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Smart plate

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-01-16
KANG SHIH CHUNG +2
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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a folding plate that can be easily produced using different substrate materials and designed with appropriate lines, elements, and positioning elements. This plate can serve as a do-it-yourself tool for creating healthy and balanced dishes for different demands and can also be custom-made according to the needs of the user. The technical effects of this invention include providing a flexible and customizable tool for creating healthy and balanced meals, reducing waste, and promoting a healthy diet.

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However, it would be difficult to dine out carrying MyPlate around every day, especially because the size of MyPlate is not considered small.
Although they are designed with lattices, they are not designed to follow the healthy diet nutrition principles.

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[0042]A foldable plate, comprising: a substrate having a central portion and a plurality of edges; a plurality of ridges formed by folding the substrate and crossing with one another; and a plurality of protecting edges formed by folding the plurality of edges toward the central portion, wherein the plurality of ridges and the plurality of edges form a plurality of containing regions.

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[0043]A foldable plate as described in Embodiment 1, wherein each of the containing regions has a size being planned based on a healthy eating principle in terms of nutriology.

embodiment 3

[0044]A foldable plate as described in Embodiment 1, wherein the substrate has a material being one selected from a group consisting of a disposable paper, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polyvinylchloride (PVC), Polypropylene (PP), Polycarbonate (PC), Poly Lactic Acid (PLA), and a combination thereof.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a foldable plate comprising a substrate having a central portion and a plurality of edges; a plurality of ridges formed by folding the substrate and crisscrossing each other; and a plurality of protecting edges formed by folding the plurality of edges toward the central portion, wherein a plurality of containing regions is formed among the plurality of ridges and edges.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119 of TW Application No. 101123944, filed Jul. 3, 2012, the contents of which are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention is tableware, specifically a foldable plate.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The Food Pyramid was first proposed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1992. The food pyramid was basically guidelines for a balanced and healthy diet. It combines nutritious foods with balanced healthy diet guidelines. It systematically categorizes daily food intake. The closer to the bottom of the pyramid, the more frequently the food should be consumed. The closer to the top of the pyramid, the less frequently the food should be consumed. This simple and creative design leaves an impression and helps make everyone who has seen the food pyramid able to understand. FIG. 1 shows the food pyramid promoted by Departme...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G19/02
CPCA47G19/02A47G19/025
Inventor KANG, SHIH-CHUNGLEE, PEI-YISHAW, NING-SING
Owner KANG SHIH CHUNG
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