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- the present invention relates to a plate that removably engages to a drinking glass.
- the present invention relates to a plate that removably engages to a drinking glass.
- the plate includes an upper surface that receives a food item.
- the plate further includes a bottom surface.
- the bottom surface includes an engaging member to removably engage to the drinking glass.
- the engaging member fits over or receives a rim of the drinking glass.
- the plate is a cocktail plate or appetizer plate.
- Such plates are generally much smaller in diameter than a regular dinner plate.
- the size of the cocktail plate or appetizer plate is well suited to include the engaging member and be positioned on top of the drinking glass.
- the larger dinner plate is generally too wide in diameter to securely balance on top of the drinking glass.
- the plates described herein include the engaging member to removably engage to the drinking glass.
- the plates generally include the upper surface that receives the food, and a bottom or the bottom surface that includes or forms the engaging member to removably engage to the drinking glass.
- the use of the plate, in combination with the drinking glass, allows for the individual to hold the glass, while the plate is removably engaged to the top of the glass.
- the plate is secured sufficiently to the plate for the individual to walk and mingle with other individuals.
- the individual has a free hand to use for eating or to shake hands with another individual.
- the engaging member removably engages to the plate such that the plate may be conveniently removed from the drinking glass and temporarily stored on the drinking glass. Although the plate is removably engaged to the glass, the plate will slide or fall from the glass if the glass is turned at too sharp of an angle, such as perpendicular to the ground.
- the engaging member may include a conical bottom of the plate, concentric ridges on the bottom of the plate, a channel or slit in the bottom of the plate, or partial curved ridges. All of these designs allow the plate to be removably engaged or secured to the top of the drinking glass.
- FIG. 1 is a top view of the first embodiment of the plate with the conical bottom.
- FIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the plate with the conical bottom.
- FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the second embodiment of the plate with the inner ridge and the outer ridge.
- FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional view of the second embodiment of the plate with the inner ridge and the outer ridge.
- FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the third embodiment of the plate with the channel in the bottom surface of the plate.
- FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of the third embodiment of the plate with the channel in the bottom surface of the plate.
- FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of the channel of the third embodiment of the plate with the channel in the bottom surface of the plate.
- FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view of the lined channel of the third embodiment of the plate with the channel in the bottom surface of the plate.
- FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the fourth embodiment of the plate with the partial curved ridges extending from the bottom of the plate.
- FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of the fourth embodiment of the plate with the partial curved ridges extending from the bottom of the plate.
- FIG. 5 is a view of the glass.
- FIG. 6 is a view of the plate with the conical bottom engaging the glass.
- a plate 100 is shown in FIGS. 1 and 1A .
- the plate 100 includes an upper surface 110 and a bottom surface 120 .
- the upper surface 110 may be generally flat to concave in order to hold and support the food items.
- a plate rim 130 extends around the diameter of the plate 100 .
- the plate 100 may have a diameter of approximately three to approximately seven inches, with certain embodiments having a diameter of approximately four inches.
- the plate 100 may have an overall thickness of approximately 1 ⁇ 4 to approximately 1 inch, with certain embodiments having a thickness of approximately 5 ⁇ 8 inches.
- a glass 140 is shown in FIG. 5 for engagement to the plate 100 .
- the glass 140 is shown as a cocktail glass, other types of glasses, including wine glasses, water glasses, pint glasses, champagne flutes, etc. may be used with the plate 100 and other plates herein described.
- the bottom surface 120 of the plate 100 includes a conical bottom 150 that extends from the bottom surface 120 .
- the bottom surface 120 includes sloping surfaces 160 that lead into or define the conical bottom 150 .
- the conical bottom 150 provides the engaging member to removably engage to the glass 140 .
- the conical bottom 150 further includes a generally flat support surface 155 for use when the plate 100 is set upon a table, bar, etc. The extending or protruding nature of the conical bottom 150 provides for removable engagement to the glass 140 .
- the glass 140 includes a glass rim 180 and a glass bowl 190 .
- the glass rim 180 is the perimeter of an upper portion of the glass 140 .
- Glass walls 195 transition from the glass rim 180 to the glass bowl 190 .
- the beverage is contained by the glass bowl 190 .
- the glass rim 180 includes an interior portion 184 in the glass bowl 190 .
- the glass rim 180 further includes an exterior portion 188 on the exterior of the glass 140 .
