Tableware stand
OwnerAnne Royerinventor
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Abstract
An improved tableware stand with a cylindrical base providing vertical elevation of an adapter for use to receive and retain tableware, the cylindrical base including a circumferential sidewall adapted for receiving a removable, reversable tableware adapter which securely engages the food service item with misaligned receiving structure. The receiving structure includes a plurality of concentric channels for securely receiving and retaining different sized, dimensioned, configured, or shaped food service items while providing a substantially planar platform elevated from an underlying support surface.
Claims4
An improved tableware stand for use in securing first and second tableware items each having a base and a curved surface extending outwardly towards a lip, the improved tableware stand comprising:
- an elevated spacer with a sidewall which extends from a bottom to an upper ledge;
- a depending lip which extends from said upper ledge;
- an adapter having a first side opposite a second side with a central opening which extends therethrough;
- said first side having a first receiving structure for receiving the first tableware item and a second receiving structure for receiving the second tableware item;
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- a circular projection which extends outwardly from said adapter for engagement by said depending lip.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.