US3955672A
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Plate assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-02-28
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Granted: 1976-05-11
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Expires: 1995-02-28
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed herein a plate assembly comprised of a body and a cup support member integrally formed with the body. The body is provided with a channel which functions to receive the forearm of the user for support of the plate assembly. The cup support member protrudes into the interior of the channel and functions as a grasping means for balancing the plate assembly when it is positioned on the forearm of the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Keene N. Brundage
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:04
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/02; A47G19/06; A47G19/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A plate assembly capable of being supported and balanced on the forearm of the user comprising: a body having a food bearing surface and a support surface, said support surface having a channel formed therein for receipt of the forearm of the user; and a cup support member integrally formed with said body and protruding into said channel to the plane defined by said support surface to enable level positioning of said assembly on a flat surface, said cup support member forming a grasping means for balancing the plate assembly when it is resting on the forearm of the user and said support member being open at both ends.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A plate assembly capable of being supported and balanced on the forearm of the user comprising: a body having a food bearing surface and a support surface, said support surface having a channel formed therein for receipt of the forearm of the user; and a cup support member integrally formed with said body and protruding into said channel to the plane defined by said support surface to enable level positioning of said assembly on a flat surface, said cup support member forming a grasping means for balancing the plate assembly when it is resting on the forearm of the user and said support member being open at both ends.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The plate assembly of claim 1 wherein said cup support member consists of a plurality of collapsible sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The plate assembly of claim 2 wherein said sections are telescopically interfitted and provided with flanges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The plate assembly of claim 1 wherein said channel forms a corresponding ridge in said food bearing surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
A plate assembly capable of being supported and balanced on the forearm of the user comprising: a body having a food bearing surface and a support surface, said support surface having a channel formed therein for receipt of the forearm of the user; and a cup support member integrally formed with said body, said member consisting of a plurality of telescopically interfitted collapsible sections having flanges formed thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
68 words
A plate assembly capable of being supported and balanced on the forearm of the user comprising: a body having a food bearing surface and a support surface, said support surface having a channel formed therein for receipt of the forearm of the user; and a cup support member integrally formed with said body, said member consisting of a plurality of telescopically interfitted collapsible sections having flanges formed thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
113 words
A plate assembly capable of being supported and balanced on the forearm of the user comprising: a body having a food bearing surface and a support surface, said support surface having a channel formed therein for receipt of the forearm of the user; and, a cup support member integrally formed with said body and protruding into said channel to a point not beyond the plane defined by said support surface to enable level positioning of said assembly on a flat surface, said cup support member forming a grasping means for balancing the plate assembly when it is resting on the forearm of the user and said support member being open at both ends.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
113 words
A plate assembly capable of being supported and balanced on the forearm of the user comprising: a body having a food bearing surface and a support surface, said support surface having a channel formed therein for receipt of the forearm of the user; and, a cup support member integrally formed with said body and protruding into said channel to a point not beyond the plane defined by said support surface to enable level positioning of said assembly on a flat surface, said cup support member forming a grasping means for balancing the plate assembly when it is resting on the forearm of the user and said support member being open at both ends.
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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) | 1979-05-11 | 1979-11-10 | 1980-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-11 | 1983-11-10 | 1984-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-11 | 1987-11-10 | 1988-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |