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Abstract
The invention described herein is generally directed to a snack or dip or food holder assembly that can attach to bowls, dishes, plates, trays and the like. Specifically, a snack or dip holder is provided that can be removeably attached to a bowl or plate edge.
Description
- The present application claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/832, 273, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,827,104 which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/637,710, filed Apr. 24, 2012, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- The invention relates generally to a holding system for conveniently holding chip dips and snacks in bowls.
- There are a number of solutions for holding snacks or chips and dip. Some of these solutions attempt to have a saucer that is physically and permanently attached to a bowl, but these solutions fail to meet the needs of the industry because the saucer is unable to detach from the bowl making it difficult to wash and store once the user is finished using it.
- It would be advantageous to have an assembly that is designed to be used to hold and carry around snacks and dip. It would also be advantageous to have a saucer that is not permanently attached to a bowl.
- In one example embodiment, a food/dip holder assembly comprises a container member having an interior surface and an exterior surface forming a wall, the interior surface and the exterior surface terminating at a lip portion. Further included is a clamping means adapted to be operatively coupled to the container member in a manner to provide the food/dip holder assembly with a means of being removably attached to a serving member.
- In another example embodiment, a food/dip holder assembly comprises a serving member configured to support food thereon, the serving member having a lateral edge. Further included is an attachment means adapted to be operatively coupled to the serving member in a manner to provide the food/dip holder assembly with a means of being removably attached to a second serving member.
- In yet another example embodiment, a kit for serving various foods in various serving dishes comprises a serving member having an attachment means operatively coupled thereto, wherein the attachment means is configured to removably attach the serving member to a second serving member. In a related embodiment, the kit includes multiple serving members with attachment means that are configured to fit with each other for ease of storage and portability. Additionally, the kit includes attachment means that is comprised of a lateral or sideways clamping or clip device configured to removably attach the serving member to an edge of the second serving member.
- The invention advantageously fills the aforementioned deficiencies by providing a saucer or container that can attach to a bowl or plate which provides a space saving means of holding chips, dip or snacks. The food holder assembly also prevents chips and the like from becoming soggy due to inadvertently coming into contact with a dip or sauce that would otherwise be located in the same receptacle or container or plate.
- Among other things, it is advantageous to provide a removably attachable dip and snack holder assembly for plates or trays that do not suffer from any of the problems or deficiencies associated with prior solutions.
- The invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are intended to be read in conjunction with both this summary, the detailed description and any preferred and/or particular embodiments specifically discussed or otherwise disclosed. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided by way of illustration only and so that this disclosure will be thorough, complete and will fully convey the full scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.
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FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a saucer attached to a bowl according to the teachings herein. -
FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the saucer. -
FIG. 3 shows a side elevation view of the saucer. -
FIG. 4 shows a view of multiple saucers according to the teachings herein. -
FIG. 5 shows a top elevation view of the saucer. - Following below are more detailed descriptions of various related concepts related to, and embodiments of, systems, assemblies and methods for serving and porting snacks, sauces and other foods. It should be appreciated that various aspects of the subject matter introduced above an discussed in greater detail below may be implemented in any of numerous ways, as the subject matter is not limited to any particular manner of implementation. Examples of specific implementations and applications are provided primarily for illustrative purposes. One example embodiment of a snack holding and porting assembly is generally directed to a snack or dip holder that attaches to bowls, dishes, plates, trays and the like. Specifically, a snack or dip holder assembly and container that is removably attached to a bowl or other container edge. In a related embodiment, an attachment means for a food holder assembly is provided that includes a lateral clip or clamp so as to “clip” the food holder sideways or laterally to a plate or tray.
