Patents by Inventor Dwight J. Smith

Dwight J. Smith has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20040195144
    Abstract: A disposable food and beverage tray that is easily portable, allows quick and convenient loading, easy access to all food and beverage items, prevents contamination of food from a beverage, and serves as an advertising and promotional vehicle is disclosed. Various embodiments of the present invention allow the attachment of a harness to assist in carrying the food and beverage tray. Other embodiments of the present invention allow the present invention to be used in a motor vehicle. The food and beverage tray has a first side panel, a second side panel, a bottom panel, and a top panel. The top panel has beverage container openings and food item openings. Substantially vertical support members, such as flaps, are used to secure the tray in a substantially rectangular shape and separate the beverage openings and food item openings. When the flaps are disengaged, the tray is collapsible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventor: Dwight J. Smith