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US4095533A
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Trays combinable into an assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-15
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Granted: 1978-06-20
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Expires: 1997-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A pair of portable trays usable separately and combined into a single tray. One of the trays is provided with a plurality of openings on the receptacle thereof for carrying articles such as ice cream cones thereon and has legs for converting it into a stand. The legs are provided with pockets for serving silverware and napkins therefrom. The other tray is a tray with a flat receptacle having raised edges and is free of openings but is provided on an underside thereof with two spaced lugs releasably insertable into aligned paired openings of the one tray for converting it into a conventional portable tray as well as a conventional tray on a stand.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean Claude Leveille
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/06; A47G23/0641; A47G23/065; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/926
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
Two separable and portable trays usable individually and jointly comprising, a first tray having a flat receptacle having a plurality of holes therein for receiving articles in said holes for transport and serving the articles therefrom, said first tray having legs hinged on the flat receptacle and positionable in a folded position against an underside surface and positionable in an extended depending position for converting said first tray to a stand, hinge means for hinging the legs individually on said first flat receptacle, and a second flat tray usable independently of said first tray and jointly therewith, said second flat tray having a flat receptacle free of holes and having raised edges and locating projections on an underside thereof received in corresponding ones of said holes of said first tray for locating and releasably mounting the second tray on the first tray receptacle to convert said first tray into a flat tray free of holes for transporting articles thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
Two separable and portable trays usable individually and jointly comprising, a first tray having a flat receptacle having a plurality of holes therein for receiving articles in said holes for transport and serving the articles therefrom, said first tray having legs hinged on the flat receptacle and positionable in a folded position against an underside surface and positionable in an extended depending position for converting said first tray to a stand, hinge means for hinging the legs individually on said first flat receptacle, and a second flat tray usable independently of said first tray and jointly therewith, said second flat tray having a flat receptacle free of holes and having raised edges and locating projections on an underside thereof received in corresponding ones of said holes of said first tray for locating and releasably mounting the second tray on the first tray receptacle to convert said first tray into a flat tray free of holes for transporting articles thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A tray according to claim 1, in which said plurality of holes are aligned and disposed in an area on the first flat tray between the legs in a folded condition, and said projections extend through said plurality of holes without being impeded by said legs in a folded condition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination according to claim 1, in which said legs each have a slot on an outward side thereof each defining a pocket for receiving napkins and silverware therein for dispensing of the napkins and silverware when serving articles on the tray, and said holes being dimensioned for receiving ice cream cones therein.
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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) | 1981-06-19 | 1981-12-19 | 1982-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-19 | 1985-12-19 | 1986-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-19 | 1989-12-19 | 1990-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |