Tray device

Abstract

A tray is provided which includes a tray member manufactured from a predetermined material and having a predetermined size and a first predetermined shape. Such tray member includes at least one recessed portion formed integrally therein for receiving at least one of a bottom portion of a drink holding container, at least one food item, at least one condiment, and at least one packet of a predetermined condiment. Such at least one recessed portion has a predetermined depth and a second predetermined shape.

1 . A tray comprising a tray member manufactured from a predetermined material and having a predetermined size and a first predetermined shape, said tray member including at least one recessed portion formed integrally therein for receiving at least one of a bottom portion of a drink holding container, at least one food item, at least one condiment, and at least one packet of a predetermined condiment, said at least one recessed portion having a predetermined depth and a second predetermined shape. 
   
   
       2 . A tray according to  claim 1  wherein said tray member includes a lip portion disposed around an outer perimeter thereof. 
   
   
       3 . A tray according to  claim 1  wherein said tray member includes a plurality of recessed portions formed integrally therein for receiving said at least one of a bottom portion of a drink holding container, at least one food item, at least one condiment, and at least one packet of a predetermined condiment. 
   
   
       4 . A tray according to  claim 1  wherein said predetermined material is at least one of plastic, metal, wood, cellulose, and a combination thereof. 
   
   
       5 . A tray according to  claim 4  wherein said predetermined material is plastic. 
   
   
       6 . A tray according to  claim 1  wherein a plurality of said trays are stackable with each other. 
   
   
       7 . A tray according to  claim 1  wherein said at least one recessed portion includes at least one aperture disposed therethrough for allowing drainage of spills, drips, and condensation run off from such drink holding container. 
   
   
       8 . A tray according to  claim 1  wherein said at least one recessed portion is located closely adjacent an edge of said tray member. 
   
   
       9 . A tray according to  claim 1  wherein said tray is washable. 
   
   
       10 . A tray according to  claim 1  wherein said tray is at least one of disposable, reusable, and a combination thereof. 
   
   
       11 . A tray according to  claim 1  wherein said first predetermined shape is at least one of a rectangle, a square, a circle, and an oval. 
   
   
       12 . A tray according to  claim 12  wherein said first predetermined shape is a rectangle. 
   
   
       13 . A tray according to  claim 12  wherein said tray member includes four recessed portions disposed therein and each of said recessed portions is disposed in a corner portion of said rectangle. 
   
   
       14 . A tray according to  claim 1  wherein said tray is dishwasher safe. 
   
   
       15 . A tray according to  claim 1  wherein said tray member is between about 13.0 inches and 15.0 inches long. 
   
   
       16 . A tray according to  claim 1  wherein said tray member is between about 10.0 inches and 12.00 inches wide. 
   
   
       17 . A tray according to  claim 1  wherein said at least one recessed portion is between about 1.0 inches and 2.0 inches deep. 
   
   
       18 . A tray according to  claim 1  wherein said second predetermined shape is generally frusto conical.