CA3041468A1 - Combination assembly set of disposable utensils and dishes - Google Patents
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Abstract
Combination assembly set of disposable dishware, which includes a dinner plate and a side plate, with the side plate being suspended below the dinner plate via an extendable set connector. The assembled set of disposable dishware allows for one-handed transportation of multiple dishes of food to a seating position. A set connector which allows for the detachable assembly of a combination assembly set as outlined is also disclosed.
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Combination Assembly Set of Disposable Utensils and Dishes Field of the Invention:
The invention is in the field of household food service items and more specifically relates to a combination set-up of disposable utensils and dishes.
Background:
Disposable plates and cutlery have been in use for some time.
These items offer a convenient way in which to provide plates and utensils for serving food where it is impractical to provide durable plates and utensils made of metal, crockery, or china as these require washing between each use.
Disposable plates are typically fashioned from paper, cardboard or plastic. Similarly, disposable utensils are usually fashioned from plastic. These items are relatively cheap and easy to produce. Plates and dishes can be provided in a variety of forms including larger dinner plates for main dishes, smaller side plates for bread, salads or other side dishes, and bowls for items such as soups and other food items that are not well-contained on a traditional flat plate. Disposable dinnerware is especially useful at large gatherings where the typical form of food service is that of a buffet line. Furthermore, research shows more families are turning to disposable dishes and utensils for their family gatherings and even day to day use.
One drawback in prior disposable dinnerware is that they are not designed to allow for easy carrying of multiple dishes by a user. For example, if a user progressing along a buffet line were to place food on a dinner plate, bread products on a side plate, and a soup or other items in a bowl, manipulation of the various dishes becomes awkward. Generally, a person can conveniently carry only one item in each hand. This has the disadvantage of slowing down the speed at which diners can be served by a buffet line.
In contrast, a diner may attempt to carry numerous dishes at a time, increasing the risk of dropping one of the dishes.
Another approach is to make more than one trip to the buffet line in order to serve all of the items a diner wishes to eat.
This again slows down the efficiency of a buffet line as traffic is increased by multiple trips to the buffet table. Yet another
The invention is in the field of household food service items and more specifically relates to a combination set-up of disposable utensils and dishes.
Background:
Disposable plates and cutlery have been in use for some time.
These items offer a convenient way in which to provide plates and utensils for serving food where it is impractical to provide durable plates and utensils made of metal, crockery, or china as these require washing between each use.
Disposable plates are typically fashioned from paper, cardboard or plastic. Similarly, disposable utensils are usually fashioned from plastic. These items are relatively cheap and easy to produce. Plates and dishes can be provided in a variety of forms including larger dinner plates for main dishes, smaller side plates for bread, salads or other side dishes, and bowls for items such as soups and other food items that are not well-contained on a traditional flat plate. Disposable dinnerware is especially useful at large gatherings where the typical form of food service is that of a buffet line. Furthermore, research shows more families are turning to disposable dishes and utensils for their family gatherings and even day to day use.
One drawback in prior disposable dinnerware is that they are not designed to allow for easy carrying of multiple dishes by a user. For example, if a user progressing along a buffet line were to place food on a dinner plate, bread products on a side plate, and a soup or other items in a bowl, manipulation of the various dishes becomes awkward. Generally, a person can conveniently carry only one item in each hand. This has the disadvantage of slowing down the speed at which diners can be served by a buffet line.
In contrast, a diner may attempt to carry numerous dishes at a time, increasing the risk of dropping one of the dishes.
Another approach is to make more than one trip to the buffet line in order to serve all of the items a diner wishes to eat.
This again slows down the efficiency of a buffet line as traffic is increased by multiple trips to the buffet table. Yet another
2 approach is to overload a plate in order to obtain every food item one wishes in a single trip to the buffet line.
