Abstract:
A carrier for food and/or beverages comprising: a foldable sheet comprising a single piece of paper or board with a one or more die cut slots to create holders for beverages. The foldable sheet when in a closed position forming at least two side walls, and a bottom where the die cut slots are located.

Description:
RELATED PATENTS 
       [0001]    The patent application is based on provisional patent application 60/904,810 filed Mar. 5, 2007. 
     
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    The present invention relates to a carrier for beverage and/or food which is made from a single sheet of material. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0003]    In 2006, over 200 million Americans attended arena and stadium events from concerts and theatrical productions, to professional and college sports. When persons attending these games go to the concession stand to buy food and beverage they are provided with a usually cardboard structure having a bottom, with no sides and no top and holes for receiving beverages. 
         [0004]    U.S. Pat. No. 4,399,939 relates to a paperboard for containing, holding and carrying a plurality of caramel or candy coated apples. The carton comprises an integral carton flat consisting of a bottom panel having two U-shaped slits near its ends which form tabs directed toward its ends, side panels integral with the side edges of the bottom panel folded upward, outward and then progressively inward to form the sides and top of the carton. Corner flaps are integral with the lower portion of the side panels folded inward. End panels are integral with the ends of the bottom panel folded up and over the corner flaps and interlocked into the tabs in the bottom panel. Handle panels are integral with the upper edges of the side panels having hand holes therein, and sandwiching therebetween the free ends of the sticks in the apples for holding them in place. 
         [0005]    U.S. Pat. No. 2,513,762 relates to a device for carrying cups and ice cream cones. There is supplied a rectangular base portion with spaced apertures formed therein. Parallel longitudinal creases are formed in the blank defining sides. Handle portions are formed integral with the guides and apertures. 
         [0006]    U.S. Pat. No. 1,981,647 relates to a bottle carrier consisting of a single sheet scored to provide a bottom and a pair of opposed side walls. The side walls having hand receiving openings in their upper ends. A retaining band encircles the walls. 
         [0007]    U.S. Pat. No. 4,273,273 relates to a hand carrier for cans or bottles. The hand carrier is constructed that it grips the circumferential projections of the cans or bottles. 
         [0008]    U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,127,519 and 5,267,644 relates to a tuckable carrier including a one-piece paper or plastic board having a plurality of container holes formed in a central base plate portion, a pair of side-wing plate portions protruding sidewardly from the base plate. A pair of handle portions is formed on the two side-wing plate portions. 
         [0009]    U.S. Pat. No. 6,394,265 relates to a foldable corner means for simultaneously carrying central container and side container. The foldable corner includes a main corner having at least a bottom hole formed in a base plate for engaging and holding a central container, and having at least a lug formed on a side wall of the carrier, and at least a side container having a slot formed therein engageable with the lug of the main corner for hanging the side container on the side wall of the main corner, simultaneously conveniently carrying a central container which may be filled with beverage and carrying a side container which may be filled with popcorn. 
         [0010]    U.S. Pat. No. 6,298,992 relates to a foldable carrying device which includes a base member having a bottom hole for inserting a food container, and two handle members formed on opposite ends of the base members and interlockable for portable use. Each handle member has a fastener directly cut out from the handle member, whereby upon interlocking of the two handle members allows the fastener to fasten a beverage cup which is loaded on the food container. The beverage cup is stacked on the food container. 
         [0011]    U.S. Pat. Nos. 1,448,866 and 1,140,540 relate to carriers for ice cream cones. A blank comprising a rectangular intermediate, oppositely disposed side members, and additional side extensions secured together by a fabric hinged joint construction. The intermediate portion has a series of circular openings. 
         [0012]    U.S. Pat. No. 6,183,027 relates to a foldable fast food carrying device having a paperboard having a front and rear wall upwardly folded from a bottom wall. At least a side cover is secured to a side portion of the device. A circular hole is cut out in the bottom wall for loading a cup. A partition member is bent upwardly from an edge portion of the circular hole to serve as a partition between the soft drink and food. Several bottom locations are provided on or in the bottom wall for storing food which is shielded by the side cover. A pair of handle members protrudes from the front and rear walls. The two handle members are interlocked. 
