US3883029A
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Stackable trays and cups
Assignee: Aladdin Industries LLC
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Filing: 1972-11-30
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1992-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A food service tray is provided with a central flat portion for holding food to be served. If desired, the central flat portion may be compartmented and the tray and compartment walls formed out of insulating materials. A ledge extends alongside of the central flat portion and is provided with a pair of holes. Included are a tall drinking container and a short drinking container, each provided with a supporting surface so that they may be partially inserted through the ledge holes. A plurality of such trays and their associated drinking containers may be stacked with the bottom of a tall drinking container extending into a short drinking container supported on the ledge of the tray below.
Inventors
- 👤 William B Wyatt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:33
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/821
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A food service system comprising a stack of trays, each tray having a central portion and a ledge extending from said central portion and having upper and lower surfaces, said ledges being spaced vertically from each other, each ledge having a pair of holes formed therein to form two vertical columns of such holes, a pair of vertical columns of containers carried on said ledges and having portions extending through said holes, each vertical column of containers comprising alternating first relatively tall containers, each with a supporting surface intermediate its length in contact with an upper surface of a ledge, and second relatively short containers, each with a supporting surface intermediate its length in contact with an upper surface of a ledge, and wherein the portion of a first container below a ledge is disposed within a second container carried on a ledge below, and wherein the portion oF a second container below a ledge extends only slightly below that ledge out of contact with a first container on a ledge below.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A food service system comprising a stack of trays, each tray having a central portion and a ledge extending from said central portion and having upper and lower surfaces, said ledges being spaced vertically from each other, each ledge having a pair of holes formed therein to form two vertical columns of such holes, a pair of vertical columns of containers carried on said ledges and having portions extending through said holes, each vertical column of containers comprising alternating first relatively tall containers, each with a supporting surface intermediate its length in contact with an upper surface of a ledge, and second relatively short containers, each with a supporting surface intermediate its length in contact with an upper surface of a ledge, and wherein the portion of a first container below a ledge is disposed within a second container carried on a ledge below, and wherein the portion oF a second container below a ledge extends only slightly below that ledge out of contact with a first container on a ledge below.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |