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Sanitary tray for personal objects

a sanitary environment and personal object technology, applied in the field of containers, can solve the problems of not meeting both criteria for bedside tables and bathroom counters in public places, storing and organizing small personal items in an easily accessible environment, and sanitary environment always presents a problem

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-03-12
WINTERS EUGENE LEON +1
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[0008]Accordingly, the invention presents a tray that is utilized to store and arrange small personal items in a sanitary and organized manner. The invention provides for improved elements thereof in an arrangement for the purposes described that are inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing their intended purposes.

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Whether traveling for business or pleasure—staying in an upscale resort, “A” deck on a cruise ship or in a budget motel—storing and organizing small personal items in an easily accessible, sanitary environment always presents a problem.
Bedside tables and bathroom counters in public venues do not meet both criteria.

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[0017]Attention is first directed to FIGS. 1, 2 and 4 wherein a first embodiment of the sanitary tray is generally indicated at 10. Tray 10 comprises a bottom portion 12 having an array of cavities 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 therein. Cavities 14, 16, 18 are configured to contain personal objects such as jewelry (other than rings) hearing aids, glasses, contact lens, pens, pencils and the like. Cavities 20 and 22 are bottom portion 12. Posts 26 are adapted to support and store rings thereon. A lid 30 is integrally hinged at 30a to the rear edge of bottom portion 12 to allow a user to close the tray if desired. Structure 32, 34 is respectively provided on lid 30 and bottom portion 12 for latching the lid in a closed position. The top of the lid is embossed with a logo or the like.

[0018]To economize, the tray can be fabricated without the lid as shown in FIG. 3. A ledge 12a is provided for the display of a logo or the like.

[0019]It is to be understood that the present invention is not limit...

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Abstract

A sanitary tray for holding personal objects. The tray can be used by hotels, motels, cruise liners, sports and recreational clubs and in any facilities wherein guests may desire to temporarily store personal items. Personal items may take the form of personal grooming objects and / or other objects of intimate use that the user may want to store in a sanitary environment. The tray is fabricated from suitable plastic material and includes cavities specifically formed to contain items in an organized manner. One embodiment of the invention is provided with a lid whereby the tray can be optionally closed. The tray may be fabricated in different colors and sizes and can be embossed with the logo or name of the establishment that is providing the tray to the guests.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention generally relates to containers. More specifically, the present invention is a tray used for storing personal items in a sanitary manner.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Whether traveling for business or pleasure—staying in an upscale resort, “A” deck on a cruise ship or in a budget motel—storing and organizing small personal items in an easily accessible, sanitary environment always presents a problem. Items such as toothbrushes, dentures, glasses, contact lens, rings, hearing aids, etc. should be stored in a place that is easily accessible and relatively sanitary. Bedside tables and bathroom counters in public venues do not meet both criteria. Thus a sanitary tray for personal objects solving the aforementioned problems is desired.[0005]Whether supplied by the lodging industry as a courtesy for their guests or purchased by an individual from a retail outlet, this invention would make ...

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IPC IPC(8): A45C15/00B65D6/04
CPCB65D43/162B65D1/36
Inventor WINTERS, EUGENE LEONWINTERS, LEROY ALLEN
Owner WINTERS EUGENE LEON
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