Patent Application
20150313384
The present invention pertains to the field of health, and more specifically to the field of instructional information about healthy eating.
The prior art has put forth several designs for instructional information about healthy eating. Among these are:
U.S. Pat. No. 7,416,094 to Leonard R. Sokola, Sr. describes a dinnerware article, such as a dish or plate, bearing a raised likeness of a creature connoting obesity. The article also bears a graphical diet reminder, instructing the user regarding healthful amounts or types of foods for his or her consumption.
U.S. Pat. D660,087 to Christian Ewen and Natalia Stasenko describes a dinner plate constructed with definitive portion indicators for an amount of whole grains, proteins and vegetables served on a plate and eaten from same plate. The proportionate amount is approximately one part protein and one part whole grains to two parts vegetables.
U.S. Pat. D443,176 to Gun Ch. Strandberg describes a nutritionally themed dinner plate imprinted with cartoon type character images on a food chart that is a proportionally divided triangle with the top apex and smallest portion displaying humorous protein characters portraying beef, chicken and fish. The larger middle portion displays humorous vegetable characters including carrots, onions, cabbage and broccoli. The largest base portion displays humorous nutritional characters-including cheese, milk and whole grains.
None of these prior art references describe the present invention.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a line of functional and attractive dinnerware imprinted with nutritional benefits of vitamins and other healthy ingredients found in a wide variety of foods.
Obesity in humans is considered to be a leading cause of major health problems. In the last three decades, the growth rate of obesity has accelerated markedly and is increasingly becoming a public health concern. While scientific and cultural definitions of obesity are subject to change, it is accepted that excessive body weight predisposes to various forms of disease, particularly cardiovascular disease. To help fight problems inherent with obesity, it is essential for consumers to educate themselves on the foods they eat, thus increasing their awareness of food ingredients that are detrimental to their weight loss goals and their overall health. Learning about the best foods for consumption is one of the best defenses against health and obesity problems. With knowledge in one's arsenal, quality of life is sure to improve, allowing consumers to always look and feel their best.
The present invention, hereinafter referred to as the Refresh Collection Dinnerware, or simply Refresh Collection, is a line of functional dinnerware that is preprinted with the nutritional benefits of vitamins and other ingredients found in a wide variety of foods. The Refresh Collection provides health conscious consumers with plates, saucers, bowls and glassware that are instructive as well as motivational. The present invention provides food education directly on the dishes upon which one enjoys a meal or snack. The Refresh Collection contains an assortment of dinner plates, a matching bowl and saucer, and a set-of drinking glasses. The dinner plates 20, an example of which is shown in
The printed information found on the Refresh Collection is what differentiates the present invention from common dinnerware. Each piece in the Refresh Collection displays printed information 12 pertaining to a particular vitamin or mineral, helpfully disclosing its benefits as well as providing a list of foods 14 that feature the ingredient. Examples of vitamins and minerals included in the Refresh Collection are Vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K, as well as potassium and calcium. A dish prominently displays Vitamin A as its caption. Below this caption, a summary lists benefits of Vitamin A such as how it protects against cancer, prevents eye problems, promotes skin repair, helps teeth, aids in bone formation and builds up immunity. Foods rich in Vitamin A are listed under a heading named Sources, such as carrots, spinach, mangos, cantaloupes or peaches. Around the perimeter of the plate are attractive illustrations of these foods. A disclaimer 16 advising consumers to always seek professional advice for recommended dosage is printed at the bottom of the plate's front surface.
In an embodiment, the dinnerware can be augmented with religious themed, inspirational images and messages. Included is an appropriate Bible verse along with a rendering of praying hands which reminds each user how thankful they are for their blessings of healthier meals. As with most dinnerware, the Refresh Collection is easily cleaned in a sink or dishwasher as necessary.
The Refresh Collection provides health conscious consumers with an effectively instructive means of better controlling their diets. A line of plates, bowls, saucers and drinking glasses convey the benefits of healthy foods. The Refresh Collection eliminates guesswork commonly associated with trying to determine which foods are best for one's well being and weight loss goals. Consumers avoid overindulging in food choices that pack on pounds or increase cholesterol levels. Dishwasher safe and made of durable, high quality materials, this product will withstand years of continued use.
Although this invention has been described with respect to specific embodiments, it is not intended to be limited thereto and various modifications which will become apparent to the person of ordinary skill in the art are intended to fall within the spirit and scope of the invention as described herein taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the appended claims.
This patent application claims priority under 35 USC 119 (e) (1) from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/970,253 filed Mar. 25, 2014, of common inventorship herewith entitled, “Refresh Collection,” which is incorporated herein by reference as though the same were set forth in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61970253 | Mar 2014 | US |