         [0013]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,957,276 relates to a paperboard blank storable in a flat condition ready for folding into a dual configuration food and beverage carrier. The blank is folded into an upright box with upward extending handle panels and end walls with the handle panels extending from a box base around the side walls and meeting over the box as a handle or alternatively into an inverted box with downwardly extending side and end walls with handle panels extending from the base upward and away from the side walls. When the handle panels are folded toward and around the base side walls, the carrier encloses food stuff and can carry one or two cups placed through openings in the base. 
         [0014]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,743,389 relates to a reversible food and beverage carrier. Flat paper stock blank is disposed for assembly by folding it into an upright box with upward extending side walls and end walls with handle panels extending from the box base around the side walls and meeting over the box as a handle. Alternatively an inverted box with downwardly extending side and end walls with handle panels extending from the base upward and away from the side walls. The handle panels are folded toward and around the base side walls. One or more holes are provided in the base section for receiving cups and cones. Hinged sectors are provided at the hole parameter to cover the hole. 
         [0015]    U.S. Patent Publication No. 2005/0211578 relates to a carrier for one or more cups. The cup carrier includes a one piece blank which can be folded to form a base with one or more openings for receiving a cup, that suspends the cup in an upright position when the carrier is supported by a handle structure positioned above the cups so that the force of gravity will maintain the cup or cups in an upright suspended position. 
         [0016]    U.S. Pat. No. 6,802,802 relates to a carrier for beverages formed of a sheet material such as plastic or paperboard which includes a bottom panel attached to side panels, a pair of opposed end panels connected to the bottom and side panels and a central handle formed of two halves folded together. The handle is pivotal. The top panels are provided through a plurality of openings. 
         [0017]    U.S. Pat. No. 7,097,034 relates to a carrier that can cool or heat cans, bottles or other containers. 
         [0018]    U.S. Pat. No. 7,267,224 relates to a carrier having a folded panel central vertical support structure with a handle and a pair of trays or receptacles attached to the central support structure. Dividers separate each receptacle into three compartments. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0019]    The present invention relates to a carrier which provides a vehicle for placing advertisements to reach consumers during recreational events, with a design that allows for a logo and messaging to be printed directly on the message carrier. 
         [0020]    It is an object of the present invention for the device to carry multiple beverage containers. It is an object of the present invention for the device to hold liquid filled cups. It is an object of the present invention for the device to provide significant advertisement display area designed and positioned to provide enhanced visibility. It is an object of the present invention to provide a device that provides a vertical area for advertisement space while simultaneously carrying or holding beverage containers and/or food. It is an object of the present invention for the device to provide a completely flat vertical area having no creases. 
         [0021]    It is an object of the present invention for the display area to be placed on the side walls of the device which provides a substantial vertical visible area. It is an object of the present invention to the carrier to provide heightened visibility to all persons proximate to the carrier. 
         [0022]    It is an object of the present invention to provide a carrier that increase the revenue stream for sports franchises, universities and stadium authorities. It is an object of the present for the device to provide an additional forum for selling advertisement and branding space. 
         [0023]    It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to comprise a foldable single piece of paper or board with a series of die cut slots to create holders for the beverages. It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to comprise corrugated cardboard (b-flute). It is an object of the present invention for the single piece of paper or board to form a bottom panel and two side panels. It is an object of the present invention for the single piece of paper or board to have two creases or scores which create a bottom panel and two side panels. It is an object of the present invention for the single piece of paper or board to have scores or creases which form the bottom panel and two side panels. It is an object of the present invention for the paper or board to be strong enough to hold food and beverages for transportation. It is an object of the present invention for the die cut slots to be large enough so that a cup or container can fit partially within the slot, but that the top part of the container be restrained from falling out of the slot. It is an object of the present invention for the die cut slots to engage and hold the beverage containers. It is an object of the present invention for the side walls to be flat so as to produce a large surface area for advertising. It is an object of the present invention for advertising to be placed on both side walls. 