This has the disadvantage of bringing foods into contact that one might wish to keep separate (bread and other food items such as deserts for example), and risks spillage if the diner is not careful in how they carry their plate from the buffet line to their seating area for eating. Butter packets often are close to hot items and melt prior to use. Lastly, the buffet may provide trays to allow users to carry multiple items at one time. Trays however, are typically not disposable and require a supply of reusable trays be available in sufficient numbers for the size of the group being fed at the buffet. This increases the cost of a food service, takes up extra space on the buffet table, and requires the trays be cleaned after each use.
Another issue is space on the buffet table. Usually, the front is taken up with large dinner plates, smaller salad plates, cutlery, and napkins. These numerous but necessary items for the meal take up much space which could be used much more efficiently if the space was available.
Summary of the Invention:
This has the disadvantage of bringing foods into contact that one might wish to keep separate (bread and other food items such as deserts for example), and risks spillage if the diner is not careful in how they carry their plate from the buffet line to their seating area for eating. Butter packets often are close to hot items and melt prior to use. Lastly, the buffet may provide trays to allow users to carry multiple items at one time. Trays however, are typically not disposable and require a supply of reusable trays be available in sufficient numbers for the size of the group being fed at the buffet. This increases the cost of a food service, takes up extra space on the buffet table, and requires the trays be cleaned after each use.
Another issue is space on the buffet table. Usually, the front is taken up with large dinner plates, smaller salad plates, cutlery, and napkins. These numerous but necessary items for the meal take up much space which could be used much more efficiently if the space was available.
Summary of the Invention:
3 The invention comprises a novel dinnerware assembly set that permits a user to carry multiple plates at a time, allowing for separation of food items, ease of carrying, and obviating the need to carry cutlery and napkins, or make multiple trips to a serving area.
One embodiment of an assembly set in accordance with the present invention comprises a dinner plate, a side plate, and dining utensils. The side plate is removably secured to the underside of the dinner plate by three coiled connectors. One end of each connector is secured to the edge of the larger dinner plate, and the other end of the coiled connector is secured to a support element comprising a round support disc on which a smaller side plate is resting.
The three coiled connectors each have a releasable mechanism shown as a locking button on the distal end thereof from the support disc, which allow for the lockable attachment and release of the coil connector from the side edge of the dinner plate. A releasable locking mechanism with the coil connectors is a variant which is contemplated within the scope of the present invention, although a fixed hook or latch without the need for a lock, or any other type of an attachment mechanism
One embodiment of an assembly set in accordance with the present invention comprises a dinner plate, a side plate, and dining utensils. The side plate is removably secured to the underside of the dinner plate by three coiled connectors. One end of each connector is secured to the edge of the larger dinner plate, and the other end of the coiled connector is secured to a support element comprising a round support disc on which a smaller side plate is resting.
The three coiled connectors each have a releasable mechanism shown as a locking button on the distal end thereof from the support disc, which allow for the lockable attachment and release of the coil connector from the side edge of the dinner plate. A releasable locking mechanism with the coil connectors is a variant which is contemplated within the scope of the present invention, although a fixed hook or latch without the need for a lock, or any other type of an attachment mechanism
4 for the coil connectors or their substituted replacement will be understood to those skilled in the art and are contemplated within the scope of the present invention.
The coil connectors could automatically extend on picking up the dinner plate (similar to a spring), or in other cases might comprise an attachment or extender which would could be manually extended by the user.
As the dinner plate is picked up, the side plate will be weighed down slightly by the support disc. This will create a space between the two plates and will allow for the user to place items on the side plate as it is suspended beneath the main dinner plate.
The length of the coil connectors will lengthen according to the weight of the food put on the smaller plate. Sufficient spacing between the underside of the main dinner plate and the side plate suspended beneath it.
The side plate can be slid out from the main plate once the user arrives at their seating place. As the main plate is set down, the coil connectors and support disc will return to the
The coil connectors could automatically extend on picking up the dinner plate (similar to a spring), or in other cases might comprise an attachment or extender which would could be manually extended by the user.
As the dinner plate is picked up, the side plate will be weighed down slightly by the support disc. This will create a space between the two plates and will allow for the user to place items on the side plate as it is suspended beneath the main dinner plate.
