Receptacles – Wall supported container – Detachably supported container
Reexamination Certificate
1999-07-30
2001-05-29
Castellano, Stephen (Department: 3727)
Receptacles
Wall supported container
Detachably supported container
C220S476000, C220S570000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06237799
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to utility trays. More particularly, this invention relates to utility trays which include means for attaching the trays to a support structure.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Utility trays are used for a variety of purposes. Some have been previously provided with clamps or arms for attachment to other supporting structure, but such trays are not convenient for use in supporting a variety of personal items on a bed frame, for example.
There has not previously been provided a utility tray having the features and advantages provided by the present invention.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention there is provided a utility tray comprising:
(a) a generally horizontal base member,
(b) an upright flange member extending upwardly from the back edge and opposing side edges of the base member, and
(c) a plurality of spaced-apart attachment means carried by the lower surface of the base member for attaching or mounting the tray to a support structure (e.g. a bed frame or other desired structure).
The base member is normally rectangular or square and the front edge is preferably linear. The base member may be of any desired length, width and thickness.
The tray can be easily attached to a desired support surface such as a bed frame or a shelf or an article of furniture, for example. It can also be detached when desired. The tray can be used to support a variety of items, such as books, a radio, snacks, or other personal items.
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patent: 2694825 (1954-11-01), Touchett et al.
patent: 3400829 (1968-09-01), Youngson
patent: 3707242 (1972-12-01), Golden et al.
patent: 5052581 (1991-10-01), Christ et al.
patent: 5450690 (1995-09-01), Elsea
Castellano Stephen
Edmundson Dean P.
Journey, Inc.
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