Milk drip tray

Abstract

A fitted tray of molded thermoplastic material to place under a one-gallon plastic container of milk is proposed. When milk is poured out from this container, a few drops inevitably drip down the side and collect at the bottom. These accumulate and often go unnoticed until collecting on the kitchen counter or refrigerator shelf, leaving an unsightly and unsanitary condition. The milk drip tray collects the milk and is washable and re-usable.

We claim:  
     
         1 . A drip tray to collect milk which drips or spills along the outside walls of a milk container.  
     
     
         2 . The device in  claim 1  is specifically designed to fit and function with the common one-gallon milk container made of plastic.  
     
     
         3 . The device in  claim 1  is a single piece, made from injection molded thermoplastic.  
     
     
         4 . The device in  claim 1  is washable and re-useable.  
     
     
         5 . The device in  claim 1  has an integral raised portion around its periphery to contain the milk that collects in it.  
     
     
         6 . The device in  claim 1  has supporting ribs on its underside to support the weight of a gallon of milk, as well as to reduce warp and distortion from the injection molding process.  
     
     
         7 . The device in  claim 1  has a short protruding handle used for picking up the device.