US4616853A
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Food server aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-10-29
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Granted: 1986-10-14
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Expires: 2004-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A food server aid is disclosed comprised of a pad of preprinted sheets for marking of each table to be served, each sheet being printed on one side with blank spaces and notations corresponding to meal choices for each diner. The opposite side of each sheet is printed with notations corresponding to a variety of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, together with notations indicating the manner of serving. The pad is sized to be carried in a server's pocket and to be easily located.
Inventors
- 👤 Anita Pensavecchia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:47
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/0053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A food server aid comprising: a pad of sheets, each sheet printed on both sides and being roughly four inches wide and seven inches high; one side of each sheet printed with an array of blank spaces and associated notations comprising a vertical series of blank spaces formed by a grid of printed lines arranged beneath a notation designating the spaces as a location to mark main course food items, a plurality of rows corresponding to blank spaces formed by a grid of printed lines aligned horizontally with a respective one of said first-mentioned main course blank spaces, each of said blank spaces in said rows vertically aligned beneath notations indicating respectively the degree of cooking of the main course food item, the type of potato, vegetable, salad dressing and soup; the other side of each of said sheets printed with notation indicating a listing of alcoholic and other beverages and the manner of serving of at least some of such listings of beverage; both sides of said sheets printed with a notation and space for indicating the table identification.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A food server aid comprising: a pad of sheets, each sheet printed on both sides and being roughly four inches wide and seven inches high; one side of each sheet printed with an array of blank spaces and associated notations comprising a vertical series of blank spaces formed by a grid of printed lines arranged beneath a notation designating the spaces as a location to mark main course food items, a plurality of rows corresponding to blank spaces formed by a grid of printed lines aligned horizontally with a respective one of said first-mentioned main course blank spaces, each of said blank spaces in said rows vertically aligned beneath notations indicating respectively the degree of cooking of the main course food item, the type of potato, vegetable, salad dressing and soup; the other side of each of said sheets printed with notation indicating a listing of alcoholic and other beverages and the manner of serving of at least some of such listings of beverage; both sides of said sheets printed with a notation and space for indicating the table identification.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The food server aid according to claim 1 wherein said one side of each sheet is also printed with notations indicating beverages typically served with a meal, beneath said blank space array.
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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) | 1989-10-13 | 1990-04-14 | 1990-10-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-10-13 | 1994-04-14 | 1994-10-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-10-13 | 1998-04-14 | 1998-10-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |