US3894649A
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Tray
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-10
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Granted: 1975-07-15
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Expires: 1994-01-10
Abstract
Abstract A tray comprises a base and a superstructure which together are shaped to simulate an object which has a diversionary or entertainment value to a child, in order to encourage the child to eat. The tray includes open topped recesses, one of which is shaped to receive solid food or a receptacle therefor, and another of which is shaped to receive and support a drinking cup.
Inventors
- 👤 Craig Gordon Nicholl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:49
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/06; A47G19/00; A47G19/02; A47G19/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A tray comprising a base having dimensions in plan such as to enable the tray to stand stably on a surface, and a superstructure, the base and superstructure together being shaped to form or simulate an object having entertainment value to a child, said tray having horizontally spaced open top recesses, one of said recesses being of relatively wide and shallow dimensions and adapted to receive solid food or a receptacle therefor, and another of said recesses being relatively narrow and adapted to receive and provide stable support for a drinking cup, the actual or simulated object being of a character such that it is shaped normally to provide the relatively wide and shallow recess in consequence of its functional character, and the drinking cup simulates a known feature of the object.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A tray comprising a base having dimensions in plan such as to enable the tray to stand stably on a surface, and a superstructure, the base and superstructure together being shaped to form or simulate an object having entertainment value to a child, said tray having horizontally spaced open top recesses, one of said recesses being of relatively wide and shallow dimensions and adapted to receive solid food or a receptacle therefor, and another of said recesses being relatively narrow and adapted to receive and provide stable support for a drinking cup, the actual or simulated object being of a character such that it is shaped normally to provide the relatively wide and shallow recess in consequence of its functional character, and the drinking cup simulates a known feature of the object.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A tray according to claim 1 wherein substantially the entire exposed surface of the tray is an object simulating surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tray according to claim 1 when the object simulated is a boat and a drinking cup simulating a funnel of the boat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A tray according to claim 1 wherein the object simulated is a cottage having a garden, and the drinking cup when in position simulates a chimney of the cottage.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tray according to claim 1 wherein the base and the superstructure are formed from a ceramics material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A tray according to claim 1 wherein the base and superstructure are formed as a moulding of a plastics material, and are so shaped as to be free of undercut formations on each side of a parting plane.
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) | 1978-07-14 | 1979-01-13 | 1979-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-14 | 1983-01-13 | 1983-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-14 | 1987-01-13 | 1987-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |