GB2546339A

GB2546339A - Pocket tray mate

Info

Publication number: GB2546339A
Application number: GB1600916.9A
Authority: GB
Inventors: James Patmore Warren; Otoole Patrick
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2016-01-18
Filing date: 2016-01-18
Publication date: 2017-07-19
Also published as: GB201600916D0

Abstract

A tray for carrying one to four glasses in which the tray comprises four slideable sections, wherein each section has a central hole to locate a single drinking vessel. In the extended position, a user can carry four separate glasses, whilst in the closed position the tray can hold a single glass. The tray will preferably be constructed from plastic and be used in a variety of situations and events. The tray will preferably have finger placing to give the tray extra support in the extend position. An insert for the tray aperture will preferably be fitted to the holes to provide a means for carrying different sized glasses. When in the extended position, each single tray section will have a semi-circle cut out which will match the reciprocal shape on the next tray to provide extra strength and support. Each tray will have a stop position located internally to prevent the trays sliding apart.

Description

Pocket Tray Mate

With the many festivals/music events/open air concerts etc...where people buy drinks, it. is much easier to buy. for example, four pints lor two people then two pints, as the queues can be long. You are then in a Situation with four drinks in plastic glasses that are very hard to carry back to where you are standing/sitting. The plastic glasses can bend and you may spill some of the liquid as you are carrying and holding them.

The Pocket Tray Mate, (which will now be called “PTM”) has been designed to end this oroblem.

The PTM, is a collapsible four glass/cup holder, which extends to be able to carry four glasses individually by one person. To help with the different sizes of glasses we have also designed a simple ringlet that sits in the main hols of the PTM which can he made to any size for any glass. You can then carry the drinks safely back.

It has also been designed so that it collapses together (in a concertina form) so that it may fit into the trouser back pocket or put into a handbag / rucksack conveniently for the next use.

The advantages to this drinks holder is the convenience of having one with you all the time, like a re-usable bag, and that you can carry more than two drinks with you each time you go up to a bar or a drink retailer.

The Pocket Tray Mate fPTMl

Drawing 1:-

This shows the PTM in the closed position. This is how the PTM would first appear to the purchaser. It shows that it could easily be stored in the pocket, or a handbag. From the drawing you can see all four trays sided into each other. Trays 1-3 are slotted into tray 4, There is also a label called insert. This is showing the plastic ringlet which will be used to fit the various sizes of glasses.

Drawing 2:-

This drawing shows the Pocket Tray Mate in the extended position, looking down on it. It shows the four sections (trays) and the inlets as well as the fmger placings at one end.

This is a drawing of the Pocket Tray Mate from looking underneath it whilst fully extended. You can see the stopping points we have added so that when the tray is fully extended is does not fall apart. You can also see the finger placings from underneath as well.

Drawing 4:-

This is the drawing of the outer tray (Tray 4), which houses the other three trays when fully closed. You can see the tray stop in this drawing.

Drawing S;-

This is a drawing of Tray 3 or the second biggest, which houses the two other trays when fully closed. You can see the tray stop in this drawing.

Drawing 6;-

This is a drawing of Tray 2 or the second smallest, which houses the one other tray when fully closed. You can see the tray stop in this drawing.

Drawing 7i~

This is a drawing of Tray 1 or the smallest one, which has the finger placings. You can also see the tray stop in this drawing.

Drawing 8:--

This is a drawing of the plastic insert, which will fit into the four standard hole sizes on each tray. The plastic ringlets internal size can be changed depending on the size of glass to he carried.

Claims

Pocket Tray Mate Claims:-

1, The Pocket Tray Mate can hold either one or four glasses at one time in a trav form,

2, It is made to hold any size of plastic glasses for a person to carry' from one area to another.

3, Each plastic section has a simple slot mechanism that slot into each other to then re-form back to a usable shape that can be stored away/. Each section has been, rounded off.

4, The Pocket Tray Mate is designed to concertina, from one to four sections and back, as shown on separate drawing, so that it can be placed into a pocket or bag,

5, The Pocket Tray Mate is made of a form of plastic and could be used for different events, i.e* Music Festivals, Open Air Concerts, •Sports Events. Concerts and large Corporate events.

6, It is convenient to use. easy to use and easy to transport and store.

7, It can be re-used over and over again.

8, For extra support when carrying the Pocket Tray Mate, there are finger platings on one end of the Pocket Tray Mate, once it has been extended.

9, To help with the different sizes of glasses that are to be carried, there is a simple ringlet that sits in the main holes of the Pocket Tray Mate which can be made to any size for any glass. This gives the end user the choice of what size glasses to be carried.

10, To give extra strength and support whilst the Pocket Tray Mate is extended, we have cut a semi-circle on each section for the female section to sit. in.

11, On all four sections of the Pocket Tray Mate there has been a stop position made so that when the tray is extended is does not fall apart. Please see drawings 1 to 8.