U.S. patent application number 12/715155 was filed with the patent office on 2011-09-01 for multipurpose entertainment food and drink removable portable and adaptable system.
This patent application is currently assigned to MIGUEL ALBORNOZ. Invention is credited to Miguel Ignacio Albornoz Pinzon, Marco Fabian Mantilla Diaz.
Application Number | 20110209645 12/715155 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 44504594 |
Filed Date | 2011-09-01 |
United States Patent
Application |
20110209645 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Albornoz Pinzon; Miguel Ignacio ;
et al. |
September 1, 2011 |
Multipurpose Entertainment Food and Drink Removable Portable and
Adaptable System
Abstract
A light-weight removable, portable and adaptable multipurpose
system, allows the user to keep and serve food and drinks in a
functional manner, which can be inserted into an existing fishing
rod holder with the provided mechanisms and can also be placed on a
flat surface, such as, a table, a desk or similar, without the
provided mechanisms.
Inventors: |
Albornoz Pinzon; Miguel
Ignacio; (Sunny Isles beach, FL) ; Mantilla Diaz;
Marco Fabian; (Miami, FL) |
Assignee: |
ALBORNOZ; MIGUEL
SUNNY ISLES BEACH
FL
MANTILLA DIAZ; MARCO FABIAN
CORAL GABLES
FL
|
Family ID: |
44504594 |
Appl. No.: |
12/715155 |
Filed: |
March 1, 2010 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
108/25 ; 108/102;
108/59 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47B 13/16 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
108/25 ; 108/59;
108/102 |
International
Class: |
A47B 37/00 20060101
A47B037/00; A47B 11/00 20060101 A47B011/00; A47B 9/00 20060101
A47B009/00 |
Claims
1. The invention allows the user to insert and remove the base of
the system into an existing fishing rod holder or any opening of
similar characteristics and adjust it via pressure and- or
mechanical attachments it can also be seated in any flat surface,
such as, a table, a counter, a desk, or any other similar if
desired.
2. The invention allows the user to transport the system from one
location to another, using the handles at each side of the main
tray.
3. The invention allows the user to adapt the system, articulating
the mechanism in two axis of rotation: horizontally and
vertically.
4. The invention allows the user to keep food and drinks in a
functional and lightweight manner.
5. The invention includes bottle holders, which adapt to different
sizes and shapes using the physical characteristics of a material.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] Not Applicable
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not Applicable
REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM
LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX
[0003] Not Applicable
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0004] This invention relates generally to the field of marine
accessories and indoor, outdoor environments for the placement and
service of food and drinks.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0005] When entertaining in a boat or in any outdoor or indoor
environments, there is a need of having a functional, lightweight
and portable way to easily maintain bottles, glasses, cups, and
other similar served elements.
[0006] No other functional product has been developed that
accomplishes this function efficiently and with functional
features, such as, liquor bottles, handles, cup, glass holders,
trays and other gear, which facilitates the entertainment of the
end user.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] According to all aspects of the invention, a removable,
portable and adaptable multipurpose system for insertion into an
existing fishing rod holder and the use in any indoor and outdoor
environments, which includes a mechanism, which allows the user to
adjust the system in any position intended. An important object of
this invention to be specifically enumerated herein is to provide a
lightweight product with conventional forms of manufacture,
economically feasible, easy to install, long lasting and relatively
trouble free. These together with other objects and advantages,
which will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of
construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and
claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a
part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts
throughout.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] Drawing No. 1
[0009] This drawing shows FIG. 1 the complete assembly;
[0010] Drawing No. 1-a
[0011] Table: PART COMPONENTS of FIG. 1;
[0012] Drawing No. 2
[0013] This drawing shows FIG. 2 and Detail "A", shows the Main
Tray & Mechanism assembled;
[0014] Drawing No. 2-a
[0015] Table: PART COMPONENTS of FIG. 2-DETAIL A;
[0016] Drawing No. 3
[0017] This drawing shows FIGS. 3 and 4, in an isometric view;
[0018] Drawing No. 3-a
[0019] Table: MECHANISM PART COMPONENTS of FIGS. 3 & 4.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0020] The invention is an assembly of parts and elements, which
facilitates and improves the experience of eating, drinking and
entertaining in a boat or any outdoor or indoor environments being
removable, portable, adaptable and preferably constructed of a
light-weight material, such as, fiberglass, plastics, acrylics or
any other low cost material that will not hinder the function of
the invention.
