U.S. patent application number 11/983094 was filed with the patent office on 2008-09-11 for carrier for beverage and/or food.
This patent application is currently assigned to C. Wiggins Hall, Inc.. Invention is credited to Charles W. Hall.
Application Number | 20080217207 11/983094 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39740554 |
Filed Date | 2008-09-11 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080217207 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Hall; Charles W. |
September 11, 2008 |
Carrier for beverage and/or food
Abstract
A carrier for food and/or beverages comprising: a foldable sheet
comprising a single piece of paper or board with a one or more die
cut slots to create holders for beverages. The foldable sheet when
in a closed position forming at least two side walls, and a bottom
where the die cut slots are located.
Inventors: |
Hall; Charles W.; (New York,
NY) |
Correspondence
Address: |
WEISS & WEISS
Suite 251, 300 Old Country Road
Mineola
NY
11501
US
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Assignee: |
C. Wiggins Hall, Inc.
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Family ID: |
39740554 |
Appl. No.: |
11/983094 |
Filed: |
November 7, 2007 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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60904810 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
206/563 ;
206/459.5; 220/737; 220/755 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 71/48 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/563 ;
220/737; 220/755; 206/459.5 |
International
Class: |
B65D 25/34 20060101
B65D025/34; B65D 53/02 20060101 B65D053/02; B65D 1/34 20060101
B65D001/34; B65D 25/30 20060101 B65D025/30 |
Claims
1. A carrier for food and/or beverages comprising: a foldable sheet
comprising a single piece of paper or board with a one or more die
cut slots to create holders for beverages; said foldable sheet when
in a closed position forming at least two side walls, and a bottom
where said die cut slots are located.
2. The carrier of claim 1 wherein said sheet comprises corrugated
cardboard (b-flute).
3. The carrier of claim 1 further comprising a hand grip.
4. The carrier of claim 3 wherein said hand grip is formed from die
cut slots.
5. The carrier of claim 1 wherein said hand grip is formed by die
cutting an opening on one side wall and a foldable tab with
corresponding opening on a second side wall.
6. The carrier of claim 1 wherein said carrier is made by bringing
said side walls together, and then inserting a tab on one of said
side walls through an opposite opening and up through outside of
said opposing side wall.
7. The carrier of claim 1 wherein said carrier is stored in a flat
stacked state.
8. The carrier of claim 1 wherein said carrier is made of a
material that is printed on.
9. The carrier of claim 1 wherein said carrier is made of at least
one sheet of plastic.
10. The carrier of claim 1 wherein at least one of said side walls
is a vehicle for placing advertisements
11. The carrier of claim 1 wherein said side wall allows for a logo
and messaging to be printed directly on said carrier.
12. The carrier of claim 1 wherein said carrier holds liquid filled
cups.
13. The carrier of claim 1 wherein said carrier provides a vertical
area for advertisement space while simultaneously carrying or
holding beverage containers and/or food.
14. The carrier of claim 1 further comprising a food tray.
15. The carrier of claim 14 wherein said food tray has a horizontal
perforation.
16. The carrier of claim 14 wherein said food tray has a vertical
perforation.
17. The carrier of claim 1 wherein said die cut slots are all in
one row.
18. The carrier of claim 1 wherein said die cut slots are in two
rows.
19. The carrier of claim 14 wherein said food tray is between said
die cut slots.
20. The carrier of claim 14 wherein said food tray is located
adjacent said die cut slots.
Description
RELATED PATENTS
[0001] The patent application is based on provisional patent
application 60/904,810 filed Mar. 5, 2007.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to a carrier for beverage
and/or food which is made from a single sheet of material.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] In 2006, over 200 million Americans attended arena and
stadium events from concerts and theatrical productions, to
professional and college sports. When persons attending these games
go to the concession stand to buy food and beverage they are
provided with a usually cardboard structure having a bottom, with
no sides and no top and holes for receiving beverages.