- the glass rim 180 further includes an upper surface 186 , which is the top surface of the glass rim 180 .
- the conical bottom 150 of the plate 100 protrudes or extends into the glass bowl 190 when the plate 100 is set upon the glass rim 180 of the glass 140 .
- the conical bottom 150 includes contact points 165 on the sloping surfaces 160 that physically contact a portion of the glass rim 180 .
- the contact points 165 will contact the interior portion 184 of the glass rim 180 .
- the user When the user wishes to drink from the glass 140 , the user merely grasps the plate 100 and lifts the plate 100 and its conical bottom 150 from the glass bowl 190 , or the user may hold the plate 100 steady and lower the glass 140 in order to separate the plate 100 from the glass 140 . After drinking from the glass 140 , the user may once again set the plate 100 onto the glass 140 and engage the glass 140 to the conical bottom 150 .
- the sloping surfaces 160 slope at an angle of approximately 35° to 70° relative to the plate 100 in order to create a balance of the plate 100 resting on the glass 140 . In other embodiments, the sloping surfaces 160 form an angle of approximately 45° to approximately 60° relative to the plate 100 .
- the conical bottom 150 will have a diameter at the contact points 165 that is slightly less than the diameter of the glass rim 180 such that the conical bottom 150 will engage into the bowl 190 .
- a portion of the conical bottom 150 is positioned in the interior of the glass bowl 190 .
- the distance of extension by the conical bottom 150 into the glass bowl 190 provides a securing and removable engagement between the plate 100 and the glass 140 .
- portions of the conical bottom 150 and its support surface 155 are sitting below the glass rim 180 and into the bowl 190 of the glass 140 . This configuration provides for stability and maintains the positioning of the plate 100 on the glass 140 .
- the plate 200 includes an upper surface 210 and a bottom surface 220 .
- the plate 200 further includes a plate rim 230 .
- the bottom surface 220 of the plate 200 includes an inner circular ridge 150 and an outer circular ridge 170 .
- the inner circular ridge 150 and the outer circular ridge 170 provide the engaging member to removably engage to the glass 140 .
- the inner circular ridge 150 and the outer circular ridge 170 are arranged as concentric circular ridges with the inner circular ridge 150 being fully within the diameter of the outer circular ridge 170 .
- the inner circular ridge 150 includes an inner ridge surface 154 and an exterior ridge surface 158 .
- the outer circular ridge 170 includes an inner ridge surface 174 and an exterior ridge surface 178 .
- a portion 225 of the bottom surface 220 is located between the exterior ridge surface 158 and the inner ridge surface 174 .
- the exterior ridge surface 158 and the inner ridge surface 174 further define a space 175 .
- the glass rim 180 When the plate 200 is positioned on top of the glass 140 , the glass rim 180 is received into the space 175 between the exterior ridge surface 158 and the inner ridge surface 174 .
- the upper surface 186 of the glass rim 180 receives the portion 225 of the bottom surface 220 , as such, the portion 225 rests on the upper surface 186 .
- the exterior ridge surface 158 may contact or touch the inner portion 184 of the glass 140
- the inner ridge surface 174 may touch or contact the exterior portion 188 of the glass 140 .
- the space 175 between the exterior ridge surface 158 and the inner ridge surface 174 should be of sufficient width to accommodate the rim 180 of the glass 140 .
- the space 175 will range from approximately 1 ⁇ 5 inch to approximately 1 ⁇ 2 inch in width.
- the space 175 may vary depending on the type and style of the glass 140 .
- a glass 140 that is a wine glass may have a smaller wall thickness than a pint glass.
- the inner circular ridge 150 has an external diameter slightly smaller than an internal diameter of the drinking glass 140
- the outer circular ridge 170 has an internal diameter slightly larger than an external diameter of the drinking glass 140 .
- the inner ridge 150 is partially extending into the glass bowl 190 .
- FIGS. 3 , 3 A, and 3 b A third embodiment of the glass plate is shown in FIGS. 3 , 3 A, and 3 b .
- a plate 300 is shown with an upper surface 310 and a bottom surface 320 .
- the plate 300 includes a plate rim 330 .
- the bottom surface 320 of the plate 300 includes a channel or a slit 360 formed in the bottom surface 320 .
- the channel or slit 360 provides the engaging member to removably engage to the glass 140 .
- the channel 360 includes recessed wall 350 that leads into a channel surface 365 .