         [0024]    It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to protect the contents of the food and beverages stored in the carrier. It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to only have two side walls and a bottom wall to allow a user to remove beverages and food from openings on the other sides of having no walls. 
         [0025]    It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to further comprise a hand grip. It is an object of the present invention for the hand grip to be formed from die cut slots. It is an object of the present invention to have either a single slot for a single beverage or multiple slots for multiple beverages. It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to have two side walls. It is an object of the present invention for the handle to be formed by die cutting an opening on one side wall and a foldable tab with corresponding opening on the other side wall. 
         [0026]    It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to be made by bringing the side walls together, and then inserting the tab through the opposite opening and up through the outside of the opposing side wall. 
         [0027]    It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to be die cut from any suitable foldable sturdy material. It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to be stored in a flat stacked state. It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to be made of sheets of plastic or other materials that are printable. 
         [0028]    It is an object of the present invention for the carrier to comprise a food tray. It is an object of the present invention for the food tray to have horizontal perforations. It is an object of the present invention for the food tray to have vertical perforations. It is an object of the present invention for the food tray to be placed between the die cut slots for the beverage containers. It is an object of the present invention for the food tray to be placed adjacent the die cut slots for the beverage containers. 
         [0029]    It is an object of the present invention for the side walls to provide protection to the user from the beverages splashing the user. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0030]      FIG. 1  is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0031]      FIG. 2  is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0032]      FIG. 3  is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0033]      FIG. 4  is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0034]      FIG. 5  is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0035]      FIG. 6  is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0036]      FIG. 7  is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0037]      FIG. 8  is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0038]      FIG. 9  is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0039]      FIG. 10  is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0040]      FIG. 11  is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0041]      FIG. 12  is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0042]      FIG. 13  is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0043]      FIG. 14  is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0044]      FIG. 15  is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0045]      FIG. 16  is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0046]      FIG. 17  is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0047]      FIG. 18  is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0048]      FIG. 19  is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0049]      FIG. 20  is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0050]      FIG. 21  is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0051]      FIG. 22  is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0052]      FIG. 23  is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0053]      FIG. 24  is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0054]      FIG. 25  is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0055]      FIG. 26  is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0056]      FIG. 27  is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0057]      FIG. 28  is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0058]      FIG. 29  is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0059]      FIG. 30  is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0060]      FIG. 31  is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0061]      FIG. 32  is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0062]      FIG. 33  is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0063]      FIG. 34  is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0064]      FIG. 35  is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0065]      FIG. 36  is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0066]      FIG. 37  is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0067]      FIG. 38  is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0068]      FIG. 39  is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0069]      FIG. 40  is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0070]      FIG. 41  is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0071]      FIG. 42  is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0072]      FIG. 43  is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0073]      FIG. 44  is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0074]      FIG. 45  is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0075]      FIG. 46  is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0076]      FIG. 47  is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0077]      FIG. 48  is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0078]      FIG. 49  is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0079]      FIG. 50  is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0080]      FIG. 51  is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0081]      FIG. 52  is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0082]      FIG. 53  is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0083]      FIG. 54  is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0084]      FIG. 55  is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0085]      FIG. 56  is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0086]      FIG. 57  is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0087]      FIG. 58  is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0088]      FIG. 59  is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0089]      FIG. 60  is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0090]      FIG. 61  shows a side view of a locking device of the present invention. 
           [0091]      FIG. 62  shows a side view of a locking device of the present invention. 
           [0092]      FIG. 63  shows a top view of a locking device of the present invention. 
           [0093]      FIG. 64  shows a top view of a locking device of the present invention. 