[0004] U.S. Pat. No. 4,399,939 relates to a paperboard for
containing, holding and carrying a plurality of caramel or candy
coated apples. The carton comprises an integral carton flat
consisting of a bottom panel having two U-shaped slits near its
ends which form tabs directed toward its ends, side panels integral
with the side edges of the bottom panel folded upward, outward and
then progressively inward to form the sides and top of the carton.
Corner flaps are integral with the lower portion of the side panels
folded inward. End panels are integral with the ends of the bottom
panel folded up and over the corner flaps and interlocked into the
tabs in the bottom panel. Handle panels are integral with the upper
edges of the side panels having hand holes therein, and sandwiching
therebetween the free ends of the sticks in the apples for holding
them in place.
[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 2,513,762 relates to a device for carrying
cups and ice cream cones. There is supplied a rectangular base
portion with spaced apertures formed therein. Parallel longitudinal
creases are formed in the blank defining sides. Handle portions are
formed integral with the guides and apertures.
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 1,981,647 relates to a bottle carrier
consisting of a single sheet scored to provide a bottom and a pair
of opposed side walls. The side walls having hand receiving
openings in their upper ends. A retaining band encircles the
walls.
[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 4,273,273 relates to a hand carrier for cans
or bottles. The hand carrier is constructed that it grips the
circumferential projections of the cans or bottles.
[0008] U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,127,519 and 5,267,644 relates to a tuckable
carrier including a one-piece paper or plastic board having a
plurality of container holes formed in a central base plate
portion, a pair of side-wing plate portions protruding sidewardly
from the base plate. A pair of handle portions is formed on the two
side-wing plate portions.
[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 6,394,265 relates to a foldable corner means
for simultaneously carrying central container and side container.
The foldable corner includes a main corner having at least a bottom
hole formed in a base plate for engaging and holding a central
container, and having at least a lug formed on a side wall of the
carrier, and at least a side container having a slot formed therein
engageable with the lug of the main corner for hanging the side
container on the side wall of the main corner, simultaneously
conveniently carrying a central container which may be filled with
beverage and carrying a side container which may be filled with
popcorn.
[0010] U.S. Pat. No. 6,298,992 relates to a foldable carrying
device which includes a base member having a bottom hole for
inserting a food container, and two handle members formed on
opposite ends of the base members and interlockable for portable
use. Each handle member has a fastener directly cut out from the
handle member, whereby upon interlocking of the two handle members
allows the fastener to fasten a beverage cup which is loaded on the
food container. The beverage cup is stacked on the food
container.
[0011] U.S. Pat. Nos. 1,448,866 and 1,140,540 relate to carriers
for ice cream cones. A blank comprising a rectangular intermediate,
oppositely disposed side members, and additional side extensions
secured together by a fabric hinged joint construction. The
intermediate portion has a series of circular openings.
[0012] U.S. Pat. No. 6,183,027 relates to a foldable fast food
carrying device having a paperboard having a front and rear wall
upwardly folded from a bottom wall. At least a side cover is
secured to a side portion of the device. A circular hole is cut out
in the bottom wall for loading a cup. A partition member is bent
upwardly from an edge portion of the circular hole to serve as a
partition between the soft drink and food. Several bottom locations
are provided on or in the bottom wall for storing food which is
shielded by the side cover. A pair of handle members protrudes from
the front and rear walls. The two handle members are
interlocked.
[0013] U.S. Pat. No. 5,957,276 relates to a paperboard blank
storable in a flat condition ready for folding into a dual
configuration food and beverage carrier. The blank is folded into
an upright box with upward extending handle panels and end walls
with the handle panels extending from a box base around the side
walls and meeting over the box as a handle or alternatively into an
inverted box with downwardly extending side and end walls with
handle panels extending from the base upward and away from the side
walls. When the handle panels are folded toward and around the base
side walls, the carrier encloses food stuff and can carry one or
two cups placed through openings in the base.