- the recessed walls 350 further define a channel space 375 .
- the channel 360 generally forms a circular indention or slit in the bottom surface 320 of the plate 300 .
- the glass rim 180 is inserted into the channel 360 when the plate 300 is lowered onto the glass 140 .
- the upper surface 186 of the glass rim 180 contacts the channel surface 365 such that the channel surface 365 is resting upon the upper surface 186 .
- the channel 360 has a width slightly larger than a width of the rim 180 of the drinking glass 140 .
- the channel 360 may have a curved or rectangular cross-section.
- the channel 360 may be lined with a non-stick member 395 .
- the non-stick member may include a rubber or elastomeric material that increases the friction between the glass rim 180 and the plate 100 .
- the non-stick material 395 may fully line the channel 360 or may intermittently be positioned in the channel 360 .
- a fourth embodiment of the plate is shown in FIGS. 4 and 4A .
- a plate 400 includes an upper surface 410 and a bottom surface 420 .
- the plate 400 includes a plate rim 430 .
- the bottom surface of the plate 400 includes partial curved ridges 450 .
- the plate 400 includes a plurality of the partial curved ridges 450 , which extend from the bottom surface 420 of the plate 400 .
- the partial curved ridges 450 have a curved or arcuate shape that is complimentary to the shape of the glass rim 188 .
- the partial curved ridges 450 provide the engaging member to removably engage to the glass 140 .
- Each partial curved ridge 450 includes an exterior ridge surface 454 and an inner ridge surface 458 .
- the glass rim 180 may rest against or be adjacent to either the exterior ridge surface 454 or the inner ridge surface 458 .
- the partial curved ridges 450 may fit into the bowl 190 of the glass 140 with the exterior ridge surface 454 in contact with or adjacent to the interior portion 184 of the glass rim 180 .
- the inner ridge surface 458 of the partial curved ridge 450 may rest against the exterior portion 188 of the glass rim 180 .
- the plates 100 , 200 , 300 , and 400 may be made from typical plate manufacturing materials and using typical plate manufacturing processes.
- the plates 100 , 200 , 300 , and 400 may be made from china, porcelain, stoneware, plastic, glass, stone, resins, tempered glass, etc.
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A plate that removably engages to a drinking glass is described. The plate includes an upper surface that receives a food item. The plate further includes a bottom surface. The bottom surface includes an engaging member to removably engage to the drinking glass. The engaging member may include a conical bottom of the plate, concentric ridges on the bottom of the plate, a channel or slit in the bottom of the plate, or partial curved ridges. All of these designs allow the plate to be removably engaged or secured to the top of the drinking glass.
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- The present invention relates to a plate that removably engages to a drinking glass.
- At many banquets, parties, balls, receptions or other types of events where food and drinks are simultaneously served, individuals are forced to engage in the unwieldy task of holding both a plate and a drinking glass at the same time, while trying to eat, drink, and engage other individuals in conversation. The individuals may have difficulty balancing both the plate and the glass, while also maintaining control of a fork, napkin, etc. Moreover, individuals at such events are inclined to meet and shake hands with other individuals. While trying to accomplish so many tasks at once, the individuals are likely to spill or lose control of their drinking glass and/or plate.
- The present invention relates to a plate that removably engages to a drinking glass. The plate includes an upper surface that receives a food item. The plate further includes a bottom surface. The bottom surface includes an engaging member to removably engage to the drinking glass. The engaging member fits over or receives a rim of the drinking glass. By engaging the drinking glass, the plate is positioned on top of the drinking glass such that the plate may be temporarily stored on top of the plate. The engaging member of the plate holds the plate to the top of the drinking glass to reduce the likelihood of the plate slipping off of the top of the glass.
- Typically, the plate is a cocktail plate or appetizer plate. Such plates are generally much smaller in diameter than a regular dinner plate. The size of the cocktail plate or appetizer plate is well suited to include the engaging member and be positioned on top of the drinking glass. The larger dinner plate is generally too wide in diameter to securely balance on top of the drinking glass.
- The plates described herein include the engaging member to removably engage to the drinking glass. The plates generally include the upper surface that receives the food, and a bottom or the bottom surface that includes or forms the engaging member to removably engage to the drinking glass.
- The use of the plate, in combination with the drinking glass, allows for the individual to hold the glass, while the plate is removably engaged to the top of the glass. The plate is secured sufficiently to the plate for the individual to walk and mingle with other individuals. The individual has a free hand to use for eating or to shake hands with another individual.
