chair arm 522 third drink hole feature 524
third seating system 527 third chair arm 530 cup holder 532
interior holder zone 534 interface structure 536 complementary
interface structure 602 booster seat assembly 604 booster-seat
surface 606 stacked formation 702 liner 704 liner surface 705 liner
image 706 lateral liner side walls 708 rear liner wall 709 front
liner wall 712A first liner passageway 712B second liner passageway
712C third liner passageway 712 liner passageway 714 liner side
opening 802 holder assembly 804 holder surface 805 holder image 808
holder-engagement feature 810 joiner assembly 811 holder passageway
812 first joiner finger 814 second joiner finger 816 third joiner
finger 902 food-service tray 903 food-receiver 904 tray surface 905
direction 906 lateral tray side walls 908 rear tray wall 909 front
tray wall 912A first tray passageway 912B second tray passageway
912C third tray passageway 912 tray passageway 914 front tray stand
916 rear tray stand 918 drink holder 920 stand assembly 950
observer 952 user 953 food container 954 movement direction 955
drink container 956 positioning direction 1102 cover 1104 cover
surface 1110 cover connector 1500 venue seat 1501 rear seat section
1502 arm rest 1503 cup holder 1505 flat rear portion 1506 upper
back rest 1508 frontal portion 1510 lower seat section 1512 outer
lower seat section 1514 outer lateral side section 1516 planar
foldable tray 1702 liner 1704 liner surface 1705 liner image 1950
observer
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0091] The following detailed description is merely exemplary and
is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the
application and uses of the described embodiments. As used, the
word "exemplary" or "illustrative" means "serving as an example,
instance, or illustration." Any implementation described as
"exemplary" or "illustrative" is not necessarily to be construed as
preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the
implementations described below are exemplary implementations
provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the
embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the
scope of the disclosure. The scope of the claim is defined by the
claims (in which the claims may be amended during patent
examination after the filing of this application). For the
description, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "rear," "right,"
"front," "vertical," "horizontal," and derivatives thereof shall
relate to the examples as oriented in the drawings. There is no
intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory in the
preceding Technical Field, Background, Summary or the following
detailed description. It is also to be understood that the devices
and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described
in the following specification, are exemplary embodiments
(examples), aspects and/or concepts defined in the appended claims.
Hence, dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to
the embodiments disclosed are not to be considered as limiting,
unless the claims expressly state otherwise. It is understood that
the phrase "at least one" is equivalent to "a". The aspects
(examples, alterations, modifications, options, variations,
embodiments and any equivalent thereof) are described regarding the
drawings. It should be understood that the invention is limited to
the subject matter provided by the claims, and that the invention
is not limited to the particular aspects depicted and described. It
will be appreciated that the scope of the meaning of a device
configured to be coupled to an item (that is, to be connected to,
to interact with the item, etc.) is to be interpreted as the device
being configured to be coupled to the item, either directly or
indirectly. Therefore, "configured to" may include the meaning
"either directly or indirectly" unless specifically stated
otherwise.
[0092] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 depict a perspective view (FIG. 1) and a
side view (FIG. 2) of the embodiments of a holder assembly 802. The
holder assembly 802 may have any configuration, shape, size,
physical features, etc. The holder assembly 802 may be formed from
any suitable material, such as a plastic material, etc.
[0093] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 1, a first
seating system 504 includes a first chair arm 507 providing
(defining) a first drink hole feature 502. A second seating system
514 includes a second chair arm 517 providing (defining) a second
drink hole feature 512. A third seating system 524 includes a third
chair arm 527 providing (defining) a third drink hole feature 522.
The first seating system 504, the second seating system 514 and the
third seating system 524 are of the type found in an entertainment
venue, such as a movie theater, a sports arena, etc. A holder
assembly 802 is configured to be received (at least in part) and
supported by any one of the first drink hole feature 502, the
second drink hole feature 512 and/or the third drink hole feature
522. The holder assembly 802 may include, for instance, a
food-service tray 902. The food-service tray 902 may have any
configuration, shape, size, physical features, etc. The
food-service tray 902 may be formed from any suitable material,
such as a plastic material, etc.
[0094] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 2, the first
chair arm 507 provides (defines) the first drink hole feature 502.
The first drink hole feature 502 provides (defines) a first drink
hole 503. The holder assembly 802 includes, for instance, the
food-service tray 902. The food-service tray 902 includes a
food-receiver 903 (such as, a drink-receiver). The food-service
tray 902 is moved along a direction 905 so that the food-receiver
903 is received (at least in part) in the first drink hole 503. The
first drink hole 503 is configured to receive and support the
food-receiver 903 of the food-service tray 902. The food-service
tray 902 is configured to receive and support a food item 953 (such
as, a bag of popcorn. Etc.) and/or a drink container 955.
[0095] FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of a
cover assembly 102 (also called a cover), a holder assembly 802
(also called a holder), and a liner 702 (also called a liner
assembly). Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, an
apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a synergistic
combination of a liner 702 and a cover assembly 102. The liner 702
has (includes) a liner surface 704 with a liner image 705 (also
called an icon, such as U, a symbol, text, etc., any other kind,
and any equivalent thereof) formed on the liner surface 704. The
liner 702 is configured to be selectively positioned over, at least
in part, (and to contact, or to cover, at least in part) a holder
surface 804 of a holder assembly 802. This is done in such a way
that the liner 702, in use, positions the liner image 705 formed on
the liner surface 704 so that (such as that) the liner image 705,
in use, faces away from the holder surface 804 of the holder
assembly 802. The liner 702 may be made of suitable material, such
as a paper material, plastic material, etc., any other kind, and
any equivalent thereof. The liner image 705 may be made of ink
placed on the liner 702 via a printing process, etc., any other
kind, and any equivalent thereof. The cover assembly 102 may be
made of suitable material, such as a plastic material, a durable
material, etc., any other kind, and any equivalent thereof. The
cover assembly 102 is, preferably transparent, and may be
translucent. The cover assembly 102 is configured to be light
transmissive. The cover assembly 102 is configured to permit the
passage (transmission) of light, at least in part, through the
cover assembly 102. The cover assembly 102 has (includes) a cover
surface 104. The cover surface 104 of the cover assembly 102 is
configured to selectively cover, at least in part, the liner image
705 formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702. The cover
surface 104 of the cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal
(such as to an observer 950, as depicted in FIG. 4), at least in
part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 once the
liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned over, at least in
part, (and/or contacts, at least in part) the holder surface 804 of
the holder assembly 802. In addition, the cover surface 104 of the
cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an
observer 950, as depicted in FIG. 4), at least in part, the liner
image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 once the cover surface
104 of the cover assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, at least
in part, the liner image 705 being formed on the liner surface 704
of the liner 702. The liner 702, in use, enhances (visually
enhances, improves or changes an appearance of) the holder assembly
802 once the liner 702 is selectively positioned between the cover
assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. The liner 702, in use,
visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly
802 once the liner 702 is selectively positioned between the cover
assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. The cover assembly 102,
in use, visually protects the liner 702 from inadvertent (unwanted)
damage. The cover assembly 102 is configured to protect or
physically protect (at least in part) the liner 702 from
inadvertent (unwanted) damage. The cover assembly 102 is configured
to physically protect (protect) the appearance of the holder
assembly 802 once the cover assembly 102 is selectively positioned
proximate to the liner 702, and the liner 702 is positioned
proximate to the holder assembly 802.
[0096] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, an
apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a liner 702.
The liner 702 has (includes) a liner surface 704 with a liner image
705 formed on the liner surface 704. The liner 702 is configured to
be selectively positioned over, at least in part, (and to contact,
at least in part) a holder surface 804 of a holder assembly 802.
This is done in such a way that the liner 702, in use, positions
the liner image 705 being formed on the liner surface 704 so that
(such as that) the liner image 705, in use, faces away from the
holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802. The liner image 705
formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702 is configured to
be selectively covered, at least in part, by a cover assembly 102
having a cover surface 104 (in which the cover surface 104 of the
cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an
observer 950, as depicted in FIG. 4), at least in part, the liner
image 705 formed on the liner surface 704) once: (A) the liner 702,
in use, is selectively positioned over, at least in part, (and/or
contacts, at least in part) the holder surface 804 of the holder
assembly 802, and (B) the cover surface 104 of the cover assembly
102, in use, selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image
705 being formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702.
Advantageously, the liner 702, in use, visually enhances (changes)
an appearance of the holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 is
selectively positioned between the cover assembly 102 and the
holder assembly 802.
[0097] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, a method
is provided for visually enhancing (improving, visually changing an
appearance of) a holder assembly 802 (a method for enhancing a
holder assembly 802). The method includes and is not limited to
(comprises) a first step. The first step includes positioning a
liner 702, at least in part, over (and/or contacting at least in
part) a holder surface 804 of a holder assembly 802 (the liner 702
has a liner surface 704 with a liner image 705 formed on the liner
surface 704). This is done in such a way that the liner 702, in
use, positions the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704
so that (such as that) the liner image 705, in use, faces away from
the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802. The method also
includes a second step. The second step includes selectively
covering, at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner
surface 704 of the liner 702 with a cover assembly 102 having a
cover surface 104 (the cover surface 104 of the cover assembly 102
is configured to reveal (such as to an observer 950, as depicted in
FIG. 4), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner
surface 704). The second step is done (performed) once: (A) the
liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned over, at least in
part, (and/or contacts, at least in part) the holder surface 804 of
the holder assembly 802, and (B) the cover surface 104 of the cover
assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, at least in part, the
liner image 705 being formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner
702. The liner 702, in use, visually enhances (changes) an
appearance of the holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 is
selectively positioned between the cover assembly 102 and the
holder assembly 802. The cover assembly 102, in use, physically
protects an appearance of the holder assembly 802 once the cover
assembly 102 is selectively positioned proximate to the holder
assembly 802 (and/or preferably once the cover assembly 102 is
selectively connected or attached to the holder assembly 802). The
cover assembly 102, in use, physically protects an appearance of
the liner 702 once the cover assembly 102 is selectively positioned
proximate to the liner 702 (and/or preferably once the cover
assembly 102 is selectively connected to the holder assembly
802).
[0098] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, the
apparatus further includes an engagement feature 105. The
engagement feature 105 is configured to selectively engage the
cover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802 with each other.
This is done in such a way that the engagement feature 105 securely
positions the cover surface 104, in use, to cover, at least in
part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 of the
liner 702. The liner 702 is selectively positioned over, at least
in part, the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802.
[0099] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, the
apparatus is further adapted such that the engagement feature 105
is configured to selectively disengage the cover assembly 102 and
the holder assembly 802 from each other.
[0100] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, the
apparatus is further adapted such that the engagement feature 105
includes a synergistic combination of a cover-engagement feature
110 and a holder-engagement feature 808. The cover-engagement
feature 110 is provided by (positioned on) the cover assembly 102.
The holder-engagement feature 808 is provided by (positioned on)
the holder assembly 802. The cover-engagement feature 110 and the
holder-engagement feature 808 are configured to selectively engage
with each other.
[0101] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, the
apparatus is further adapted such that the holder assembly 802
includes a food-service tray 902. The holder surface 804 includes a
tray surface 904 being provided by the food-service tray 902. The
food-service tray 902 may be made by an injection molding machine
(known and not depicted). In accordance with an option, it will be
appreciated that the liner 702 and the cover assembly 102 are
formed as an integral unit (formed as a single unit). In accordance
with an option, it will be appreciated that the liner 702 and the
holder assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as a
single unit). In accordance with an option, it will be appreciated
that the cover assembly 102 and the liner 702 and the holder
assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as a single
unit).
[0102] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, the cover
assembly 102 includes lateral cover side walls 106 positioned on
opposite lateral sides of the cover assembly 102.
[0103] The cover assembly 102 also includes a rear cover wall 108
extending between the lateral cover side walls 106. The cover
assembly 102 also includes a front cover wall 109 extending between
the lateral cover side walls 106. The rear cover wall 108 and the
front cover wall 109 are spaced apart from each other. Preferably,
the cover assembly 102 provides (defines) a cover passageway 112
configured to permit passage (at least in part) of a drink
container (for instance, the drink container 955 is depicted in the
embodiment of FIG. 2). Preferably, the cover assembly 102 provides
(defines) a first cover passageway 112A, a second cover passageway
112B and a third cover passageway 112C (which are spaced apart from
each other, preferably positioned at the vertices of a triangle).
The liner 702 includes lateral liner side walls 706 positioned on
the opposite lateral sides of the liner 702. Each of the opposite
lateral sides of the liner 702 provides (defines) a liner side
opening 714. The liner 702 also includes a rear liner wall 708
extending between the lateral liner side walls 706. The liner 702
also includes a front liner wall 709 extending between the lateral
liner side walls 706. The rear liner wall 708 and the front liner
wall 709 are spaced apart from each other. Preferably, the liner
702 provides (defines) a liner passageway 712 configured to permit
passage, at least in part, of a drink container 955 (of which an
embodiment is depicted in FIG. 2). The liner passageway 712 and the
cover passageway 112 are configured to be co-aligned (with each
other) once the cover assembly 102 is positioned to cover, in use,
the liner 702. Preferably, the liner 702 provides (defines) a first
liner passageway 712A, a second liner passageway 712B and a third
liner passageway 712C (which are spaced apart from each other,
preferably positioned at the vertices of a triangle). The first
liner passageway 712A, the second liner passageway 712B and the
third liner passageway 712C correspond with the first cover
passageway 112A, the second cover passageway 112B and the third
cover passageway 112C (respectively). The food-service tray 902
includes lateral tray side walls 906 positioned on the opposite
lateral sides of the food-service tray 902. The food-service tray
902 also includes a rear tray wall 908 extending between the
lateral tray side walls 906. The food-service tray 902 also
includes a front tray wall 909 extending between the lateral tray
side walls 906 (it will be appreciated that the front tray wall 909
is hidden in FIG. 3, and is depicted in the embodiment of FIG. 12).
Preferably, the food-service tray 902 provides (defines) a tray
passageway 912 configured to permit passage, at least in part, of a
drink container 955 (of which an embodiment is depicted in FIG. 2).
The cover passageway 112, the liner passageway 712 and the tray
passageway 912 are configured to be co-aligned with each other once
the cover assembly 102 is positioned to cover, in use, the liner
702, and once the liner 702 is positioned to cover, in use, the
food-service tray 902. Preferably, in general terms, the holder
assembly 802 includes lateral holder side walls positioned on the
opposite lateral sides of the holder assembly 802. A rear holder
wall extends between the lateral holder side walls. A front holder
wall extends between the lateral holder side walls (in a manner
that may be similar to the food-service tray 902, etc.). More
preferably, the holder assembly 802 defines a holder passageway 811
configured to permit passage, at least in part, of a drink
container 955 (of which an embodiment is depicted in FIG. 2). The
cover passageway 112, the liner passageway 712 and the holder
passageway 811 are configured to be co-aligned with each other once
the cover assembly 102 is positioned to cover, in use, the liner
702, and once the liner 702 is positioned to cover, in use, the
holder assembly 802. Preferably, the food-service tray 902 provides
(defines) a first tray passageway 912A, a second tray passageway
912B and a third tray passageway 912C. The first tray passageway
912A, the second tray passageway 912B and the third tray passageway
912C correspond with the first liner passageway 712A, the second
liner passageway 712B and the third liner passageway 712C
(respectively). The first tray passageway 912A, the second tray
passageway 912B and the third tray passageway 912C correspond with
the first cover passageway 112A, the second cover passageway 112B
and the third cover passageway 112C (respectively). Preferably, the
food-service tray 902 also includes a front tray stand 914
configured to support the food-service tray 902 once the
food-service tray 902 is positioned on a horizontal working
surface.
[0104] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, the liner
702 is movable along the positioning direction 956 so that the
liner 702 is receivable, at least in part, by (in) the food-service
tray 902. The cover assembly 102 is movable along the positioning
direction 956 so that the cover assembly 102 is receivable, at
least in part, by (in) the liner 702. A peripheral cover wall of
the cover assembly 102 is configured to surround (cover), at least
in part, a peripheral liner wall of the liner 702 (once the cover
assembly 102, in use, is received, at least in part, by the liner
702). A peripheral liner walls of the liner 702 is configured to
surround (cover), at least in part, a peripheral food-service tray
wall of the food-service tray 902 (once the liner 702, in use, is
received, at least in part, by the food-service tray 902). The
peripheral liner wall of the liner 702 is configured to surround
(cover), at least in part, the peripheral holder wall of the holder
assembly 802 (once the liner 702, in use, is received, at least in
part, by the holder assembly 802). Once the cover assembly 102 is
placed (positioned) over the lateral liner side walls 706, the
liner image 705 is shown (revealed) to the observer 950. The cover
assembly 102 is configured to shield or protect the liner image 705
from inadvertent or unwanted damage.
[0105] In accordance with a preferred embodiment (which may be
applicable to all of the drawings that depict embodiments of the
liner 702), the liner 702 is configured to form (provide) a
foldable flat surface. The foldable flat surface is configured to
be folded in such a way that the liner 702, in use, forms (once
folded as such) a shape that is configured to conform (to mimic),
at least in part, with an aspect (a structure) of an outer shape (a
portion) of the holder assembly 802 and/or the food-service tray
902. For instance, the liner 702 may include lines of weakness,
perforations, etc., any other kind, and any equivalent thereof).
The lines of weakness are configured to facilitate predetermined
folding of the liner 702 along the lines of weakness (in accordance
with the techniques known to persons of skill in the art of
foldable flat surfaces, and therefore are not described here in any
further detail). It will be appreciated that in accordance with an
option, the liner 702 is not foldable.
