Tray handling systems
OwnerGregory McDermottinventor
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Abstract
A serving tray system includes a serving tray and handle. The handle includes a holding end portion dimensioned to be carried by a user and a coupling end portion that selectively releasably secures to the tray. The handle supports a magnetic member that provides a magnetic force. The handle includes a movable member that is selectively movable relative to the holding end portion between first and second states. A movement of the movable member to the first state enables the magnetic force of the magnetic member to secure the coupling end portion of the handle to the tray. When the coupling end portion is secured to the tray, the coupling end portion is dimensioned to carry the tray. A movement of the movable member to the second state prevents the coupling end portion of the handle from securing to the tray.
Claims20
A serving tray system, comprising:
- a serving tray;
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- a handle including a holding end portion dimensioned to be carried by a user and a coupling end portion that selectively releasably secures to the serving tray, the handle supporting at least one magnetic member that provides a magnetic force, the handle including at least one movable member that is selectively movable relative to the holding end portion between a first state and a second state, wherein a movement of the at least one movable member to the first state enables the magnetic force of the at least one magnetic member to secure the coupling end portion of the handle to the serving tray, wherein when the coupling end portion is secured to the serving tray, the coupling end portion is dimensioned to carry the serving tray, and wherein a movement of the at least one movable member to the second state prevents the coupling end portion of the handle from securing to the serving tray.
A portable handle for securement to an independent serving tray, comprising:
- a body formed of non-magnetic material and dimensioned to selectively releasably support a serving tray, the body including a holding end portion dimensioned to be carried by a user and a coupling end portion dimensioned to secure to the serving tray;
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- a magnet enclosed within the body by the non-magnetic material of the body and dimensioned to provide a magnetic force in the coupling end portion of the body to attach the coupling end portion of the body to the serving tray.
A serving tray carrying device, comprising:
- a handle including a holding end portion dimensioned to be carried by a user and a coupling end portion that selectively releasably secures to a serving tray, the handle supporting at least one magnetic member that provides a magnetic force, the handle including at least one movable member that is selectively axially movable relative to the holding end portion between a first state and a second state, wherein a movement of the at least one movable member to the first state enables the magnetic force of the at least one magnetic member to secure the coupling end portion of the handle to the serving tray, and wherein a movement of the at least one movable member to the second state prevents the coupling end portion of the handle from securing to the serving tray.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.