The length of the coil connectors will lengthen according to the weight of the food put on the smaller plate. Sufficient spacing between the underside of the main dinner plate and the side plate suspended beneath it.
The side plate can be slid out from the main plate once the user arrives at their seating place. As the main plate is set down, the coil connectors and support disc will return to the
5 underside of the main plate allowing for the main plate to be sturdy on the table.
Eating utensils, a napkin, toothpick and even salt and pepper packages could also be attached to the underside of the main plate in a detachable sleeve so they can be carried without the need for an additional hand. The use of a utensil sleeve to incorporate utensils to the assembly set is contemplated within the scope hereof in varied embodiments.
In terms of packaging, the main plate, side plate, and utensils can conveniently be provided in single package. In some embodiments a separate plastic or paper sleeve can be included to contain a napkin and utensils.
In addition to the assembly set outlined, which comprises the dishes and extendable connectors, the actual coil connector device itself is contemplated to comprise another aspect of the invention.
The coil connectors could use a circular support element such as a support disc to engage and support the side plate. In other embodiments, a non-circular support element in place of a round support disc could be provided. Any type of a support element
Eating utensils, a napkin, toothpick and even salt and pepper packages could also be attached to the underside of the main plate in a detachable sleeve so they can be carried without the need for an additional hand. The use of a utensil sleeve to incorporate utensils to the assembly set is contemplated within the scope hereof in varied embodiments.
In terms of packaging, the main plate, side plate, and utensils can conveniently be provided in single package. In some embodiments a separate plastic or paper sleeve can be included to contain a napkin and utensils.
In addition to the assembly set outlined, which comprises the dishes and extendable connectors, the actual coil connector device itself is contemplated to comprise another aspect of the invention.
The coil connectors could use a circular support element such as a support disc to engage and support the side plate. In other embodiments, a non-circular support element in place of a round support disc could be provided. Any type of a support element
6 which could be used beneath the side plate to support the side plate in the assembly set is understood to be within the scope of the intended invention.
The number of coil connectors used to extend upwards from the support element / disc could also vary without depending on the embodiment and any number of coil connectors or extending elements reaching upwards from the support element are contemplated within the scope of the present invention.
The coil connectors or other equivalent extending elements could be positioned equidistantly around the outer circumference of the support element, or could in certain embodiments not be evenly spaced around the circumference of the support element in a way that a larger manual access area to place items on the side plate when the assembly set is in the extended carrying position are both contemplated within the scope hereof.
The coil connectors or extending elements could also be permanently or removably attached to the support element (such as a support disc as shown) used to support the side plate in the assembly set. Both a permanently attached set of coil connectors or the like, in conjunction with the support element, or a removeable set of coil connectors or the like in
The number of coil connectors used to extend upwards from the support element / disc could also vary without depending on the embodiment and any number of coil connectors or extending elements reaching upwards from the support element are contemplated within the scope of the present invention.
The coil connectors or other equivalent extending elements could be positioned equidistantly around the outer circumference of the support element, or could in certain embodiments not be evenly spaced around the circumference of the support element in a way that a larger manual access area to place items on the side plate when the assembly set is in the extended carrying position are both contemplated within the scope hereof.
The coil connectors or extending elements could also be permanently or removably attached to the support element (such as a support disc as shown) used to support the side plate in the assembly set. Both a permanently attached set of coil connectors or the like, in conjunction with the support element, or a removeable set of coil connectors or the like in
7 conjunction with the support element are contemplated within the scope hereof.
In certain cases the extendable coil connectors or the like could also be directly attached to the circumference of the side plate with a second set of latching or locking attachments.
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While the invention is claimed in the concluding portions hereof, preferred embodiments are provided in the accompanying detailed description which may be best understood with the diagrams where like parts in each of the several diagrams are labeled with like numerals, and where:
Figure 1 is a schematic bottom view of an embodiment of a assembly set of the present disclosure showing an example of how a side plate and utensil sleeve can be attached to the underside of a main dinner plate with extendible clips.