[0106] In accordance with a preferred embodiment (which is
applicable to all of the drawings that depict embodiments of the
liner 702), the liner 702 (preferably) forms a two dimensional
shape (formation) configured to be folded to form a three
dimensional shape (configuration or arrangement). Once folded as
such, the liner 702 is configured to conform, at least in part, to
an outer shape of or an aspect of (such as the outward-facing
contours of) the holder assembly 802 and/or the food-service tray
902.
[0107] In accordance with a preferred embodiment (which is
applicable to all of the drawings that depict embodiments of the
liner 702), the liner 702 is configured to be applied (either
directly or indirectly), at least in part, to an aspect of or the
outward-facing contours of the holder assembly 802 and/or the
food-service tray 902. For instance, the liner 702 may be painted
on (spray painted on, etc.), at least in part, an aspect of or the
outward-facing contours of the holder assembly 802 and/or the
food-service tray 902. For instance, the liner 702 may include a
shrink-wrap material configured to be shrink wrapped (at least in
part) to an aspect of or the outward-facing contours of the holder
assembly 802 and/or the food-service tray 902. For instance, the
liner 702 may be laminated, if so desired.
[0108] FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the
cover assembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of
FIG. 3. Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 4, the
holder assembly 802 (or the food-service tray 902) further includes
a joiner assembly 810. In accordance with one embodiment, the
joiner assembly 810 is configured to selectively join (connect or
couple) the holder assembly 802 (or the food-service tray 902) to
the first drink hole feature 502 (as depicted in FIG. 2).
Preferably, the joiner assembly 810 is configured to be received in
the first drink hole 503 of the first drink hole feature 502.
[0109] In accordance with a most preferred embodiment of the joiner
assembly 810 (as depicted in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17), the joiner
assembly 810 includes a first joiner finger 812, a second joiner
finger 814 and a third joiner finger 816 (or any number of joiner
fingers, or at least two or more joiner fingers). The joiner
assembly 810 is configured to be resiliently deformable. The first
joiner finger 812, the second joiner finger 814 and the third
joiner finger 816 are configured to be resiliently deformable. At
least two or more joiner fingers are configured to be resiliently
deformable. The cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal
(such as to an observer 950), at least in part, the liner image 705
formed on the liner 702 (once the liner 702, in use, is selectively
positioned over, at least in part, the holder assembly 802).
[0110] The cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as
to an observer 950), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed
on the liner 702 (once the cover assembly 102, in use, selectively
covers, at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner
702).
[0111] FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 depict a side view (FIG. 5) and a
cross-sectional view (FIG. 6, in which the view of FIG. 6 is taken
through a cross-sectional line A-A of FIG. 5) of the embodiments of
the cover assembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702
of FIG. 3. Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 5 and
FIG. 6, the food-service tray 902 includes a front tray stand 914
and a rear tray stand 916. The rear tray stand 916 is spaced apart
from the front tray stand 914. The front tray stand 914 and the
rear tray stand 916 are configured to support the food-service tray
902 once the food-service tray 902 is placed on a working
surface.
[0112] Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 5 and FIG.
6, the liner 702 is placed over (at least in part), and/or
contacts, at least in part, the holder assembly 802 (or the
food-service tray 902). The cover assembly 102 is positioned over,
at least in part, and/or contacts, at least in part, the liner
702.
[0113] FIG. 7 to FIG. 9 depict cross-sectional views (which are
taken through a cross-sectional line A-A of FIG. 5) of the
embodiments of the cover assembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and
the liner 702 of FIG. 3. Referring to the embodiments as depicted
in FIG. 7, the liner image 705 is positioned under the cover
assembly 102. The cover assembly 102 is configured to protect, at
least in part, the liner 702 (and/or the liner image 705) (from
unwanted damage and/or unwanted removal from a position located
proximate (adjacent) to the food-service tray 902). The side walls
of the cover assembly 102 include the cover-engagement feature 110.
The cover-engagement feature 110 of the cover assembly 102 is
selectively coupled (at least in part) to the side walls of the
food-service tray 902. Preferably, the cover-engagement feature 110
includes a detent section, and the food-service tray 902 includes
the holder-engagement feature 808 (as depicted in FIG. 9, also
called a notched section, for the detent section of the
cover-engagement feature 110). The detent section of the
cover-engagement feature 110 is selectively coupled to the
holder-engagement feature 808 of the food-service tray 902.
[0114] Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 8, a user
952 grabs (grips) spaced apart portions of the cover assembly 102
(such as the opposite side walls of the cover assembly 102). The
user 952 then peels (rotates) back the portions of the cover
assembly 102 along a movement direction 954 (a rotational
movement). Once the portions of the cover assembly 102 are moved
back along the movement direction 954 a sufficient distance, the
cover assembly 102 becomes selectively decoupled from the
food-service tray 902. Preferably, the user 952 selectively
decouples the cover-engagement feature 110 relative to the
holder-engagement feature 808 of the food-service tray 902. The
cover-engagement feature 110 is removed from the liner side opening
714 of the liner 702.
[0115] Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 9, the
cover assembly 102, the liner 702 and the food-service tray 902 are
positioned in a spaced-apart relationship relative to each other.
The cover assembly 102 and the liner 702 are movable along the
positioning direction 956 toward (or away from) the food-service
tray 902.
[0116] FIG. 10 to FIG. 17 depict views of the embodiments of a
holder assembly 802. It will be appreciated that the embodiments of
FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 may be applicable to the embodiment of FIG. 3.
It will be appreciated that the embodiments of FIG. 10 and FIG. 11
may be utilized independently of the embodiment of FIG. 3. FIG. 10
depicts a top perspective view of the food-service tray 902. FIG.
11 depicts a bottom perspective view of the food-service tray 902.
FIG. 12 depicts a top view of the food-service tray 902. FIG. 13
depicts a bottom view of the food-service tray 902. FIG. 14 depicts
a side view of the food-service tray 902. FIG. 15 depicts a front
view of the food-service tray 902. FIG. 16 depicts a side view of
the food-service tray 902. FIG. 17 depicts a side view of the
food-service tray 902.
[0117] Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 16 and FIG.
17, an apparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a
holder assembly 802 (also called a universal tray, etc.). The
holder assembly 802 has (includes) a holder surface (also called a
tray surface). The holder assembly 802 also has a joiner assembly
810 (also called a connector, an engagement, etc., any other kind,
and any equivalent thereof). The joiner assembly 810 is configured
to extend from the holder assembly 802. The joiner assembly 810 may
be integral with (integrated with) the holder assembly 802 (if so
desired), or the joiner assembly 810 may be selectively coupled to
(and removable from) the holder assembly 802 (if so desired). The
joiner assembly 810 is configured to be selectively receivable, at
least in part, in a first drink hole feature 502 of a first seating
system 504. The joiner assembly 810 is also configured to be
selectively receivable, at least in part, in a second drink hole
feature 512 of a second seating system 514. The joiner assembly 810
is also configured to selectively securely engage with the first
drink hole feature 502 of the first seating system 504 once the
joiner assembly 810 is received, at least in part, in the first
drink hole feature 502 of the first seating system 504. The joiner
assembly 810 is also configured to selectively securely engage with
the second drink hole feature 512 of the second seating system 514
once the joiner assembly 810 is received, at least in part, in the
second drink hole feature 512 of the second seating system 514. The
joiner assembly 810 is also being configured to cooperate with the
first drink hole feature 502 of the first seating system 504, in
which the first drink hole feature 502 has a first inner diameter
506. The joiner assembly 810 is also being configured to cooperate
with the second drink hole feature 512 of the second seating system
514 having a second inner diameter 516. The first inner diameter
506 of the first drink hole feature 502 and the second inner
diameter 516 of the second drink hole feature 512 are different
from each other.
[0118] Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 16 and FIG.
17, preferably, the joiner assembly 810 includes a first joiner
finger 812, a second joiner finger 814 and a third joiner finger
816, or any number of joiner fingers, or at least two or more
joiner fingers, as also depicted in FIG. 4 (in which it will be
appreciated that FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 do not depict the third joiner
finger 816 as depicted in FIG. 4).
[0119] Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 16 and FIG.
17, the apparatus is further adapted such that the joiner assembly
810 is also configured to selectively disengage from the first
drink hole feature 502 of the first seating system 504. The joiner
assembly 810 is also configured to selectively disengage from the
second drink hole feature 512 of the second seating system 514.
[0120] FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 depict a perspective view (FIG. 18) of
the cover assembly 102 of FIG. 3, and a perspective view (FIG. 19)
of the liner 702 of FIG. 3.
[0121] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 18, the
cover assembly 102 includes lateral cover side walls 106 positioned
on opposite sides of the cover assembly 102. The cover assembly 102
also includes a rear cover wall 108 that spans across the opposite
sides of the cover assembly 102. The cover assembly 102 also
includes a front cover wall 109 spaced apart from the rear cover
wall 108, and spans across the opposite sides of the cover assembly
102. The cover assembly 102 also includes (provides or defines) a
cover passageway 112 configured to receive and/or permit passage of
a drink container. Preferably, the cover passageway 112 includes a
first cover passageway 112A, a second cover passageway 112B and a
third cover passageway 112C.
[0122] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 19, the
liner 702 includes lateral liner side walls 706 positioned on
opposite sides of the liner 702. The lateral liner side walls 706
corresponds with the lateral cover side walls 106 of the cover
assembly 102 (as depicted in FIG. 18). Each of the lateral liner
side walls 706 provides (defines) the liner side opening 714 (the
engagement feature of the holder assembly 802 and/or the engagement
feature of the cover assembly 102 are configured to engage (at
least in part) with the liner side opening 714). The liner 702 also
includes a rear liner wall 708 that corresponds with the rear cover
wall 108 of the cover assembly 102 (as depicted in FIG. 18). The
rear liner wall 708 extends between opposite sides of the liner
702. The liner 702 also includes a front liner wall 709. The front
liner wall 709 corresponds with the front cover wall 109 of the
cover assembly 102 (as depicted in FIG. 18). The front liner wall
709 is spaced apart from the rear liner wall 708, and spans across
the opposite sides of the liner 702. The liner 702 also includes
(defines or provides) a liner passageway 712 (configured to receive
and/or permit passage of a drink container). The liner passageway
712 corresponds to the cover passageway 112 of the cover assembly
102 (as depicted in FIG. 18). Preferably, the liner passageway 712
includes a first liner passageway 712A, a second liner passageway
712B and a third liner passageway 712C. Preferably, the first liner
passageway 712A, the second liner passageway 712B and the third
liner passageway 712C correspond to the first cover passageway
112A, the second cover passageway 112B and the third cover
passageway 112C (respectively) of the cover assembly 102 (as
depicted in FIG. 18).
[0123] FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 depict a side view (FIG. 20) and a top
view (FIG. 21) of the embodiments of the cover assembly 102 of FIG.
3. Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21,
the lateral cover side walls 106 of the cover assembly 102 has a
vertical height. The cover-engagement feature 110 is positioned
midway between the front and rear sections of the cover assembly
102.
[0124] FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 depict a side view (FIG. 22) and a top
view (FIG. 23) of the embodiments of the liner 702 of FIG. 3.
Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23,
the lateral liner side walls 706 of the liner 702 has a vertical
height. The liner side opening 714 is positioned midway between the
front and rear sections of the liner 702.
[0125] FIG. 24 to FIG. 26 depict side views of the embodiments of
the cover assembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702
of FIG. 3. Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 24
(showing a side view), the food-service tray 902 provides depth
with side walls extending from the outer periphery of the
food-service tray 902. The cover assembly 102 is positioned above
the liner 702 (having the liner image 705 thereon) in a
spaced-apart relationship. The liner 702 is positioned above the
food-service tray 902 in a spaced-apart relationship. Preferably,
instances of the holder-engagement feature 808 are positioned or
located on opposite lateral sides of the tray surface 904 (of the
food-service tray 902). The holder-engagement feature 808 may
include, for instance, a portion of the peripheral edge of the
food-service tray 902. The holder-engagement feature 808 includes a
mechanical feature (a geometric formation) positioned on the
food-service tray 902. In accordance with an option, instances of
the holder-engagement feature 808 are positioned on all of the
opposite sides (outer peripheral sides) of the food-service tray
902. Preferably, the instances of the cover-engagement feature 110
of the cover assembly 102 are positioned or located on opposite
sides of the cover assembly 102 with the cover surface 104
positioned (at least in part) between the instances of the
cover-engagement feature 110. In accordance with an option, it will
be appreciated that the liner 702 and the cover assembly 102 are
formed as an integral unit (fused as a single unit). In accordance
with an option, it will be appreciated that the liner 702 and the
holder assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as a
single unit). In accordance with an option, it will be appreciated
that the cover assembly 102 and the liner 702 and the holder
assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as a single
unit).
[0126] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 25 (showing
a side view), the liner 702 is positioned on (and/or covers, at
least in part) the food-service tray 902, with the liner image 705
facing upwardly in such a way that the liner image 705 is visible.
In this manner, the liner image 705, in use, provides visual
enhancement of the food-service tray 902. The liner surface spans
between (at least in part) the instances of the holder-engagement
feature 808 of the food-service tray 902. The cover assembly 102 is
positioned on (at least in part) and covers (at least in part) the
liner 702, with the liner image 705 facing upwardly in such a way
that the liner image 705 is visible (through the cover assembly
102, while the liner 702 is positioned on, and covers the
food-service tray 902). Preferably, the user 952 (which is not
necessarily the user of the food-service tray 902) moves the
cover-engagement feature 110 along the movement direction 954 in
such a way that the cover-engagement feature 110 selectively
engages (selectively securely engages or connects) with the
holder-engagement feature 808 of the food-service tray 902. For
instance, the cover-engagement feature 110 and the
holder-engagement feature 808 are configured to be selectively snap
fitted (snap connectable and selectively snap de-connectable) with
each other.
[0127] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 26 (showing
a side view), the cover-engagement feature 110, in use, securely
engages the holder-engagement feature 808.
[0128] FIG. 27 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the
cover assembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of
FIG. 3.
[0129] FIG. 28 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the
cover assembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of
FIG. 27.
[0130] FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 depict perspective views of the
embodiments of the cover assembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and
the liner 702 of FIG. 27.
[0131] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 27 (showing
a top perspective view), the food-service tray 902 includes (and is
not limited to) a food-service tray 902. The cover assembly 102 is
positioned above the liner 702 (having the liner image 705 thereon)
in a spaced-apart relationship. The liner 702 is positioned above
the food-service tray 902 in a spaced-apart relationship.
Preferably, instances of the holder-engagement feature 808 are
positioned or located on opposite lateral sides of the tray surface
904 (of the food-service tray 902). The holder-engagement feature
808 may include, for instance, a portion of the peripheral edge of
the food-service tray 902. The holder-engagement feature 808
includes a mechanical feature (a geometric formation) positioned on
the food-service tray 902. In accordance with an option, instances
of the holder-engagement feature 808 are positioned on all of the
opposite sides (outer peripheral sides) of the food-service tray
902. Preferably, the instances of the cover-engagement feature 110
of the cover assembly 102 are positioned or located on opposite
sides of the cover assembly 102 with the cover surface 104
positioned (at least in part) between the instances of the
cover-engagement feature 110. In accordance with an option, it will
be appreciated that the liner 702 and the cover assembly 102 are
formed as an integral unit (fused as a single unit). In accordance
with an option, it will be appreciated that the liner 702 and the
holder assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as a
single unit). In accordance with an option, it will be appreciated
that the cover assembly 102 and the liner 702 and the holder
assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as a single
unit).
[0132] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 28 (showing
a top perspective view), the liner 702 is positioned on (and/or
covers, at least in part) the food-service tray 902, with the liner
image 705 facing upwardly in such a way that the liner image 705 is
visible. In this manner, the liner image 705, in use, provides
visual enhancement of the food-service tray 902. The cover assembly
102 is positioned over the liner 702 (in a spaced-apart
relationship). The liner surface spans between (at least in part)
the instances of the holder-engagement feature 808 of the
food-service tray 902.
[0133] Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 29,
(showing a top perspective view), the cover assembly 102 is
partially positioned on (and partially covers) the liner 702, with
the liner image 705 facing upwardly in such a way that the liner
image 705 is visible through the cover assembly 102 (while the
liner 702 is positioned on, and covers the food-service tray 902).
Preferably, the user 952 (which is not necessarily the user of the
food-service tray 902) moves the cover-engagement feature 110 along
the movement direction 954 in such a way that the cover-engagement
feature 110 selectively engages (selectively securely engages or
connects) with the holder-engagement feature 808 of the
food-service tray 902. For instance, the cover-engagement feature
110 and the holder-engagement feature 808 are configured to be
selectively snap fitted (selectively snap connectable and
selectively snap de-connectable) with each other.
[0134] Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 30,
(showing a top perspective view), the cover assembly 102 is
positioned on (and/or covers, at least in part) the liner 702, with
the liner image 705 facing upwardly in such a way that the liner
image 705 is visible through the cover assembly 102 (while the
liner 702 is positioned on, and covers the food-service tray 902).
The cover assembly 102 is configured to cover (at least in part)
the liner 702.
[0135] FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 depict a top perspective view (FIG. 31)
and a side view or a side perspective view (FIG. 32) of the
embodiments of the holder assembly 802 of FIG. 27.
[0136] FIG. 33 depicts a top perspective view of the embodiments of
the holder assembly 802 of FIG. 3, and of the cover assembly 102 of
FIG. 3, and of the liner 702 of FIG. 3.
[0137] FIG. 34 depicts a top perspective view of the embodiments of
the holder assembly 802, the cover assembly 102 and the liner 702
of FIG. 33.
