Spill proof platter apparatus
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0294208
(2014-06-03)
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등록번호 |
US-8985657
(2015-03-24)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
0 인용 특허 :
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초록
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A spill-proof platter apparatus is arranged to minimize spillage of items supported thereon during transport and use. The platter apparatus employs connector fixtures secured to a holder plate at one or more locations in a predetermined pattern. Receivers taking the form of beverage container braces
A spill-proof platter apparatus is arranged to minimize spillage of items supported thereon during transport and use. The platter apparatus employs connector fixtures secured to a holder plate at one or more locations in a predetermined pattern. Receivers taking the form of beverage container braces, plates, bowls, and the like are removably engaged to the connector fixtures to locate beverage and food related items at a fixed position of the platter apparatus.
대표청구항
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1. A platter apparatus, comprising: a holder plate having opposed upper and lower surfaces and a perimeter, and an array of a plurality of attachment details at said upper surface;a connector fixture attachable to said holder plate at a respective said attachment detail, wherein said connector fixtu
1. A platter apparatus, comprising: a holder plate having opposed upper and lower surfaces and a perimeter, and an array of a plurality of attachment details at said upper surface;a connector fixture attachable to said holder plate at a respective said attachment detail, wherein said connector fixture includes a first mating structure configured for engagement to said attachment detail;a receiver having an engagement portion that is configured for removable securement to a second mating structure of said connector fixture, said receiver including a second portion configured for supporting a food or beverage item;a base plate for removable engagement with said holder plate, said base plate having a base in a base plane and a sidewall extending upwardly from said base and out from said base plane; andlatch elements extending from said upper surface of said holder plate at said perimeter, said latch elements being configured for removable engagement to said side wall of said base plate to bring said base plate into contact with said lower surface of said holder plate. 2. A platter apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said attachment details are arranged in a predetermined pattern in said array to permit securement of a plurality of said receivers within a platter area defined by said perimeter. 3. A platter apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said attachment details include receptacles in said upper surface of said holder plate, protrusions extending from said upper surface of said holder plate, or combinations thereof. 4. A platter apparatus as in claim 3 wherein said first mating structure is configured for mating engagement with said attachment detail. 5. A platter apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said first mating structure is engageable with said attachment detail through mechanical registration. 6. A platter apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said first mating structure is engageable with said attachment detail through a weld. 7. A platter apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said engagement portion of said receiver is threadably engageable with said second mating structure of said connector fixture. 8. A platter apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said removable securement of said engagement portion to said second mating structure of said connection fixture retains said receiver in a fixed position relative to said holder plate. 9. A platter apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said second portion of said receiver is in the form of a beverage container brace having a substantially cylindrical side wall defining a holder chamber with a height and a diameter. 10. A platter apparatus as in claim 9, including a set of receivers for selective engagement with said connector fixture, said set of receivers including receivers with different holder chamber diameters or different holder chamber heights. 11. A platter apparatus as in claim 1, wherein said second portion of said receiver is in the form of a bowl, a plate, a bowl brace, or a plate brace. 12. A platter apparatus, comprising: a holder plate having opposed upper and lower surfaces and a perimeter, and an array of a plurality of attachment details at said upper surface;a connector fixture attachable to said holder plate at a respective said attachment detail, wherein said connector fixture includes a first mating structure configured for engagement to said attachment detail; anda receiver having an engagement portion that is mechanically registrable with a second mating structure of said connector fixture, said second mating structure including a stem portion and a plurality of connection spokes extending radially outwardly from said stem portion, said receiver including a second portion configured for supporting a food or beverage item. 13. A platter apparatus as in claim 12 wherein said engagement portion of said receiver includes a retaining tab for engagement between a respective said connection spoke and said upper surface of said holder plate. 14. A platter apparatus as in claim 12 wherein said retaining tab includes a sloped portion at a leading edge of said retaining tab. 15. A platter apparatus, comprising: a holder plate having opposed upper and lower surfaces and a perimeter defining a platter area, and a plurality of attachment details at said upper surface;a connector fixture locatable at a respective said attachment detail for securement to said holder plate, said connector fixture including a first mating structure configured for engagement to said attachment detail, a base portion, and a second mating structure including a substantially cylindrical upright wall portion extending from said base portion to define a circumaxial wall extending circumaxially about a connector fixture axis that extends substantially perpendicularly to said upper surface of said holder plate to define an axial direction and a radial direction, said upright wall portion bounding a central region to define a first inner diameter, said upright wall portion having a threaded annular wall surface; anda kit of a plurality of receivers each having an engagement portion that is configured for threadable engagement with said threads at said annular wall surface of said upright wall portion, a first one of said receivers having a second portion with a substantially cylindrical side wall extending circumaxially about said connector fixture axis and generally axially upwardly from said engagement portion, said side wall bounding a holder chamber with a second inner diameter that is substantially equal to said first inner diameter, and a second one of said receivers having a second portion with a substantially cylindrical side wall extending circumaxially about said connector fixture axis and generally axially upwardly from said engagement portion, said side wall of said second receiver bounding a holder chamber with a second inner diameter that is greater than said first inner diameter. 16. A platter apparatus as in claim 15, including a false bottom element securable to said upright wall portion of said connector fixture to establish a bottom support surface to the holder chamber that is substantially parallel to said upper surface of said holder plate. 17. A platter apparatus as in claim 16 wherein said bottom support surface is axially displaced from said base portion of said connector fixture. 18. A platter apparatus as in claim 15 wherein said kit includes a third receiver having a second portion with a side wall extending both axially upwardly and radially outwardly from said engagement portion in the shape of a bowl or plate.
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