Figure 2 depicts an embodiment of an assembly set of the present disclosure showing an example of how the various
In certain cases the extendable coil connectors or the like could also be directly attached to the circumference of the side plate with a second set of latching or locking attachments.
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While the invention is claimed in the concluding portions hereof, preferred embodiments are provided in the accompanying detailed description which may be best understood with the diagrams where like parts in each of the several diagrams are labeled with like numerals, and where:
Figure 1 is a schematic bottom view of an embodiment of a assembly set of the present disclosure showing an example of how a side plate and utensil sleeve can be attached to the underside of a main dinner plate with extendible clips.
Figure 2 depicts an embodiment of an assembly set of the present disclosure showing an example of how the various
8 components of the assembly set can be separated and arrange as a place-setting prior to dining.
Figure 3 is a side view of the assembly set of Figure 1 and 2, showing the extension of the connectors and the loaded transport position of the set.
Figure 4 depicts an example of an extendable connector that can be used with embodiments of the present invention to connect a dinner plate and side plate to each other.
Detailed Description of the Invention:
The present invention provides a novel dinnerware assembly set that permits a user to carry multiple plates at a time, allowing for separation of food items, ease of carrying, and obviating the need to carry cutlery and napkins, or make multiple trips to a serving area.
Figures 1 through 3 demonstrate one embodiment of an assembly set in accordance with the present invention, comprising a dinner plate, a side plate, dining utensils, a napkin and toothpick. The side plate is removably secured to the underside
Figure 3 is a side view of the assembly set of Figure 1 and 2, showing the extension of the connectors and the loaded transport position of the set.
Figure 4 depicts an example of an extendable connector that can be used with embodiments of the present invention to connect a dinner plate and side plate to each other.
Detailed Description of the Invention:
The present invention provides a novel dinnerware assembly set that permits a user to carry multiple plates at a time, allowing for separation of food items, ease of carrying, and obviating the need to carry cutlery and napkins, or make multiple trips to a serving area.
Figures 1 through 3 demonstrate one embodiment of an assembly set in accordance with the present invention, comprising a dinner plate, a side plate, dining utensils, a napkin and toothpick. The side plate is removably secured to the underside
9 of the dinner plate by three coiled connectors. One end of each connector is secured to the edge of the larger dinner plate, and the other end of the coiled connector is secured to a circular support element comprising a round support disc on which a smaller side plate is resting.
In the embodiment shown, the three coiled connectors each have a releasable mechanism shown as a locking button on the distal end thereof from the support disc, which allow for the lockable attachment and release of the coil connector from the side edge of the dinner plate. It will be understood that the use of a releasable locking mechanism with the coil connectors is a variant which is contemplated within the scope of the present invention, although a fixed hook or latch without the need for a lock, or any other type of an attachment mechanism for the coil connectors or their substituted replacement will be understood to those skilled in the art and are contemplated within the scope of the present invention.
The coil connectors shown are only one type of an extendable connector which could be used and any type of an extendable connector which would achieve the same objective is contemplated within the scope hereof. The coil connectors could automatically extend on picking up the dinner plate (similar to a spring), or in other cases might comprise an attachment or extender would could be manually extended by the user.
As the plate is picked up, the smaller plate will be weighed down slightly by the support disc. This will create a space between the two plates and will allow for the user to place items on the side plate as it is suspended beneath the main dinner plate. In this way a user can use one hand to hold two plates, thus freeing up the other hand for making food selections and carrying either a beverage or desert.
The length of the coil connectors will lengthen according to the weight of the food put on the smaller plate. Sufficient spacing between the underside of the main dinner plate and the side plate suspended beneath it enable a user to place food items such as are typically placed on side plates, for example, salads, bread products, desserts and the like. By using the bottom plate for butter, melting into the hot food is avoided.
