Fry Caddie
A tray body fabricated of a molded cardboard material defines a generally rectangular recess having at least one support member extending downwardly. The tray body further defines a center cup receptacle having a receptacle wall extending downwardly beyond tray body. A pair of side receptacles is formed on the opposing end of the recess. A pair of middles receptacles is formed in the center of the present invention.
The Fast Food Industry has been around since 1912. Fast food chains like McDonald's have reached international status. Food at fast rood restaurants is designed to be eaten “on the go”. Food usually consists of things like French fries, hamburgers, or chicken sandwiches which can be eaten without cutlery and just with hands. Another typical feature of fast food restaurants is a drive-through or drive-thru. A drive-through allows customers to remain in their vehicle while they order and receive their food from a server at a window. Also, many people will eat their food in their vehicle which led the invention of such vehicle additions like cupholders and glove compartment lids which double as a tray table. The present invention provides a tray that allows people to eat neatly within a vehicle.
SUMMARYAccordingly, it is a general object of the present invention to provide an improved food and beverage tray supported by a cup holding armrest in a vehicle. A tray body fabricated of a molded cardboard material defines a generally rectangular recess having at least one support member extending downwardly. The tray body further defines a center cup receptacle having a receptacle wall extending downwardly beyond tray body. A pair of side receptacles is formed on the opposing end of the recess. A pair of middles receptacles is formed in the center of the present invention.
The features of the present invention, which are believed to be novel, are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. The invention, together with further objects and advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in the several figures of which like reference numerals identify like elements and in which:
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While particular embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that changes and modifications may be made without departing from the invention in its broader aspects. Therefore, the aim in the appended claims is to cover all such changes and modifications as fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
Claims
1. Food tray fabricated for holding food obtained from a fast food restaurant, the tray comprising:
- a body comprising a top flat wall bounded by a rear and front wall with opposing side walls extending downward to a bottom wall wherein an interior cavity is formed therebetween;
- a cup receptacle bounded by side walls having a configuration to support a cup holder cavity and that extend downwardly from a top end to a bottom end;
- the bottom end of the cup receptacle configured to be received by the cup holder cavity;
- the top end coupled to the an under side of the bottom wall;
- the top flat wall having a plurality of apertures extending into the cavity;
- the plurality of apertures configured to support a group consisting of a fast food container opening, a condiment container opening, and a packet container slot;
- the food container opening configured to support an outer frame of a fast food container in an upright position;
- the condiment container opening configured to support a rim of a condiment container;
- the packet container slot configured to support in an upright position a small packet container comprising a pair of opposing flat panels with vacuum sealed outer peripheral edges.
2. The food tray of claim 1 wherein the cup receptacle is releasably engaged from bottom wall.
3. The food tray of claim 1 wherein the condiment container comprises a bottom wall bounded by a side walls that extend upward thereform and terminating in a rim.
4. The food tray of claim 1 wherein the body further comprises a fold line along the median of the opposing side walts of body allowing the body to collapse.
5. The food tray of claim 1 wherein the cup receptacle further comprises a fold line along the median of opposing side walls allowing the cop receptacle to collapse.
6. The food tray of claim 1 wherein the cup holder cavity has a cylindrical shape.
7. Food tray fabricated for holding food obtained from a fast food restaurant, the tray comprising:
- a body comprising a top flat wall bounded by a rear and front wall with opposing side walls extending downward to a bottom wall wherein an interior cavity is formed therebetween;
- a cup receptacle having a shape bounded by side walls that extend downwardly from a top end to a bottom end;
- the bottom end of the cup receptacle configured to be received by a cup holder within a vehicle;
- the top end integrally formed within an under side of the bottom wall;
- the top flat wall having a plurality of apertures extending into the cavity;
- the plurality of apertures configured to support a group consisting of a fast food container opening, a condiment container opening, and a packet container slot;
- the food container opening configured to support an outer frame of a fast food container in an upright position;
- the condiment container opening configured to receive therein a rim of a condiment container;
- the packet container slot configured to support in an upright position a small packet container comprising a pair of opposing flat panels with a pair of outer peripheral edges that are vacuum sealed.
8. The food tray of claim 6 wherein the cup receptacle collapses inwardly into the bottom wall.
9. The food tray of claim 6 wherein the cup receptacle is manufactured as a flat surface which is formed into a cylindrical member.
10. The food tray of claim 6 wherein the body further comprises a fold line along the median of the opposing side walls of body allowing the body to collapse.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 16, 2011
Publication Date: Jun 20, 2013
Inventor: Denny Mansell (Katy, TX)
Application Number: 13/328,941
International Classification: B65D 1/36 (20060101);