Tableware article
A tableware article includes: a container; and a tray disposed co-axially with and coupled pivotally to the container, wherein one of the container and the tray includes a patterned surface formed with a pattern thereon, and the other of the container and the tray includes a mirror surface to reflect the pattern.
This application claims priority of Taiwanese application no. 095223019, filed on Dec. 28, 2006.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a tableware article, more particularly to a rotatable tableware article having a mirror reflection effect.
2. Description of the Related Art
A conventional tea set or coffee set includes a tea/coffee cup and a tray. Although the cup and the tray are usually formed with patterns, the visual effect provided thereby is static and therefore boring.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONTherefore, there is a need in the art to provide a tableware article that provides a dynamic visual effect.
According to this invention, a tableware article includes a container, and a tray disposed co-axially with and coupled pivotally to the container. One of the container and the tray includes a patterned surface formed with a pattern thereon, and the other of the container and the tray includes a mirror surface to reflect the pattern.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent in the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of this invention, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
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Specifically, the container 1 includes a base 10 and a cup 3 (see
The cup 3 is disposed co-axially on the container-holding part 120. It should be noted the tableware article of this invention includes glassware, silver, and other utensils for setting a table or serving food and drink. Examples of the cup 3 include a teacup, coffee cup, and a candleholder. In this embodiment, the cup 3 has an outer surface coated with a reflection coating thereon so as to define the mirror surface 30 (see
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With the provision of the patterned surface and the mirror surface on the relatively rotatable tray and container, the tableware article of this invention provides an interesting visual effect.
While the present invention has been described in connection with what are considered the most practical and preferred embodiments, it is understood that this Invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments but is intended to cover various arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the broadest interpretation and equivalent arrangements.
Claims
1. A tableware article comprising:
- a container; and
- a tray disposed co-axially with and coupled pivotally to said container,
- wherein one of said container and said tray includes a patterned surface formed with a pattern thereon, and the other of said container and said tray includes a mirror surface to reflect said pattern.
2. The tableware article of claim 1, wherein said container includes a base and a cup, said tray being disposed co-axially and rotatably on said base, said cup being disposed co-axially on said base and extending through said tray, said cup having an outer surface defining said mirror surface, said tray having an inner surface defining said patterned surface.
3. The table-ware article of claim 2, further comprising a bearing unit disposed between said base and said tray so as to permit relative rotation between said tray and said base.
4. The tableware article of claim 3, wherein said tray is formed with a central through-hole for extension of said cup therethrough.
5. The tableware article of claim 1, wherein said container includes a tray-like plate having an inner surface defining said mirror surface, and a shaft disposed co-axially and securely on said tray-like plate and provided with a first bearing unit secured thereto, said tray including a first plate mounted on said shaft through said first bearing unit, said first plate having a bottom surface defining said patterned surface and facing said inner surface of said tray-like plate.
6. The tableware article of claim 5, wherein said shaft includes a second bearing unit, said first plate including a mirror surface opposite to said patterned surface of said first plate, said tray including a second plate mounted on said shaft through said second bearing unit, said second plate having a patterned surface facing said mirror surface of said first plate.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 26, 2007
Publication Date: Jul 3, 2008
Inventors: Chen-Yun Lu (Taipei City), Jui-Hao Chuang (Taipei City)
Application Number: 11/964,650
International Classification: A47G 19/00 (20060101); A47G 21/00 (20060101); B65D 6/04 (20060101);