- The engaging member removably engages to the plate such that the plate may be conveniently removed from the drinking glass and temporarily stored on the drinking glass. Although the plate is removably engaged to the glass, the plate will slide or fall from the glass if the glass is turned at too sharp of an angle, such as perpendicular to the ground.
- The engaging member may include a conical bottom of the plate, concentric ridges on the bottom of the plate, a channel or slit in the bottom of the plate, or partial curved ridges. All of these designs allow the plate to be removably engaged or secured to the top of the drinking glass.
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FIG. 1 is a top view of the first embodiment of the plate with the conical bottom. -
FIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the plate with the conical bottom. -
FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the second embodiment of the plate with the inner ridge and the outer ridge. -
FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional view of the second embodiment of the plate with the inner ridge and the outer ridge. -
FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the third embodiment of the plate with the channel in the bottom surface of the plate. -
FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of the third embodiment of the plate with the channel in the bottom surface of the plate. -
FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of the channel of the third embodiment of the plate with the channel in the bottom surface of the plate. -
FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view of the lined channel of the third embodiment of the plate with the channel in the bottom surface of the plate. -
FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the fourth embodiment of the plate with the partial curved ridges extending from the bottom of the plate. -
FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of the fourth embodiment of the plate with the partial curved ridges extending from the bottom of the plate. -
FIG. 5 is a view of the glass. -
FIG. 6 is a view of the plate with the conical bottom engaging the glass. - The plates will now be described with reference to Figures. A
plate 100 is shown inFIGS. 1 and 1A . Theplate 100 includes anupper surface 110 and abottom surface 120. Theupper surface 110 may be generally flat to concave in order to hold and support the food items. Aplate rim 130 extends around the diameter of theplate 100. Theplate 100 may have a diameter of approximately three to approximately seven inches, with certain embodiments having a diameter of approximately four inches. Theplate 100 may have an overall thickness of approximately ¼ to approximately 1 inch, with certain embodiments having a thickness of approximately ⅝ inches. - A
glass 140 is shown inFIG. 5 for engagement to theplate 100. Although theglass 140 is shown as a cocktail glass, other types of glasses, including wine glasses, water glasses, pint glasses, champagne flutes, etc. may be used with theplate 100 and other plates herein described. - The
bottom surface 120 of theplate 100 includes aconical bottom 150 that extends from thebottom surface 120. Thebottom surface 120 includes slopingsurfaces 160 that lead into or define theconical bottom 150. Theconical bottom 150 provides the engaging member to removably engage to theglass 140. Theconical bottom 150 further includes a generallyflat support surface 155 for use when theplate 100 is set upon a table, bar, etc. The extending or protruding nature of theconical bottom 150 provides for removable engagement to theglass 140. - With reference to
FIG. 5 , theglass 140 includes aglass rim 180 and aglass bowl 190. Theglass rim 180 is the perimeter of an upper portion of theglass 140.Glass walls 195 transition from theglass rim 180 to theglass bowl 190. The beverage is contained by theglass bowl 190. Theglass rim 180 includes aninterior portion 184 in theglass bowl 190. Theglass rim 180 further includes anexterior portion 188 on the exterior of theglass 140. Theglass rim 180 further includes anupper surface 186, which is the top surface of theglass rim 180. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , theconical bottom 150 of theplate 100 protrudes or extends into theglass bowl 190 when theplate 100 is set upon theglass rim 180 of theglass 140. Theconical bottom 150 includes contact points 165 on the slopingsurfaces 160 that physically contact a portion of theglass rim 180. Typically, the contact points 165 will contact theinterior portion 184 of theglass rim 180. - When the user wishes to drink from the
glass 140, the user merely grasps theplate 100 and lifts theplate 100 and itsconical bottom 150 from theglass bowl 190, or the user may hold theplate 100 steady and lower theglass 140 in order to separate theplate 100 from theglass 140. After drinking from theglass 140, the user may once again set theplate 100 onto theglass 140 and engage theglass 140 to theconical bottom 150. - The sloping
surfaces 160 slope at an angle of approximately 35° to 70° relative to theplate 100 in order to create a balance of theplate 100 resting on theglass 140. In other embodiments, the slopingsurfaces 160 form an angle of approximately 45° to approximately 60° relative to theplate 100. Theconical bottom 150 will have a diameter at the contact points 165 that is slightly less than the diameter of theglass rim 180 such that theconical bottom 150 will engage into thebowl 190. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , a portion of theconical bottom 150 is positioned in the interior of theglass bowl 190. The distance of extension by theconical bottom 150 into theglass bowl 190 provides a securing and removable engagement between theplate 100 and theglass 140. As such, portions of theconical bottom 150 and itssupport surface 155 are sitting below theglass rim 180 and into thebowl 190 of theglass 140. This configuration provides for stability and maintains the positioning of theplate 100 on theglass 140. - A second embodiment of the plate will now be described. With reference to