           [0094]      FIG. 65  is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0095]      FIG. 66  is an open side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0096]      FIG. 67  is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0097]      FIG. 68  is a closed side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0098]      FIG. 69  shows a side view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0099]      FIG. 70  shows a top view of an embodiment of the present invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0100]      FIG. 1  shows a top view of the device of the present invention.  FIG. 1  shows the device  10  having two openings  12  and  14  for carrying beverages.  FIG. 2  shows the device  10  in the open side view position. The device  10  has side walls  16  and  18  and a flap  20 . The device  10  is holding a beverage container  22 .  FIG. 3  shows a front view of the device  10  showing side wall  18  and flap  20 . The device is holding beverage containers  22  and  24 . Advertising  26  can be placed on side wall  18 .  FIG. 4  shows the device  10  in the holding side view position.  FIG. 4  shows the device  10  having 2 side walls  16  and  18 , flap  20  and a beverage container  22 . 
         [0101]      FIG. 5  shows a top view of the device  30  of the present invention.  FIG. 5  shows the device  30  having three openings  32 ,  34  and  36  for carrying beverages.  FIG. 6  shows the device  30  in the open side view position. The device  30  has side walls  38  and  40  and a flap  42 . The device  30  is holding a beverage container  44 .  FIG. 7  shows a front view of the device  30  showing side wall  38  and flap  42 . The device is holding beverage containers  44 ,  46  and  48 . Advertising  50  can be placed on side wall  38 .  FIG. 8  shows the device  30  in the holding side view position.  FIG. 8  shows the device  30  having 2 side walls  38  and  40 , flap  42  and a beverage container  44 . 
         [0102]      FIG. 9  shows a top view of the device  50  of the present invention.  FIG. 9  shows the device  50  having four openings  52 ,  54 ,  56  and  58  for carrying beverages.  FIG. 10  shows the device  50  in the open side view position. The device  50  has side walls  60  and  62  and a flap  64 . The device  50  is holding a beverage container  66 .  FIG. 11  shows a front view of the device  50  showing side wall  62  and flap  64 . The device is holding beverage containers  66 ,  68 ,  70  and  72 . Advertising  74  can be placed on side wall  62 .  FIG. 12  shows the device  50  in the holding side view position.  FIG. 12  shows the device  50  having 2 side walls  60  and  62 , flap  64  and a beverage container  66 . 
         [0103]      FIG. 13  shows a top view of the device  80  of the present invention.  FIG. 13  shows the device  80  having four openings  82 ,  84 ,  86  and  88  for carrying beverages.  FIG. 14  shows the device  80  in the open side view position. The device  80  has side walls  90  and  92  and a flap  94 . The device  80  is holding beverage containers  96  and  98 .  FIG. 15  shows a front view of the device  80  showing side wall  92  and flap  94 . The device is holding beverage containers  96  and  98 . Advertising  100  can be placed on side wall  92 .  FIG. 16  shows the device  80  in the holding side view position.  FIG. 16  shows the device  80  having 2 side walls  90  and  92 , flap  94  and beverage containers  96  and  98 . 
         [0104]      FIG. 17  shows a top view of the device  102  of the present invention.  FIG. 17  shows the device  102  having two openings  104 , and  106  for carrying beverages.  FIG. 18  shows the device  102  in the open side view position. The device  102  has side walls  108  and  110  and a flap  112 . The device  102  is holding beverage containers  114  and  116 .  FIG. 19  shows a front view of the device  102  showing side wall  110  and flap  112 . The device is holding beverage containers  114  and  116 . Advertising  118  can be placed on side wall  110 .  FIG. 20  shows the device  102  in the holding side view position.  FIG. 20  shows the device  102  having 2 side walls  108  and  110 , flap  112  and beverage container  114 . 
         [0105]      FIG. 21  shows a top view of the device  120  of the present invention.  FIG. 21  shows the device  120  having three openings  122 ,  124  and  126  for carrying beverages.  FIG. 22  shows the device  120  in the open side view position. The device  120  has side walls  128  and  130  and a flap  132 . The device  120  is holding beverage container  134 .  FIG. 23  shows a front view of the device  120  showing side wall  130  and flap  132 . The device is holding beverage containers  134 ,  136  and  138 . Advertising  140  can be placed on side wall  130 .  FIG. 24  shows the device  120  in the holding side view position.  FIG. 24  shows the device  120  having 2 side walls  128  and  130 , flap  132  and beverage container  134 . 
