US5170908A
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Eating plate having a hole for a beverage container with slots for utensils
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-02-19
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Granted: 1992-12-15
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Expires: 2011-02-19
Abstract
Abstract An eating plate with: a hole to receive a beverage container with a flange; a handle; slots to receive a fork, knife and spoon; and a hole to receive a napkin. A beverage container with a flange to fit into the hole in this eating plate. A knife, a fork, and a spoon to fit into the slots in this eating plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent P. Austin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:51
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/02; A47G19/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
An eating plate comprising: a plate section divided into a plate area for supporting food and a holding are having a hole adapted to receive and support a beverage container by suspending it from the edges of the hole and a plurality of slots adapted to receive and support a plurality of eating utensils by suspending the utensils from the edges of the slot; and a handle section connected to the holding area, the handle section having a hole adapted to receive a beverage container and a plurality of slots adapted to receive a plurality of eating utensils, the hole and slots in the handle section being aligned with the hole and slots in the plate section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
An eating plate comprising: a plate section divided into a plate area for supporting food and a holding are having a hole adapted to receive and support a beverage container by suspending it from the edges of the hole and a plurality of slots adapted to receive and support a plurality of eating utensils by suspending the utensils from the edges of the slot; and a handle section connected to the holding area, the handle section having a hole adapted to receive a beverage container and a plurality of slots adapted to receive a plurality of eating utensils, the hole and slots in the handle section being aligned with the hole and slots in the plate section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An eating plate according to claim 1 further comprising a handle base connected to the handle section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
An eating plate according to claim 1 wherein the handle section and the holding area of the plate section each includes a napkin hole, said napkin holes being aligned relative to one another to receive and support a napkin.
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) | 1995-12-15 | 1996-06-15 | 1996-12-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-12-15 | 2000-06-15 | 2000-12-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-12-15 | 2004-06-15 | 2004-12-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |