Cup caddy

Abstract

A caddy for carrying food and drink items includes a mounting member configured to receive at least a portion of a drinking vessel and a holding member extending from the mounting member, configured to hold an item adjacent a drinking vessel. The mounting member can be configured to receive a bottom, sidewall or top of a drinking vessel. The holding member can include a bottom wall extending from the mounting member and a sidewall extending from the bottom wall, where at least the sidewall and bottom wall defining a holding space. The holding member can be either hingedly or rigidly coupled to the mounting member.

Description

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application 60 / 626,077, filed Nov. 9, 2004, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to a container for carrying food items. Particularly, the present invention relates to a container capable of carrying food items and a drinking vessel together. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] There is often a need to provide a carrying device, such as a bag or tray, for carrying food from a restaurant, refreshment stand or the like. At such establishments, the food is purchased and often taken away and consumed elsewhere. Carrying devices, such as trays and bags, have been developed for this express purpose but are generally awkward and clumsy. For example, bags generally do not have individual compartments; thus, food and drinks are often stacked inside and can spill or leak. Trays have been devel...

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Benefits of technology

[0009] The present invention relates to containers that are capable of integrally holding food and drink in a configuration that facilitates carrying and consumption of a meal. The present invention allows a consumer to support a variety of food items in a single hand or in a cup holder of a vehicle or alternatively, in a cup holder of a theatre or stadium seat.

Problems solved by technology

Carrying devices, such as trays and bags, have been developed for this express purpose but are generally awkward and clumsy.

For example, bags generally do not have individual compartments; thus, food and drinks are often stacked inside and can spill or leak.

Often, the food is taken to or delivered directly to a car, where there is typically not a suitable place to stow the food or drink-laden tray or bag.

If provided in a bag, it is difficult to selectively consume the food and beverage without stopping and unpacking the items.

Likewise, in certain situations such as at concerts and sporting events, it may be difficult to unpack the items even while seated.

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