Conveniently, the side plate can be slid out from the main plate once the user arrives at their seating place. As the main plate is set down, the coil connectors and support disc will return to the underside of the main plate allowing for the main plate to be sturdy on the table. In this way the components can be arranged on a table in a traditional place setting fashion, an example of which is shown in the accompanying Figure 2. This would particularly be the case where the coil connectors or extenders used were automatically retracting.
Eating utensils, a napkin, toothpick and even salt and pepper packages are also attached to the underside of the main plate in a detachable sleeve so they can be carried without the need for an additional hand. Furthermore, by making all the items attached to the main plate, much space is freed up on the buffet table allowing for food items. The use of a utensil sleeve to incorporate utensils to the assembly set is contemplated within the scope hereof in varied embodiments. The assembly set comprising only the plates and attachment mechanism is understood to be within the scope hereof, along with the alternate embodiments incorporating a utensil sleeve and utensils. Both such approaches are contemplated within the scope of the present invention.
In terms of packaging, the main plate, side plate, and utensils can conveniently be provided in single package. In some embodiments a separate plastic or paper sleeve can be included to contain a napkin and utensils. In some embodiments this sleeve can be attached to the underside of the plate package using adhesive strips or other means to reversible stick the package containing utensils to the packaging in which the plate assembly is placed.
In addition to the assembly set outlined, which comprises the dishes and connectors, along with the utensil sleeve and utensils in certain embodiments, the actual coil connector device itself is contemplated to comprise another aspect of the invention. Figure 4 shows a bottom view of the assembly set providing a good view of the intended engagement of the bottom side plate by the coil connectors and the attached support disc thereunder.
The coil connectors could use a support disc to engage and support the side plate as shown. In other embodiments, a non-circular support element in place of a round support disc could be provided. Any type of a support element which could be used beneath the side plate to support the side plate in the assembly set is understood to be within the scope of the intended invention.
The number of coil connectors used to extend upwards from the support element / disc could also vary without depending on the embodiment and any number of coil connectors or extending elements reaching upwards from the support element are contemplated within the scope of the present invention. Also, the coil connectors or other equivalent extending elements could be positioned equidistantly around the outer circumference of the support element, or could in certain embodiments not be evenly spaced around the circumference of the support element in a way that a larger manual access area to place items on the side plate when the assembly set is in the extended carrying position are both contemplated within the scope hereof.
The coil connectors or extending elements could also be permanently or removably attached to the support element (such as a support disc as shown) used to support the side plate in the assembly set. Both a permanently attached set of coil connectors or the like, in conjunction with the support element, or a removeable set of coil connectors or the like in conjunction with the support element are contemplated within the scope hereof.
In certain cases the extendable coil connectors or the like could also be directly attached to the circumference of the side plate with a second set of latching or locking attachments, although this is likely not the preferred approach insofar as this would require the removal of those attachments from the side plate when loaded to set down and use the assembly set. It is however understood that such an approach is also contemplated within the scope hereof.
A variety of materials can be used to fashion the components of the assembly set described herein, including paper, cardboard, plastics, metal foils, and combinations thereof.
The specific materials used in constructing the components of the assembly set described herein, are not considered limiting to the scope of the invention. Those of skill in the art will readily recognize and be able to select materials and components that will accomplish the objectives of the invention.
It should also be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the scope of the appended claims. In interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. The terms "comprises" and "comprising" should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps not expressly referenced.
In the embodiment shown, the three coiled connectors each have a releasable mechanism shown as a locking button on the distal end thereof from the support disc, which allow for the lockable attachment and release of the coil connector from the side edge of the dinner plate. It will be understood that the use of a releasable locking mechanism with the coil connectors is a variant which is contemplated within the scope of the present invention, although a fixed hook or latch without the need for a lock, or any other type of an attachment mechanism for the coil connectors or their substituted replacement will be understood to those skilled in the art and are contemplated within the scope of the present invention.
The coil connectors shown are only one type of an extendable connector which could be used and any type of an extendable connector which would achieve the same objective is contemplated within the scope hereof. The coil connectors could automatically extend on picking up the dinner plate (similar to a spring), or in other cases might comprise an attachment or extender would could be manually extended by the user.
