Patent Grant
10362864
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As is known, place mats have been the preferred method to create the informal table settings, for example, in homes, restaurants, and similar establishments. Generally, the traditional methods used for table decor are table mats made of woven, vinyl and plastic material and typically sized to hold plates Setting a traditional table can be challenging, as table setting guidelines for etiquette are a bit rigid using measurements as a tool for exact placement, and a bit of expertise is helpful to know where to place the desert fork & spoon, soup spoon, dinner knife, dinner fork and spoon, salad fork, and bread Plate. Typically, individualized place mats do not protect the flatware from airborne particles due to their open design. Typically, Charger plates are decorative and aren't included with table mats. The Charger Plates are attached to the Tray to prevents spills to the tray, and detaches for easy clean up.
This Brief Summary is included so as to introduce, in an abbreviated form, various topics to be elaborated upon below in the Detailed Description. This Brief Summary is not intended to identify key or essential aspects of the claimed invention. This brief Summary is similarly not intended for use as an aid in determining the scope of the claims.
The present invention relates a convertible Light-Emitting Diode (LED) table tray comprising a central compartment, wherein the central compartment further comprises a upper deck; a drawer movable relatively in and out the central compartment; a first side compartment connected to the central compartment; a second side compartment opposed to the first side compartment connected to the central compartment; at least one light-emitting diode light on the upper deck;
a charger plates; and a means for holding the charger plates on the upper deck of the central compartment. The convertible LED table tray makes it easy for a beginner to decorate an elegant table effortlessly by using the engraved outlines on the Trays. In restaurant settings clean-up after meals will be effortlessly due the retractable device intended for utensils and plates. The Charger Plates are attached to the Tray to prevents spills to the tray, and detaches for easy clean up. The new design provides uniformity, keeping in mind the traditions and values essential to decorating an elegant table effortlessly. The invention is aesthetically pleasing as well as functional for daily use.
It should be understood that the drawings are merely representative, are not necessarily drawn to scale, and are not intended to limit the subject matter of this application.
Before the present invention is described in greater detail, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to particular embodiments described, and as such may, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to be limiting, since the scope of the present invention will be limited only by the appended claims.
Where a range of values is provided, it is understood that each intervening value, to the tenth of the unit of the lower limit unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, between the upper and lower limits of that range is also specifically disclosed. Each smaller range between any stated value or intervening value in a stated range and any other stated or intervening value in that stated range is encompassed within the invention. The upper and lower limits of these smaller ranges may independently be included or excluded in the range, and each range where either, neither or both limits are included in the smaller ranges is also encompassed within the invention, subject to any specifically excluded limit in the stated range. Where the stated range includes one or both of the limits, ranges excluding either or both of those included limits are also included in the invention.
Other than in the embodiment or example, or where indicated otherwise, all numbers indicating ingredient quantities and/or reaction conditions are to be understood as being modified in every instance by the word “about,” which means the ingredient quantities or reaction conditions are within 10 percent to 15 percent of the indicated value.
Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the present invention, some potential and exemplary methods and materials may now be described. Any and all publications mentioned herein are incorporated herein by reference to disclose and describe the methods and/or materials in connection with which the publications are cited. It is understood that the present disclosure supersedes any disclosure of an incorporated publication to the extent there is a contradiction.
It must be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” may also include the plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
It is further noted that the claims may be drafted to exclude any element that may be optional. As such, this statement is intended to serve as antecedent basis for use of such exclusive terminology as “solely”, “only” and the like in connection with the recitation of claim elements, or the use of a “negative” limitation.
As will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reading this disclosure, each of the individual embodiments described and illustrated herein has discrete components and features which may be readily separated from or combined with the features of any of the other several embodiments without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention.
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Giving options to decorate a table elegantly and effortlessly, the convertible LED table tray is versatile, allowing china and flatware to be stored until ready for use. Unlike most table mats, which are disposable, made of cloth, and require replacement, the convertible LED table trays can be cleaned and kept for long term usage. When school lunch and cafeteria food trays are not atheistically attractive for setting tables and hospitals trays contains partitions for food, the convertible LED table tray offers multiple functions for storage, table setting display, and decoration.
It is understood that the description herein is an exemplary indication of a preferred embodiment of the invention, and is given by way of illustration only. While the some embodiments have been described in detail and with reference to specific examples, thereof, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that various changes and medications can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope thereof.
This application claims the benefit and priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/362,552, filed Jul. 14, 2016, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
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