WO2012030591A2 - Appareil de support de plateau, coulissant, rotatif, et son procédé d'utilisation - Google Patents

Appareil de support de plateau, coulissant, rotatif, et son procédé d'utilisation Download PDF

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WO2012030591A2
WO2012030591A2 PCT/US2011/048894 US2011048894W WO2012030591A2 WO 2012030591 A2 WO2012030591 A2 WO 2012030591A2 US 2011048894 W US2011048894 W US 2011048894W WO 2012030591 A2 WO2012030591 A2 WO 2012030591A2
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platter
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G19/00—Table service
    • A47G19/02—Plates, dishes or the like
    • A47G19/08—Plate-holders
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G23/00—Other table equipment
    • A47G23/08—Food-conveying devices for tables; Movable or rotary food-serving devices

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  • the present invention relates generally to dinnerware platter support apparatuses, and more specifically to a slidable, rotatable, platter support apparatus .
  • a platter typically to move a platter from one location to another, it is either passed from hand to hand, which lends itself to the likelihood of mishandling and spillage of contents, or via use of an external transport, such as a trolley that is stationed outside of the persons seated at a table, thereby requiring additional space and being generally inconvenient to those at the table who must turn around to use it.
  • an external transport such as a trolley that is stationed outside of the persons seated at a table, thereby requiring additional space and being generally inconvenient to those at the table who must turn around to use it.
  • the common method is use of a "Lazy Susan" device; that is, a device that comprises a base portion that rests on the table surface, a pivot axis and a support portion.
  • the pivot axis may be a simple axle or may comprise a configuration containing ball bearings housed between two retaining horizontal plates. While such may overcome the problem of rotating a platter for access to all sides, it limits the movement of the platter from location to location on the table, and is thus inconvenient.
  • One previous devices teaches a service tray for use on a table, wherein the service tray has disposed therethrough a shaft, such as for an umbrella.
  • the service tray further comprises rollers that are positioned on the underside of the tray member to facilitate rotation on a supporting surface.
  • this device is prevented from moving from location to location via the securing central shaft around which it rotates .
  • Another previous device is an independent rotary supportive pad for supporting dinner dishes utilizing concentric rings. The rings can be rotated within each other to allow rotation of a dinner dish supported thereon. Unfortunately, this device lacks the ability to be slidably positioned.
  • Yet another previous device teaches a bearing on a shaft, wherein a platform is secured around the bearing, thereby permitting the platform to rotate around the shaft on the bearing.
  • this device does not permit slidable positioning of the device at different locations on a table or other surface.
  • Yet still another device comprises a table platform that is itself rotationally secured to an arm that can be maneuvered. While the table platform can be rotated completely, it requires movement of the arm and table platform from position to position, thereby inconveniently moving a person's place setting and plate to another person.
  • Still a further device comprises a pair of rings having bearings disposed therebetween.
  • such device cannot be slidably positioned on a flat surface, only rotated.
  • the present invention overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages and meets the recognized need for such a device by providing a slidable, rotatable, platter support apparatus and method of use thereof, wherein the platter support apparatus comprises a single ring having an inverted U-shaped channel therewithin, with bearings or other rolling elements disposed within the channel, wherein the channel opens to the bottom portion of the ring.
  • the ring further comprises a gripping material on the surface of the ring opposite the bearing channel, thereby forming a top surface for securing a platter to the platter support apparatus. At least a portion of the rolling elements extends outside of the bearing race channel and below the edges of the ring.
  • the present invention in its preferred form is a slidable, rotatable, platter support apparatus comprising a ring with a top surface, a bottom surface and a bearing race disposed within the bottom surface. At least three spherical rolling elements are disposed within the bearing race to provide rolling support of the ring, and a grip coating is disposed on the top surface of the ring.
  • the rolling elements could be, for exemplary purposes only, and without limitation, cylindrical, elliptical or spherical.
  • the rolling elements have a diameter that is substantially identical for all rolling elements. For uses where slidability of the platter support apparatus is desired, spherical rolling elements are preferred.
  • the ring further has an inner bottom edge and an outer bottom edge separated from each another by a gap.
  • the rolling elements each comprises a center, and the bottom edges of the ring extend below the centers of the rolling elements when the platter support apparatus is disposed on a flat surface and the rolling elements are disposed within the race channel.
  • the diameter of the rolling elements is greater than the gap between the inner bottom edge and the outer bottom edge.
  • the inner bottom edge or lip and the outer bottom edge or lip are each distally disposed from the top surface, and are disposed a distance apart from each other, that is less than the diameter of the rolling elements, and the bottom edges or lips extend below the centers of the rolling elements.
  • the bearing race has a maximum width that is narrower than the gap between the inner bottom edge and the outer bottom edge, wherein the maximum width is dimensioned to confinedly receive the roller elements.
  • the ring further has a cross-section that may be generally rectangular, generally circular or generally triangular, wherein for triangular cross- section rings, the top surface is selectively narrower or wider than the bottom surface.
  • a method of moving a platter is also provided, wherein the slidable, rotatable, platter support apparatus is placed on a flat surface and a platter is placed upon the platter support apparatus.
  • the platter is retained on the platter support apparatus by the grip coating.