[0138] FIG. 35 depicts a top perspective view of the embodiments of
the holder assembly 802, the cover assembly 102 and the liner 702
of FIG. 33. Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 31 and
FIG. 31, the food-service tray 902 includes (and is not limited to)
a food-service tray. The food-service tray 902 defines (provides)
at least one or more instances of the drink holder 918, which may
be positioned, for instance, on opposite sides of the food-service
tray 902 (such as, at the front corner sections of the food-service
tray 902). Preferably, instances of the holder-engagement feature
808 are positioned or located on opposite lateral sides of the tray
surface 904 (of the food-service tray 902). The holder-engagement
feature 808 may include, for instance, a portion of the peripheral
edge of the food-service tray 902. The holder-engagement feature
808 includes a mechanical feature (a geometric formation)
positioned on the food-service tray 902.
[0139] Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 32, the
food-service tray 902 further includes instances of the stand
assembly 920 extending (depending) downwardly from the food-service
tray 902. The food-service tray 902 is configured to receive and/or
support at least one or more food items, such as the drink
container 955 and/or the food item 953. The stand assembly 920 may
be configured to receive, at least in part, a portion of at least
one or more food items.
[0140] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 33 (showing
a top perspective view), the cover assembly 102 is positioned above
the liner 702 (having the liner image 705 thereon) in a
spaced-apart relationship. The liner 702 is positioned above the
food-service tray 902 in a spaced-apart relationship. Instances of
the cover-engagement feature 110 of the cover assembly 102 are
positioned or located on opposite sides of the cover assembly 102
with the cover surface 104 positioned (at least in part) between
the instances of the cover-engagement feature 110. The liner 702 is
configured to surround (at least in part) the drink holder 918. The
liner 702 is configured to cover (at least in part) the
food-service tray 902. In accordance with an option, it will be
appreciated that the liner 702 and the cover assembly 102 are
formed as an integral unit (fused as a single unit). In accordance
with an option, it will be appreciated that the liner 702 and the
holder assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as a
single unit). In accordance with an option, it will be appreciated
that the cover assembly 102 and the liner 702 and the holder
assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as a single
unit).
[0141] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 34 (showing
a top perspective view), the liner 702 is positioned on (and/or
covers, at least in part) the food-service tray 902, with the liner
image 705 facing upwardly so that the liner image 705 (in such a
way that the liner image 705) is visible. In this manner, the liner
image 705, in use, provides visual enhancement of the food-service
tray 902. The cover assembly 102 is positioned over the liner 702
(in a spaced-apart relationship). The liner surface 704 spans
between (at least in part) the instances of the holder-engagement
feature 808 of the food-service tray 902.
[0142] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 35 (showing
a top perspective view), the cover assembly 102 is positioned on
(and/or covers, at least in part) the liner 702, with the liner
image 705 facing upwardly in such a way that the liner image 705 is
visible through the cover assembly 102 (while the liner 702 is
positioned on, and covers the food-service tray 902). The cover
assembly 102 is configured to cover (at least in part) the liner
702 (thus protecting, at least in part, the liner 702). Preferably,
the user 952 (which is not necessarily the user of the food-service
tray 902) moves the cover-engagement feature 110 along the movement
direction 954 in such a way that the cover-engagement feature 110
selectively engages (selectively securely engages or connects) with
the holder-engagement feature 808 of the food-service tray 902. For
instance, the cover-engagement feature 110 and the
holder-engagement feature 808 are configured to be selectively snap
fitted (snap connectable and snap de-connectable) with each
other.
[0143] FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 depict side views of the embodiments of
the cover assembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702
of FIG. 3. Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 36, the
cover assembly 102 includes the cover-engagement feature 110. The
cover assembly 102 includes an interior zone 103 configured to
receive an item therein. The cover assembly 102 includes an
upstanding wall 107 surrounding (at least in part) the interior
zone 103. The tray surface 904 is recessed, at least in part, into
the interior of the food-service tray 902. The liner 702 is
received (at least in part) on the tray surface 904, with the liner
image 705 of the liner 702 facing upwardly (once the tray surface
904 is received in the interior of the food-service tray 902). In
accordance with a preferred embodiment, the food-service tray 902
includes a stand assembly 920. The liner 702 is configured to be
positioned between the cover assembly 102 and the food-service tray
902. The liner 702 is configured to be movable along the
positioning direction 956 toward the tray surface 904. The cover
assembly 102 is configured to be movable along the positioning
direction 956 toward the tray surface 904 (with the liner 702
positioned between the cover assembly 102 and the food-service tray
902). The cover-engagement feature 110 is configured to be
selectively connectable to (at least in part) a portion of the
peripheral edge of the food-service tray 902. More specifically,
the holder-engagement feature 808 includes a portion of the
peripheral edge of the food-service tray 902. Preferably, the
cover-engagement feature 110 is configured to selectively snap fit
with a portion of the peripheral edge of the food-service tray 902.
More preferably, the cover-engagement feature 110 and the cover
assembly 102, in combination, form a C-shaped section configured to
selectively snap fit with a portion of the peripheral edge of the
food-service tray 902. Even more preferably, the cover-engagement
feature 110 and the cover assembly 102, in combination, form a
C-shaped section configured to selectively snap fit with the
holder-engagement feature 808, which includes a portion of the
peripheral edge of the food-service tray 902. The user 952 grabs
(grips) the cover-engagement feature 110, and moves the
cover-engagement feature 110 along the movement direction 954 (this
is done in such a way that the cover-engagement feature 110 may
contact the underside of the food-service tray 902 once the cover
assembly 102 is positioned proximate (adjacent) to the tray surface
904, as depicted in FIG. 37). In accordance with an option, it will
be appreciated that the liner 702 and the cover assembly 102 are
formed as an integral unit (fused as a single unit). In accordance
with an option, it will be appreciated that the liner 702 and the
holder assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as a
single unit). In accordance with an option, it will be appreciated
that the cover assembly 102 and the liner 702 and the holder
assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as a single
unit).
[0144] Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 36 and FIG.
37, the cover-engagement feature 110, in use, selectively securely
engages and/or contacts (at least in part) the underside of the
food-service tray 902. The liner image 705, in use, improves the
visual appeal (enhancement) of the food-service tray 902 for the
user of the food-service tray 902 (to improve their mood,
enjoyment, appreciation, etc.). The liner 702 may be selectively
changed as needed in order the change the visual enhancement of the
food-service tray 902 (as may be needed from time to time).
[0145] FIG. 38 and FIG. 39 depict perspective views of the
embodiments of the cover assembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and
the liner 702 of FIG. 3.
[0146] FIG. 40 and FIG. 41 depict top views of the cover assembly
102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of FIG. 38.
[0147] FIG. 42 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the
cover assembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of
FIG. 3.
[0148] Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 38 and FIG.
39, a first seating system 504 includes a first chair arm 507 with
a first drink hole feature 502 formed on (provided by) the first
chair arm 507. A second seating system 514 includes a second chair
arm 517 with a second drink hole feature 512 formed on (provided
by) the second chair arm 517. A third seating system 524 includes a
third chair arm 527 with a third drink hole feature 522 formed on
(provided by) the third chair arm 527. The first seating system
504, the second seating system 514, and the third seating system
524 are, for instance, seating systems configured to be installed
in a movie theater, a sports arena, an entertainment center, any
other kind, and any equivalent thereof. The first drink hole
feature 502 includes a curved outer surface (an outer facing
surface). Preferably, the first drink hole feature 502 is
configured to receive and support a food item, such as a drink
container (known and not depicted). The liner 702 is configured to
conform (at least in part) to the curved outer surface of the first
drink hole feature 502. Preferably, the liner 702 includes a
flexible material (a flexible plastic material and/or a paper
material, etc.) that has a normally (unbiased shape) flat surface
(flat shape). Alternatively, the cover assembly 102 includes a
flexible material (a flexible plastic material) that has a normally
(biased shape) flat surface (or a biased curved shape if desired).
Preferably, the liner 702 is configured to be selectively snap
fitted to (selectively coupled with) the outer surface of the first
drink hole feature 502. Alternatively, the liner 702 is fitted (at
least in part) to the outer surface of the first drink hole feature
502. The liner image 705 is printed (formed on) the outer surface
of the liner 702. Once the liner 702 is positioned over the curved
outer surface of the first drink hole feature 502, the liner image
705, in use, faces outwardly (away from the first drink hole
feature 502). The cover assembly 102 is configured to conform (at
least in part) to the curved outer surface of the first drink hole
feature 502 (that is, once or after the liner 702 is placed onto
the first drink hole feature 502). For instance, the cover assembly
102 includes a flexible material (a flexible plastic material) that
has a normally (unbiased shape) flat surface. Alternatively, the
cover assembly 102 includes a flexible material (a flexible plastic
material) that has a normally (biased shape) flat surface (or a
curved shape if so desired). The cover assembly 102 includes a
light-transmissive material configured to permit (at least in part)
transmission of light through the cover assembly 102. Preferably,
the cover assembly 102 is configured to be selectively snap fitted
to the outer surface of the first drink hole feature 502.
Alternatively, the cover assembly 102 is configured to be fitted to
the outer surface of the first drink hole feature 502. Once the
cover assembly 102 is positioned over the liner 702 (which is
placed over the first drink hole feature 502), the liner image 705,
in use, is visually exposed (since the liner image 705 faces
outwardly away from the first drink hole feature 502). In this
manner, the liner image 705 (in use) is visually detectable by
patrons and/or users (such as the user of the first seating system
504, such as when the user is moving toward the first seating
system 504, etc.). The user 952 (not the user of the first seating
system 504) may grab or grip the edges of the liner 702, and move
the edges of the liner 702, and then position (locate) the liner
702 against the curved outer surface of the first drink hole
feature 502. Preferably, the cover assembly 102 is configured to be
selectively snap fitted to the first drink hole feature 502, with
the liner 702 captured between the inner surface of the cover
assembly 102 and the outer surface of the first drink hole feature
502. In accordance with an option, it will be appreciated that the
liner 702 and the cover assembly 102 are formed as an integral unit
(fused as a single unit). In accordance with an option, it will be
appreciated that the liner 702 and the holder assembly 802 are
formed as an integral unit (fused as a single unit). In accordance
with an option, it will be appreciated that the cover assembly 102
and the liner 702 and the holder assembly 802 are formed as an
integral unit (fused as a single unit).
[0149] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 40, the
liner 702 is configured to be positioned (located) over the outer
surface of the first drink hole feature 502. The liner image 705,
in use, faces outwardly away from the outer surface of the first
drink hole feature 502 (once or after the liner 702 is positioned
over the outer surface of the first drink hole feature 502). The
liner 702 may include a flexible, normally flat piece of resilient
plastic material, any other kind, and any equivalent thereof. In
accordance with an embodiment, the cover assembly 102 is configured
to have a resilient-shaped body (such as a C-shaped body) made of a
resilient (flexible) plastic material, any other kind, and any
equivalent thereof. The user 952, in use, grabs (grips) the
opposite edges of the cover assembly 102 and moves the opposite
edges along the movement direction 954 (this is done in such a way
that the cover assembly 102 becomes splayed apart). Once the cover
assembly 102 is splayed apart, the cover assembly 102 is fitted
over the liner 702 (which is positioned on the outer surface of the
first drink hole feature 502). It will be appreciated that in
accordance with an option (and would be easily understood by
persons of skill in the art), the cover assembly 102 includes the
cover-engagement feature 110 (not depicted in FIG. 40, and depicted
in other FIGS.), and the first drink hole feature 502 includes the
holder-engagement feature 808 (not depicted in FIG. 40, and
depicted in other FIGS.). In this manner, the cover assembly 102
and the first drink hole feature 502 may be securely coupled to
each other by way of utilization of the cover-engagement feature
110 and the holder-engagement feature 808 (both of which are not
depicted in FIG. 40, and are depicted in other FIGS.).
[0150] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 41, the
liner 702 is positioned between the cover assembly 102 and the
first drink hole feature 502, with the liner image 705 facing
outwardly. The cover assembly 102 includes (at least in part) a
light-transmissive material (a translucent material or a
transparent material). The user of the first drink hole feature 502
(or other patrons) may receive visual enhancement or enjoyment of
the first drink hole feature 502, and/or with an event being held
at a movie theater and/or a sporting arena, any other kind, and any
equivalent thereof.
[0151] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 42, the
first drink hole feature 502 is configured to be mounted to the
rear portion of the first seating system 504. For instance, the
first drink hole feature 502 includes a cup holder 530 defining an
interior holder zone 532. An interface structure 534 extends from
the cup holder 530. The first seating system 504 includes a
complementary interface structure 536 configured to securely
connect (mate) with the interface structure 534 of the cup holder
530.
[0152] FIG. 43 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the
cover assembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of
FIG. 3.
[0153] FIG. 44 to FIG. 46 depict perspective views of the
embodiments of the cover assembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and
the liner 702 of FIG. 43.
[0154] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 43, the
apparatus is adapted such that the holder assembly 802 includes a
booster seat assembly 602 (such as a child booster seat), and the
holder surface 804 includes a booster-seat surface 604 provided by
the booster seat assembly 602. In accordance with an option, it
will be appreciated that the liner 702 and the cover assembly 102
are formed as an integral unit (fused as a single unit). In
accordance with an option, it will be appreciated that the liner
702 and the holder assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit
(fused as a single unit). In accordance with an option, it will be
appreciated that the cover assembly 102 and the liner 702 and the
holder assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as a
single unit).
[0155] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 43, the
booster seat assembly 602 is configured to be stackable and/or
nestable (one vertically positioned over the other in a nested
relationship), or positioned in a stacked formation 606 (in order
to reduce storage space, for relatively easier transportation,
etc.). The booster seat assembly 602 is (includes) an extra seat
and/or a cushion. The booster seat assembly 602 is configured to be
positioned or placed on an existing seat (such as a movie theater
seat, etc.). The booster seat assembly 602 may be, for instance,
configured for a small child (or a relatively smaller person) to
sit thereon. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the booster
seat assembly 602 is configured for use in a theatre, an arena
and/or an auditorium, etc., any other kind, and any equivalent
thereof. The booster seat assembly 602 includes a contoured seating
surface for a comfortable seating experience. The booster seat
assembly 602 has a seating surface that may accommodate a variety
of child sizes. The booster seat assembly 602 is constructed of a
plastic material with rounded corners. The booster seat assembly
602 includes the holder-engagement feature 808, in which
(preferably) the holder-engagement feature 808 is positioned on
opposite sides of the booster seat assembly 602. The
holder-engagement feature 808 is, preferably, located on an outer
rim portion (or a peripheral edge portion) of the booster seat
assembly 602. The liner 702 is configured to be positioned on
(received on) an outer surface of the booster seat assembly 602
(this is done in such a way that the liner surface 704 is placed
over, at least in part, the booster-seat surface 604 of the booster
seat assembly 602). The shape (interior shape) of the liner 702
conforms, at least in part, to the outer shape of the booster seat
assembly 602. The liner image 705 is positioned on any suitable
part of the liner 702, such as a side or a portion of the liner
surface 704 (of the liner 702). For instance, the liner image 705
is positioned on any desired positioned located on an outer side
wall of the liner surface 704 (as depicted). It will be appreciated
that, in general terms, the liner image 705 may be positioned on
(or in) at any location on or in the liner surface 704 (for
instance, not just on the side wall of the liner surface 704). The
liner 702 is configured to be positioned over (at least in part) a
portion of the booster seat assembly 602. It will be appreciated
that, in general terms, the liner image 705 (or the liner 702) may
be positioned on (or in) at any location on or in the booster seat
assembly 602 (for instance, not just on the side wall of the
booster seat assembly 602). The cover assembly 102 includes the
cover-engagement feature 110, in which the cover-engagement feature
110 is configured to be engageable (securely engageable) with the
holder-engagement feature 808 of the booster seat assembly 602
(preferably, once the liner 702 is positioned, at least in part, on
the booster seat assembly 602). The cover-engagement feature 110
is, preferably, located on an outer rim portion (a peripheral edge
portion) of the cover assembly 102. Preferably, the
cover-engagement feature 110 is positioned on opposite sides of the
cover surface 104 (for improved secured connection of the cover
assembly 102 to the booster seat assembly 602). The user 952, in
use, grabs and moves the cover-engagement feature 110 along the
movement direction 954 (a rotational movement). The
cover-engagement feature 110 is configured to be pivotally movable
along the movement direction 954. The cover-engagement feature 110
is configured to be selectively snap fitted to the
holder-engagement feature 808. It will be appreciated that, in an
equivalent manner, the cover-engagement feature 110 may be mounted
to the booster-seat surface 604, and the holder-engagement feature
808 may be mounted to the cover-engagement feature 110 (and achieve
an equivalent connection result between the cover assembly 102 and
the booster seat assembly 602).
[0156] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 44, the
cover assembly 102 is positioned over the liner 702, and the liner
702 is positioned over the booster seat assembly 602. The liner 702
is movable along the positioning direction 956 toward the exposed
outer surface of the booster seat assembly 602.
[0157] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 45, the
liner 702 is placed on (positioned over) and/or contacts (at least
in part) the exposed outer surface of the booster seat assembly
602. The holder-engagement feature 808 of the booster seat assembly
602 remains exposed (at least in part) while the liner 702 is
placed on (positioned over) and/or contacts (at least in part) the
exposed outer surface of the booster seat assembly 602. The cover
assembly 102 is movable along the positioning direction 956 toward
the exposed outer surface of the liner 702.
[0158] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 46, the
cover assembly 102 is placed on (positioned over) and/or contacts
(at least in part) the exposed outer surface of the liner 702. The
liner 702 conforms (at least in part) to the outer shape of the
booster seat assembly 602, and the cover assembly 102 conforms (at
least in part) to the outer shape of the liner 702 and the booster
seat assembly 602. The cover-engagement feature 110 (of the cover
assembly 102) is positioned proximate (adjacent) to the
holder-engagement feature 808 (of the booster seat assembly 602).
