Patent ID: 6604714
Filing Date: 2003-08-12
Classification: A47F,A47G

Abstract:
A support for eating utensils, comprising:an elongated support frame including an interior, defined by a first set and a second set of opposing interior walls, the first set of walls being substantially perpendicular to the second set of walls, each set of walls having an upper edge and a lower edge, the upper edge intersecting the support frame; a central support portion supported by the walls; at least one recess disposed in the central support portion, the recess being adapted to receive and support an eating utensil; opposing tabs disposed on the first set of the opposing interior walls, the opposing tabs including a support region spaced apart from the upper and lower edge; and opposing ribs disposed adjacent the tabs; wherein the tabs are adapted to provide support for an article insertable into the interior of the support frame and the ribs are adapted to frictionally maintain the article in a stable position in the interior of the support frame.