As the plate is picked up, the smaller plate will be weighed down slightly by the support disc. This will create a space between the two plates and will allow for the user to place items on the side plate as it is suspended beneath the main dinner plate. In this way a user can use one hand to hold two plates, thus freeing up the other hand for making food selections and carrying either a beverage or desert.
The length of the coil connectors will lengthen according to the weight of the food put on the smaller plate. Sufficient spacing between the underside of the main dinner plate and the side plate suspended beneath it enable a user to place food items such as are typically placed on side plates, for example, salads, bread products, desserts and the like. By using the bottom plate for butter, melting into the hot food is avoided.
Conveniently, the side plate can be slid out from the main plate once the user arrives at their seating place. As the main plate is set down, the coil connectors and support disc will return to the underside of the main plate allowing for the main plate to be sturdy on the table. In this way the components can be arranged on a table in a traditional place setting fashion, an example of which is shown in the accompanying Figure 2. This would particularly be the case where the coil connectors or extenders used were automatically retracting.
Eating utensils, a napkin, toothpick and even salt and pepper packages are also attached to the underside of the main plate in a detachable sleeve so they can be carried without the need for an additional hand. Furthermore, by making all the items attached to the main plate, much space is freed up on the buffet table allowing for food items. The use of a utensil sleeve to incorporate utensils to the assembly set is contemplated within the scope hereof in varied embodiments. The assembly set comprising only the plates and attachment mechanism is understood to be within the scope hereof, along with the alternate embodiments incorporating a utensil sleeve and utensils. Both such approaches are contemplated within the scope of the present invention.
In terms of packaging, the main plate, side plate, and utensils can conveniently be provided in single package. In some embodiments a separate plastic or paper sleeve can be included to contain a napkin and utensils. In some embodiments this sleeve can be attached to the underside of the plate package using adhesive strips or other means to reversible stick the package containing utensils to the packaging in which the plate assembly is placed.
In addition to the assembly set outlined, which comprises the dishes and connectors, along with the utensil sleeve and utensils in certain embodiments, the actual coil connector device itself is contemplated to comprise another aspect of the invention. Figure 4 shows a bottom view of the assembly set providing a good view of the intended engagement of the bottom side plate by the coil connectors and the attached support disc thereunder.
The coil connectors could use a support disc to engage and support the side plate as shown. In other embodiments, a non-circular support element in place of a round support disc could be provided. Any type of a support element which could be used beneath the side plate to support the side plate in the assembly set is understood to be within the scope of the intended invention.
The number of coil connectors used to extend upwards from the support element / disc could also vary without depending on the embodiment and any number of coil connectors or extending elements reaching upwards from the support element are contemplated within the scope of the present invention. Also, the coil connectors or other equivalent extending elements could be positioned equidistantly around the outer circumference of the support element, or could in certain embodiments not be evenly spaced around the circumference of the support element in a way that a larger manual access area to place items on the side plate when the assembly set is in the extended carrying position are both contemplated within the scope hereof.
The coil connectors or extending elements could also be permanently or removably attached to the support element (such as a support disc as shown) used to support the side plate in the assembly set. Both a permanently attached set of coil connectors or the like, in conjunction with the support element, or a removeable set of coil connectors or the like in conjunction with the support element are contemplated within the scope hereof.
In certain cases the extendable coil connectors or the like could also be directly attached to the circumference of the side plate with a second set of latching or locking attachments, although this is likely not the preferred approach insofar as this would require the removal of those attachments from the side plate when loaded to set down and use the assembly set. It is however understood that such an approach is also contemplated within the scope hereof.
A variety of materials can be used to fashion the components of the assembly set described herein, including paper, cardboard, plastics, metal foils, and combinations thereof.
The specific materials used in constructing the components of the assembly set described herein, are not considered limiting to the scope of the invention. Those of skill in the art will readily recognize and be able to select materials and components that will accomplish the objectives of the invention.