The holder-engagement feature 808 and the cover-engagement feature
110 are coupled (securely connectable) with (to) each other (after
the cover assembly 102 is placed on, at least in part, the exposed
outer surface of the liner 702). The user 952 (such as a child), in
use, sits on the outer surface of the cover assembly 102. The cover
assembly 102, in use, protects the liner 702 from unwanted or
inadvertent damage. The cover assembly 102, in use, permits
exposure of the liner image 705 of the liner 702. Once the liner
702 is placed on the booster seat assembly 602, the liner image
705, in use, enhances utilization of (provides visual enhancement
of) the booster seat assembly 602 by the child (the user 952). The
liner image 705 may assist the child in developing a positive
emotional experience when using the combination of the cover
assembly 102, the liner 702 and the booster seat assembly 602.
[0159] FIG. 47 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the
cover assembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of
FIG. 3.
[0160] FIG. 48 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the
cover assembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of
FIG. 47.
[0161] FIG. 49 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the
holder assembly 802 and the liner 702 of FIG. 47.
[0162] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 47, there is
depicted a point-of-sale device 400 (POS device). A POS device may
include a credit card processing unit, and any other kind and any
equivalent thereof. The point of sale (POS) device 400 (also called
a point of purchase (POP) device) is configured to transact a
purchase (such as a retail purchase). At the point of sale, the
merchant calculates the amount owed by the customer, indicates that
amount, may prepare an invoice for the customer (which may be a
cash register printout), and indicates the options for the customer
to make payment. It is also the point at which a customer makes a
payment to the merchant in exchange for goods or after provision of
a service. After receiving payment, the merchant may issue a
receipt for the transaction, which is usually printed and may be
dispensed with or sent electronically. The holder assembly 802
includes a POS holder 402 (a point-of-sale device holder or a
holder, etc.). The POS holder 402 may or may not be configured to
support the point-of-sale device 400 (POS device). The holder
surface 804 includes a POS holder surface 404. The point-of-sale
device 400 may be positioned (at least in part) on top (or
positioned proximate to, or adjacent to) the POS holder 402. The
POS holder 402 is configured to be located proximate (adjacent) to
the point-of-sale device 400. In accordance with an embodiment, the
POS holder 402 is configured to be selectively affixed to the
point-of-sale device 400 (this is done in such a way that the
point-of-sale device 400 is available for user viewing). In
accordance with an embodiment, the POS holder 402 is configured to
be selectively positioned (at least in part) proximate (adjacent)
to the point-of-sale device 400 (this is done in such a way that
the point-of-sale device 400 is available for user viewing). A
liner 702 is configured to be positioned (at least in part) above
the POS holder 402 (in a spaced-apart relationship). A cover
assembly 102 is configured to be positioned (at least in part)
above the liner 702 (in a spaced-apart relationship). The cover
assembly 102 includes the cover-engagement feature 110. The
cover-engagement feature 110 is configured to securely connect the
cover assembly 102 to the POS holder 402. Preferably, the
cover-engagement feature 110 is configured to extend from the cover
assembly 102. Preferably, the cover-engagement feature 110 is
connected to the cover assembly 102 (extends from the cover
assembly 102). The cover-engagement feature 110 is formed to an
outer edge portion of the cover assembly 102. The cover-engagement
feature 110 is configured to connect the cover assembly 102 to the
POS holder 402 (to the edge portion of the POS holder 402). The POS
holder 402 includes the holder-engagement feature 808. The
cover-engagement feature 110 is configured to connect to the
holder-engagement feature 808 of the POS holder 402.
[0163] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 48, the
liner 702 is configured to be positioned (at least in part) to
contact (at least in part) the POS holder 402 (and to cover at
least in part the POS holder 402). The cover assembly 102 is
positioned (at least in part) to cover (at least in part) the liner
702. The cover assembly 102 is configured to reveal (at least in
part, an observer 950, as depicted in FIG. 4 for instance) the
liner image 705 formed on the liner 702. The liner image 705, in
use, improves or enhances the appearance of the point-of-sale
device 400 (once the liner 702 is positioned (at least in part) on
(or proximate to, adjacent to) the POS holder 402, and once the POS
holder 402 is positioned (at least in part) proximate (adjacent) to
the point-of-sale device 400 (and/or on or near the POS holder
402)). Preferably, the cover assembly 102 is configured to transmit
(at least in part) light (configured to be light transmissive, at
least in part). The cover assembly 102 is configured to protect (in
use) the integrity of the liner 702 (once the cover assembly 102,
in use, is positioned (at least in part) proximate (adjacent) to
the liner 702). In accordance with an option, it will be
appreciated that the liner 702 and the cover assembly 102 are
formed as an integral unit (fused as a single unit). In accordance
with an option, it will be appreciated that the liner 702 and the
holder assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as a
single unit). In accordance with an option, it will be appreciated
that the cover assembly 102 and the liner 702 and the holder
assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as a single
unit). Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 49, it will
be appreciated that in accordance with an embodiment, the liner 702
is positioned (at least in part) over the POS holder surface 404
(with the cover assembly 102 not being utilized). The liner 702
includes the cover-engagement feature 110. The liner 702 includes
the cover-engagement feature 110. The cover-engagement feature 110
is configured to securely connect the liner 702 to the POS holder
402. Preferably, the cover-engagement feature 110 is connected to
the liner 702 (extends from the liner 702). The cover-engagement
feature 110 is formed to an outer edge portion of the liner 702.
The cover-engagement feature 110 is configured to connect the liner
702 to the POS holder 402 (to the edge portion of the POS holder
402). The POS holder 402 includes the holder-engagement feature
808. The cover-engagement feature 110 is configured to connect to
the holder-engagement feature 808 of the POS holder 402.
[0164] FIG. 50, FIG. 51, FIG. 52, FIG. 53 and FIG. 54 depict
schematic views of embodiments of a holder assembly 802, and it
will be appreciated that these embodiments are relatively easier to
understand in view of the description provided above for FIG. 1 to
FIG. 49.
[0165] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 50, a holder
image 805 is configured to be positioned, at least in part,
proximate to (on an external surface of) a holder assembly 802.
This is done in such a way that the holder image 805, in use, faces
away from the holder assembly 802 once the holder image 805, in
use, is positioned proximate to (on) the holder assembly 802. The
holder image 805 is also configured to face away from the holder
assembly 802 once the holder image 805, in use, is positioned, at
least in part, proximate to (on) the holder assembly 802. The
holder image 805, in use, visually enhances an appearance of the
holder assembly 802 once the holder image 805, in use, is
positioned proximate to the holder assembly 802. For instance, the
holder image 805 may include a relief pattern extending from
(formed to) the holder assembly 802, etc. In accordance with an
option, the holder image 805 is configured to selectively connect
(couple) with, and selectively disconnect from, the holder assembly
802. In accordance with an option, the holder image 805 is
integrally formed to (with) the holder assembly 802, if so
desired.
[0166] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 51, a cover
assembly 102 has a cover image 101 formed thereon or therein (that
is, on or in the cover assembly 102). The cover assembly 102 is
configured to be selectively positioned proximate to (over), at
least in part, a holder assembly 802. This is done in such a way
that the cover assembly 102, in use, positions the cover image 101
so that the cover image 101, in use, faces away from the holder
assembly 802 once the cover assembly 102, in use, is selectively
positioned proximate to, at least in part, the holder assembly 802.
The cover assembly 102 is also configured to visually display, at
least in part, the cover image 101 formed on the cover assembly 102
once the cover assembly 102, in use, is selectively positioned
proximate to (over), at least in part, the holder assembly 802. The
cover assembly 102, in use, visually enhances an appearance of the
holder assembly 802 once the cover assembly 102 is selectively
positioned proximate to (over) the holder assembly 802. The cover
assembly 102 is configured to physically protect (protect) the
appearance of the holder assembly 802 once the cover assembly 102
is selectively positioned proximate to the liner 702, and the liner
702 is positioned proximate to the holder assembly 802. In
accordance with an option, the cover assembly 102 is configured to
selectively connect (couple) with, and selectively disconnect from,
the holder assembly 802. In accordance with an option, the cover
assembly 102 is integrally formed with the holder assembly 802, if
so desired.
[0167] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 52, a liner
702 has a liner image 705 formed thereon or therein (that is, on or
in the liner 702). The liner 702 is configured to be selectively
positioned proximate to (such as over), at least in part, a holder
assembly 802. This is done in such a way that the liner 702, in
use, positions the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702 so that
the liner image 705, in use, faces away from the holder assembly
802 once the liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned, at least
in part, proximate to the holder assembly 802. The liner 702 is
also configured to visually display, at least in part, the liner
image 705 formed on the liner 702 once the liner 702, in use, is
selectively positioned proximate to (over), at least in part, the
holder assembly 802. The liner 702, in use, visually enhances an
appearance of the holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 is
selectively positioned proximate to the holder assembly 802. In
accordance with an option, the liner 702 is configured to
selectively connect (couple) with, and selectively disconnect from,
the holder assembly 802. In accordance with an option, the liner
702 is integrally formed with the holder assembly 802, if so
desired.
[0168] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 53, a liner
702 has a liner image 705 formed thereon or therein (that is, on or
in the liner 702). Preferably, the liner 702 has a liner surface
704 with the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704. The
liner 702 is configured to be selectively positioned proximate to
(over), at least in part, a holder surface 804 of a holder assembly
802. This is done in such a way that the liner 702, in use,
positions the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 so
that the liner image 705, in use, faces away from the holder
surface 804 of the holder assembly 802 once the liner 702, in use,
is selectively positioned proximate to (over), at least in part,
the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802. In addition, a
cover assembly 102 has a cover surface 104. The cover assembly 102
is configured to selectively cover, at least in part, the liner
image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702. The
cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal, at least in part,
the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 once (A) the
liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned over, at least in
part, the holder assembly 802, and (B) the cover assembly 102, in
use, selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image 705
formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702. The cover
assembly 102 has a cover image 101 formed on the cover surface 104
(this is done in such a way that the cover image 101, in use, is
displayed once the cover assembly 102, in use, selectively covers,
at least in part, the liner 702, in which the liner 702 is
positioned proximate to the holder assembly 802). The liner 702, in
use, visually enhances an appearance of the holder assembly 802
once the liner 702 is selectively positioned between the cover
assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. The cover assembly 102,
in use, visually enhances the appearance of the holder assembly 802
once the cover assembly 102 is selectively positioned proximate to
the liner 702, and the liner 702 is positioned proximate to the
holder assembly 802. The cover assembly 102 is configured to
physically protect (protect) the appearance of the holder assembly
802 once the cover assembly 102 is selectively positioned proximate
to the liner 702, and the liner 702 is positioned proximate to the
holder assembly 802. In accordance with an option, the liner 702 is
configured to selectively connect (couple) with, and selectively
disconnect from, the holder assembly 802. In accordance with an
option, the cover assembly 102 is configured to selectively connect
(couple) with, and selectively disconnect from, the holder assembly
802. In accordance with an option, the liner 702 is integrally
formed with the holder assembly 802. In accordance with an option,
the cover assembly 102 is integrally formed with the holder
assembly 802. In accordance with an option, the cover assembly 102,
the liner 702 and the holder assembly 802 are integrally formed, if
so desired.
[0169] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 54, a liner
702 is configured to be selectively positioned over, at least in
part, a holder assembly 802. In addition, a cover assembly 102 is
configured to selectively cover, at least in part, the liner 702
once the liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned over, at
least in part, the holder assembly 802. The cover assembly 102 has
a cover image 101 formed thereon (this is done in such a way that
the cover image 101, in use, is displayed once the cover assembly
102, in use, selectively covers, at least in part, the liner 702,
in which the liner 702 is positioned over, at least in part, the
holder assembly 802). The cover assembly 102, in use, visually
enhances the appearance of the holder assembly 802 and the liner
702 once the cover assembly 102 is selectively positioned over the
liner 702, and the liner 702 is positioned over the holder assembly
802. The cover assembly 102 is configured to physically protect
(protect) the appearance of the holder assembly 802 once the cover
assembly 102 is selectively positioned proximate to the liner 702,
and the liner 702 is positioned proximate to the holder assembly
802. In accordance with an option, the liner 702 is configured to
selectively connect (couple) with, and selectively disconnect from,
the holder assembly 802. In accordance with an option, the cover
assembly 102 is configured to selectively connect (couple) with,
and selectively disconnect from, the holder assembly 802. In
accordance with an option, the cover assembly 102 is integrally
formed with the holder assembly 802.
[0170] In accordance with a preferred embodiment (applicable to all
of the FIGS.), it may be desirable to improve advertising revenue
in association with the holder assembly 802 (that is, for
monetizing the holder assembly 802). The advertisement provides a
notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product,
service, or event or publicizing a job vacancy, etc., and any other
kind, and any equivalent thereof.
[0171] In accordance with an embodiment (applicable to all of the
FIGS.), there is provided a method for enhancing advertising
revenue in association with a holder assembly 802. The method
includes and is not limited to positioning a liner 702, at least in
part, over a holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802, in
which the liner 702 has a liner surface 704 with a liner image 705
formed on the liner surface 704, in such a way that the liner 702,
in use, positions the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface
704 in such a way that the liner image 705, in use, faces away from
the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802. The method also
includes and is not limited to selectively covering, at least in
part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 of the
liner 702 with a cover assembly 102 having a cover surface 104, in
which the cover surface 104 of the cover assembly 102 is configured
to reveal, at least in part, the liner image 705 being formed on
the liner surface 704 once: (A) the liner 702, in use, is
selectively positioned over, at least in part, the holder surface
804 of the holder assembly 802; and (B) the cover surface 104 of
the cover assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, at least in
part, the liner image 705 being formed on the liner surface 704 of
the liner 702, in which the cover assembly 102 is configured to
protect, in use, the liner 702. The liner image 705 formed on the
liner surface 704 of the liner 702 includes, at least in part, an
advertisement. The liner image 705, in use, enhances advertising
revenue in association with the holder assembly 802 once the liner
image 705 is selectively positioned proximate to the holder
assembly 802.
[0172] In accordance with an embodiment (applicable to all of the
FIGS.), the liner image 705 includes (at least in part) the
advertisement, and the liner image 705, in use, enhances
advertising revenue in association with the holder assembly 802
once the liner image 705 is selectively positioned proximate to
(relative to) the holder assembly 802. In accordance with an
option, there is provided a method for enhancing advertising
revenue in association with a holder assembly 802. The method
includes positioning a liner 702, at least in part, proximate to
the holder assembly 802, in which the liner 702 has a liner image
705. The liner image 705 includes, at least in part, an
advertisement. The liner image 705, in use, enhances advertising
revenue in association with the holder assembly 802 once the liner
image 705 is selectively positioned proximate to the holder
assembly 802.
[0173] In accordance with an embodiment(applicable to all of the
FIGS.), the cover image 101 includes (at least in part) the
advertisement, and the cover image 101, in use, enhances
advertising revenue in association with the holder assembly 802
once the cover image 101 is selectively positioned proximate to
(relative to) the holder assembly 802. In accordance with an
option, there is provided a method for enhancing advertising
revenue in association with a holder assembly 802. The method
includes positioning a cover assembly 102, at least in part,
proximate to the holder assembly 802, in which the cover assembly
102 has a cover image 101. The cover image 101 includes, at least
in part, an advertisement. The cover image 101, in use, enhances
advertising revenue in association with the holder assembly 802
once the cover image 101 is selectively positioned proximate to the
holder assembly 802.
[0174] In accordance with an embodiment (applicable to all of the
FIGS.), the holder image 805 includes (at least in part) the
advertisement, and the holder image 805, in use, enhances
advertising revenue in association with the holder assembly 802
once the holder image 805 is selectively positioned proximate to
(relative to) the holder assembly 802. In accordance with an
option, there is provided a method for enhancing advertising
revenue in association with a holder assembly 802. The method
includes positioning a holder image 805, at least in part,
proximate to the holder assembly 802. The holder image 805
includes, at least in part, an advertisement. The holder image 805,
in use, enhances advertising revenue in association with the holder
assembly 802 once the holder image 805 is selectively positioned
proximate to the holder assembly 802.
[0175] The following clauses are offered as further description of
the examples of the apparatus (such as the holder assembly, etc.).
Any one or more of the following clauses may be combinable with any
other one or more of the following clauses and/or with any
subsection or a portion or portions of any other clause and/or
combination and permutation of clauses. Any one of the following
clauses may stand on its own merit without having to be combined
with any other clause or with any portion of any other clause, etc.
