Reversible plate holder

a plate holder and reversible technology, applied in the field of plates holder, can solve the problem that the liner cannot be reversible, and achieve the effect of avoiding the problem of reversible orientation

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-02-24
PAINE CANDACE
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[0013] It is an object of the present invention to provide a plate holder that will not only hold, support and stabilize a paper plate, but will be reversible by a simple inversion, so that it can hold plates of different sizes. Whether for pets, at home or picnics outside or for restaurant establishments, it is believed quite practical and useful to be able to provide plate holders selectively for large and small portions. Also, the new plate holder will help retain the hot or cold temperature of the food in the plate or liner being supported. The plate holders must, of course, be quite stable from tipping or collapsing. Also, these new plate holders need to be most simple in construction to achieve minimum cost of manufacture. Typical manufacturing is by high speed injection molding if plastic, and by other molding or pressing technologies if the plate holder is made of other material.
[0020] This invention of a plate holder is also useful as a holder for frozen foods or microwavable dishes to help stabilize them whether they are being used during eating, storage, freezing, heating or cooking.

Problems solved by technology

There is no teaching of reversibility, and furthermore the liner would not work in the reversible orientation due to the extension of the skirt which would be likely to interfere with use in the reversed configuration.

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embodiment 29

[0038]FIGS. 5 and 6 show an embodiment 29 generally similar to that of FIGS. 1-4, but where the inner surfaces 30A, 30C and 30B of the top and bottom conical walls and of the neck respectively define a continuous convex curve. These walls are of generally uniform thickness, and thus, the outer surfaces 31A, 31B and 31C define a corresponding continuous concave surface. FIG. 5 shows the plate holder in upright position with its top edge 32 supporting a plate, and FIG. 6 shows the plate holder in inverted position with its bottom edge 33, now on top, supporting a plate.

[0039] The curvature as shown may vary, so long as there remain generally conical walls at the top and bottom. This particular embodiment with its smooth and continuously curved inner and outer walls, has an unusual and modern appearance, while still providing all the structural and functional benefits of the basic invention.

embodiment 60

[0040]FIGS. 7 and 8 show a further embodiment 60 of the new reversible plate holder where the upper part 62 and lower part 64 define a single conical shape having essentially straight and uniform thickness walls from top 66 to bottom 68. With this plate holder plates of different diameter could be supported at the opposite ends, as shown in connection with FIGS. 1-4. In this embodiment the height and diameter dimension are generally similar to those of the article in FIGS. 1-4, while the overall shape of a simple straight wall is considerably different.

embodiment 70

[0041]FIGS. 9 and 10 show a further embodiment 70 of the new reversible plate holder which is a solid base whose outside solid peripheral walls 72 are round with top 74 and bottom 76 respectively. Within the top is a conical recess 78 of a first diameter, and within the bottom is a concentric conical recess 80. This plate holder 70 is reversible by inverting the base similarly as with the plate holder of FIGS. 1-4. The solid walls add bulk and weight which enhances stability regardless of which end is positioned downward.

[0042]FIGS. 9 and 10 are representative of a solid reversible plate holder having opposing co-axial conical recesses as seen in FIG. 4 or 5, and having any outer shape which may be for example, round, oval, rectangular, square or octagonal that are concentric with the conical recesses, or may be non-concentric therewith. Also, the conical top and bottom recesses are not required to be co-axial.

[0043] In the various reversible plate holders illustrated, if the top a...

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Abstract

A reversible plate holder to hold and support selectively first and second plates of different first and second diameters respectively, each plate having a base, tapered side walls and a rim extending radially outward from the side walls, the reversible plate holder including an annulus having axially spaced top and bottom parts with top and bottom edges of diameters D1 and D2 respectively and a neck part of diameter D3 axially between the top and bottom parts, where D1>D2 and D2>D3, the top part having inner wall surfaces that define a truncated top cone, the bottom part having inner wall surfaces that define an inverted truncated bottom cone generally coaxial with the top cone, whereby the annulus in upright position has the cone at the top for supporting the first plate and the annulus in inverted position has the bottom cone at the top for supporting the second plate and the side walls of the plates overlie the conical wall surfaces respectively.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention is in the field of holders for plates and more particularly holders for inexpensive readily bendable disposable paper plates or plate liners which can easily tip or deform in use causing spills of the food, such plate holders being applicable for plates and liners used by both persons and pets. [0003] 2. Prior Art [0004] Plate holders are known, particularly for pets and infants who are likely to tip or overturn plates from which they are eating. Such plate holders are typically bowl-like articles with an open top to hold a plate and a wide base to provide stability against tipping. It is common to use removable or disposable plate liners that contain the food and sit in a top recess of the plate holder. Plate liners usually have side walls inclined upwardly and outwardly for reasons of functionality, strength, aesthetics and because such is most suitable for efficient manufacture. Plate holders for s...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G19/08
CPCA47G19/08
Inventor PAINE, CANDACE
Owner PAINE CANDACE
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