[0014] U.S. Pat. No. 5,743,389 relates to a reversible food and
beverage carrier. Flat paper stock blank is disposed for assembly
by folding it into an upright box with upward extending side walls
and end walls with handle panels extending from the box base around
the side walls and meeting over the box as a handle. Alternatively
an inverted box with downwardly extending side and end walls with
handle panels extending from the base upward and away from the side
walls. The handle panels are folded toward and around the base side
walls. One or more holes are provided in the base section for
receiving cups and cones. Hinged sectors are provided at the hole
parameter to cover the hole.
[0015] U.S. Patent Publication No. 2005/0211578 relates to a
carrier for one or more cups. The cup carrier includes a one piece
blank which can be folded to form a base with one or more openings
for receiving a cup, that suspends the cup in an upright position
when the carrier is supported by a handle structure positioned
above the cups so that the force of gravity will maintain the cup
or cups in an upright suspended position.
[0016] U.S. Pat. No. 6,802,802 relates to a carrier for beverages
formed of a sheet material such as plastic or paperboard which
includes a bottom panel attached to side panels, a pair of opposed
end panels connected to the bottom and side panels and a central
handle formed of two halves folded together. The handle is pivotal.
The top panels are provided through a plurality of openings.
[0017] U.S. Pat. No. 7,097,034 relates to a carrier that can cool
or heat cans, bottles or other containers.
[0018] U.S. Pat. No. 7,267,224 relates to a carrier having a folded
panel central vertical support structure with a handle and a pair
of trays or receptacles attached to the central support structure.
Dividers separate each receptacle into three compartments.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0019] The present invention relates to a carrier which provides a
vehicle for placing advertisements to reach consumers during
recreational events, with a design that allows for a logo and
messaging to be printed directly on the message carrier.
[0020] It is an object of the present invention for the device to
carry multiple beverage containers. It is an object of the present
invention for the device to hold liquid filled cups. It is an
object of the present invention for the device to provide
significant advertisement display area designed and positioned to
provide enhanced visibility. It is an object of the present
invention to provide a device that provides a vertical area for
advertisement space while simultaneously carrying or holding
beverage containers and/or food. It is an object of the present
invention for the device to provide a completely flat vertical area
having no creases.
[0021] It is an object of the present invention for the display
area to be placed on the side walls of the device which provides a
substantial vertical visible area. It is an object of the present
invention to the carrier to provide heightened visibility to all
persons proximate to the carrier.
[0022] It is an object of the present invention to provide a
carrier that increase the revenue stream for sports franchises,
universities and stadium authorities. It is an object of the
present for the device to provide an additional forum for selling
advertisement and branding space.
[0023] It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to
comprise a foldable single piece of paper or board with a series of
die cut slots to create holders for the beverages. It is an object
of the present invention for the carrier to comprise corrugated
cardboard (b-flute). It is an object of the present invention for
the single piece of paper or board to form a bottom panel and two
side panels. It is an object of the present invention for the
single piece of paper or board to have two creases or scores which
create a bottom panel and two side panels. It is an object of the
present invention for the single piece of paper or board to have
scores or creases which form the bottom panel and two side panels.
It is an object of the present invention for the paper or board to
be strong enough to hold food and beverages for transportation. It
is an object of the present invention for the die cut slots to be
large enough so that a cup or container can fit partially within
the slot, but that the top part of the container be restrained from
falling out of the slot. It is an object of the present invention
for the die cut slots to engage and hold the beverage containers.
It is an object of the present invention for the side walls to be
flat so as to produce a large surface area for advertising. It is
an object of the present invention for advertising to be placed on
both side walls.
[0024] It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to
protect the contents of the food and beverages stored in the
carrier. It is an object of the present invention for the carrier
to only have two side walls and a bottom wall to allow a user to
remove beverages and food from openings on the other sides of
having no walls.