  • the combined platter and platter support apparatus may subsequently be moved by applying force to the edge of the platter, thereby moving the combination.
  • force generally perpendicular to the edge of the platter the combination can be made to slide across the table surface from one location to another.
  • force generally tangentially to the edge of the platter the combination rotates to allow access to different parts of the platter.
  • the present invention is a slidable, rotatable, platter support apparatus, wherein the platter support apparatus preferably comprises a ring having bearings disposed therewithin.
  • the ring is preferably generally rectangular in cross-section and has a bearing race of generally U- shape, a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the bearings have a uniform diameter and are preferably disposed within the bearing race.
  • the bottom surface of the ring is preferably disposed below the center of the bearings.
  • the bottom surface has an inner bottom lip and an outer bottom lip that curl inwardly toward one another and which are separated by a gap that is less in width than the diameter of the bearings .
  • the ring may alternatively have a generally circular cross-section or a generally triangular cross-section. In the latter case, the top surface is selectively wider than the bottom surface or narrower than the bottom surface .
  • the platter support apparatus is placed on a table, wherein the bearings are in contact with the surface of the table. Subsequently, a platter is disposed on the platter support apparatus and the grip coating retains the platter thereon and restrains the platter from sliding relative to the platter support apparatus .
  • platter/platter support apparatus combination By applying force perpendicular to the edge of the platter, platter/platter support apparatus combination can be urged across the table surface from one location to another, thereby facilitating provision of food on the platter to persons seated at the table. Further, by applying force tangentially to the edge of platter/platter support apparatus combination, the combination can be made to spin to provide access to food on a different portion of the platter.
  • a feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to slide across a flat surface from location to location.
  • Another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to be rotated to provide access to all parts of a platter disposed thereupon.
  • Still another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to prevent or reduce mishandling of a platter.
  • Yet another feature and advantage of the present invention is its inherent safety in reducing the need to transport a platter by a person carrying same. Yet still another feature and advantage of the present invention is its convenience in taking up no additional space at a table. A further feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to be utilized with a wide variety of platters.
  • FIG . 1 is a bottom perspective view of a platter support apparatus according to a preferred embodiment
  • FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional view of a platter support apparatus according to the preferred embodiment of FIG. 1 taken at A-A;
  • FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view of a platter support apparatus according to an alternate embodiment of FIG. 1 taken at A-A;
  • FIG. 2C is a cross-sectional view of a platter support apparatus according to an alternate embodiment of FIG. 1 taken at A-A;
  • FIG. 2D is a cross-sectional view of a platter support apparatus according to an alternate embodiment of FIG. 1 taken at A-A;
  • FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of a platter support apparatus according to the preferred embodiment, shown in use .
  • the present invention in a preferred embodiment is platter support apparatus 10 , wherein platter support apparatus 10 preferably comprises ring 20 and bearings 40 .
  • Ring 20 is preferably generally rectangular in cross-section.
  • Ring 20 preferably comprises generally U-shaped bearing race 30 , top surface 65 and bottom surface 60 (both best shown in FIG .
  • bearings 40 comprise diameter 75 and are preferably disposed within bearing race 30
  • bottom surface 60 of ring 20 is preferably disposed below center 70 of bearings 40
  • Bottom surface 60 comprises inner bottom lip or edge 80 and outer bottom lip or edge 90, wherein inner bottom edge 80 and outer bottom edge 90 curl inwardly toward one another and are separated by gap 95, and wherein gap 95 is less in width than diameter 75.
  • Bearings 40 extend below edges 80, 90 and slightly outside of bearing race 30.
  • Ring 20 further comprises alternate cross-sectional embodiments, wherein ring 20 is generally circular in cross-section (best shown in FIG. 2B) or generally triangular in cross-section (best shown in FIGS. 2C and 2D) . Further, in the alternate embodiment of FIG. 2C, top surface 65 is wider than bottom surface 60, while in the alternate embodiment of FIG. 2D, top surface 65 is narrower than bottom surface 60.
  • platter support apparatus 10 is disposed on table T, wherein bearings 40 are in contact with surface S of table T. Subsequently, platter P is disposed on platter support apparatus 10, wherein grip coating 50 retains platter P on platter support apparatus 10 and restrains platter P from sliding relative to platter support apparatus 10.
  • grip coating 50 retains platter P on platter support apparatus 10 and restrains platter P from sliding relative to platter support apparatus 10.
  • edge E of to platter P By applying force perpendicular to edge E of to platter P , platter P combined with platter support apparatus 10 can be urged to slide across surface S from one location to another, thereby facilitating provision of food on platter P to persons seated at table T . Further, by applying force tangentially to edge E of platter P , platter P in combination with platter support apparatus 10 can be made to spin to provide access to food on a different portion of platter P .

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Cette invention concerne un appareil de support de plateau, coulissant, rotatif, ainsi que son procédé d'utilisation. Ledit appareil de support de plateau comprend un anneau unique dans lequel est ménagé un canal en forme de U, des paliers étant disposés au sein du canal. Ledit canal s'ouvre vers la partie inférieure de l'anneau. Ledit anneau comprend en outre un matériau de prise sur la surface de l'anneau qui est opposée au canal de support, de façon à former une surface supérieure pour fixer un plateau sur l'appareil de support de plateau.
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