Compact Folding Surface Apparatuses, Systems, and Methods of Using the Same

Abstract

The present invention relates to a compact mobile folding surface for use in a plurality of locations. Specifically, the present invention relates to a folding tray for use in a stadium, and more specifically for attaching the present invention on a back of a stadium seat. The present invention optionally has a plurality of handles, a depressed surface, one or more hooks, a locking mechanism, a collapsible storage compartment, and / or a plurality of weight management mechanisms.

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[0001]This application claims priority to a U.S. Provisional Patent Application filed on Jun. 5, 2013 under Ser. No. 61 / 956,309 and a U.S. Provisional Patent Application filed on Feb. 7, 2014 under Ser. No. 61 / 965,775, which are incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates to a mobile folding surface for use in a plurality of locations. Specifically, the present invention relates to a folding tray for use in a stadium, and more specifically for attaching the present invention on a back of a stadium seat. The present invention optionally has a plurality of handles, a depressed surface, one or more hooks, a locking mechanism, a collapsible storage compartment, and / or a plurality of weight management mechanisms.BACKGROUND[0003]It is, of course, generally known to eat food and drink beverages, especially during events, such as sports events, at stadiums or the like. Commonly, a person is only capable of holding one or two items,...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides apparatuses, systems, and methods for supporting and preventing food, beverages, and other objects from tilting, falling, or falling therefrom. The invention is designed to provide a surface for transportation and consumption of food and beverages in a compact foldable manner.

Problems solved by technology

Often, a single food item or a beverage may be too large for a person to hold.

For example, a plate of nachos may be difficult for a user to hold, especially when sitting in a seat at a stadium watching an event.

However, holding a maximum amount of food, beverages, or other objects can become overly cumbersome in both transportation and consumption of said food and / or beverages.

Commonly, people find themselves in places without access to a serving device or a proper surface on which to consume food and / or beverages.

Not only is balancing food, beverages, or other objects on one's lap difficult, but also having food, beverages, or other objects on one's lap can yield a mess.

Often, where a person has a serving device or a surface on which to consume food and / or beverages, the serving device or surface is generally large, difficult to transport, and / or difficult to maneuver.

However, folding serving devices and surfaces are often not compact.

Tall items, unfortunately, are more susceptible to tipping over because of their weight distribution.

When an item's center of gravity tips past the boundary of the item, that item is extremely likely to fall over.

This, of course, makes transporting and maneuvering food, beverages, or other objects difficult.

Often, surfaces or serving devices are not attachable to other structures.

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