US3670938A
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Dish tray
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-19
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1990-10-19
Abstract
Abstract An improved flat bottom compartmentalized tray for holding and carrying dishes, food products, and eating accessories wherein the compartments are arranged along the sides of the tray.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel C Brocato
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:09
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/34; B65D1/36; A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/02; A47G19/06; A47G23/00; A47G23/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A tray for carrying soiled dishes, food remains and eating utensils comprising: a flat bottom, a pair of side members, and a pair of ends all integrally formed to define a shallow open receptacle, each end of said tray being provided with a handle extending outwardly from the ends of said tray in the same plane as the tops of the edges defining the open receptacle, one of said side members defining a plurality of cylindrical openings arranged in a row along the outside of the receptacle for receiving glasses, said openings being closed at the plane of said bottom of said receptacle, the other of said members defining a plurality of openings having rectangular cross sectional configurations, each of said openings being closed at the plane of said bottom of said receptacle, said openings of rectangular cross sectional configuration being provided for receiving individually, food remains, silverware and napkins, and at least one removable container having a cross sectional configuration like one of said openings provided in said other of members, said container having a turned over edge for overlying the edge of said one of said openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A tray for carrying soiled dishes, food remains and eating utensils comprising: a flat bottom, a pair of side members, and a pair of ends all integrally formed to define a shallow open receptacle, each end of said tray being provided with a handle extending outwardly from the ends of said tray in the same plane as the tops of the edges defining the open receptacle, one of said side members defining a plurality of cylindrical openings arranged in a row along the outside of the receptacle for receiving glasses, said openings being closed at the plane of said bottom of said receptacle, the other of said members defining a plurality of openings having rectangular cross sectional configurations, each of said openings being closed at the plane of said bottom of said receptacle, said openings of rectangular cross sectional configuration being provided for receiving individually, food remains, silverware and napkins, and at least one removable container having a cross sectional configuration like one of said openings provided in said other of members, said container having a turned over edge for overlying the edge of said one of said openings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The tray set forth in claim 1 wherein at least some of said plurality of openings in said other side member are elongated with rounded ends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tray set forth in claim 2 wherein some of said plurality of opening in said other siDe member are circular in cross sectional configuration.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |