Spill-proof plate

Abstract

A plate comprising an extension member, a slip-resistant material, and two underside rims is provided. The extension member protrudes from a circumference of the plate’s body and the slip-resistant material is coupled to a bottom surface of the plate between the two underside rims. The extension member provides a location where a user can securely grip the plate when carrying or holding the plate. The slip-resistant material helps prevent the plate from sliding off a surface, such as the top of a beverage container, when the plate is being held or carried. As such, the plate is designed to help prevent food or utensils from falling off of the plate.

1 . A plate comprising:
 a body including a top surface and a bottom surface;   an inner rim and an outer rim projecting downwardly from the bottom surface;   a channel formed between the inner rim and the outer rim; and   a slip-resistant material secured in the channel.   
     
     
         2 . The plate of  claim 1 , the plate further including an extension member protruding outwardly and away from the body of the plate, the extension member having a groove disposed thereon. 
     
     
         3 . The plate of  claim 2 , wherein the groove extends inwardly and towards a center of the body. 
     
     
         4 . The plate of  claim 2 , wherein the groove is configured to receive at least one utensil. 
     
     
         5 . The plate of  claim 1 , wherein the slip-resistant material is composed of an open-celled foam. 
     
     
         6 . The plate of  claim 1 , wherein a width of the channel is substantially constant. 
     
     
         7 . The plate of  claim 1 , wherein the body of the plate is substantially circular, and wherein the inner rim and the outer rim are substantially circular. 
     
     
         8 . A plate comprising:
 a body, an outer edge of the body defining a circumference of the body;   an extension member extending outwardly and away from the circumference of the body;   a depression within the extension member that extends towards the body; and   a first slip-resistant material affixed to a bottom surface of the body.   
     
     
         9 . The plate of  claim 8 , the plate further including a channel formed on the bottom surface of the body, and wherein the first slip-resistant material is positioned within the channel. 
     
     
         10 . The plate of  claim 8 , the plate further including at least one rim, wherein the at least one rim defines a channel, and wherein the first slip-resistant material is coupled to the bottom surface of the plate within the channel. 
     
     
         11 . The plate of  claim 10 , wherein the channel is positioned and located between a first rim of the at least one rim and a second rim of the at least one rim. 
     
     
         12 . The plate of  claim 8 , wherein the depression extends towards a center of the body. 
     
     
         13 . The plate of  claim 8 , wherein the depression is adapted to retain at least one utensil, and wherein a second slip-resistant material is positioned and located in the depression. 
     
     
         14 . The plate of  claim 8 , wherein the extension member has a surface area, and the surface area is large enough to allow a typical user to grip the extension member with at least two fingers. 
     
     
         15 . A plate comprising:
 a body having a top surface and a bottom surface;   an extension member extending a first direction and away from a center of the body, the extension member including at least one groove;   at least one rim positioned and located on the bottom surface of the plate, the at least one rim projecting in a second direction from the bottom surface;   a channel substantially surrounded by a first rim of the at least one rim; and   a first slip-resistant material positioned and located within the channel, the first slip-resistant material covering at least a portion of the bottom surface within the channel.   
     
     
         16 . The plate of  claim 15 , wherein the body includes an outer circumference, and wherein the extension member extends in the first direction from the outer circumference. 
     
     
         17 . The plate of  claim 15 , wherein the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular relative to one another. 
     
     
         18 . The plate of  claim 15 , wherein the first rim defines an outer boundary of the channel, and a second rim of the at least one rim defines an inner boundary of the channel. 
     
     
         19 . The plate of  claim 18 , wherein the first slip-resistant material covers substantially all of the bottom surface within the channel. 
     
     
         20 . The plate of  claim 15 , wherein a second slip-resistant material is provided in a first groove of the at least one groove.