[0025] It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to
further comprise a hand grip. It is an object of the present
invention for the hand grip to be formed from die cut slots. It is
an object of the present invention to have either a single slot for
a single beverage or multiple slots for multiple beverages. It is
an object of the present invention for the carrier to have two side
walls. It is an object of the present invention for the handle to
be formed by die cutting an opening on one side wall and a foldable
tab with corresponding opening on the other side wall.
[0026] It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to
be made by bringing the side walls together, and then inserting the
tab through the opposite opening and up through the outside of the
opposing side wall.
[0027] It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to
be die cut from any suitable foldable sturdy material. It is an
object of the present invention for the carrier to be stored in a
flat stacked state. It is an object of the present invention for
the carrier to be made of sheets of plastic or other materials that
are printable.
[0028] It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to
comprise a food tray. It is an object of the present invention for
the food tray to have horizontal perforations. It is an object of
the present invention for the food tray to have vertical
perforations. It is an object of the present invention for the food
tray to be placed between the die cut slots for the beverage
containers. It is an object of the present invention for the food
tray to be placed adjacent the die cut slots for the beverage
containers.
[0029] It is an object of the present invention for the side walls
to provide protection to the user from the beverages splashing the
user.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0030] FIG. 1 is a top view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0031] FIG. 2 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0032] FIG. 3 is a front view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0033] FIG. 4 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0034] FIG. 5 is a top view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0035] FIG. 6 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0036] FIG. 7 is a front view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0037] FIG. 8 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0038] FIG. 9 is a top view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0039] FIG. 10 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0040] FIG. 11 is a front view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0041] FIG. 12 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0042] FIG. 13 is a top view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0043] FIG. 14 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0044] FIG. 15 is a front view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0045] FIG. 16 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0046] FIG. 17 is a top view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0047] FIG. 18 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0048] FIG. 19 is a front view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0049] FIG. 20 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0050] FIG. 21 is a top view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0051] FIG. 22 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0052] FIG. 23 is a front view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0053] FIG. 24 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0054] FIG. 25 is a top view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0055] FIG. 26 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0056] FIG. 27 is a front view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0057] FIG. 28 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0058] FIG. 29 is a top view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0059] FIG. 30 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0060] FIG. 31 is a front view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0061] FIG. 32 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0062] FIG. 33 is a top view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0063] FIG. 34 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0064] FIG. 35 is a front view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0065] FIG. 36 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0066] FIG. 37 is a top view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0067] FIG. 38 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0068] FIG. 39 is a front view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0069] FIG. 40 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0070] FIG. 41 is a top view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0071] FIG. 42 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0072] FIG. 43 is a front view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0073] FIG. 44 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0074] FIG. 45 is a top view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0075] FIG. 46 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0076] FIG. 47 is a front view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0077] FIG. 48 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0078] FIG. 49 is a top view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0079] FIG. 50 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0080] FIG. 51 is a front view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0081] FIG. 52 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0082] FIG. 53 is a top view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0083] FIG. 54 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0084] FIG. 55 is a front view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0085] FIG. 56 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0086] FIG. 57 is a top view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0087] FIG. 58 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0088] FIG. 59 is a front view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0089] FIG. 60 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0090] FIG. 61 shows a side view of a locking device of the present
invention.
[0091] FIG. 62 shows a side view of a locking device of the present
invention.
[0092] FIG. 63 shows a top view of a locking device of the present
invention.
[0093] FIG. 64 shows a top view of a locking device of the present
invention.
[0094] FIG. 65 is a top view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0095] FIG. 66 is an open side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0096] FIG. 67 is a front view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0097] FIG. 68 is a closed side view of an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0098] FIG. 69 shows a side view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0099] FIG. 70 shows a top view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0100] FIG. 1 shows a top view of the device of the present
invention. FIG. 1 shows the device 10 having two openings 12 and 14
for carrying beverages. FIG. 2 shows the device 10 in the open side
view position. The device 10 has side walls 16 and 18 and a flap
20. The device 10 is holding a beverage container 22. FIG. 3 shows
a front view of the device 10 showing side wall 18 and flap 20. The
device is holding beverage containers 22 and 24. Advertising 26 can
be placed on side wall 18. FIG. 4 shows the device 10 in the
holding side view position. FIG. 4 shows the device 10 having 2
side walls 16 and 18, flap 20 and a beverage container 22.