- Referring now to the figures, wherein like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts through several views, an example embodiment is shown in
FIGS. 1 and 2 of a container andfood holding system 100 having abowl 102 and a food/dip holder assembly 103 that generally includes acontainer 104 and aclamp device 106.Container 104 is typically comprised of awall 108 and abase 110 having aninterior surface 108A and anexterior surface 108B.Interior surface 108A andexterior surface 108B terminate at a lip 108C which forms a top edge portion offood holder assembly 103. In related embodiments,claim 106 includes a hook, hanger or other means for attachingcontainer 104 to another container (such as bowl 102). - In this example embodiment,
wall 108 andbase 110 are generally comprised of a uniform material throughout a substantial portion of the two components. Similarly,wall 108 andbase 110 may be a continuous single molded material.Container 104 may be formed from a number of materials well known by those skilled in the art, such as plastic, glass, ceramic, metal or even paper products. In a related embodiment,container 104 is made from a wax-coated cardboard so as to generate a collapsible and potentially disposable container that can clamp or hang onto another container. In a preferred embodiment,container 104 is made from a nonpermeable synthetic material such as rubber. Other materials such as polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinylchloride (PVC) and silicone are also within in the scope of the invention. - In yet another related embodiment, a material can be used that is rigid enough to withstand the weight of dips and sauces when being clamped to (or hung onto) a bowl or other shaped container, but that is also pliable enough to allow for easy attachment and removal. Additionally, a material that is microwave and/or dishwasher “safe” is also preferable. Although, not wanting to be bound by a particular structure or shape or configuration,
base 110 may also include an additional layer on the external bottom portion to provide a skid-resistant surface and/or a means of handling food ordip holder 103 after being exposed to a heating means, such as a microwave oven. In a related embodiment, the external bottom portion ofbase 110 is pre-formed with a corrugated surface to make it skid or slip resistant. In yet another related embodiment, the inside surface ofclamp 106 is also made to be slip resistant to ensure a better grip to the other container. - Referring now to
FIGS. 2 and 3 , there is shownexternal surface 108B having a substantially vertical orientation and provides the external shape of food ordip holder 103. In one example embodiment, a portion of the dip orfood holder 103wall 108 andbase 100 terminate in a generally rounded manner.Wall 108 may also include aclamp 106 to attachdip holder 103 to a kitchen item, such as a bowl, dish or the like. In a related embodiment,wall 108 is also curved. The curve may be aconcave shape 112 on at least one portion ofwall 108, with an opposed portion ofwall 108 having aconvex shape 114, as depicted inFIG. 3 . In an alternative embodiment, the opposing wall portions may be similarly shaped with either a convex or a concave orientation (not shown), depending on the style and design desired by the manufacturer and the chip/snack container it will be attached to. - In this example embodiment,
clamp 106 generally comprises atop portion 120 and anattachment portion 122. The top portion ofclamp 106 is generally elevated from the top horizontal plane of lip 108C. However,top portion 120 may also be in a plane equal to that of the horizontal plane of lip 108C. In another related embodiment,top portion 120 may be below the horizontal plane of lip 108C. In a related embodiment,clamp 106 is configured as a sideways clip or clamp that grabs or fits on the edge of a plate or tray instead of a bowl or container. - Referring again to
FIGS. 1 and 2 ,clamp 106 may be generally concave in shape to conform to a bowl, such asphantom bowl 102. Although the arc angle ofclamp 106 may vary, the arc angle should be such as to allowdip holder 103 the ability to conform to the lip surface of a bowl to allowdip holder 103 to easily attach thereto. Similarly, the arc length ofclamp 106 may also vary in lengths from about 1 inch to about 10 inches. In another related embodiment, the arc length ofclamp 106 is about 2 inch to about 8 inches. - In another related embodiment, the arc length of
clamp 106 is about 3 inch to about 7 inches. In yet another related embodiment, the arc length ofclamp 106 is about 4 inch to about 6 inches. In another related embodiment, the arc length ofclamp 106 is about 5 inches. - In other related embodiments,
dip holder 103 may also include at least two clamps. When the at least two clamp configuration is utilized (not shown) clamps may be similarly sized or may vary in size to accommodate a particular design or functional feature desired. - In various embodiments, clamp 106 may be formed through several means of manufacture known in the art. In at least one example embodiment, clamp 106 is formed from a single molded product along with
wall 108 andbase 110. Similar to wall 108 andbase 110 described above, clamp 106 andcontainer 104 may be a continuous single molded material.Clamp 106 may be formed from a number of materials well known by those skilled in the art. In a preferred embodiment, clamp 106 is made from a nonpermeable synthetic material such as rubber. Other materials such as polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinylchloride (PVC) and silicone are also within in the scope of the present invention. - In another related method of manufacture, the clamp or holding or attachment means is separately formed and combined with
wall 108 in a subsequent manufacturing process. Although the combination of parts are generally known, it should be appreciated that the attachment means ofclamp 106 andwall 108 must be a means that can tolerate heating and cooling without substantial degradation or deformation. Additionally, it should be stated, that although adhesive and chemical welding techniques can be utilized, the fastening means should be non-toxic as the dip/food holder is meant to hold substances that are intended for consumption. If the container is metal, clamp 106 can be magnetic so that it attaches to the container. - Referring now to
FIG. 3 , clamp 106 is shown withattachment portion 122 which is integrally related totop portion 120.Top portion 120 is generally farther from theexterior surface 108B than theterminal end 124 ofattachment portion 122. This feature allows forclamp 106 to securely binddip holder 103 to a bowl without excess sliding.Attachment portion 122 also may be rigid enough to securely fasten theinternal wall 126 ofattachment portion 122 to a bowl (such as bond 102) to prevent large amounts of food substrates from getting lodged betweenclamp 106 and bowl (such as bond 102) whendip holder 103 is in use. - Referring now to
FIG. 4 , there is shown multiple containers orholders 103A and 103B adapted to be attached to abowl 102. In a related embodiment, multiple trays with side clamps can also be used to attach to other trays or plates. - Referring now to
FIG. 5 , a top view ofdip holder 103, is shown in a generally kidney bean shape. Although no one particular shape is preferred, the shape of the wall and the clamp must be able to securely fastendip holder 103 to abowl 102 or dish when in use. Furthermore, the number of clamps and length of the clamp's arc length will be factors in determining a suitable shape fordip holder 103. - The foregoing description is presented to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention and is provided in the context of a patent application and its requirements. Various modifications to the preferred embodiment of the apparatus, and the general principles and features of the apparatus and methods described herein will be readily apparent to those of skill in the art. Thus, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments of the apparatus and methods described above and illustrated in the drawing figures, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
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1. A food/dip holder assembly comprising:
a container member having a interior surface and an exterior surface forming a wall, the interior surface and the exterior surface terminating at a lip portion; and
a clamping means adapted to be cooperatively coupled to the container member in a manner to provide the food/dip holder assembly with a means of being removably attached to a serving apparatus, wherein at least a portion of the clamping means is pliable and connected to the serving apparatus.