Clause (1): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus
of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to
(comprising) a synergistic combination of a holder assembly 802, a
liner 702, and a cover assembly 102; and/or in which the liner 702
has (is with) a liner image 705 formed thereon; and/or the liner
702 is configured to be selectively positioned over, at least in
part, the holder assembly 802 (this is done in such a way that the
liner 702, in use, positions the liner image 705 formed thereon so
that (such that) the liner image 705, in use, faces away from the
holder assembly 802); and/or the cover assembly 102 is configured
to selectively cover, at least in part, the liner image 705 formed
on the liner 702; and/or the cover assembly 102 is also configured
to reveal (such as to an observer 950), at least in part, the liner
image 705 formed on the liner 702 (once the liner 702, in use, is
selectively positioned over, at least in part, the holder assembly
802); and/or the cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal
(such as to an observer 950), at least in part, the liner image 705
formed on the liner 702 (once the cover assembly 102, in use,
selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on
the liner 702); and/or the liner 702, in use, visually enhances
(changes) an appearance of the holder assembly 802 once the liner
702 is (selectively) positioned between the cover assembly 102 and
the holder assembly 802. Clause (2): an apparatus (either taken
alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a holder
assembly 802 configured to cooperate with a liner 702 with a liner
image 705 formed thereon; and/or in which the liner 702 is
configured to be selectively positioned over, at least in part, the
holder assembly 802 (this is done in such a way that the liner 702,
in use, positions the liner image 705 formed thereon so that (such
that) the liner image 705, in use, faces away from the holder
assembly 802); and/or the holder assembly 802 is also configured to
cooperate with a cover assembly 102, in which the cover assembly
102 is configured to selectively cover, at least in part, the liner
image 705 formed on the liner 702; and/or the cover assembly 102 is
also configured to reveal (such as to an observer 950), at least in
part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702 (once the liner
702, in use, is selectively positioned over, at least in part, the
holder assembly 802); and/or the cover assembly 102 is also
configured to reveal (such as to an observer 950), at least in
part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702 (once the cover
assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, at least in part, the
liner image 705 formed on the liner 702); and/or the liner 702, in
use, visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder
assembly 802 once the liner 702 is selectively positioned between
the cover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. Clause (3): an
apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a
synergistic combination of a liner 702 and a cover assembly 102;
and/or in which the liner 702 has (is with) a liner image 705
formed thereon; and/or the liner 702 is configured to be
selectively positioned over, at least in part, a holder assembly
802 (this is done in such a way that the liner 702, in use,
positions the liner image 705 formed thereon so that (such that)
the liner image 705, in use, faces away from the holder assembly
802); and/or the cover assembly 102 is configured to selectively
cover, at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner
702; and/or the cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal
(such as to an observer 950), at least in part, the liner image 705
formed on the liner 702 (once the liner 702, in use, is selectively
positioned over, at least in part, the holder assembly 802); and/or
the cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an
observer 950), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the
liner 702 (once the cover assembly 102, in use, selectively covers,
at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702);
and/or the liner 702, in use, visually enhances (changes) an
appearance of the holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 is
selectively positioned between the cover assembly 102 and the
holder assembly 802. Clause (4): an apparatus (either taken alone,
or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or
any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including
and not limited to (comprising) a liner 702 with a liner image 705
formed thereon; and/or in which the liner 702 is configured to be
selectively positioned over, at least in part, a holder assembly
802 in such a way that the liner 702, in use, positions the liner
image 705 formed thereon so that (such that) the liner image 705,
in use, faces away from the holder assembly 802, and/or the liner
702 is configured to cooperate with a cover assembly 102, in which
the cover assembly 102 is configured to selectively cover, at least
in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702; and/or the
cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an
observer 950), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the
liner 702 (once the liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned
over, at least in part, the holder assembly 802); and/or the cover
assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer
950), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702
(once the cover assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, at least
in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702); and/or the
liner 702, in use, visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the
holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 is selectively positioned
between the cover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. Clause
(5): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to
(comprising) a cover assembly 102 configured to selectively cover,
at least in part, a liner image 705 formed on a liner 702, in which
the liner 702 is configured to be selectively positioned over, at
least in part, a holder assembly 802 (this is done in such a way
that the liner 702, in use, positions the liner image 705 formed
thereon so that (such that) the liner image 705, in use, faces away
from the holder assembly 802); and/or the cover assembly 102 is
also configured to reveal (such as to an observer 950), at least in
part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702 (once the liner
702, in use, is selectively positioned over, at least in part, the
holder assembly 802); and/or the cover assembly 102 is also
configured to reveal (such as to an observer 950), at least in
part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702 (once the cover
assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, at least in part, the
liner image 705 formed on the liner 702); and/or the liner 702, in
use, visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder
assembly 802 once the liner 702 is selectively positioned between
the cover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. Clause (6): an
apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a
synergistic combination of a liner 702 and a cover assembly 102;
and/or in which the liner 702 has a liner surface 704 with a liner
image 705 formed on the liner surface 704; and/or the liner 702 is
configured to be selectively positioned over, at least in part,
(and/or to contact, at least in part) a holder surface 804 of a
holder assembly 802 (this is done in such a way that the liner 702,
in use, positions the liner image 705 being formed on the liner
surface 704 so that (such as that) the liner image 705, in use,
faces away from the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802);
and/or the cover assembly 102 has a cover surface 104; and/or the
cover surface 104 of the cover assembly 102 is configured to
selectively cover, at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on
the liner surface 704 of the liner 702; and/or the cover assembly
102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer 950), at
least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702 (once
the liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned over, at least in
part, (and/or contacts, at least in part) the holder assembly 802);
and/or the cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as
to an observer 950), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed
on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702 (once the cover assembly
102, in use, selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image
705 formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702); and/or the
liner 702, in use, visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the
holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 is selectively positioned
between the cover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. Clause
(7) an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to
(comprising) a liner 702 having a liner surface 704 with a liner
image 705 formed on the liner surface 704; and/or in which the
liner 702 is configured to be selectively positioned over, at least
in part, (and/or to contact, at least in part) a holder surface 804
of a holder assembly 802 (this is done in such a way that the liner
702, in use, positions the liner image 705 being formed on the
liner surface 704 so that (such as that) the liner image 705, in
use, faces away from the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly
802); and/or the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 of
the liner 702 is configured to be selectively covered, at least in
part, by a cover assembly 102 having a cover surface 104; and/or
the cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an
observer 950), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the
liner 702 (once the liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned
over, at least in part, (and/or contacts, at least in part) the
holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802); and/or the cover
assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer
950), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner
surface 704 of the liner 702 (once the cover assembly 102, in use,
selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on
the liner surface 704 of the liner 702); and/or the liner 702, in
use, visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder
assembly 802 once the liner 702 is selectively positioned between
the cover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. Clause (8): an
apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a
holder assembly 802 also called a tray assembly) having a holder
surface 804 (also called a tray surface); and/or in which the
holder assembly 802 also has a joiner assembly 810; and/or the
joiner assembly 810 is configured to be selectively receivable, at
least in part, in a first drink hole feature 502 of a first seating
system 504: and/or the joiner assembly 810 is also configured to be
selectively receivable, at least in part, in a second drink hole
feature 512 of a second seating system 514; and/or the joiner
assembly 810 is also configured to selectively securely engage with
the first drink hole feature 502 of the first seating system 504
once the joiner assembly 810 is received, at least in part, in the
first drink hole feature 502 of the first seating system 504;
and/or the joiner assembly 810 is also configured to selectively
securely engage with the second drink hole feature 512 of the
second seating system 514 once the joiner assembly 810 is received,
at least in part, in the second drink hole feature 512 of the
second seating system 514; and/or the joiner assembly 810 is also
configured to cooperate with the first drink hole feature 502 of
the first seating system 504, in which the first drink hole feature
502 has a first inner diameter 506; and/or the joiner assembly 810
is also configured to cooperate with the second drink hole feature
512 of the second seating system 514, in which the second drink
hole feature 512 has a second inner diameter 516, in which the
first inner diameter 506 of the first drink hole feature 502 and
the second inner diameter 516 of the second drink hole feature 512
are different from each other. Clause (9): an apparatus (either
taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a synergistic
combination of a holder assembly 802, a liner 702, and a cover
assembly 102; and/or in which the liner 702 has (is with) a liner
image 705 formed thereon; and/or the liner 702 is configured to be
selectively positioned, at least in part, between the holder
assembly 802 and the cover assembly 102 (this is done in such a way
that the liner 702, in use, positions the liner image 705 formed
thereon so that (such that) the liner image 705, in use, faces away
from the holder assembly 802); and/or the cover assembly 102 is
also configured to reveal (such as to an observer 950), at least in
part, the liner image 705 formed once the liner 702, in use, is
selectively positioned, at least in part, between the holder
assembly 802 and the cover assembly 102; and/or the liner 702, in
use, enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly 802
once the liner 702 is selectively positioned between the cover
assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. Clause (10): an apparatus
(either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a liner 702
(for use with a holder assembly 802 and a cover assembly 102);
and/or in which the liner
702 has (is with) a liner image 705 formed thereon; and/or the
liner 702 is configured to be selectively positioned, at least in
part, between the holder assembly 802 and the cover assembly 102
(this is done in such a way that the liner 702, in use, positions
the liner image 705 formed thereon so that (such that) the liner
image 705, in use, faces away from the holder assembly 802); and/or
the cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an
observer 950), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed once
the liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned, at least in part,
between the holder assembly 802 and the cover assembly 102; and/or
the liner 702, in use, enhances (changes) an appearance of the
holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 is selectively positioned
between the cover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. Clause
(11): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to
(comprising) a holder assembly 802 (for use with a liner 702 and a
cover assembly 102); and/or in which the liner 702 has (is with) a
liner image 705 formed thereon; and/or the liner 702 is configured
to be selectively positioned, at least in part, between the holder
assembly 802 and the cover assembly 102 (this is done in such a way
that the liner 702, in use, positions the liner image 705 formed
thereon so that (such that) the liner image 705, in use, faces away
from the holder assembly 802); and/or the cover assembly 102 is
also configured to reveal (such as to an observer 950), at least in
part, the liner image 705 formed once the liner 702, in use, is
selectively positioned, at least in part, between the holder
assembly 802 and the cover assembly 102; and/or the liner 702, in
use, enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly 802
once the liner 702 is selectively positioned between the cover
assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. Clause (12): an apparatus
(either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a cover
assembly 102 (for use with a holder assembly 802 and a liner 702);
and/or in which the liner 702 has (is with) a liner image 705
formed thereon; and/or the liner 702 is configured to be
selectively positioned, at least in part, between the holder
assembly 802 and the cover assembly 102 (this is done in such a way
that the liner 702, in use, positions the liner image 705 formed
thereon so that (such that) the liner image 705, in use, faces away
from the holder assembly 802); and/or the cover assembly 102 is
also configured to reveal (such as to an observer 950), at least in
part, the liner image 705 formed once the liner 702, in use, is
selectively positioned, at least in part, between the holder
assembly 802 and the cover assembly 102; and/or the liner 702, in
use, enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly 802
once the liner 702 is selectively positioned between the cover
assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. Clause (13): an apparatus
(either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a holder
assembly 802 also called a tray assembly) having a holder surface
804 (also called a tray surface); and/or in which the holder
assembly 802 also has a joiner assembly 810; and/or the joiner
assembly 810 is configured to be selectively receivable, at least
in part, in a first drink hole feature 502 of a first seating
system 504; and/or the joiner assembly 810 is also configured to be
selectively receivable, at least in part, in a second drink hole
feature 512 of a second seating system 514; and/or the joiner
assembly 810 is also configured to selectively securely engage with
the first drink hole feature 502 of the first seating system 504
once the joiner assembly 810 is received, at least in part, in the
first drink hole feature 502 of the first seating system 504;
and/or the joiner assembly 810 is also configured to selectively
securely engage with the second drink hole feature 512 of the
second seating system 514 once the joiner assembly 810 is received,
at least in part, in the second drink hole feature 512 of the
second seating system 514; and/or the joiner assembly 810 is also
configured to cooperate with the first drink hole feature 502 of
the first seating system 504, in which the first drink hole feature
502 has a first inner diameter 506; and/or the joiner assembly 810
is also configured to cooperate with the second drink hole feature
512 of the second seating system 514, in which the second drink
hole feature 512 has a second inner diameter 516, in which the
first inner diameter 506 of the first drink hole feature 502 and
the second inner diameter 516 of the second drink hole feature 512
are different from each other; and/or a liner 702 and/or a cover
assembly 102; and/or the liner 702 has (is with) a liner image 705
formed thereon; and/or the liner 702 is configured to be
selectively positioned over, at least in part, the holder assembly
802 (this is done in such a way that the liner 702, in use,
positions the liner image 705 formed thereon in such a way that the
liner image 705, in use, faces away from the holder assembly 802);
and/or the cover assembly 102 is configured to selectively cover,
at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702;
and/or the cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as
to an observer 950), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed
once the liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned over, at
least in part, the holder assembly 802; and/or the cover assembly
102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer 950), at
least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702 once the
cover assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, at least in part,
the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702; and/or the liner 702,
in use, enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly 802
once the liner 702 is (selectively) positioned between the cover
assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. Clause (14): an apparatus
(either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a holder
assembly 802 including a POS holder 402 configured for utilization
with a point-of-sale device 400 (POS device); and/or in which the
POS holder 402 is configured to be located proximate (adjacent) to
the point-of-sale device 400; and/or a liner 702 is configured to
be positioned above the POS holder 402; and/or the liner has a
liner image 705 formed thereon; and/or a cover assembly 102 is
configured to be positioned above the liner 702; and/or the cover
assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer
950), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner
702; and/or the liner image 705, in use, improves (changes) an
appearance of the point-of-sale device 400 once the liner 702 is
positioned proximate (adjacent) to the POS holder 402, and once the
POS holder 402 is positioned proximate (adjacent) to the
point-of-sale device 400; and/or the cover assembly 102 is
configured to protect, in use, the liner 702 once the cover
assembly 102, in use, is positioned proximate (adjacent) to the
liner 702. Clause (15): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with
an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any
portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and
not limited to (comprising) a holder assembly 802 including a POS
holder 402 configured for utilization with a point-of-sale device
400 (POS device); and/or in which the POS holder 402 is configured
to be located proximate (adjacent) to the point-of-sale device 400;
and/or a liner 702 is configured to be positioned above the POS
holder 402; and/or the liner having a liner image 705 formed
thereon; and/or the liner image 705, in use, improves (changes) an
appearance of the point-of-sale device 400 once the liner 702 is
positioned proximate (adjacent) to the POS holder 402, and once the
POS holder 402 is positioned proximate (adjacent) to the
point-of-sale device 400. Clause (16): an apparatus (either taken
alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including (and not limited to) a liner 702 having a
liner surface 704 with a liner image 705 formed on the liner
surface 704; and/or in which the liner 702 is configured to be
selectively positioned over, at least in part, a holder surface 804
of a holder assembly 802 in such a way that the liner 702, in use,
positions the liner image 705 being formed on the liner surface 704
so that (such as that) the liner image 705, in use, faces away from
the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802; and/or a cover
assembly 102 having a cover surface 104, and the cover surface 104
of the cover assembly 102 being configured to selectively cover, at
least in part, the liner image 705 being formed on the liner
surface 704 of the liner 702, and the cover surface 104 of the
cover assembly 102 also being configured to reveal, at least in
part, the liner image 705 being formed on the liner surface 704
once: (A) the liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned over, at
least in part, the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802;
and/or (B) the cover surface 104 of the cover assembly 102, in use,
selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image 705 being
formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702; and/or whereby
the liner 702, in use, visually enhances an appearance of the
holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 is selectively positioned
between the cover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. Clause
(17): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to
(comprising) an engagement feature 105 configured to selectively
engage the cover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802 with each
other in such a way that the engagement feature 105 securely
positions the cover surface 104, in use, to cover, at least in
part, the liner image 705 being formed on the liner surface 704 of
the liner 702, and in which the liner 702 is selectively positioned
over, at least in part, the holder surface 804 of the holder
assembly 802. Clause (18): an apparatus (either taken alone, or
with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any
portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and
not limited to (comprising) an engagement feature 105 configured to
selectively engage the cover assembly 102 and the holder assembly
802 with each other in such a way that the engagement feature 105
securely positions the cover surface 104, in use, to cover, at
least in part, the liner image 705 being formed on the liner
surface 704 of the liner 702, and in which the liner 702 is
selectively positioned over, at least in part, the holder surface
804 of the holder assembly 802. Clause (19) an apparatus (either
taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) the
engagement feature 105 configured to selectively disengage the
cover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802 from each other.
Clause (20): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus
of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to
(comprising) the engagement feature 105 including a
cover-engagement feature 110 being provided by the cover assembly
102. Clause (21): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an
apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion
of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and not
limited to (comprising) the engagement feature 105 including a
cover-engagement feature 110 being provided by the cover assembly
102; and/or also including a holder-engagement feature 808 being
provided by the holder assembly 802; and/or wherein the
cover-engagement feature 110 and the holder-engagement feature 808
are configured to selectively engage with each other. Clause (22):
an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to
(comprising) the holder assembly 802 including a food-service tray
902; and/or the holder surface 804 includes a tray surface 904
being provided by the food-service tray 902. Clause (23): an
apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) the
holder assembly 802 including a booster seat assembly 602; and/or
the holder surface 804 includes a booster-seat surface 604 being
provided by the booster seat assembly 602. Clause (24): an
apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) the
liner 702 and the cover assembly 102 formed as an integral unit.