[0101] FIG. 5 shows a top view of the device 30 of the present
invention. FIG. 5 shows the device 30 having three openings 32, 34
and 36 for carrying beverages. FIG. 6 shows the device 30 in the
open side view position. The device 30 has side walls 38 and 40 and
a flap 42. The device 30 is holding a beverage container 44. FIG. 7
shows a front view of the device 30 showing side wall 38 and flap
42. The device is holding beverage containers 44, 46 and 48.
Advertising 50 can be placed on side wall 38. FIG. 8 shows the
device 30 in the holding side view position. FIG. 8 shows the
device 30 having 2 side walls 38 and 40, flap 42 and a beverage
container 44.
[0102] FIG. 9 shows a top view of the device 50 of the present
invention. FIG. 9 shows the device 50 having four openings 52, 54,
56 and 58 for carrying beverages. FIG. 10 shows the device 50 in
the open side view position. The device 50 has side walls 60 and 62
and a flap 64. The device 50 is holding a beverage container 66.
FIG. 11 shows a front view of the device 50 showing side wall 62
and flap 64. The device is holding beverage containers 66, 68, 70
and 72. Advertising 74 can be placed on side wall 62. FIG. 12 shows
the device 50 in the holding side view position. FIG. 12 shows the
device 50 having 2 side walls 60 and 62, flap 64 and a beverage
container 66.
[0103] FIG. 13 shows a top view of the device 80 of the present
invention. FIG. 13 shows the device 80 having four openings 82, 84,
86 and 88 for carrying beverages. FIG. 14 shows the device 80 in
the open side view position. The device 80 has side walls 90 and 92
and a flap 94. The device 80 is holding beverage containers 96 and
98. FIG. 15 shows a front view of the device 80 showing side wall
92 and flap 94. The device is holding beverage containers 96 and
98. Advertising 100 can be placed on side wall 92. FIG. 16 shows
the device 80 in the holding side view position. FIG. 16 shows the
device 80 having 2 side walls 90 and 92, flap 94 and beverage
containers 96 and 98.
[0104] FIG. 17 shows a top view of the device 102 of the present
invention. FIG. 17 shows the device 102 having two openings 104,
and 106 for carrying beverages. FIG. 18 shows the device 102 in the
open side view position. The device 102 has side walls 108 and 110
and a flap 112. The device 102 is holding beverage containers 114
and 116. FIG. 19 shows a front view of the device 102 showing side
wall 110 and flap 112. The device is holding beverage containers
114 and 116. Advertising 118 can be placed on side wall 110. FIG.
20 shows the device 102 in the holding side view position. FIG. 20
shows the device 102 having 2 side walls 108 and 110, flap 112 and
beverage container 114.
[0105] FIG. 21 shows a top view of the device 120 of the present
invention. FIG. 21 shows the device 120 having three openings 122,
124 and 126 for carrying beverages. FIG. 22 shows the device 120 in
the open side view position. The device 120 has side walls 128 and
130 and a flap 132. The device 120 is holding beverage container
134. FIG. 23 shows a front view of the device 120 showing side wall
130 and flap 132. The device is holding beverage containers 134,
136 and 138. Advertising 140 can be placed on side wall 130. FIG.
24 shows the device 120 in the holding side view position. FIG. 24
shows the device 120 having 2 side walls 128 and 130, flap 132 and
beverage container 134.
