# US 11,026,530 B1 · Modular coffee and tea preparation tray > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,026,530 B1 - Document ID: US11026530B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 16/805,230 - Filed: 2020-02-28 - Granted: 2021-06-08 - Earliest claimed: 2020-02-28 - Assignees: The Clean Counter Company, LLC - Applicants: The Clean Counter Company, LLC - Inventors: Seth Goldberg; Julius Goldberg - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11026530B1 ## CPC - A47G 23/03: Underlays for glasses or drinking-vessels - A47G 23/0303: {Table mats (A47G23/0306 takes precedence)} - A47G 23/0316: {supports therefor} - A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B) ## Abstract A beverage preparation apparatus that includes a main tray having a first compartment configured to provide a first containment area to store a utensil component, a second compartment configured to provide a second containment area to store a first beverage component, and a third compartment configured to provide a third containment area to store a second beverage component. The main tray includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a handle element. The beverage preparation apparatus also includes a first side tray for receiving a first beverage container and a second side tray for receiving a second beverage container. A first end of each side tray is configured to align flush against each sidewall. Additionally, each sidewall includes an outwardly extending semi-annular flange configured to rest above the first end of each side tray such that a gapless connection is formed between each side tray and each sidewall. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A beverage preparation apparatus comprising: a main tray comprising: a first compartment defined by a first set of a plurality of chamfered walls, wherein the first compartment is configured to provide a first containment area for allowing a user to store a utensil component therein; a second compartment defined by a second set of a plurality of chamfered walls, wherein the second compartment is configured to provide a second containment area for allowing the user to store a first beverage component therein; a third compartment defined by a third set of a plurality of chamfered walls, wherein the third compartment is configured to provide a third containment area for allowing the user to store a second beverage component therein; a first sidewall defined by a first curved element; a second sidewall defined by a second curved element; a handle element; a first side tray for receiving a first beverage container, wherein the first side tray is configured to removably connect to the first sidewall of the main tray; and a second side tray for receiving a second beverage container, wherein the second side tray is configured to removably connect to the second sidewall of the main tray. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first sidewall defines a first circumference that is greater than a second circumference of the first side tray such that a first end of the first side tray aligns flush against the first sidewall. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second sidewall defines a third circumference that is greater than a fourth circumference of the second side tray such that a first end of the second side tray aligns flush against the second sidewall. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first sidewall includes a first outwardly extending semi-annular flange configured to rest above an upward facing surface of the first end of the first side tray such that a gapless connection is formed therein. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second sidewall includes a second outwardly extending semi-annular flange configured to rest above an upward facing surface of a first end of the second side tray such that a gapless connection is formed therein. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first compartment includes a ridge configured to maintain a utensil component in a stationary position to prevent the utensil component from shifting during movement of the main tray. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the handle element is defined by an arched opening at a first end portion of the main tray, the handle element configured for gripping and moving the main tray independent of the first side tray and the second side tray. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein an upward facing surface of each side tray includes a plurality of raised embossments configured to reduce contact points with a beverage container. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the upward facing surface of each side tray includes a tab extending outwardly and upwardly therefrom for moving each side tray independent of the main tray. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the upward facing surface of each side tray includes an outer annular wall extending upwardly therefrom. ### Claim 11 A beverage preparation kit comprising: a main tray comprising: a first compartment configured to provide a first containment area for allowing a user to store a utensil component therein; a second compartment configured to provide a second containment area for allowing the user to store a first beverage component therein; a third compartment configured to provide a third containment area for allowing the user to store a second beverage component therein; a first sidewall; a second sidewall; a handle element; a first beverage container; a first side tray for receiving the first beverage container, wherein the first side tray is configured to removably connect to the first sidewall of the main tray; a second beverage container; and a second side tray for receiving the second beverage container, wherein the second side tray is configured to removably connect to the second sidewall of the main tray. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The kit of claim 11, wherein the first sidewall defines a curved element having a first circumference that is greater than a second circumference of the first side tray such that a first end of the first side tray aligns flush against the first sidewall. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The kit of claim 11, wherein the second sidewall defines a curved element having a third circumference that is greater than a fourth circumference of the second side tray such that a first end of the second side tray aligns flush against the second sidewall. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The kit of claim 11, wherein the first sidewall includes a first outwardly extending semi-annular flange configured to rest above an upward facing surface of the first end of the first side tray such that a gapless connection is formed therein. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The kit of claim 11, wherein the second sidewall includes a second outwardly extending semi-annular flange configured to rest above an upward facing surface of a first end of the second side tray such that a gapless connection is formed therein. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The kit of claim 11, wherein the first compartment includes a ridge configured to maintain the utensil component in a stationary position to prevent the utensil component from shifting during movement of the main tray. ### Claim 17 (depends on 11) The kit of claim 11, wherein the handle element is defined by an arched opening at a first end portion of the main tray, the handle element configured for moving the main tray independent of the first side tray and the second side tray. ### Claim 18 (depends on 11) The kit of claim 11, wherein an upward facing surface of each side tray includes a plurality of raised embossments configured to reduce contact points with a beverage container. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The kit of claim 18, wherein the upward facing surface of each side tray includes an outer annular wall extending upwardly therefrom. ### Claim 20 A beverage preparation apparatus comprising: a main tray comprising: at least one compartment, at least one sidewall; a handle element; at least one side tray for receiving at least one beverage container; wherein at least one compartment is configured to provide at least one containment area for allowing a user to store at least one beverage component or utensil component therein; wherein the at least one sidewall defines a first circumference that is greater than a second circumference of the at least one side tray such that a first end of the at least one side tray aligns flush against the at least one sidewall; wherein the at least one sidewall includes an outwardly extending semi-annular flange configured to rest above an upward facing surface of the first end of the at least one side tray such that a gapless connection is formed therein; wherein the handle element is defined by an arched opening at a first end portion of the main tray, the handle element configured for gripping and moving the main tray independent of the at least one side tray; and wherein an upward facing surface of the at least one side tray includes a tab extending outwardly and upwardly therefrom for moving the side tray independent of the main tray.