Clause (25): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus
of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to
(comprising) the liner 702 and the holder assembly 802 formed as an
integral unit. Clause (26): an apparatus (either taken alone, or
with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any
portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and
not limited to (comprising) the cover assembly 102 and the liner
702 and the holder assembly 802 formed as an integral unit. Clause
(27): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to
(comprising) the cover assembly 102 including lateral cover side
walls 106 positioned on opposite lateral sides of the cover
assembly 102; and/or a rear cover wall 108 extending between the
lateral cover side walls 106; and/or a front cover wall 109
extending between the lateral cover side walls 106; and/or the rear
cover wall 108 and the front cover wall 109 are spaced apart from
each other. Clause (28): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with
an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any
portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and
not limited to (comprising) the liner
702 including lateral liner side walls 706 positioned on opposite
lateral sides of the liner 702; and/or a rear liner wall 708
extending between the lateral liner side walls 706; and/or a front
liner wall 709 extending between the lateral liner side walls 706;
and/or the rear liner wall 708 and the front liner wall 709 are
spaced apart from each other. Clause (29): an apparatus (either
taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) the holder
assembly 802 including lateral holder side walls positioned on
opposite lateral sides of the holder assembly 802; and/or a rear
holder wall extending between the lateral holder side walls; and/or
a front holder wall extending between the lateral holder side
walls. Clause (30): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an
apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion
of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and not
limited to (comprising) the cover assembly 102 providing a cover
passageway 112 configured to permit passage, at least in part, of a
drink container 955; and/or the liner 702 provides (defines) a
liner passageway 712 configured to permit passage, at least in
part, of the drink container 955; and/or the holder assembly 802
defines a holder passageway 811 configured to permit passage, at
least in part, of the drink container 955; and/or the cover
passageway 112, the liner passageway 712 and the holder passageway
811 are configured to be co-aligned with each other once the cover
assembly 102 is positioned to cover, in use, the liner 702, and
once the liner 702 is positioned to cover, in use, the holder
assembly 802. Clause (31): an apparatus (either taken alone, or
with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any
portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and
not limited to (comprising) peripheral walls of the cover assembly
102 that are configured to surround, at least in part, peripheral
walls of the liner 702 once the cover assembly 102, in use, is
received, at least in part, by the liner 702. Clause (32): an
apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising)
peripheral walls of the liner 702 that are configured to surround
(cover), at least in part, peripheral walls of the holder assembly
802 once the liner 702, in use, is received, at least in part, by
the holder assembly 802. Clause (33): an apparatus (either taken
alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a holder
assembly 802 having a holder surface 804; and/or a joiner assembly
810 being configured to extend from the holder assembly 802; and/or
the joiner assembly 810 also being configured to be selectively
receivable, at least in part, in a first drink hole feature 502 of
a first seating system 504; and/or the joiner assembly 810 also
being configured to be selectively receivable, at least in part, in
a second drink hole feature 512 of a second seating system 514;
and/or the joiner assembly 810 also being configured to selectively
securely engage with the first drink hole feature 502 of the first
seating system 504 once the joiner assembly 810 is received, at
least in part, in the first drink hole feature 502 of the first
seating system 504; and/or the joiner assembly 810 also being
configured to selectively securely engage with the second drink
hole feature 512 of the second seating system 514 once the joiner
assembly 810 is received, at least in part, in the second drink
hole feature 512 of the second seating system 514; and/or the
joiner assembly 810 also being configured to cooperate with: (A)
the first drink hole feature 502 of the first seating system 504,
in which the first drink hole feature 502 has a first inner
diameter 506; and/or (B) the second drink hole feature 512 of the
second seating system 514, in which the second drink hole feature
512 has a second inner diameter 516, in which the first inner
diameter 506 of the first drink hole feature 502 and the second
inner diameter 516 of the second drink hole feature 512 are
different from each other. Clause (34): an apparatus (either taken
alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) the joiner
assembly 810 is also configured to selectively disengage from, the
first drink hole feature 502 of the first seating system 504;
and/or the joiner assembly 810 is also configured to selectively
disengage from, the second drink hole feature 512 of the second
seating system 514. Clause (35): an apparatus (either taken alone,
or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or
any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including
and not limited to (comprising) a holder image 805 configured to be
positioned, at least in part, proximate to (on an external surface
of) a holder assembly 802 in such a way that the holder image 805,
in use, faces away from the holder assembly 802 once the holder
image 805, in use, is positioned proximate to (on) the holder
assembly 802. The holder image 805 is also configured to face away
from the holder assembly 802 once the holder image 805, in use, is
positioned, at least in part, proximate to (on) the holder assembly
802. The holder image 805, in use, visually enhances an appearance
of the holder assembly 802 once the holder image 805, in use, is
positioned proximate to the holder assembly 802. In accordance with
an option, the holder image 805 is configured to selectively
connect (couple) with, and selectively disconnect from, the holder
assembly 802. In accordance with an option, the holder image 805 is
integral with the holder assembly 802. Clause (36): an apparatus
(either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a cover
assembly 102 having a cover image 101 formed thereon. The cover
assembly 102 is configured to be selectively positioned proximate
to (over), at least in part, a holder assembly 802 in such a way
that the cover assembly 102, in use, positions the cover image 101
so that the cover image 101, in use, faces away from the holder
assembly 802 once the cover assembly 102, in use, is selectively
positioned proximate to, at least in part, the holder assembly 802.
The cover assembly 102 is also configured to visually display, at
least in part, the cover image 101 formed on the cover assembly 102
once the cover assembly 102, in use, is selectively positioned
proximate to (over), at least in part, the holder assembly 802. The
cover assembly 102, in use, visually enhances an appearance of the
holder assembly 802 once the cover assembly 102 is selectively
positioned proximate to (over) the holder assembly 802. In
accordance with an option, the cover assembly 102 is configured to
selectively connect (couple) with, and selectively disconnect from,
the holder assembly 802. Clause (37): an apparatus (either taken
alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a liner 702
having a liner image 705 formed thereon. The liner 702 is
configured to be selectively positioned proximate to (over), at
least in part, a holder assembly 802 in such a way that the liner
702, in use, positions the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702
so that the liner image 705, in use, faces away from the holder
assembly 802 once the liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned,
at least in part, proximate to the holder assembly 802. The liner
702 is also configured to visually display, at least in part, the
liner image 705 being formed on the liner 702 once the liner 702,
in use, is selectively positioned proximate to (over), at least in
part, the holder assembly 802. The liner 702, in use, visually
enhances an appearance of the holder assembly 802 once the liner
702 is selectively positioned proximate to the holder assembly 802.
In accordance with an option, the liner 702 is configured to
selectively connect (couple) with, and selectively disconnect from,
the holder assembly 802. Clause (38): an apparatus (either taken
alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a liner 702
having a liner surface 704 with a liner image 705 formed on the
liner surface 704. The liner 702 is configured to be selectively
positioned proximate to (over), at least in part, a holder surface
804 of a holder assembly 802 in such a way that the liner 702, in
use, positions the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704
so that the liner image 705, in use, faces away from the holder
surface 804 of the holder assembly 802 once the liner 702, in use,
is selectively positioned proximate to (over), at least in part,
the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802. The apparatus
further includes a cover assembly 102 having a cover surface 104.
The cover assembly 102 is configured to selectively cover, at least
in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 of the
liner 702. The cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal, at
least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704
once: (A) the liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned over, at
least in part, the holder assembly 802; and (B) the cover assembly
102, in use, selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image
705 formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702. The cover
assembly 102 has a cover image 101 formed on the cover surface 104
in such a way that the cover image 101, in use, is displayed once
the cover assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, at least in
part, the liner 702, in which the liner 702 is positioned proximate
to the holder assembly 802. The liner 702, in use, visually
enhances an appearance of the holder assembly 802 once the liner
702 is selectively positioned between the cover assembly 102 and
the holder assembly 802. The cover assembly 102, in use, visually
enhances the appearance of the holder assembly 802 once the cover
assembly 102 is selectively positioned proximate to the liner 702,
and the liner 702 is positioned proximate to the holder assembly
802. In accordance with an option, the liner 702 is configured to
selectively connect (couple) with, and selectively disconnect from,
the holder assembly 802. In accordance with an option, the cover
assembly 102 is configured to selectively connect (couple) with,
and selectively disconnect from, the holder assembly 802. Clause
(39): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to
(comprising) a liner 702 configured to be selectively positioned
over, at least in part, a holder assembly 802. The apparatus also
includes a cover assembly 102 configured to selectively cover, at
least in part, the liner 702 once the liner 702, in use, is
selectively positioned over, at least in part, the holder assembly
802. The cover assembly 102 has a cover image 101 formed thereon in
such a way that the cover image 101, in use, is displayed once the
cover assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, at least in part,
the liner 702, in which the liner 702 is positioned over, at least
in part, the holder assembly 802. The cover assembly 102, in use,
visually enhances the appearance of the holder assembly 802 and the
liner 702 once the cover assembly 102 is selectively positioned
over the liner 702, and the liner 702 is positioned over the holder
assembly 802. In accordance with an option, the liner 702 is
configured to selectively connect (couple) with, and selectively
disconnect from, the holder assembly 802. In accordance with an
option, the cover assembly 102 is configured to selectively connect
(couple) with, and selectively disconnect from, the holder assembly
802. Clause (40): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an
apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion
of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and not
limited to (comprising) for the improvement of advertising revenue
in association with the holder assembly 802 (that is, for
monetizing the holder assembly 802). The advertisement provides a
notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product,
service, or event or publicizing a job vacancy, etc., and any other
kind, and any equivalent thereof clause (41): an apparatus (either
taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising), in which the
apparatus is for enhancing advertising revenue in association with
a holder assembly 802. A liner 702 is positioned, at least in part,
over a holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802, in which the
liner 702 has a liner surface 704 with a liner image 705 formed on
the liner surface 704, in such a way that the liner 702, in use,
positions the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 in
such a way that the liner image 705, in use, faces away from the
holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802. A cover assembly 102
is configured to selectively cover, at least in part, the liner
image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702, and the
cover assembly 102 has a cover surface 104, in which the cover
surface 104 of the cover assembly 102 is configured to reveal, at
least in part, the liner image 705 being formed on the liner
surface 704 once: (A) the liner 702, in use, is selectively
positioned over, at least in part, the holder surface 804 of the
holder assembly 802; and (B) the cover surface 104 of the cover
assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, at least in part, the
liner image 705 being formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner
702, in which the cover assembly 102 is configured to protect, in
use, the liner 702. The liner image 705 formed on the liner surface
704 of the liner 702 includes, at least in part, an advertisement.
The liner image 705, in use, enhances advertising revenue in
association with the holder assembly 802 once the liner image 705
is selectively positioned proximate to the holder assembly 802.
Clause (42): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus
of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to
(comprising), in which the apparatus is for enhancing advertising
revenue in association with a holder assembly
802. A liner image 705 includes (at least in part) the
advertisement, and the liner image 705, in use, enhances
advertising revenue in association with the holder assembly 802
once the liner image 705 is selectively positioned proximate to
(relative to) the holder assembly 802. Clause (43): an apparatus
(either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising), in which the
apparatus is for enhancing advertising revenue in association with
a holder assembly 802. A liner 702 is positioned, at least in part,
proximate to the holder assembly 802, in which the liner 702 has a
liner image 705. The liner image 705 includes, at least in part, an
advertisement. The liner image 705, in use, enhances advertising
revenue in association with the holder assembly 802 once the liner
image 705 is selectively positioned proximate to the holder
assembly 802. Clause (44): an apparatus (either taken alone, or
with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any
portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and
not limited to (comprising), in which the apparatus is for
enhancing advertising revenue in association with a holder assembly
802. A cover image 101 includes (at least in part) the
advertisement, and the cover image 101, in use, enhances
advertising revenue in association with the holder assembly 802
once the cover image 101 is selectively positioned proximate to
(relative to) the holder assembly 802. Clause (44): an apparatus
(either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising), in which the
apparatus is for enhancing advertising revenue in association with
a holder assembly 802. A cover assembly 102 is positioned, at least
in part, proximate to the holder assembly 802, in which the cover
assembly 102 has a cover image 101. The cover image 101 includes,
at least in part, an advertisement. The cover image 101, in use,
enhances advertising revenue in association with the holder
assembly 802 once the cover image 101 is selectively positioned
proximate to the holder assembly 802. Clause (45): an apparatus
(either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising), in which the
apparatus is for enhancing advertising revenue in association with
a holder assembly 802. A holder image 805 includes (at least in
part) the advertisement, and the holder image 805, in use, enhances
advertising revenue in association with the holder assembly 802
once the holder image 805 is selectively positioned proximate to
(relative to) the holder assembly 802. Clause (47): an apparatus
(either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising), in which the
apparatus is for enhancing advertising revenue in association with
a holder assembly 802. A holder image 805 is positioned, at least
in part, proximate to the holder assembly 802. The holder image 805
includes, at least in part, an advertisement. The holder image 805,
in use, enhances advertising revenue in association with the holder
assembly 802 once the holder image 805 is selectively positioned
proximate to the holder assembly 802.
[0176] Additional Clauses for Holder Assembly (Preferably Having
Visually Enhanced Appearance, from Clause [1] to Clause [20]
Below)
[0177] Clause [1]: an apparatus, comprising: a liner having a liner
surface with a liner image being formed on the liner surface, and
the liner being configured to be selectively positioned over, at
least in part, a holder surface of a holder assembly in such a way
that the liner, in use, positions the liner image being formed on
the liner surface in such a way that the liner image, in use, faces
away from the holder surface of the holder assembly; and a cover
assembly having a cover surface, and the cover surface of the cover
assembly being configured to selectively cover, at least in part,
the liner image being formed on the liner surface of the liner; and
the cover surface of the cover assembly also being configured to
reveal, at least in part, the liner image being formed on the liner
surface once: (A) the liner, in use, is selectively positioned
over, at least in part, the holder surface of the holder assembly;
and (B) the cover surface of the cover assembly, in use,
selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image being formed
on the liner surface of the liner; and whereby the liner, in use,
visually enhances an appearance of the holder assembly once the
liner is selectively positioned between the cover assembly and the
holder assembly. Clause [2]: the apparatus of clause [1], further
comprising: an engagement feature being configured to selectively
engage the cover assembly and the holder assembly with each other
in such a way that the engagement feature, in use, securely
positions the cover surface, in use, to cover, at least in part,
the liner image being formed on the liner surface of the liner, and
in which the liner is selectively positioned over, at least in
part, the holder surface of the holder assembly. Clause [3]: the
apparatus of clause [1], further comprising: an engagement feature
being configured to selectively engage the cover assembly and the
holder assembly with each other in such a way that the engagement
feature, in use, securely positions the cover surface, in use, to
cover, at least in part, the liner image being formed on the liner
surface of the liner, and in which the liner is selectively
positioned over, at least in part, the holder surface of the holder
assembly. Clause [4]: the apparatus of clause [3], wherein: the
engagement feature is configured to selectively disengage the cover
assembly and the holder assembly from each other. Clause [5]: the
apparatus of clause [3], wherein: the engagement feature includes:
a cover-engagement feature being provided by the cover assembly.
Clause [6]: the apparatus of clause [3], wherein: the engagement
feature includes: a cover-engagement feature being provided by the
cover assembly; and a holder-engagement feature being provided by
the holder assembly; and wherein the cover-engagement feature and
the holder-engagement feature are configured to selectively engage
with each other. Clause [7]: the apparatus of clause [1], wherein:
the holder assembly includes a food-service tray; and the holder
surface includes a tray surface being provided by the food-service
tray. Clause [8]: the apparatus of clause [1], wherein: the holder
assembly includes a booster seat assembly; and the holder surface
includes a booster-seat surface being provided by the booster seat
assembly. Clause [9]: the apparatus of clause [1], wherein: the
liner and the cover assembly are formed as an integral unit. Clause
[10]: the apparatus of clause [1], wherein: the liner and the
holder assembly are formed as an integral unit. Clause [11]: the
apparatus of clause [1], wherein: the cover assembly and the liner
and the holder assembly are formed as an integral unit. Clause
[12]: the apparatus of clause [1], wherein: the cover assembly
includes: lateral cover side walls positioned on opposite lateral
sides of the cover assembly; and a rear cover wall extending
between the lateral cover side walls; and a front cover wall
extending between the lateral cover side walls; and the rear cover
wall and the front cover wall are spaced apart from each other.
Clause [13]: the apparatus of clause [1], wherein: the liner
includes: lateral liner side walls positioned on opposite lateral
sides of the liner; and a rear liner wall extending between the
lateral liner side walls; and a front liner wall extending between
the lateral liner side walls; and the rear liner wall and the front
liner wall are spaced apart from each other. Clause [14]: the
apparatus of clause [1], wherein: the holder assembly includes:
lateral holder side walls positioned on opposite lateral sides of
the holder assembly; and a rear holder wall extending between the
lateral holder side walls; and a front holder wall extending
between the lateral holder side walls. Clause [15]: the apparatus
of clause [1], wherein: the cover assembly provides a cover
passageway configured to permit passage, at least in part, of a
drink container; and the liner provides a liner passageway
configured to permit passage, at least in part, of the drink
container; and the holder assembly defines a holder passageway
configured to permit passage, at least in part, of the drink
container; and the cover passageway, the liner passageway and the
holder passageway are configured to be co-aligned with each other
once the cover assembly is positioned to cover, in use, the liner,
and once the liner is positioned to cover, in use, the holder
assembly. Clause [16]: the apparatus of clause [1], wherein: a
peripheral cover wall of the cover assembly is configured to
surround, at least in part, a peripheral liner wall of the liner
once the cover assembly, in use, is received, at least in part, by
the liner. Clause [17]: the apparatus of clause [1], wherein: a
peripheral liner wall of the liner is configured to surround
(cover), at least in part, a peripheral holder wall of the holder
assembly once the liner, in use, is received, at least in part, by
the holder assembly. Clause [18]: a method for enhancing a holder
assembly, comprising: positioning a liner, at least in part, over a
holder surface of the holder assembly, in which the liner has a
liner surface with a liner image formed on the liner surface, in
such a way that the liner, in use, positions the liner image formed
on the liner surface in such a way that the liner image, in use,
faces away from the holder surface of the holder assembly; and
selectively covering, at least in part, the liner image formed on
the liner surface of the liner with a cover assembly having a cover
surface, in which the cover surface of the cover assembly is
configured to reveal, at least in part, the liner image being
formed on the liner surface once: (A) the liner, in use, is
selectively positioned over, at least in part, the holder surface
of the holder assembly; and (B) the cover surface of the cover
assembly, in use, selectively covers, at least in part, the liner
image being formed on the liner surface of the liner, in which the
cover assembly is configured to protect, in use, the liner; and
whereby the liner, in use, visually enhances an appearance of the
holder assembly once the liner is selectively positioned between
the cover assembly and the holder assembly. Clause [19]: an
apparatus, comprising: a holder assembly having a holder surface;
and a joiner assembly being configured to extend from the holder
assembly; and the joiner assembly also being configured to be
selectively receivable, at least in part, in a first drink hole
feature of a first seating system; and the joiner assembly also
being configured to be selectively receivable, at least in part, in
a second drink hole feature of a second seating system; and the
joiner assembly also being configured to selectively securely
engage with the first drink hole feature of the first seating
system once the joiner assembly is received, at least in part, in
the first drink hole feature of the first seating system; and the
joiner assembly also being configured to selectively securely
engage with the second drink hole feature of the second seating
system once the joiner assembly is received, at least in part, in
the second drink hole feature of the second seating system; and the
joiner assembly also being configured to cooperate with: (A) the
first drink hole feature of the first seating system having a first
inner diameter; and (B) the second drink hole feature of the second
seating system having a second inner diameter, in which the first
inner diameter of the first drink hole feature and the second inner
diameter of the second drink hole feature are different from each
other. Clause [20]: the apparatus of clause [19], wherein: the
joiner assembly is also configured to selectively disengage from,
the first drink hole feature of the first seating system; and the
joiner assembly is also configured to selectively disengage from,
the second drink hole feature of the second seating system.