FIGS. 2 and 2A , aplate 200 is shown. Theplate 200 includes anupper surface 210 and abottom surface 220. Theplate 200 further includes aplate rim 230. Thebottom surface 220 of theplate 200 includes an innercircular ridge 150 and an outercircular ridge 170. The innercircular ridge 150 and the outercircular ridge 170 provide the engaging member to removably engage to theglass 140. The innercircular ridge 150 and the outercircular ridge 170 are arranged as concentric circular ridges with the innercircular ridge 150 being fully within the diameter of the outercircular ridge 170. - The inner
circular ridge 150 includes aninner ridge surface 154 and anexterior ridge surface 158. The outercircular ridge 170 includes aninner ridge surface 174 and anexterior ridge surface 178. Aportion 225 of thebottom surface 220 is located between theexterior ridge surface 158 and theinner ridge surface 174. Theexterior ridge surface 158 and theinner ridge surface 174 further define aspace 175. - When the
plate 200 is positioned on top of theglass 140, theglass rim 180 is received into thespace 175 between theexterior ridge surface 158 and theinner ridge surface 174. Theupper surface 186 of theglass rim 180 receives theportion 225 of thebottom surface 220, as such, theportion 225 rests on theupper surface 186. Theexterior ridge surface 158 may contact or touch theinner portion 184 of theglass 140, while theinner ridge surface 174 may touch or contact theexterior portion 188 of theglass 140. - The
space 175 between theexterior ridge surface 158 and theinner ridge surface 174 should be of sufficient width to accommodate therim 180 of theglass 140. Generally, thespace 175 will range from approximately ⅕ inch to approximately ½ inch in width. Thespace 175 may vary depending on the type and style of theglass 140. For example, aglass 140 that is a wine glass may have a smaller wall thickness than a pint glass. - The inner
circular ridge 150 has an external diameter slightly smaller than an internal diameter of thedrinking glass 140, while the outercircular ridge 170 has an internal diameter slightly larger than an external diameter of thedrinking glass 140. When positioned on thedrinking glass 140, theinner ridge 150 is partially extending into theglass bowl 190. - A third embodiment of the glass plate is shown in
FIGS. 3 , 3A, and 3 b. Aplate 300 is shown with anupper surface 310 and abottom surface 320. Theplate 300 includes aplate rim 330. Thebottom surface 320 of theplate 300 includes a channel or aslit 360 formed in thebottom surface 320. The channel or slit 360 provides the engaging member to removably engage to theglass 140. - The
channel 360 includes recessedwall 350 that leads into achannel surface 365. The recessedwalls 350 further define achannel space 375. Thechannel 360 generally forms a circular indention or slit in thebottom surface 320 of theplate 300. Theglass rim 180 is inserted into thechannel 360 when theplate 300 is lowered onto theglass 140. Theupper surface 186 of theglass rim 180 contacts thechannel surface 365 such that thechannel surface 365 is resting upon theupper surface 186. Thechannel 360 has a width slightly larger than a width of therim 180 of thedrinking glass 140. Thechannel 360 may have a curved or rectangular cross-section. - In other embodiments, as shown in
FIG. 3C , thechannel 360 may be lined with anon-stick member 395. The non-stick member may include a rubber or elastomeric material that increases the friction between theglass rim 180 and theplate 100. Thenon-stick material 395 may fully line thechannel 360 or may intermittently be positioned in thechannel 360. - A fourth embodiment of the plate is shown in
FIGS. 4 and 4A . Aplate 400 includes an upper surface 410 and abottom surface 420. Theplate 400 includes aplate rim 430. The bottom surface of theplate 400 includes partialcurved ridges 450. Theplate 400 includes a plurality of the partialcurved ridges 450, which extend from thebottom surface 420 of theplate 400. The partialcurved ridges 450 have a curved or arcuate shape that is complimentary to the shape of theglass rim 188. The partialcurved ridges 450 provide the engaging member to removably engage to theglass 140. - Each partial
curved ridge 450 includes anexterior ridge surface 454 and aninner ridge surface 458. Theglass rim 180 may rest against or be adjacent to either theexterior ridge surface 454 or theinner ridge surface 458. As such, the partialcurved ridges 450 may fit into thebowl 190 of theglass 140 with theexterior ridge surface 454 in contact with or adjacent to theinterior portion 184 of theglass rim 180. And, in the alternative, theinner ridge surface 458 of the partialcurved ridge 450 may rest against theexterior portion 188 of theglass rim 180. - The
plates plates - It should be understood from the foregoing that, while particular embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described, various modifications can be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is not intended that the invention be limited by the specification; instead, the scope of the present invention is intended to be limited only by the appended claims.
