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US9980589B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 27, 2014
Grant dateMay 29, 2018
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 27, 2034

Classification

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

Abstract

A generally planar plate (1) for supporting food and drink is disclosed. The plate (1) including an oblong opening (2) relative to the major axis of the plate and through which the thumb may extend to grip the top of the plate (1) and by which the bottom of the plate (1) can be gripped by the splayed apart fingers of the hand of the user, to thereby provide a stable surface for supporting food and drink on top of the plate (1).

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