[0178] Apparatus includes a liner with a liner image. The liner is
configured to be selectively positioned over a holder surface of a
holder assembly. This is done in such a way that the liner, in use,
positions the liner image in such a way that the liner image, in
use, faces away from the holder assembly. A cover assembly is
configured to selectively cover the liner image of the liner. The
cover assembly is also configured to reveal the liner image formed
on the liner once: (A) the liner, in use, is selectively positioned
over the holder assembly, and (B) the cover assembly, in use,
selectively covers the liner image formed on the liner. The liner,
in use, visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder
assembly once the liner is selectively positioned between the cover
assembly and the holder assembly. The cover assembly is configured
to protect, in use, the liner once the cover assembly, in use, is
positioned proximate (adjacent) to the liner.
[0179] FIG. 55 depicts a rear perspective view of an embodiment of
an apparatus including a venue seat 1500 including a cover 1102 and
a liner 1702 having a liner image 1705. Referring to the embodiment
as depicted in FIG. 55, the apparatus includes (and is not limited
to) a synergistic combination of a venue seat 1500, a liner 1702,
and a cover 1102 (in accordance with a first major aspect).
[0180] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the
venue seat 1500 has an outward appearance that is viewed (is
viewable, is detected by) an observer 1950.
[0181] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the
liner 1702 has a liner surface 1704 on which a liner image 1705 is
formed on the liner surface 1704. The liner 1702 is positioned on
(over) the venue seat 1500 with the liner image 1705 facing
outwardly. The liner image 1705 changes (amends, adapts, alters)
the outward appearance of the venue seat 1500 (once the liner 1702
is positioned on the venue seat 1500 with the liner image 1705
facing outwardly). It will be appreciated that in accordance with a
preferred embodiment, the cover 1102 and the liner 1702 are
integrally formed to each other. In accordance with another
embodiment, the cover 1102 and the liner 1702 are separable from
each other.
[0182] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the
cover 1102 is fixedly positioned on (positioned over, or attaches
to), and covers, the liner image 1705 of the liner 1702. The cover
1102 is for protecting (is configured to protect) the liner image
1705 of the liner 1702 (once the cover 1102 is placed over the
liner image 1705 of the liner 1702). The cover 1102 is configured
to protect the liner image 1705 formed on the liner 1702 (once the
cover 1102 is positioned on the liner image 1705). For instance,
the cover 1102 may be fixedly attached to a portion of the venue
seat 1500.
[0183] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the
liner image 1705, preferably, enhances the outward appearance of
the venue seat 1500. The liner image 1705, preferably, increases
the advertising revenue of the venue seat 1500. The liner 1702 may
be replaced (exchanged) from time to time (periodically).
Preferably, the liner image 1705 includes, at least in part, an
advertising image (also called an advertisement).
[0184] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the
apparatus includes (and is not limited to) a synergistic
combination of a liner 1702 and a cover 1102 (in accordance with a
second major aspect). The apparatus does not include the venue seat
1500 (in accordance with the second major aspect). The liner 1702
is for utilization with a venue seat 1500 having an outward
appearance that is viewable by an observer 1950. The liner 1702 has
a liner surface 1704 on which a liner image 1705 is formed on the
liner surface 1704. The liner 1702 is positionable on the venue
seat 1500 with the liner image 1705 facing outwardly. The liner
image 1705 changes the outward appearance of the venue seat 1500
once the liner 1702 is positioned on the venue seat 1500 with the
liner image 1705 facing outwardly. The cover 1102 is for
utilization with the venue seat 1500. The cover 1102 is configured
to be fixedly positioned on, and cover, the liner image 1705 of the
liner 1702. The cover 1102 protects the liner image 1705 of the
liner 1702 once the cover 1102 is positioned on the liner image
1705. The cover 1102 is configured to be fixedly attachable to a
portion of the venue seat 1500.
[0185] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the
venue seat 1500 is associated with a venue. The venue seat 1500 may
be installed in (configured to be positioned in) and/or installed
in the venue. The venue includes a place where something (an event)
happens, a place where any type of event may occur, etc., and any
other kind, and any equivalent thereof. The venue may include an
organized event, such as a musical concert, a conference, a sports
event, a performing-arts event, a political rally, an amusement
park ride, a ride (in general), etc., and any other kind, and any
equivalent thereof. The venue is selected from the group consisting
of an organized event, a musical concert, a conference, a sports
event, a performing-arts event, a political rally, an amusement
park ride, a ride. Embodiments of the venue seat 1500 (also called
a venue seating system) may include a stadium seat, a stadium
chair, a theater seat of a theater, a bleacher (a collection of
fixed benches) of a sports stadium, an airliner seat of an
airliner, a rollercoaster seat of a rollercoaster, a train seat of
a train, a bus seat of a bus, a vehicle seat of a vehicle
(generally), etc., and any other kind, and any equivalent thereof.
The venue seat 1500 is selected from the group consisting of a
stadium seat, a stadium chair, a theater seat of a theater, a
bleacher, an airliner seat, a rollercoaster seat, a train seat, a
bus seat, a vehicle seat. For instance, the airliner seat is a seat
on an airliner (airplane) in which passengers are accommodated for
the duration of the journey. The airliner seats are arranged in
rows running across the fuselage of the airliner. The airliner
represents (provides) a venue for the users of the airliner (for
instance, the users may be entertained while seated).
[0186] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the
liner image 1705 may be called an icon, such as , a symbol, text, a
logo, a picture, etc., any other kind, and any equivalent thereof.
The liner image 1705 is selected from the group consisting of an
icon, a symbol, text, a logo, a picture, a light-emitting
component, and a light-emitting electronic component. The
light-emitting component may include a luminescent material (also
called a glow-in-the-dark material, etc.), and any equivalent
thereof. The liner image 1705 is configured to emit light or
photons). The luminescent material may include a phosphor material
that emits light (infrared to ultraviolet, etc.) under external
energy excitation. The light-emitting component may include a
photo-luminescent material (such as a fluorescent material, a
phosphorescent material, etc., and any equivalent thereof. The
light-emitting electronic component may include an LED (a
light-emitting diode), etc., and any equivalent thereof. The liner
image 1705 may include a lighted image and/or emitted light (such
as, from any type of light source). It will be appreciated that a
battery, a solar collector and/or any electrical energy source may
be utilized to provide electrical power to the light-emitting
electronic component (in order to permit the light-emitting
electronic component to emit light as an image associated with the
liner image 1705, etc.). For instance, the liner image 1705 may be
made of ink placed (directly or indirectly) on the liner 1702 via a
printing process, etc., any other kind, and any equivalent thereof.
The liner image 1705, in use, provides visual enhancement (visual
improvement) of the venue seat 1500. The liner image 1705, in use,
improves (enhances) the visual appeal of the venue seat 1500. The
liner image 1705 includes (at least in part) an advertisement (an
advertising image). The liner image 1705, in use, enhances
advertising revenue in association with the venue seat 1500 once
the liner image 1705 is selectively positioned to (on, proximate
to, relative to) the venue seat 1500.
[0187] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, there is
provided a method for enhancing (improving) an outward appearance
(a value, the advertising revenue) of (in association with) the
venue seat 1500 (that is, for monetizing the venue seat 1500).
[0188] The method includes positioning the liner 1702, at least in
part, on a portion of the venue seat 1500. The liner image 1705, in
use, enhances advertising revenue of (in association with) the
venue seat 1500 once the liner image 1705 is selectively positioned
proximate to the venue seat 1500. The venue seat 1500 is reusable,
so it may be desirable to selectively change or enhance the visual
aspect of the venue seat 1500 (from time to time, whenever
appropriate). The venue seat 1500 may convey a marking (an
indication of date, information, indicia, advertising image, etc.)
to the user of the venue seat 1500. The indication (symbol, etc.)
may provide and/or enhance (improve) the entertainment value and/or
the economic value of the venue seat 1500. It may be advantageous
to change (replace) the liner 1702 having the liner image 1705 (for
placement on the venue seat 1500) from time to time (as may be
required). The method of advertising provides a notice or
announcement in a public medium for promoting a product, service,
or event or publicizing a job vacancy, etc., and any other kind,
and any equivalent thereof.
[0189] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, there is
provided a method for changing an outward appearance of a venue
seat 1500 having an outward appearance that is viewable by an
observer 1950. The method includes and is not limited to
positioning a liner 1702 (in which the liner 1702 has a liner
surface 1704 on which a liner image 1705 is formed thereon) on the
venue seat 1500 with the liner image 1705 facing outwardly; the
liner image 1705 changes the outward appearance of the venue seat
1500 once the liner 1702 is positioned on the venue seat 1500 with
the liner image 1705 facing outwardly. The method also includes and
is not limited to fixedly positioning a cover 1102 on, and
covering, the liner image 1705 of the liner 1702, in which the
cover 1102 protects the liner image 1705 of the liner 1702 once the
cover 1102 is positioned on the liner image 1705. The method also
includes and is not limited to fixedly attaching the cover 1102 to
a portion of the venue seat 1500.
[0190] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, there is
provided a method for enhancing advertising revenue in association
with the venue seat 1500. The method includes and is not limited to
positioning the liner 1702, at least in part, over a surface (such
as the rear seat section 1501) of the venue seat 1500. The liner
1702 has a liner surface 1704 with the liner image 1705 is formed
on the liner surface 1704. The liner 1702, in use, positions the
liner image 1705 formed on the liner surface 1704 in such a way
that the liner image 1705, in use, faces away from the venue seat
1500. The method also includes and is not limited to selectively
covering, at least in part, the liner image 1705 formed on the
liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702 with a cover 1102 having a
cover surface 1104. The cover surface 1104 of the cover 1102 is
configured to reveal, at least in part, the liner image 1705 formed
on the liner surface 1704 once: (A) the liner 1702, in use, is
selectively positioned over, at least in part, the venue seat 1500,
and (B) the cover surface 1104 of the cover 1102, in use,
selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image 1705 formed
on the liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702, in which the cover
1102 is configured to protect, in use, the liner 1702. The liner
image 1705 formed on the liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702
includes, at least in part, an advertising image (logo, corporate
logo, brand logo, etc.), and any other kind, and any equivalent
thereof. The liner image 1705, in use, enhances advertising revenue
in association with the venue seat 1500 once the liner image 1705
is selectively positioned proximate to (on or over) the venue seat
1500.
[0191] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the
liner 1702 may include a flexible material (such as vinyl) and/or
an inflexible material (such as a sheet of rigid plastic material).
The liner 1702 may include a transparent material and/or a
translucent material. The liner 1702 may include a
light-transmissive material configured to permit (at least in part)
transmission of light through the cover 1102. The liner 1702 may be
configured to permit the passage (transmission) of light, at least
in part, through the cover 1102.
[0192] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the
cover 1102 has a cover surface 1104. The cover 1102 may include a
flexible material (such as vinyl) and/or may include an inflexible
material (such as a sheet of rigid plastic material). The cover
1102 may include a transparent material and/or may include a
translucent material. The cover 1102 includes a light-transmissive
material configured to permit (at least in part) transmission of
light through the cover 1102. The cover 1102 is configured to
permit the passage (transmission) of light, at least in part,
through the cover 1102. The cover 1102 is fixedly positioned on, at
least in part, the liner surface 1704 and the liner image 1705 of
the liner 1702. The cover 1102 covers the liner image 1705 so that
the liner image 1705 is shown (revealed or is visible) to an
observer 1950. The liner image 1705 is visually detectable by the
observer 1950 once the cover 1102 is fixedly positioned on, at
least in part, the liner surface 1704 and the liner image 1705 of
the liner 1702. The cover 1102, in use, permits exposure (visual
exposure) of the liner image 1705 of the liner 1702. The cover 1102
is configured to shield or protect the liner image 1705 from
inadvertent or unwanted damage. The cover 1102 is configured to
protect, at least in part, the liner 1702 (and/or the liner image
1705) from unwanted damage and/or unwanted removal. Once the liner
1702 is placed on the venue seat 1500, the liner image 1705, in
use, enhances utilization of (provides visual enhancement of) the
venue seat 1500. The liner image 1705 may assist in developing a
positive emotional experience when using the combination of the
cover 1102, the liner 1702 and the venue seat 1500.
[0193] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the
apparatus includes (and is not limited to) a cover connector 1110.
The cover connector 1110 fixedly attaches the cover 1102 to the
venue seat 1500 so that the liner 1702 becomes sandwiched between
(a portion of) the venue seat 1500 and the cover 1102. For
instance, the cover connector 1110 fixedly attaches (directly or
indirectly) the cover 1102 to the venue seat 1500. In accordance
with a first option, the cover connector 1110 is configured to
fixedly attach the cover 1102 to the venue seat 1500. In accordance
with a second option, the cover connector 1110 may extend from, and
be integrally formed to, the cover 1102. The cover connector 1110
may be separable from the cover 1102. For instance, the rear seat
section 1501 (also called a rear cover or a back cover) of the
venue seat 1500 may be removed (by removing the cover connector
1110), and then the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 may be positioned
over the rear section of the venue seat 1500; then, the cover
connector 1110 is utilized to connect (fixedly connect) the liner
1702 and the cover 1102 to the rear section of the venue seat 1500.
The cover connector 1110 is configured to be removed so that the
cover 1102 may be detached from the venue seat 1500, and the liner
1702 may be removed away from the rear seat section 1501 of the
venue seat 1500. The cover connector 1110 may include the existing
connectors of (installed with) the venue seat 1500.
[0194] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the
venue seat 1500 has a seat surface, such as a rear seat section
1501 that generally extends along a vertical direction. The liner
1702 is positioned on the rear seat section 1501 of the venue seat
1500. The liner surface 1704 and the liner image 1705 face away
from the rear seat section 1501 once the liner 1702 is positioned
on the rear seat section 1501 of the venue seat 1500. It will be
appreciated that some of the descriptions of the embodiment as
depicted in FIG. 55 may be applicable to any one or more of the
embodiments of FIG. 56 to FIG. 81.
[0195] FIG. 56 and FIG. 57 depict a front perspective view (FIG.
56) and a top view (FIG. 57) of embodiments of the apparatus of
FIG. 55. Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 56, the
liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly mounted) to a
lateral outer side edge portion of an upper section of the venue
seat 1500. The cover connector 1110 connects the cover 1102 to the
venue seat 1500. The cover connector 1110 may be an existing
connector of the venue seat 1500. Referring to the embodiment as
depicted in FIG. 57, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted
(fixedly mounted) to a lateral outer top edge portion of the upper
section of the venue seat 1500. The cover connector 1110 connects
the cover 1102 to the venue seat 1500. The cover connector 1110 may
be an existing connector of the venue seat 1500. The liner image
1705 is positioned on the liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702. The
cover 1102 is placed over the liner 1702.
[0196] FIG. 58 and FIG. 59 depict a front perspective view (FIG.
58) and a top view (FIG. 59) of embodiments of the apparatus of
FIG. 55. Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 58, the
liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly mounted) to a
lateral outer side edge portion of an arm rest 1502 of the venue
seat 1500. A cup holder 1503 extends from an end section of the arm
rest 1502. The liner image 1705 faces away from the venue seat 1500
(once the liner 1702 is installed to the venue seat 1500). The
cover connector 1110 connects the cover 1102 to the venue seat
1500. The cover connector 1110 may be an existing connector of the
venue seat 1500.
[0197] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 59, the
liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly mounted) to a
lateral outer upper surface of an arm rest 1502 of the venue seat
1500. The arm rest 1502 provides a cup holder 1503 (also called a
drinking cup holder, etc.). The liner image 1705 faces away from
the venue seat 1500 (once the liner 1702 is installed to the venue
seat 1500). The cover connector 1110 connects the cover 1102 to the
venue seat 1500. The cover connector 1110 may be an existing
connector of the venue seat 1500.
[0198] FIG. 60 and FIG. 61 depict perspective views of embodiments
of the apparatus of FIG. 55. Referring to the embodiments as
depicted in FIG. 60 and FIG. 61, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102
are mounted (fixedly mounted) to an arm rest 1502 of the venue seat
1500. The liner 1702 and the cover 1102 each cover (at least in
part) at least a portion of the arm rest 1502 and/or at least a
portion of the cup holder 1503. The cup holder 1503 extends from
the arm rest 1502. The cover connector 1110 (depicted in FIG. 61)
connects the cover 1102 to the venue seat 1500. The cover connector
1110 may be an existing connector of the venue seat 1500. The cover
1102 is positioned over the liner 1702, and the liner 1702 is
positioned of a portion of the venue seat 1500. The liner image
1705 is positioned on the liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702.
[0199] FIG. 62 and FIG. 63 depict perspective views of embodiments
of the apparatus of FIG. 55. Referring to the embodiments as
depicted in FIG. 62 and FIG. 63, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102
are inserted over (positioned over) the upper back rest 1506 of the
venue seat 1500. The liner 1702 and the cover 1102 each cover (at
least in part) at least a portion of the upper back rest 1506. The
cover 1102 forms a sleeve cover. The liner 1702 is inserted into
the sleeve cover. The cover connector 1110 (depicted in FIG. 63)
connects the cover 1102 to the venue seat 1500. The cover connector
1110 may be an existing connector of the venue seat 1500. The liner
1702 includes or provides a liner surface 1704. The liner image
1705 is placed (located) on the liner surface 1704.