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1. A plate for receiving the food item, comprising:
an upper surface;
a bottom surface; and
the bottom surface comprising an engaging member to removably engage to a drinking glass.
2. The plate according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface includes a conical bottom having sloping side surfaces, wherein the conical bottom extends into an open portion of a glass.
3. The plate according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface includes a conical bottom, the bottom surface further includes sloping side surfaces leading to the conical bottom, wherein the sloping side surfaces form an angle of approximately 45° to approximately 60° relative to the plate.
4. The plate according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface includes a conical bottom having sloping side surfaces, wherein the conical bottom has a diameter less than a diameter of a rim of the drinking glass.
5. The plate according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface includes a conical bottom having sloping side surfaces, wherein the sloping side surfaces lead into a generally flat support surface.
6. The plate according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface includes a conical bottom having sloping side surfaces, wherein the sloping side surfaces contact an inner portion of the drinking glass.
7. The plate according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface comprises an inner circular ridge and an outer circular ridge.
8. The plate according to claim 7 , wherein a portion of the bottom surface between the inner circular ridge and the outer circular ridge rests on top of a rim of the drinking glass.
9. The plate according to claim 7 , wherein the inner circular ridge includes an inner ridge surface and an exterior ridge surface, and the outer circular ridge includes an inner ridge surface and an exterior ridge surface, wherein a portion of the bottom surface is positioned between the exterior ridge surface of the inner circular ridge and the inner ridge surface of the outer circular ridge, and the portion of the bottom surface contacts the glass rim.
10. The plate according to claim 7 , wherein the inner circular ridge and the outer circular ridge are arranged as concentric circles.
11. The plate according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface includes an inner circular ridge and an outer circular ridge extending from the bottom surface, wherein the inner circular ridge and the outer circular ridge are positioned in a concentric manner on the bottom surface of the plate.
12. The plate according to claim 7 , wherein the inner circular ridge includes an inner ridge surface and an exterior ridge surface, and the outer circular ridge includes an inner ridge surface and an exterior ridge surface, and the glass rim is received into a space between the exterior ridge surface of the inner circular ridge and the inner ridge surface of the outer circular ridge.
13. The plate according to claim 7 , wherein the bottom surface comprises an inner circular ridge and an outer circular ridge, wherein the inner circular ridge has an external diameter slightly smaller than an internal diameter of the drinking glass, wherein the outer circular ridge has an internal diameter slightly larger than an external diameter of the drinking glass.
14. The plate according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface includes a circular channel or circular slit.
15. The plate according to claim 14 , wherein the circular channel or the circular slit defines a space to receive a rim of the drinking glass.
16. The plate according to claim 14 , wherein the circular channel or the circular slit has a width slightly larger than a width of a rim of the drinking glass.
17. The plate according to claim 14 , wherein the circular channel or the circular slit has a surface that contacts a rim of the drinking glass.
18. The plate according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface includes a circular channel or a circular slit, wherein the circular channel or the circular slit includes a non-slip member.
19. The plate according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface includes a plurality of partial curved ridges that extend from the bottom surface.
20. A plate for receiving a food item, comprising:
an upper surface;
a bottom surface; the bottom surface comprising an engaging member to removably engage to a drinking glass;
the drinking glass comprising a rim and a bowl; and
the engaging member contacting an exterior portion of the rim of the drinking glass or the engaging member extending into the bowl of the drinking glass.
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