[0021] Referring now to the drawings and to the figures:
[0022] Drawing 1--FIG. 1
[0023] Shows the assembly of the invention and its components as
follows;
[0024] Drawing 1#1--Universal holders
[0025] This is a sub-assembly of the invention, which function is
to provide a safe and easy way to place a different size and shape
elements, such as, liquor bottles, glass, beer bottles, cans, wine
glasses and other objects the user desires, thru its opening. The
universal holders FIG. 1#1 creates pressure around the object.
These universal holders 1#1 will be preferably constructed of
rubber or any other material, which tends to maintain its
position;
[0026] Drawing 1#2--Bottle holder frames
[0027] The bottle holder frames FIG. 1#2, is a removable part and
fits in the top tray FIG. 1#15 under pressure or mechanical
attachment and secures the universal holder FIG. 1#1 in place.
These bottle holder frames 1#2 will be preferably constructed of
plastic, metal or any other material that meets necessary
characteristics;
[0028] Drawing 1#3--Top tray supports
[0029] The top tray support FIG. 1#3, connects the top tray FIG.
1#15 to the main tray FIG. 1#6 thru mechanical attachment or will
be glued if required. Five supports are typical and depending on
diverse applications, more can be added or eliminated to provide
added structure and durability. These top tray supports FIG. 1#3
will be preferably constructed of plastic, acrylic, metal or any
other material that meets necessary characteristics;
[0030] Drawing 1#4--Removable wine glass holder
[0031] The removable wine glass holder is an external optional
attachment that allows the user to place wine glasses in a secure
and easy to reach manner. This removable wine glass holder 1#4 will
be preferably constructed of plastic, metal or any other material
that meets necessary characteristics;
[0032] Drawing 1#5--Recessed handles
[0033] The optional recessed handles FIG. 1#5, is built-in feature
as part of the main tray FIG. 1#6, which allows the user the
manipulation and placement of the assembly and its elements
including when the mechanisms FIG. 1#9 are mounted or not;
[0034] Drawing 1#6--Main tray
[0035] The main tray FIG. 1#6, is the main structure of the
assembly that receives the weight of all placed elements, such as,
Top tray FIG. 1#15, liquor bottles, glass, beer bottles, cans, wine
glasses and other objects the user desires. The top tray FIG. 1#15
is attached using the top tray supports FIG. 1#3 via mechanical
elements. The liquor bottles, glass, beer bottles, cans, wine
glasses or other objects the user desires to place on, will go thru
the universal holders FIG. 1#1 and- or the glass holders FIG. 1#14
and sits on top of the non-skid material FIG. 1#10 that will be
glued or attached with any other method to the main tray FIG. 1#6.
it also features built-in optional compartments FIG. 1#11 with
optional lids FIG. 1#12 for food placement or any other elements
desired. Many elements can be attached to the main tray FIG. 1#6
externally to provide added function, such as, removable wine glass
holder FIG. 1#4 or any other accessory if desired. The main tray
FIG. 1#6 could be handled using the optional built-in handles FIG.
1#5. If desired, the back plate FIG. 1#16 can be part of the
structure of the main tray FIG. 1#6 using mechanical attachments,
chemical glue, epoxy or other similar method. This main tray FIG.
1#6 may be adapted to show any logo, graphic design or a light
system if desired. The main tray FIG. 1#6 also receives the main
tray bracket FIG. 3#1 by the use of mechanical attachments,
chemical glue, epoxy or other similar method. This main tray FIG.
1#6 will be preferably constructed of a light-weight material, such
as, Fiberglass, composites, acrylic, plastic, or any other material
that meets necessary characteristics;
[0036] Drawing 1#7--Main support--Rod to vertical rotation
[0037] See bellow Drawing 3, FIGS. 3#5;
[0038] Drawing 1#8--Sliding mounting pressure sleeve
[0039] See bellow Drawing 3, FIGS. 3#6;
[0040] Drawing 1#9--Mechanisms
[0041] See bellow Drawing 3, FIGS. 3 & 4;
[0042] Drawing 1#10--Non-skid material
[0043] The non-skid material FIG. 1#10, provides a non-skid surface
for the element that will sit on, such as, liquor bottles, glass,
beer bottles, cans, wine glasses and other objects the user
desires., This element will be glued or attached with any other
method to the main tray FIG. 1#6. This non-skid material FIG. 1#10
will be preferably constructed of rubber, gel or any other material
or system that will grant its function;
[0044] Drawing 1#11--Compartments
[0045] This is an optional built-in feature in the main tray FIG.
