Decorative Paper Plate Storage Units

Abstract

Paper plates currently have no designated storage space built into any kitchen, craft, or workroom. The Plate-let gives decorative storage solutions for disposable dinnerware. This solution will give convenient storage solutions without having to create an additional space in existing cabinets and drawers. The design and multiple abilities give the Plate-let flexible usage possibilities.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A dinnerware storage unit comprising:
 (a) a front panel having an inside surface, an outside surface, a top side, and a bottom side, wherein said front panel further comprises a pocket on said inside surface of said front panel, wherein said pocket slidably receives a plate; and   (b) a back panel having a top side and a bottom side, wherein said front panel and said back panel are attached at the said bottom side of said front panel and said bottom side of said back panel.   
     
     
         2 . The dinnerware storage unit of  claim 12 , wherein said front panel and said back panel are attached permanently at said bottom side of said front panel and said bottom side of said back panel via at least one hinge. 
     
     
         3 . The dinnerware storage unit of  claim 12 , wherein said back panel and said front panel are attached releasably at said top side of said front panel and said top side of said bottom panel via a magnetic latch. 
     
     
         4 . The dinnerware storage unit of  claim 12 , further comprising a magnetic ring, wherein said magnetic ring is attached to said back panel. 
     
     
         5 . The dinnerware storage unit of  claim 12 , further comprising at least one mounting bracket, wherein said mounting bracket is attached to said back panel. 
     
     
         6 . The dinnerware storage unit of  claim 12 , wherein said storage unit has an open and closed position. 
     
     
         7 . A dinnerware storage unit comprising
 (a) a top panel and a bottom panel;   (b) a back panel and two side panels, wherein said back panel and said two side panels are joined between said top panel and said bottom panel forming an internal compartment; wherein said internal compartment is divided into a first section and a second section, wherein said first section of said internal compartment slidably receives a plate and said second section of said internal compartment slidably receives a utensil; and   (c) a front panel, wherein said front panel is attached to said top panel and said bottom panel.   
     
     
         8 . The dinnerware storage unit of claim  18 , wherein said front panel is releasably attached to said top panel via a magnetic latch. 
     
     
         9 . The dinnerware storage unit of claim  18 , wherein said front panel is permanently attached to said bottom panel via at least one hinge. 
     
     
         10 . The dinnerware storage unit of claim  18 , further comprising a magnetic ring, wherein said magnetic ring is attached to said top panel. 
     
     
         11 . The dinnerware storage unit of claim  18 , further comprising at least one mounting bracket, wherein said mounting bracket is attached to said top panel. 
     
     
         12 . The dinnerware storage unit of claim  18 , wherein said storage unit has an open and closed position.