It should also be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the scope of the appended claims. In interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. The terms "comprises" and "comprising" should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps not expressly referenced.
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1. A dinnerware assembly set optimized for carriage, said assembly set comprising:
a. a dinner plate;
b. a side plate; and c. a set connector comprising a support disc of a diameter approximating the diameter of the side plate and having a plurality of extendible connectors extending from the perimeter thereof, each connector having a releasable connector at the distal end thereof for attachment to an outer edge of the dinner plate;
wherein the assembled assembly set comprises the side plate being placed on top of the support disc, the dinner plate placed on top of the side plate, and each of the releasable connectors being attached to the outer edge of the dinner plate whereby upon lifting the dinner plate the extendible connectors allow the side plate to be suspended below the dinner plate permitting the dual-layered transport of items on the dinner plate and the side plate to a disassembly location, where the side plate can be slidably removed from the support disc; and the dinner plate can be placed on a surface directly on top of the support disc.
a. a dinner plate;
b. a side plate; and c. a set connector comprising a support disc of a diameter approximating the diameter of the side plate and having a plurality of extendible connectors extending from the perimeter thereof, each connector having a releasable connector at the distal end thereof for attachment to an outer edge of the dinner plate;
wherein the assembled assembly set comprises the side plate being placed on top of the support disc, the dinner plate placed on top of the side plate, and each of the releasable connectors being attached to the outer edge of the dinner plate whereby upon lifting the dinner plate the extendible connectors allow the side plate to be suspended below the dinner plate permitting the dual-layered transport of items on the dinner plate and the side plate to a disassembly location, where the side plate can be slidably removed from the support disc; and the dinner plate can be placed on a surface directly on top of the support disc.
2. The dinnerware assembly set of Claim I wherein the set connector can be removed from the dinner plate by releasing the releasable connectors, when the dinner plate is set down on the surface at the disassembly location.
3. The dinnerware assembly set of Claim 1 further comprising a utensil sleeve attached to the bottom of the dinner plate permitting the carriage of dining utensils to the disassembly location.
4. The dinnerware assembly set of Claim 3 further comprising dining utensils within the utensil sleeve.
5. The dinnerware assembly set of Claim 1 wherein the support disc is circular.
6. The dinnerware assembly set of Claim 1 wherein the support disc is noncircular.
7. The dinnerware assembly set of Claim 1 wherein the extendible connectors will lengthen as the load on the side plate is increased.
8. The dinnerware assembly set of Claim 7 wherein the extendible connectors are springs.
9. The dinnerware assembly set of Claim 1 wherein the extendible connectors are manually extendible by the user of the assembly set.
10. A set connector for use with a carriage-optimized dinnerware assembly set, said set connector comprising a support disc of a diameter approximating the diameter of a side plate and having a plurality of extendible connectors extending from the perimeter thereof, each connector having a releasable connector at the distal end thereof for attachment to an outer edge of a dinner plate, wherein the set connector is used by attaching each of the releasable connectors to the outer image of the dinner plate, the support disc then providing a support surface for the side plate which can be placed thereon whereby upon lifting the dinner plate the extendible connectors allow the side plate to be suspended below the dinner plate permitting the dual-layered transport of items on the dinner plate and the side plate to a disassembly location, where the side plate can be slidably removed from the support disc;
and the dinner plate can be placed on a surface directly on top of the support disc.
and the dinner plate can be placed on a surface directly on top of the support disc.
11. The set connector of Claim 10 wherein the set connector can be removed from the dinner plate by releasing the releasable connectors when the dinner plate is set down on the surface at the disassembly location.
12. The set connector of Claim 10 wherein the support disc is circular.
13. The set connector of Claim 10 wherein the support disc is noncircular.
14. The set connector of Claim 10 wherein the extendible connectors will lengthen as the load on the side plate is increased.
15. The set connector of Claim 10 wherein the extendible connectors are springs.
16. The set connector of Claim 10 wherein the extendible connectors are manually extendible by the user of the assembly set.
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