Tableware Organizer for Large Group Gatherings

Abstract

A tableware organizer for large group gatherings with holders for commonly used items for food service such as eating utensils, cups, plates, paper towels, and toothpicks. The organizer has a lid is attached to the base during transport or storage to prevent items from falling out of the organizer. The lid has a carrying handle at the top and finger inserts on the sides which allow it to be carried from the sides or the top. The holders are positioned on the base and shaped such that the items inside may be easily reached by children.

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Cross-Reference to Related Applications[0001]This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) from co-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 669,870, by Jean Paul Beebe, “Tableware Organizer For Large Group Gatherings” filed May 10, 2018.Field of the Invention[0002]The invention relates to a compact storage container for tableware, and more particularly to storage containers for utensils, plates, paper towels, cups, and other items used at large group gatherings such as picnics, family reunions, and weddings.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Gatherings such as picnics, family reunions, and weddings frequently involve serving food to large numbers of people. At many of these events, attendees may form a line to be served, and it is helpful in these cases to have all tableware gathered in one place near the food service line so that it can be collected at the same time. Other events may have limited tablespace or attendees may not eat at the same time, making layin...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]It is another object of the present invention to provide a tableware organizer configured for ease of reach so that children may access all items placed in the organizer.

[0009]It is another object of the present invention to provide a tableware organizer which is designed to be compact and maximize available space, which may be easily stored alongside other containers.

[0010]It is another object of the present invention to provide a tableware organizer which has a lid which may be placed under the base of the organizer to serve as a raised table surface or to lift it above other items on the table for visibility.

[0011]It is another object of the present invention to provide a tableware organizer with a lid that prevents the items inside from falling out of the organizer during transport.

[0012]It is another object of the present invention to provide a tableware organizer with multiple handles that allow it to be carried in different positions for ease of transport in combination with other items.

Problems solved by technology

Other events may have limited tablespace or attendees may not eat at the same time, making laying out individual table settings impractical even for smaller groups.

In addition, children present at gatherings with self service for food often have difficulty serving themselves due to the need to reach across a table or countertop to reach tableware.

However, these organizers are frequently designed for a small number of people rather than large group gatherings or do not include space for important items that are used during food service.

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