2. The food/dip holder of claim 1 wherein the clamping means and the container member are formed as a single molded product.
3. The food/dip holder of claim 2 wherein the single molded product is made of a material selected from a group consisting of rubber, polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinylchloride (PVC) and silicone.
4. The food/dip holder of claim 1 wherein the food/dip holder is made of a material selected from a group consisting of rubber, polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinylchloride (PVC) and silicone, metal, ceramic, glass and reinforced cardboard.
5. The food/dip holder of claim 1 wherein the clamping means is adapted to be coupled to at least a portion of the lip portion.
6. The food/dip holder of claim 1 wherein the clamping means is comprised of one or more clamps disposed on a side of the container member.
7. The food/dip holder of claim 1 wherein the clamping means is selected from the group consisting of a clamp, a clip, a hanger, a curve wire, a fastener and a hook.
8. The food/dip holder of claim 1 wherein the clamping means is coupled to the container member by a mechanism selected from group consisting of adhesives, chemical welding, mechanical fasteners, tongue and groove attachment, and dovetail attachment.
9. The food/dip holder of claim 1 wherein the shape of the lip portion is selected from a group consisting of kidney bean, circular, square, triangular, trapezoidal, ovals and rectangular.
10. The food/dip holder of claim 1 further comprising a base, wherein the base comprises an external layer of skid-resistant material.
11. The food/dip holder of claim 1 wherein the clamping means has a lateral or sideways clamping or clip device configured to removably attach the container member to an edge of the serving apparatus.
12. A food/dip holder assembly comprising:
a serving apparatus configured to support food thereon, the serving apparatus having a lateral edge; and
an attachment means adapted to be operatively coupled to the serving apparatus in a manner to provide the food/dip holder assembly with a means of being removably attached to a second serving apparatus.
13. The food/dip holder of claim 12 wherein a portion of the second serving member is pliable.
14. The food/dip holder of claim 13 wherein the second serving member is made of a material selected from a group consisting of rubber, polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinylchloride (PVC) and silicone, metal, ceramic, glass and reinforced cardboard.
15. A food/dip holder assembly comprising:
a container member having an interior surface and an exterior surface forming a wall, the interior surface and the exterior surface terminating at a lip portion; and
a clamping means adapted to be cooperatively coupled to the container member in a manner to provide the food/dip holder assembly with a means of being removably attached to a serving apparatus, wherein at least a portion of the serving apparatus is pliable.
16. The food/dip holder of claim 15 wherein the clamping means and the container member are formed as a single molded product.
17. The food/dip holder of claim 15 wherein the serving apparatus is made of a material selected from a group consisting of rubber, polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinylchloride (PVC) and silicone.
18. A method of using a food holder assembly comprising:
attaching a clamping means to a serving apparatus, wherein the clamping means is adapted to be cooperatively coupled to a container member in a manner to provide the food holder assembly with a means of being removably attached to the serving apparatus, wherein the container member has an interior surface and an exterior surface forming a wall, the interior surface and the exterior surface terminating at a lip portion and wherein at least a portion of the clamping means is connected to the serving apparatus.
19. The method of claim 18 wherein a portion of the clamping means, the serving apparatus or the container is pliable.
20. The method of claim 18 further comprising the step of filling a portion of the serving apparatus with a foodstuff.
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