Collapsible, stowable infant chattel tray

Abstract

A collapsible infant tray formed from flexible polymeric materials having two or more receptacles securing infant chattels including perishable foods. In various embodiments, the receptacles are formed by one or more L-shaped detachable members.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A collapsible infant tray adapted to position on a planar surface before an infant to secure chattels, the tray comprising:
 a generally rectangular base member fabricated of flexible polymeric material;   a first sidewall affixed to a top surface of the base member, the first sidewall upwardly protruding, wherein the first sidewall tapers in height toward a forward edge of the base member;   a second sidewall affixed to a top surface of the base member, the second sidewall upwardly protruding, wherein the second sidewall tapers in height toward a forward edge of the base member;   an elongated rearward wall having planar inner and outer surfaces, the rearward wall affixed at terminal ends to one of the first sidewall and the second sidewall; and   two or more detachable L-shaped receptacles having rectangular tabs protruding laterally from each of two terminal ends, the tabs for detachable affixation to one or more of a sidewall and the rearward wall, the detachable receptacles design to define, in combination with a sidewall and the rearward wall, a receptacle for securing manipulable chattels of an infant.   
     
     
         2 . The tray of  claim 1 , wherein the base member defines a smoothly-curving undulating forward edge. 
     
     
         3 . The tray of  claim 1 , wherein the first sidewall and second sidewall comprise planar inner and outer surfaces. 
     
     
         4 . The tray of  claim 1 , wherein the first sidewall and second sidewall taper in height toward a forward edge of the base member; 
     
     
         5 . The tray of  claim 1 , wherein the first sidewall, second sidewall and rearward wall are stitched to the base member. 
     
     
         6 . The tray of  claim 1 , wherein the first sidewall, second sidewall and rearward wall each comprise one or more Velcro® pads for detachable affixation of the detachable receptacles. 
     
     
         7 . The tray of  claim 1 , further comprising a detachable rearward receptacle comprising a laterally-extending member, a diagonal member, and Velcro® attachment means. 
     
     
         8 . A collapsible infant tray adapted to position on a planar surface before an infant, the tray comprising:
 a generally rectangular base member fabricated of flexible polymeric material;   a first sidewall affixed to a top surface of the base member, the first sidewall upwardly protruding;   a second sidewall affixed to a top surface of the base member, the second sidewall upwardly protruding;   an elongated rearward wall having planar inner and outer surfaces, the rearward wall affixed at terminal ends to one of the first sidewall and the second sidewall; and   two or more L-shaped receptacles having rectangular tabs protruding laterally from each of two terminal ends, the tabs for detachable affixation to one or more of a sidewall and the rearward wall, the detachable receptacles design to define, in combination with a sidewall and the rearward wall, a receptacle for securing manipulable chattels of an infant.   
     
     
         9 . A collapsible infant tray adapted to position on a planar surface before an infant to secure chattels, the tray comprising:
 a generally rectangular base member fabricated of flexible polymeric material having a planar top surface and a planar bottom surface, the base member defining a smoothly-curving undulating forward edge;   a first sidewall affixed to a top surface of the base member, the first sidewall upwardly protruding, wherein the first sidewall tapers in height toward a forward edge of the base member, the first sidewall having planar inner and outer surfaces, tapering in height toward a forward edge of the base member;   a second sidewall affixed to a top surface of the base member, the second sidewall upwardly protruding, wherein the second sidewall tapers in height toward a forward edge of the base member, the second sidewall having planar inner and outer surfaces, tapering in height toward a forward edge of the base member;   an elongated rearward wall having planar inner and outer surfaces, the rearward wall affixed at terminal ends to one of the first sidewall and the second sidewall; and   two or more detachable L-shaped receptacles having rectangular tabs protruding laterally from each of two terminal ends, the tabs for detachable affixation using Velcro to one or more of a sidewall and the rearward wall, the detachable receptacles design to define, in combination with a sidewall and the rearward wall, a receptacle for securing perishable foods of an infant.