Stand for Dinnerware
A stand for dinnerware that can be easily adjusted for an enhanced presentation of food and drink. The stand includes a base, a pillar, and one or more holders. The pillar is configured for positioning on the base. Each of the holders is configured for adjustable positioning on the pillar. Further, each holder is configured to support an article of dinnerware.
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This claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/791,660, filed on Mar. 15, 2013.
TECHNICAL FIELDThe invention relates generally to stands to hold articles. More specifically, the invention is directed to a stand for dinnerware.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONStands for dinnerware are used to hold, among other things, plates, platters, and bowls in the presentation of food and drink at banquets and other events. Past stands either do not allow for adjustability or are difficult to adjust. The invention provides a stand for dinnerware that is easily adjustable so dinnerware items can display food and drink in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe invention is a stand for dinnerware that can be easily adjusted for an enhanced presentation of food and drink. The stand includes a base, a pillar, and one or more holders. The pillar is configured for positioning on the base. Each of the holders is configured for adjustable positioning on the pillar. Further, each holder is configured to support an article of dinnerware.
The invention will now be described with reference being made to the drawings. An embodiment of the stand is identified generally by the reference number “10.”
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In the broadest aspect of the invention, the pillar 18 has a surface having an opening or slot configured for the adjustable positioning of a holder for an article of dinnerware. In an embodiment, as shown in
Referring to FIGS. 1 and 4-6, the stand 10 has one or more holders 52 configured to support an article of dinnerware. In an embodiment, each holder 52 has a bracket 54 and an article support member 56. In the broadest aspect of the invention, the bracket 54 has one or more slot members that are configured for adjustable positioning in a slot. In an embodiment, as shown in
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The stand 10 can be used in a variety of places such as banquet facilities and restaurants. As shown in
Certain embodiments of the apparatus disclosed herein are defined in various examples. It should be understood that these examples, while indicating particular embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only. From the above discussion and these examples, one skilled in the art can ascertain the essential characteristics of this disclosure, and without departing from the spirit and scope thereof, can make various usages and conditions. Various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the essential scope of the disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the disclosure without departing from the essential scope thereof.
Claims
1. A stand for dinnerware comprising:
- a base;
- a pillar configured for positioning on the base; and
- a holder configured for adjustable positioning on the pillar, the holder configured to support an article of dinnerware.
2. The stand of claim 1, wherein the base has a first surface configured for engaging a support surface and a second surface configured to engage the pillar.
3. The stand of claim 2, wherein the support surface is a table.
4. The stand of claim 2, wherein the pillar is configured for vertical positioning on the second surface of the base.
5. The stand of claim 1, wherein the pillar has a surface having a slot configured for the adjustable positioning of the holder.
6. The stand of claim 1, wherein the pillar has at least two surfaces, each surface having at least two slots configured for the adjustable positioning of a holder.
7. The stand of claim 5, wherein the pillar has two adjacent surfaces positioned in a substantially perpendicular relationship with respect to one another to form a corner, a slot positioned at the corner, the slot configured for the adjustable positioning of the holder.
8. The stand of claim 1, wherein the stand further comprises a crown holder configured for positioning on an end of the pillar.
9. The stand of claim 8, wherein the crown holder has at least one leg configured for placement on the end of the pillar.
10. The stand of claim 1, wherein the holder has a bracket configured for positioning in a slot of the pillar and an article support member.
11. The stand of claim 10, wherein the bracket has at least one slot member configured for positioning in the slot.
12. The stand of claim 10, wherein the bracket has two spaced slot members each configured for positioning in the slot.
13. The stand of claim 10, wherein the bracket has a pillar engagement member configured for engaging the pillar.
14. The stand of claim 10, wherein the bracket has at least one slot member configured for positioning in the slot and two pillar engagement members configured for engaging the pillar.
15. The stand of claim 14, wherein the two pillar engagement members are positioned in a substantially perpendicular relationship with respect to one another.
16. The stand of claim 10, wherein the article support member has at least one support surface
17. The stand of claim 10, wherein the article support member has at least two support surfaces
18. The stand of claim 10, wherein the article support member has four support surfaces arranged in a substantially rectangular configuration.
19. The stand of claim 10, wherein the article support member has four support surfaces arranged in a substantially square configuration.
20. The stand of claim 10, wherein the stand further comprises at one spacer positioned on the article support member.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 3, 2013
Publication Date: Sep 18, 2014
Applicant: World Tableware Inc. (Toledo, OH)
Inventors: Thomas R. Kull (Toledo, OH), Allen Hutton (Toledo, OH)
Application Number: 14/045,216
International Classification: A47F 5/06 (20060101);