DISCOVERY DISH

Abstract

The left quarter-section of this three-section silicone dish is opened to reveal a hidden compartment in which a motivational reward is placed. The compartment is covered with a lid, which sits down into the left quarter-section and then acts as a serving surface for a meal item that proves most challenging for a child to eat, i.e. vegetables, protein, unfamiliar food, etc. When food is consumed from the surface of the compartment lid, the lid can be lifted out and the reward retrieved.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention relates to the general field of Tableware.

STATEMENT REGARDING PRIOR DISCLOSURES

The invention Discovery Dish was formerly under the aforementioned provisional patent application 62/834,185.

BACKGROUND

According to research, 20% of children in the United States are labeled picky eaters. Few solutions are available, and parents often struggle daily with this issue. By providing an incentive for children, the present invention makes meal time easier and gives picky eaters a reason to eat their food.

The invention Discovery Dish looks similar to many children's plates with its silicone material and divided sections. There are similar non-silicone surprise plate concepts that have covered treat compartments. The uniqueness of the Discovery Dish is that it is made completely of silicone and completely obscures the hidden compartment from view, making it a challenge to obtain the treat until the meal has been consumed from that area.

SUMMARY

The disclosed Discovery Dish seeks to make mealtime more fun and focused for picky eaters by using the challenge of removing an obstacle to retrieve a hidden treat which is revealed through the element of surprise. It does this by allowing for a motivational treat to be hidden within the dish that can be obtained once food has been eaten.

The Discovery Dish is a round, silicone, three-section children's dish. There are two quarter sections and one half section. Beneath one quarter section is a hidden compartment. Items can be placed in it and hidden from view with a compartment cover that doubles as the false bottom for the quarter section.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

Various embodiments of the invention are disclosed in the following description and accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 Illustrates a topographic view of Discovery Dish.

FIG. 2 Illustrates an underside view of Discovery Dish.

DESCRIPTION

The silicone plate (2) is similar to other children's plates on the market, with the exception of the hidden compartment that this invention has. As shown in the drawings, the compartment takes up about a quarter of the space available on the plate, large enough for treats, fruit, candy, notes, etc. The lid (4) covers the compartment, and acts as a serving surface for the meal. Once the meal is consumed, the lid can be removed so that the child discovers what the treat is. Both pieces (2,4) fit together so they are flush, hiding the presence of the compartment when the lid is installed. This helps seal the compartment from meal moisture while also making it more difficult for the treat to be obtained without first consuming the meal.

Claims

1. Children's plate with a hidden compartment that opens to reveal a reward, once obstacle is removed from compartment lid.

2. The material is non-toxic food-safe silicone, the only surprise plate made with this. The material is soft, durable and flexible to reduce breakage and harm if contact is made with people.