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Plate With Collapsible and Non-Collapsible Beverage Holder

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-04-12
EVANS OPHELIA S +1
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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a composite plate with a beverage holder that is stable, convenient, and inexpensive to manufacture. The beverage holder can also be collapsible, making it easy to store and improve stability when the plate is placed on a level surface. The technical effects of this invention are improved functionality and stability of the composite plate, as well as convenience and affordability.

Problems solved by technology

With both hands full or carrying a plate or a drink beverage in each hand, it is difficult for a guest to eat or shake hands with other guests.
Guests are burdened with the constant task of finding a table or ledge to put down their plate or drink so they can eat or shake hands with another guest.
This burdensome problem can seriously affect a guest's enjoyment of a party or social setting.

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first embodiment

[0045]Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 1 is a partial side view and partial cross-sectional view of a plate 10 configured in accordance with the present invention. The plate 10 includes an upper surface 11, upon which food is served, and a lower surface 12 opposing the upper surface 11. The plate 10 can be constructed of paper, plastic or Styrofoam®, among others, and formed into varying shapes. The plate 10 includes an aperture 15 passing through the top or upper surface 11 and the bottom or lower surface 12. In the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 1, the aperture 15 is located substantially near the center of the plate 10.

[0046]FIG. 2 is a top view of the plate 10 shown in FIG. 1. Illustrated more clearly is the aperture 15 and top surface 11. The perimeter 17 of the aperture 15 also is illustrated. A slot 16, preferably elongated, is located in the perimeter, border, rim, or lip 18 of the plate 10. The slot 16 is sized to receive a handle of a utensil, such as a fork or spoon. T...

second embodiment

[0052]FIG. 7a is a perspective view of a top surface 61 of a composite plate 60 configured in accordance with the present invention. The composite plate 60 is similar to a composite or combination of the plate 10, coupler 20, and beverage holder 30, except the composite plate 60 is configured as a single molded or unitary item. All of the parts of the composite plate 60 are molded together as one piece.

[0053]The composite plate 60 includes a plate 62 and a beverage holder 64 molded into and creating an aperture 70 in the plate 60. The aperture 70 is the opening in the top 69 of the beverage holder 64. The plate 60 has a circular shape and includes dividers or ridges 65 on the top surface 61 of the plate 62. The outer rim 66 of the plate 60 includes a slot 67 for holding utensils. The top 68 of the beverage holder 64 forms a circular ridge or divider 68 to prevent food from spilling into the beverage holder 64.

[0054]FIG. 7b is a perspective view of the bottom surface 63 of the plate ...

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Abstract

A composite plate for use at social gatherings and the like wherein the composite plate serves as a plate for food as well as a holder for an eating utensil, a napkin, and a beverage container, thereby enabling the user to hold all with one hand while leaving the other hand free to shake hands with other guests, and to use the eating utensil or napkin, or to drink a beverage. The composite plate has an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer rim, and the composite plate includes an aperture passing between the upper surface and the lower surface. A collapsible beverage holder having a top and a bottom, wherein the top of the beverage holder is connected to a perimeter of the aperture in the plate, and wherein the collapsible beverage holder includes folds enabling the collapsible beverage holder to be collapsed such the bottom of the collapsible beverage holder becomes flush with the lower surface of the plate, thus enabling the lower surface of the plate to rest upon a flat surface.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application is a Continuation-In-Part application of patent application having application Ser. No. 12 / 589,725 entitled “Party Plate” and filed on Oct. 28, 2009, which was published on Apr. 28, 2011, as publication number 2011 / 0095032, and is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to plates for use at social gatherings, and more particularly, to a plate that enables a person to easily carry food, utensils, and a beverage container with one hand, thus enabling the other hand to be free to shake hands, use eating utensils, and drink a beverage.Description of Related Art[0003]At social settings with food, guests typically are walking around carrying a plate of food in one hand and a drink in the other hand. With both hands full or carrying a plate or a drink beverage in each hand, it is difficult for a guest to eat or shake hands with other g...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G19/02A47G23/02
CPCA47G19/065A47G23/0225B65D1/36
Inventor EVANS, OPHELIA S.EVANS, GREGORY A.
Owner EVANS OPHELIA S