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Plate and glass assembly

US5058737A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 26, 1990
Grant dateOct 22, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 26, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47G19/065
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A plate assembly which allows one to carry a plate and a drinking glass in one hand. The assembly comprises a plate, a glass having an open upper end or mouth, and a mechanism for detachably fixing the upper end of the glass to the lower side of the plate with the mouth of the glass covered by the plate and the glass in an upright orientation. Both bayonet and tongue-and-groove types of securing mechanisms are disclosed as is a serving tray with a number of detachable glasses.

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