[0200] FIG. 64 and FIG. 65 depict a front perspective view (FIG.
64) and a top view (FIG. 65) of embodiments of the apparatus of
FIG. 55. Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 64, the
liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly mounted) to a
lateral outer side edge portion of an arm rest 1502 of the venue
seat 1500. The liner image 1705 is positioned on the liner surface
1704 of the liner 1702. Referring to the embodiment as depicted in
FIG. 65, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly
mounted) to a lateral outer upper surface of an arm rest 1502 of
the venue seat 1500. The liner image 1705 is positioned on the
liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702.
[0201] FIG. 66 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the
apparatus of FIG. 55. Referring to the embodiment as depicted in
FIG. 66, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly
mounted) to a frontal portion 1508 of the venue seat 1500. The
cover connector 1110 attaches (fixedly attaches) the liner 1702 and
the cover 1102 to an outer upper edge portion of the venue seat
1500. The liner image 1705 is positioned on the liner surface 1704
of the liner 1702.
[0202] FIG. 67 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the
apparatus of FIG. 55. Referring to the embodiment as depicted in
FIG. 67, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly
mounted) to a lower seat section 1510 of the venue seat 1500. The
user may sit onto the lower seat section 1510. The cover connector
1110 attaches (fixedly attaches) the liner 1702 and the cover 1102
to the lower seat section 1510 of the venue seat 1500.
Alternatively, the cover connector 1110 is part of (extends from)
the cover 1102. The cover connector 1110 may extend from (and may
be integral with, integrated with) the cover 1102. The liner image
1705 is positioned on the liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702.
[0203] FIG. 68 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the
apparatus of FIG. 55. Referring to the embodiment as depicted in
FIG. 68, the venue seat 1500 includes a bleacher. The liner 1702
and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly mounted) to a section of
the bleacher. The cover connector 1110 attaches (fixedly attaches)
the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 to a portion of the bleacher. For
instance, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly
mounted) to vertically extending section of the bleacher. For
instance, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly
mounted) to a seat portion of the bleacher. For instance, the liner
1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly mounted) to foot path
portion of the bleacher. The bleacher (also called a stand)
provides tiered rows of benches found at a venue, such as a sports
field, a spectator event, etc. Stairways provide access to the
horizontal rows of seats, often with every other step gaining
access to a row of benches. Benches range from simple planks to
elaborate ones with backrests. The cover connector 1110 may extend
from (and may be integral with, integrated with) the cover 1102.
The liner image 1705 is positioned on the liner surface 1704 of the
liner 1702. The cover 1102 includes a cover surface 1104 (also
called a protective cover surface).
[0204] FIG. 69 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the
apparatus of FIG. 55. Referring to the embodiment as depicted in
FIG. 69, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly
mounted) to an outer lower seat section 1512 of the venue seat
1500. The outer lower seat section 1512 (also called a bottom seat
portion) becomes exposed once the seat section of the venue seat
1500 becomes folded; the user no longer uses the venue seat 1500,
and the venue seat 1500 may be folded into a collapsed state, as
depicted. The cover connector 1110 attaches (fixedly attaches) the
liner 1702 and the cover 1102 to the outer lower seat section 1512
of the venue seat 1500. The liner image 1705 is positioned on the
liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702. The cover 1102 provides
(includes) a cover surface 1104 (also called a protective cover
surface), through which the liner image 1705 may be viewed (by an
observer).
[0205] FIG. 70 and FIG. 71 depict side views of the embodiments of
the apparatus of FIG. 55. Referring to the embodiments as depicted
in FIG. 70 and FIG. 71, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are
mounted (fixedly mounted) to an outer lateral side section 1514 of
the venue seat 1500. The cover connector 1110 attaches (fixedly
attaches) the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 to the outer lateral
side section 1514 of the venue seat 1500. The liner image 1705 is
positioned on the liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702. The cover
1102 provides (includes) a cover surface 1104 (also called a
protective cover surface), through which the liner image 1705 may
be viewed (by an observer).
[0206] FIG. 72 and FIG. 73 depict rear perspective views of the
embodiments of the apparatus of FIG. 55. Referring to the
embodiments as depicted in FIG. 72 and FIG. 73, the venue seat 1500
includes an airliner seat with a planar foldable tray 1516. The
liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly mounted) to an
upper planar section of the planar foldable tray 1516 of the
airliner seat. The cover connector 1110 attaches (fixedly attaches)
the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 to the upper planar section of
the foldable tray of the airliner seat. In this manner, the liner
image 1705 is exposed for viewing by the passenger of an airliner
once the foldable tray is placed in an open position (as depicted)
for usage by the passenger. The cover connector 1110 may extend
from (and may be integral with, integrated with) the cover 1102.
Generally, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are fixedly mounted to
the planar foldable tray 1516 of the airliner seat. The liner image
1705 is positioned on the liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702. The
cover 1102 provides (includes) a cover surface 1104 (also called a
protective cover surface), through which the liner image 1705 may
be viewed (by an observer).
[0207] FIG. 74 and FIG. 75 depict rear perspective views of the
embodiments of the apparatus of FIG. 55. Referring to the
embodiments as depicted in FIG. 74 and FIG. 75, the venue seat 1500
includes an airliner seat with a planar foldable tray 1516. The
liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly mounted) to a
lower planar section of the foldable tray of the airliner seat. The
cover connector 1110 attaches (fixedly attaches) the liner 1702 and
the cover 1102 to the lower planar section of the foldable tray of
the airliner seat. In this manner, the liner image 1705 is exposed
for viewing by the passenger of an airliner once the foldable tray
is placed in a storage position (as depicted). The cover connector
1110 may extend from (and may be integral with, integrated with)
the cover 1102.
[0208] FIG. 76 and FIG. 77 depict rear perspective views of the
embodiments of the apparatus of FIG. 55. Referring to the
embodiments as depicted in FIG. 76 and FIG. 77, the venue seat 1500
includes an airliner seat with a planar foldable tray 1516. The
cover 1102 forms a sleeve cover. The liner 1702 is inserted into
the sleeve cover. The liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are inserted
over (positioned over) an edge portion of the foldable planar tray
of the airliner seat. The liner 1702 and the cover 1102 each cover
(at least in part) at least a portion of the planar foldable tray
1516. The liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly
mounted) to the planar foldable tray 1516 of the airliner seat. The
cover connector 1110 connects the cover 1102 (once the liner 1702
receives (at least in part) the planar foldable tray 1516, and the
cover 1102 receives (at least in part) the liner 1702 (with the
planar foldable tray 1516 received in the liner 1702). The liner
image 1705 is positioned on the liner surface 1704 of the liner
1702. The cover 1102 provides (includes) a cover surface 1104 (also
called a protective cover surface), through which the liner image
1705 may be viewed (by an observer).
[0209] FIG. 78 and FIG. 79 depict perspective front views of an
embodiment of the apparatus of FIG. 55, in which the apparatus
includes (or is utilized with) a cup holder 1503. Referring to the
embodiment as depicted in FIG. 78, a cup holder 1503 is coupled to
the venue seat 1500 (which may include being positioned between
venue seats, etc.). For instance, the cup holder 1503 is coupled
(connected) to an outer edge section of the venue seat 1500. The
cup holder 1503 may extend rearward from the rear section of the
venue seat 1500 (once the cup holder 1503 is connected to the venue
seat 1500). The cup holder 1503 may extend forward from the front
section of the venue seat 1500 (once the cup holder 1503 is
connected to the venue seat 1500).
[0210] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 79, the
liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are positioned on an outer surface of
the cup holder 1503 of the venue seat 1500 (depicted in FIG. 78).
The liner 1702 and the cover 1102 each cover (at least in part) at
least a portion of the cup holder 1503 of the venue seat 1500
(depicted in FIG. 78). The liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are
mounted (fixedly mounted) to the cup holder 1503 of the venue seat
1500 (depicted in FIG. 78). The cover connector 1110 may extend
from (and may be integral with) the cover 1102. In accordance with
a general aspect, the cup holder 1503 is coupled to the venue seat
1500, and the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are positioned on a
portion of the cup holder 1503. The liner 1702 has a liner surface
1704 on which the liner image 1705 is formed thereon. The liner
1702 is, preferably, flexible.
[0211] FIG. 80 and FIG. 81 depict rear perspective views of the cup
holder 1503 of FIG. 78. Referring to the embodiment as depicted in
FIG. 80, the cup holder 1503 provides (includes) a flat rear
portion 1505. Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 81,
the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are positioned on the flat rear
portion 1505 of the cup holder 1503 of the venue seat 1500
(depicted in FIG. 78). The liner 1702 and the cover 1102 each cover
(at least in part) at least a portion of the flat rear portion 1505
of the cup holder 1503 of the venue seat 1500. The liner 1702 and
the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly mounted) to the flat rear
portion 1505. The cover connector 1110 may extend from (and may be
integral with) the cover 1102. The liner 1702 provides the liner
surface 1704 on which the liner image 1705 is formed thereon.
[0212] The following clauses (clause {1} to clause {26} are offered
as further description of the examples of the venue seat. Any one
or more of the following clauses may be combinable with any other
one or more of the following clauses and/or with any subsection or
a portion or portions of any other clause and/or combination and
permutation of clauses. Any one of the following clauses may stand
on its own merit without having to be combined with any other
clause or with any portion of any other clause, etc. Clause {1}: an
apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a
synergistic combination of a liner for utilization with a venue
seat having an outward appearance that is viewable by an observer;
and a cover for utilization with the venue seat; and the liner
having a liner surface on which a liner image is formed on the
liner surface; and the liner being positionable on the venue seat
with the liner image facing outwardly; and the liner image changing
the outward appearance of the venue seat once the liner is
positioned on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly;
and the cover being configured to be fixedly positioned on, and
covering, the liner image of the liner; and the cover protecting
the liner image of the liner once the cover is positioned on the
liner image. Clause {2}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with
an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any
portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein the
cover is configured to be fixedly attachable to a portion of the
venue seat. Clause {3}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with
an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any
portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and
not limited to (comprising) a synergistic combination of a venue
seat; and a liner; and a cover; and the venue seat having an
outward appearance that is viewable by an observer; and the liner
having a liner surface on which a liner image is formed on the
liner surface; and the liner being positioned on the venue seat
with the liner image facing outwardly; and the liner image changing
the outward appearance of the venue seat once the liner is
positioned on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly;
and the cover being fixedly positioned on, and covering, the liner
image of the liner; and the cover protecting the liner image of the
liner once the cover is positioned on the liner image. Clause {4}:
an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph) wherein the cover is fixedly attached
to a portion of the venue seat. Clause {5}: an apparatus (either
taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph) wherein the liner image includes, at least in part, an
advertising image; and the liner image increases an advertising
revenue of the venue seat. Clause {6}: an apparatus (either taken
alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph) wherein the liner is replaceable from time to time.
Clause {7}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus
of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein the venue seat is
associated with a venue; and the venue is selected from the group
consisting of an organized event, a musical concert, a conference,
a sports event, a performing-arts event, a political rally, an
amusement park ride, a ride. Clause {8}: an apparatus (either taken
alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph) wherein the venue seat is selected from the group
consisting of a stadium seat, a stadium chair, a theater seat, a
bleacher, an airliner seat, a rollercoaster seat, a train seat, a
bus seat, a vehicle seat. Clause {9}: an apparatus (either taken
alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph) wherein the liner image is selected from the group
consisting of an icon, a symbol, text, a logo, a picture, a
light-emitting component, a light-emitting electronic component.
Clause {10}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus
of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph), further including and not
limited to (comprising) a cover connector; and the cover connector
is configured to fixedly attach the cover to the venue seat so that
the liner becomes sandwiched between the venue seat and the cover.
Clause {11}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus
of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein the venue seat has a
rear seat section that generally extends along a vertical
direction; and the liner is positioned on the rear seat section of
the venue seat; and the liner surface and the liner image face away
from the rear seat section once the liner is positioned on the rear
seat section of the venue seat. Clause {12}: an apparatus (either
taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph) wherein the liner and the cover are fixedly mounted to a
lateral outer side edge portion of an upper section of the venue
seat. Clause {13}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an
apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion
of any clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein the liner and
the cover are fixedly mounted to a lateral outer top edge portion
of an upper section of the venue seat. Clause {14}: an apparatus
(either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph) wherein the liner and the cover are fixedly mounted to a
lateral outer side edge portion of an arm rest of the venue seat;
and a cup holder extends from an end section of the arm rest.
Clause {15}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus
of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein the liner and the cover
are fixedly mounted to a lateral outer upper surface of an arm rest
of the venue seat. Clause {16}: an apparatus (either taken alone,
or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or
any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein an
arm rest extends from the venue seat; and a cup holder extends from
an end section of the arm rest: and the liner and the cover are
fixedly mounted to the arm rest of the venue seat; and the liner
and the cover each cover, at least in part, at least a portion of
the arm rest; and the liner and the cover each cover, at least in
part, at least a portion of the cup holder; and the cup holder
extends from the arm rest. Clause {17}: an apparatus (either taken
alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph) wherein the liner and the cover are positioned over an
upper back rest of the venue seat; and the liner and the cover each
cover, at least in part, at least a portion of the upper back rest;
and the cover forms a sleeve cover; and the liner is inserted into
the sleeve cover. Clause {18}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or
with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any
portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein the
liner and the cover are fixedly mounted to a lateral outer side
edge portion of an arm rest of the venue seat. Clause {19}: an
apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph) wherein the liner and the cover are fixedly
mounted to a lateral outer upper surface of an arm rest of the
venue seat. Clause {20}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with
an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any
portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein the
liner and the cover are fixedly mounted to a frontal portion of the
venue seat; and the cover connector fixedly attaches the liner and
the cover to an outer upper edge portion of the venue seat. Clause
{21}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph) wherein the liner and the cover are
fixedly mounted to a lower seat section of the venue seat; and the
cover connector fixedly attaches the liner and the cover to the
lower seat section of the venue seat. Clause {21}: an apparatus
(either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this
paragraph) wherein the liner and the cover are fixedly mounted to
an outer lower seat section of the venue seat; and the outer lower
seat section becomes exposed once a seat section of the venue seat
becomes folded; and the cover connector fixedly attaches the liner
and the cover to the outer lower seat section of the venue seat.
Clause {23}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus
of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein the liner and the cover
are fixedly mounted to an outer lateral side section of the venue
seat; and the cover connector fixedly attaches the liner and the
cover to the outer lateral side section of the venue seat. Clause
{24}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any
clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph) wherein the venue seat includes an
airliner seat with a planar foldable tray; and the liner and the
cover are fixedly mounted to the planar foldable tray of the
airliner seat. Clause {25}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or
with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any
portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein a cup
holder is coupled to the venue seat; and the liner and the cover
are positioned on a portion of the cup holder. Clause {26}: an
apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause
mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned
in this paragraph) wherein the cover and the liner are integrally
formed to each other.
[0213] The foregoing is offered as further description of the
embodiments, in which any one or more of any technical feature
(described in the detailed description, the summary and the claims)
may be combinable with any other one or more of any technical
feature (described in the detailed description, the summary and the
claims). It is understood that each claim in the claims section is
an open ended claim unless stated otherwise. Unless otherwise
specified, relational terms used in these specifications should be
construed to include certain tolerances that the person skilled in
the art would recognize as providing equivalent functionality. By
way of example, the term perpendicular is not necessarily limited
to 90.0 degrees, and may include a variation thereof that the
person skilled in the art would recognize as providing equivalent
functionality for the purposes described for the relevant member or
element. Terms such as "about" and "substantially", in the context
of configuration, relate generally to disposition, location, or
configuration that are either exact or sufficiently close to the
location, disposition, or configuration of the relevant element to
preserve operability of the element within the invention which does
not materially modify the invention. Similarly, unless specifically
made clear from its context, numerical values should be construed
to include certain tolerances that the person skilled in the art
would recognize as having negligible importance as they do not
materially change the operability of the invention. It will be
appreciated that the description and/or drawings identify and
describe embodiments of the apparatus (either explicitly or
inherently). The apparatus may include any suitable combination
and/or permutation of the technical features as identified in the
detailed description, as may be required and/or desired to suit a
particular technical purpose and/or technical function. It will be
appreciated that, where possible and suitable, any one or more of
the technical features of the apparatus may be combined with any
other one or more of the technical features of the apparatus (in
any combination and/or permutation). It will be appreciated that
persons skilled in the art would know that the technical features
of each embodiment may be deployed (where possible) in other
embodiments even if not expressly stated as such above. It will be
appreciated that persons skilled in the art would know that other
options would be possible for the configuration of the components
of the apparatus to adjust to manufacturing requirements and still
remain within the scope as described in at least one or more of the
claims. This written description provides embodiments, including
the best mode, and also enables the person skilled in the art to
make and use the embodiments. The patentable scope may be defined
by the claims. The written description and/or drawings may help to
understand the scope of the claims. It is believed that all the
crucial aspects of the disclosed subject matter have been provided
in this document. It is understood, for this document, that the
word "includes" is equivalent to the word "comprising" in that both
words are used to signify an open-ended listing of assemblies,
components, parts, etc. The term "comprising", which is synonymous
with the terms "including," "containing," or "characterized by," is
inclusive or open-ended and does not exclude additional, un-recited
elements or method steps. Comprising (comprised of) is an "open"
phrase and allows coverage of technologies that employ additional,
un-recited elements. When used in a claim, the word "comprising" is
the transitory verb (transitional term) that separates the preamble
of the claim from the technical features of the invention. The
foregoing has outlined the non-limiting embodiments (examples). The
description is made for particular non-limiting embodiments
(examples). It is understood that the non-limiting embodiments are
merely illustrative as examples.
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