US5769264A
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Wine tasting pallet
Assignee: Caesars Entertainment Operating Co Inc
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Filing: 1997-03-17
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Granted: 1998-06-23
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Expires: 2017-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A pallet for holding food items and wine goblets in one hand is provided. The pallet has a body with a top surface for placing food items. At one end there is a post and at the other end a brace, both extending from the underside of the body. The brace rests on the forearm and the post is held in the hand to hold and support the pallet. Keyhole slots are provided to hold wine goblets.
Inventors
- 👤 John M. Lipkowitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:50
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/06; A47G23/0625; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/914
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A pallet for use at party gatherings comprising: a planar body having a first end and a second end, a top surface for holding items and a bottom surface; a brace depending from the bottom surface proximate the second end adapted to rest upon the user's forearm between the elbow and wrist; and a post depending from the bottom surface proximate the first end and adapted to be grasped with the palm of the hand substantially vertical, the brace and post extending substantially the same distance from the bottom to cooperate to define a stand for the body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A pallet for use at party gatherings comprising: a planar body having a first end and a second end, a top surface for holding items and a bottom surface; a brace depending from the bottom surface proximate the second end adapted to rest upon the user's forearm between the elbow and wrist; and a post depending from the bottom surface proximate the first end and adapted to be grasped with the palm of the hand substantially vertical, the brace and post extending substantially the same distance from the bottom to cooperate to define a stand for the body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
151 words
A pallet for holding food items and drink goblets comprising: a body having a first end and a second end, a top surface for holding food items and a bottom surface, said body having at the first end a slot adapted to receive and hold a goblet of the type having a bowl joined to a smaller diameter stem, the slot including an enlarged opening to mate with and retain the bowl of the goblet and a passageway extending from the perimeter of the body to intersect the opening to pass the stem of the goblet to position the bowl in the opening; a brace depending from the bottom surface proximate the second end adapted to rest upon the user's forearm between the elbow and wrist; and a post depending from the bottom surface proximate the first end and adapted to be grasped with the palm of the hand substantially vertical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
151 words
A pallet for holding food items and drink goblets comprising: a body having a first end and a second end, a top surface for holding food items and a bottom surface, said body having at the first end a slot adapted to receive and hold a goblet of the type having a bowl joined to a smaller diameter stem, the slot including an enlarged opening to mate with and retain the bowl of the goblet and a passageway extending from the perimeter of the body to intersect the opening to pass the stem of the goblet to position the bowl in the opening; a brace depending from the bottom surface proximate the second end adapted to rest upon the user's forearm between the elbow and wrist; and a post depending from the bottom surface proximate the first end and adapted to be grasped with the palm of the hand substantially vertical.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pallet of claim 2 wherein the brace includes an arcuate cradle opposite the body to receive and mate with the forearm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The pallet of claim 3 wherein the spacing between the post and brace are such that when the post is grasped the cradle rests on the forearm near the elbow.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The pallet of claim 2 wherein the body includes a recess proximate the second end to accommodate the upper arm when the pallet is positioned on the forearm.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-06-22 | 2005-12-22 | 2006-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-06-22 | 2009-12-22 | 2010-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |