Dual-Function Plate Device
OwnerPaola Gutierrezinventor
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Abstract
A dual-function plate device is provided. The device is comprised of a food storage and transport device comprised of a body made from materials such as paper, bamboo fiber, or plastic, shaped like various types of plates or bowls. The body includes a flat bottom wall and a raised edge designed to prevent spills. The raised edge features two reciprocating fasteners, such as male and female or tongue and groove types, allowing two of the devices to be removably attached to create a sealed food container. The device also includes pull tabs to facilitate the separation of attached units. The invention further comprises a method for using the device, where two devices can be joined to store leftover food securely within.
Claims20
A dual-function plate device comprising:
- a body comprised of a bottom wall and a raised edge extending above the bottom wall;
- and
- wherein a top surface of the raised edge is comprised of a first fastener and a second fastener.
A dual-function plate device comprising:
- a body comprised of a bottom wall and a raised edge extending above the bottom wall, wherein a top surface of the raised edge is comprised of a first fastener and a second fastener, the first fastener positioned outside of the second fastener on the top surface.
A method of using a dual-function plate device, the method comprising the following steps:
- providing a first dual-function plate device comprising a first body comprised of a first bottom wall and a first raised edge, the first raised edge having a first fastener and a second fastener;
- placing a food item into the first body of the first dual-function plate device;
- and
- attaching a second dual-function plate device in an upside-down position to the first dual-function plate device by engaging the first fastener and the second fastener of the first dual-function plate device with a third fastener and a fourth fastener of the second dual-function plate device to create a sealed container for storing the food item within the first dual-function plate device and the second dual-function plate device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.