1#6, which allows the user to place food and other elements, such
as, napkins, dry food, or any other element needed by the user;
[0046] Drawing 1#12--Lids
[0047] These optional lids FIG. 1#12, will fit in the main tray
FIG. 1#6 and enclose the volume of the compartments FIG. 1#11 above
described; the function is to not only protect contents but also
provides a surface on the main tray FIG. 1#6 to perform any
required action by the user, such as, cutting, peeling or alike.
These lids FIG. 1#12 will be preferably constructed of plastic,
cutting board material, acrylic, metal or any other material that
meets necessary characteristics;
[0048] Drawing 1#13--Multipurpose holder
[0049] This optional built-in opening in the top tray FIG. 1#15,
which provides a place in the assembly that can be used for diverse
functionality, such as, ice cube holder, ashtray or any other
element required by the user;
[0050] Drawing 1#14--Glass holders
[0051] These built-in openings in the top tray FIG. 1#15, which
provides a place in the assembly that can be used for the placement
of elements, such as, cups, glass or any other element desired by
the user;
[0052] Drawing 1#15--Top tray
[0053] The Top tray FIG. 1#15, will hold the glass holders FIG. 1#1
and the bottle holders FIG. 1#2. The Top tray FIG. 1#15 will be
connected to the top tray supports FIG. 1#3 via mechanical elements
or glued if required. The Top tray FIG. 1#15 can be attached to the
back plate FIG. 1#16 to provide structure. This top tray FIG. 1#15
will be preferably constructed of Fiberglass, composites, acrylic,
plastic, metal or any other material that meets necessary
characteristics;
[0054] Drawing 1#16--Back plate
[0055] The optional back plate FIG. 1#16, will provide structural
integrity to the assembly connecting the main tray FIG. 1#6 to the
top tray FIG. 1#15. This back plate FIG. 1#16 will be preferably
constructed of Fiberglass, composites, acrylic, plastic, metal or
any other material that meets necessary characteristics;
[0056] Drawing 2--FIG. 2--Detail A
[0057] Shows assembled main tray FIG. 1#6 and mechanisms shown in
FIG. 3;
[0058] Drawing 3--FIG. 3
[0059] Shows the assembly of the mechanisms as follows;
[0060] Drawing 3#1--Main tray bracket
[0061] The main tray bracket FIG. 3#1, presents in one side a flat
surface, which connects and carries the weight of the main tray
FIG. 1#6 using mechanical attachments thru the holes FIG. 4#14,
chemical glue, epoxy or other similar methods. The main tray
bracket FIG. 3#1 in the opposite side presents an extrusion with
slots, which allows the Slide and lock mechanism FIG. 3#3 to
slide-in. This main tray bracket FIG. 3#1 will be preferably
constructed of aluminum, steel or any other material that meets
necessary characteristics;
[0062] Drawing 3#2--Pressure bolt lock
[0063] The removable Pressure bolt lock FIG. 3#2, allows the user
to secure and lock the main tray bracket FIG. 3#1 to the Slide and
lock mechanism FIG. 3#3. The Pressure bolt lock FIG. 3#2 will be
preferably constructed of aluminum, steel or any other material
that meets necessary characteristics;
[0064] Drawing 3#3--Slide and lock mechanism
[0065] The removable Slide and lock mechanism FIG. 3#3, in one side
connects and lock to the main tray bracket FIG. 3#1. On the
opposite side connects to the horizontal rotation mechanism FIG.
3#4 using the configuration of a Bolt FIG. 4#10 and sits flush on a
recessed groove, also a Washer FIG. 4#11 and Nut FIG. 4#12 or other
if required. The slide and lock mechanism FIG. 3#3 will be
preferably constructed of aluminum, steel, plastic or any other
material that meets necessary characteristics;
[0066] Drawing 3#4--Horizontal rotation mechanism
[0067] The removable horizontal rotation mechanism FIG. 3#4, allows
the user to rotate the assembled invention in a horizontal plane,
not allowing lateral motion wavering. The horizontal rotation
mechanism FIG. 3#4 in one sides connect to the slide and lock
mechanism FIG. 3#3, using the configuration of a Bolt FIG. 4#10,
Washer FIG. 4#11 and Nut FIG. 4#12 or other if required. On the
opposite side, it connects to the main support rod to vertical
rotation FIGS. 3 & 4#5 using the configuration of a bolt &
nut FIG. 3#7 that goes thru the adjusting holes FIG. 4#14 on sides.