[0106] FIG. 25 shows a top view of the device 150 of the present
invention. FIG. 25 shows the device 150 having four openings 152,
154, 156 and 158 for carrying beverages. FIG. 26 shows the device
150 in the open side view position. The device 150 has side walls
160 and 162 and a flap 164. The device 150 is holding beverage
container 168. FIG. 27 shows a front view of the device 150 showing
side wall 162 and flap 164. The device is holding beverage
containers 168, 170, 172 and 174. Advertising 176 can be placed on
side wall 162. FIG. 28 shows the device 150 in the holding side
view position. FIG. 28 shows the device 150 having 2 side walls 160
and 162, flap 164 and beverage container 168.
[0107] FIG. 29 shows a top view of the device 180 of the present
invention. FIG. 29 shows the device 180 having four openings 182,
184, 186 and 188 for carrying beverages. FIG. 30 shows the device
180 in the open side view position. The device 180 has side walls
190 and 192 and a flap 194. The device 180 is holding beverage
containers 196 and 198. FIG. 31 shows a front view of the device
180 showing side wall 192 and flap 194. The device is holding
beverage containers 196, and 198. Advertising 200 can be placed on
side wall 192. FIG. 32 shows the device 180 in the holding side
view position. FIG. 32 shows the device 180 having 2 side walls 190
and 192, flap 194 and beverage containers 196 and 198.
[0108] FIG. 33 shows a top view of the device 210 of the present
invention. FIG. 33 shows the device 210 having two openings 212 and
214 for carrying beverages. The device further has a food tray 216
having horizontal perforation 218. FIG. 34 shows the device 210 in
the open side view position. The device 210 has side walls 220 and
222 and a flap 224. The device 210 is holding beverage container
226. FIG. 35 shows a front view of the device 210 showing side wall
222 and flap 224. The device is holding beverage containers 226,
and 228. Advertising 230 can be placed on side wall 222. Food tray
216 is also shown. FIG. 36 shows the device 210 in the holding side
view position. FIG. 36 shows the device 210 having 2 side walls 220
and 222, flap 224 and beverage container 226.
[0109] FIG. 37 shows a top view of the device 240 of the present
invention. FIG. 37 shows the device 240 having two openings 242 and
244 for carrying beverages. The device further has a food tray 246
having horizontal perforation 248. FIG. 38 shows the device 240 in
the open side view position. The device 240 has side walls 250 and
252 and a flap 254. The device 240 is holding beverage container
256. FIG. 39 shows a front view of the device 240 showing side wall
252 and flap 254. The device is holding beverage containers 256,
and 258. Advertising 260 can be placed on side wall 252. Food tray
246 is also shown. FIG. 40 shows the device 240 in the holding side
view position. FIG. 40 shows the device 240 having 2 side walls 250
and 252, flap 254 and beverage container 256.
[0110] FIG. 41 shows a top view of the device 270 of the present
invention. FIG. 41 shows the device 270 having three openings 272,
274 and 276 for carrying beverages. The device further has a food
tray 278. FIG. 42 shows the device 270 in the open side view
position. The device 270 has side walls 280 and 282 and a flap 284.
The device 270 is holding beverage containers 286 and 288. FIG. 43
shows a front view of the device 270 showing side wall 282 and flap
284. The device is holding beverage containers 286, and 288.
Advertising 290 can be placed on side wall 282. Food tray 278 is
also shown. FIG. 44 shows the device 270 in the holding side view
position. FIG. 44 shows the device 270 having 2 side walls 280 and
282, flap 284 beverage containers 286 and 288 and food tray
278.
[0111] FIG. 45 shows a top view of the device 300 of the present
invention. FIG. 45 shows the device 300 having three openings 302,
304 and 306 for carrying beverages. The device further has a food
tray 308. FIG. 46 shows the device 300 in the open side view
position. The device 300 has side walls 310 and 312 and a flap 314.
The device 300 is holding beverage containers 316 and 318. FIG. 47
shows a front view of the device 300 showing side wall 312 and flap
314. The device is holding beverage containers 316, and 318.
Advertising 320 can be placed on side wall 312. Food tray 308 is
also shown. FIG. 48 shows the device 300 in the holding side view
position. FIG. 48 shows the device 300 having 2 side walls 310 and
312, flap 314 beverage containers 316 and 318 and food tray
308.
