Portable combination dishware set

Abstract

A portable combination dishware set comprising a first surface comprising a female part and a second surface comprising a male part of a fastening mechanism. The female part comprises a circular recess that forms a protuberance on the first surface, the protuberance terminating in a raised circular periphery, the raised circular periphery comprising a number of inwardly extending locking brackets, each locking bracket comprising an inner arcuate edge that joins the raised circular periphery at the first end of the inner arcuate edge and at the second end of the inner arcuate edge, and a locking channel situated directly underneath the arcuate edge of each locking bracket. The male part comprises a number of locking members, each comprising a vertical extension that connects the locking member to the second surface and a horizontal portion that extends partially around an outer circumference of a circular protrusion on the second surface.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 265,582 filed on Apr. 30, 2014. The latter application claims priority hack to U.S. Patent Application No. 61 / 819,145 filed on May 3, 2013. The contents of both of these applications are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to the field of dishware, and more specifically, to a portable dish or plate to which a bowl, cup or similar item can he securely fastened.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Before the invention described herein was introduced to the market, existing dishware did not provide a secure method of attaching a bowl and / or cup to a dish to avoid spilling of food while eating, standing, sitting or moving from one place to another. Typical plates and bowls are not intended to he used without a table or similar flat surface underneath them....

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a portable combination dishware set that is easy to carry and use. It consists of a plate and a cup with matching fastening mechanisms. The female part of the mechanism has a circular recess with raised locking brackets, while the male part has locking members and a circular protrusion. The two parts can be easily connected together using a simple rotation motion. The female part is positioned on the plate for easy dining, while the male part is recessed into the cup bottom. The invention also includes viewing windows that allow visual confirmation of the cup being fully locked. The technical effect of this invention is its portability, ease of use, and improved secure locking.

Problems solved by technology

Before the invention described herein was introduced to the market, existing dishware did not provide a secure method of attaching a bowl and / or cup to a dish to avoid spilling of food while eating, standing, sitting or moving from one place to another.

It can slide off, creating a mess or causing injury.

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