The horizontal rotation mechanism FIG. 3#4 will be preferably
constructed of aluminum, steel, plastic or any other material that
meets necessary characteristics;
[0068] Drawing 3#5--Main support rod to vertical rotation
[0069] The removable main support rod to vertical rotation FIG.
3#5, allows the user to rotate the assembled invention in a back
and forward movement to a chosen position and secure it with the
bolt & nut FIG. 3#7, not allowing lateral motion wavering. The
main support rod to vertical rotation FIG. 3#5 on the bottom
presents an extrusion, which will be inserted into the sliding
mounting pressure sleeve FIGS. 3&4#6 using pressure to allow
removal if needed. The main support rod to vertical rotation FIG.
3#5 will be preferably constructed of aluminum, steel, plastic or
any other material that meets necessary characteristics;
[0070] Drawing 3#6--Sliding mounting pressure sleeve
[0071] The removable Sliding mounting pressure sleeve FIGS.
3&4#6, allows the user to insert it into the main support rod
to vertical rotation FIG. 3#5. The sliding mounting pressure sleeve
FIGS. 3&4#6, fits under pressure into an existing fishing rod
holder, creating the necessary force and friction to keep in place
and secured to prevent wavering and lateral movement of the
assembled invention, until its removed by the user. The Sliding
mounting pressure sleeve FIGS. 3&4#6 will be preferably
constructed of foam, neoprene, rubber, gel or any other material
that meets necessary characteristics;
[0072] Drawing 3#7--Bolt & nut
[0073] The removable bolt & nut FIG. 3#7, goes thru the center
sleeve FIG. 4#9, the horizontal rotation mechanism FIG. 3#4 and the
main support rod to vertical rotation FIG. 3#5, which allows the
user to secure all parts with the bolt & nut FIG. 3#7. The bolt
& nut FIG. 3#7 will be preferably constructed of aluminum,
steel or any other material that meets necessary
characteristics;
[0074] Drawing 3#8--Safety bolt & nut
[0075] The optional removable Safety bolt & nut FIG. 3#8, goes
thru the horizontal rotation mechanism FIG. 3#4 and the main
support rod to vertical rotation FIG. 3#5. The Safety bolt &
nut FIG. 3#8 provides a redundant system for safety. The Safety
bolt & nut FIG. 3#8, will be preferably constructed of
aluminum, steel or any other material that meets necessary
characteristics;
[0076] Drawing 3#9--Center sleeve
[0077] The optional removable center sleeve FIG. 3#9, as a
structural part prevents the deformation of the horizontal rotation
mechanism FIG. 3#4 and the main support rod to vertical rotation
FIG. 3#5 if excess of pressure is applied. The center sleeve FIG.
3#9, will be preferably constructed of aluminum, steel, plastic or
any other material that meets necessary characteristics;
[0078] Drawing 3#10--Bolt
[0079] The removable bolt FIG. 4#10, as a structural part connects
the Slide and lock mechanism FIG. 3#3 and horizontal rotation
mechanism FIG. 3#4 and adjusts to the nut and washer; it allows the
rotational movement to occur while keeping the parts in their
intended place. The bolt FIG. 4#10 will be preferably constructed
of aluminum, steel or any other material that meets necessary
characteristics;
[0080] Drawing 3#11--Washer
[0081] The washer FIG. 3#11 evenly distributes the pressure on the
Horizontal rotation mechanism FIG. 3#4. The washer FIG. 3#11 will
be preferably constructed of aluminum, steel or any other material
that meets necessary characteristics;
[0082] Drawing 3#12--Nut
[0083] The nut FIG. 3#12, secures the washer FIG. 3#11 and connects
to the bolt FIG. 3#10. The bolt FIG. 3#12 will be preferably
constructed of aluminum, steel or any other material that meets
necessary characteristics;
[0084] Drawing 3#13--Holes
[0085] The optional holes FIG. 3#13, will allow screws or bolts if
required to secure the main tray bracket FIG. 3#1 to the main tray
FIG. 1#6;
[0086] Drawing 3#14--Adjusting holes
[0087] The adjusting holes FIG. 4#15 allows the adjustment of the
height if required.
[0088] The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the
principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications
and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is
not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and
operation shown and described, and accordingly all suitable
modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within
the scope of the invention.
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