[0112] FIG. 49 shows a top view of the device 330 of the present
invention. FIG. 49 shows the device 330 having two openings 332 and
334 for carrying beverages. The device further has a food tray 336
with a horizontal perforation 338. FIG. 50 shows the device 330 in
the open side view position. The device 330 has side walls 340 and
342 and a flap 344. The device 330 is holding beverage container
346. FIG. 51 shows a front view of the device 330 showing side wall
342 and flap 344. The device is holding beverage containers 346,
and 348. Advertising 350 can be placed on side wall 342. Food tray
336 is also shown. FIG. 52 shows the device 330 in the holding side
view position. FIG. 52 shows the device 330 having 2 side walls 340
and 342, flap 344 beverage containers 346 and 348 and food tray
336.
[0113] FIG. 53 shows a top view of the device 360 of the present
invention. FIG. 53 shows the device 360 having four openings 362,
364, 366, and 368 for carrying beverages. The device further has a
food tray 370 with a vertical perforation 372. FIG. 54 shows the
device 360 in the open side view position. The device 360 has side
walls 374 and 376 and a flap 378. The device 360 is holding
beverage containers 380 and 382. FIG. 55 shows a front view of the
device 360 showing side wall 376 and flap 378. The device is
holding beverage containers 380, and 382. Advertising 384 can be
placed on side wall 376. Food tray 370 is also shown. FIG. 56 shows
the device 360 in the holding side view position. FIG. 56 shows the
device 360 having 2 side walls 374 and 376, flap 378, beverage
containers 380 and 382, and food tray 370.
[0114] FIG. 57 shows a top view of the device 390 of the present
invention. FIG. 57 shows the device 390 having four openings 392,
394, 396, and 398 for carrying beverages. The device further has a
food tray 400 with a vertical perforation 402. FIG. 58 shows the
device 390 in the open side view position. The device 390 has side
walls 404 and 406 and a flap 408. The device 390 is holding
beverage containers 410 and 412. FIG. 59 shows a front view of the
device 390 showing side wall 406 and flap 408. The device is
holding beverage containers 410, and 412. Advertising 414 can be
placed on side wall 406. Food tray 400 is also shown. FIG. 60 shows
the device 390 in the holding side view position. FIG. 60 shows the
device 390 having 2 side walls 404 and 406, flap 408, beverage
containers 410 and 412, and food tray 400.
[0115] FIG. 61 shows a side view of a locking device 500 in the
open position having flap 502. FIG. 62 shows a side view of a
locking device 500 in the closed position having flap 502. FIG. 63
shows a top view of a locking device 500 in the open position
having flap 502. FIG. 64 shows a top view of a locking device 500
in the closed position having flap 502.
[0116] FIG. 65 shows a top view of the device 420 of the present
invention. FIG. 65 shows the device 420 having four openings 422,
424, 426, and 428 for carrying beverages. The device further has a
food tray 430 having a cross perforation 431. FIG. 66 shows the
device 420 in the open side view position. The device 420 has side
walls 432 and 434 and a flap 436. The device 420 is holding
beverage container 438. FIG. 67 shows a front view of the device
420 showing side wall 434 and flap 436. The device is holding
beverage containers 438, and 440. Advertising 442 can be placed on
side wall 434. Food tray 430 is also shown. FIG. 68 shows the
device 420 in the holding side view position. FIG. 68 shows the
device 420 having 2 side walls 432 and 434, flap 436, beverage
container 438 and food tray 430.
[0117] FIG. 69 shows a side view of a device 450 having side walls
452 and 454 and a bottom 456. FIG. 70 shows the device 450 in its
full open position. The device 450 has four openings 458, 460, 462
and 464 in the bottom 456. Each of the side walls 452 and 454 have
a flap 466 and 468 respectively.
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