Receptacles – Arrangements of plural receptacles – Receptacle having rigid – removable inner container
Patent
1996-07-09
1997-12-16
Castellano, Stephen J.
Receptacles
Arrangements of plural receptacles
Receptacle having rigid, removable inner container
220575, 220556, 220914, 206561, 206564, B65D 124
Patent
active
056975120
ABSTRACT:
An improved tray which can be held and stabilized using one hand and forearm is disclosed. The surface of the tray is positioned away from the forearm so that hot foods can be provided on the tray surface without injury or discomfort to one using the tray. A stabilizing member which has a shape generally conforming to the curvature of the forearm is positioned on one side of the tray and on the opposite side extends a cup holder. The stabilizer element and cup holder extend downwardly from the tray an equal distance which enables the device to be rested on a table or flat surface. A further feature of the invention allows for the nesting of the trays on top of one another for storage or shipping.
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