Serving tray

Abstract

A serving tray comprising a planar member coated with a nonslip material for bearing food items and a periphery extending substantially upwards with respect to the planar member. A handle extending outwards from a bottom surface of the planar member, for receiving a portion of user's hand in order to provide a firm grip and a plurality of short leg members positioned on the bottom surface for supporting the serving tray when placed on a flat surface.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A serving tray comprising:
 A planar member for bearing products and a periphery extending substantially upwards with respect to the planar member;   a handle extending outwards from a bottom surface of the planar member; and   a plurality of base support members positioned on the bottom surface of the planar member.   
     
     
         2 . The serving tray of  claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises a U-shaped bracket configured to receive a portion of a user's hand. 
     
     
         3 . The serving tray of  claim 1 , wherein the each of the base support members comprises a cylindrical short leg extending outwards from the bottom surface. 
     
     
         4 . The serving tray of  claim 1 , wherein the base support members are positioned within an outer edge of the bottom surface of the planar member. 
     
     
         5 . The serving tray of  claim 1 , is made of a material selected from metal and plastic. 
     
     
         6 . The serving tray of  claim 5 , wherein the material comprises polycarbonate. 
     
     
         7 . The serving tray of  claim 1 , wherein the planar member is coated with a nonslip material. 
     
     
         8 . The serving tray of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is centrally positioned on the bottom surface of the planar member.