Disposable plate having improved ergonomics

Details Disposable plate having improved ergonomics Disposable plate having improved ergonomics

2006-10-17

2006-10-17

Newhouse, Nathan J. (Department: 3727)

Receptacles

Table dish

Compartmented table dish

C220S556000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07121422

ABSTRACT:
A disposable plate for carrying and serving food is disclosed. One particular aspect of the invention includes a plate with a substantially circular food-contact area with a substantially oval rim periphery. The rim is formed to make the plate easy to hold, with grooves adapted to accommodate fingers and/or thumbs. The present invention may be designed to segment the food storage areas of the plate into multiple compartments by using a divider wall. Also, the food-contact area can be slightly domed to force food to shift to the outer portion of the food-contact area and inhibit the food from slipping to the middle of the plate, thus keeping the plate center from sagging.

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Photos 1(a)-1(d) of plate; Hema B.V. Postbus 23220 1100 DS, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Photos 2(a)-2(e) of bowl.

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