         [0106]      FIG. 25  shows a top view of the device  150  of the present invention.  FIG. 25  shows the device  150  having four openings  152 ,  154 ,  156  and  158  for carrying beverages.  FIG. 26  shows the device  150  in the open side view position. The device  150  has side walls  160  and  162  and a flap  164 . The device  150  is holding beverage container  168 .  FIG. 27  shows a front view of the device  150  showing side wall  162  and flap  164 . The device is holding beverage containers  168 ,  170 ,  172  and  174 . Advertising  176  can be placed on side wall  162 .  FIG. 28  shows the device  150  in the holding side view position.  FIG. 28  shows the device  150  having 2 side walls  160  and  162 , flap  164  and beverage container  168 . 
         [0107]      FIG. 29  shows a top view of the device  180  of the present invention.  FIG. 29  shows the device  180  having four openings  182 ,  184 ,  186  and  188  for carrying beverages.  FIG. 30  shows the device  180  in the open side view position. The device  180  has side walls  190  and  192  and a flap  194 . The device  180  is holding beverage containers  196  and  198 .  FIG. 31  shows a front view of the device  180  showing side wall  192  and flap  194 . The device is holding beverage containers  196 , and  198 . Advertising  200  can be placed on side wall  192 .  FIG. 32  shows the device  180  in the holding side view position.  FIG. 32  shows the device  180  having 2 side walls  190  and  192 , flap  194  and beverage containers  196  and  198 . 
         [0108]      FIG. 33  shows a top view of the device  210  of the present invention.  FIG. 33  shows the device  210  having two openings  212  and  214  for carrying beverages. The device further has a food tray  216  having horizontal perforation  218 .  FIG. 34  shows the device  210  in the open side view position. The device  210  has side walls  220  and  222  and a flap  224 . The device  210  is holding beverage container  226 .  FIG. 35  shows a front view of the device  210  showing side wall  222  and flap  224 . The device is holding beverage containers  226 , and  228 . Advertising  230  can be placed on side wall  222 . Food tray  216  is also shown.  FIG. 36  shows the device  210  in the holding side view position.  FIG. 36  shows the device  210  having 2 side walls  220  and  222 , flap  224  and beverage container  226 . 
         [0109]      FIG. 37  shows a top view of the device  240  of the present invention.  FIG. 37  shows the device  240  having two openings  242  and  244  for carrying beverages. The device further has a food tray  246  having horizontal perforation  248 .  FIG. 38  shows the device  240  in the open side view position. The device  240  has side walls  250  and  252  and a flap  254 . The device  240  is holding beverage container  256 .  FIG. 39  shows a front view of the device  240  showing side wall  252  and flap  254 . The device is holding beverage containers  256 , and  258 . Advertising  260  can be placed on side wall  252 . Food tray  246  is also shown.  FIG. 40  shows the device  240  in the holding side view position.  FIG. 40  shows the device  240  having 2 side walls  250  and  252 , flap  254  and beverage container  256 . 
         [0110]      FIG. 41  shows a top view of the device  270  of the present invention.  FIG. 41  shows the device  270  having three openings  272 ,  274  and  276  for carrying beverages. The device further has a food tray  278 .  FIG. 42  shows the device  270  in the open side view position. The device  270  has side walls  280  and  282  and a flap  284 . The device  270  is holding beverage containers  286  and  288 .  FIG. 43  shows a front view of the device  270  showing side wall  282  and flap  284 . The device is holding beverage containers  286 , and  288 . Advertising  290  can be placed on side wall  282 . Food tray  278  is also shown.  FIG. 44  shows the device  270  in the holding side view position.  FIG. 44  shows the device  270  having 2 side walls  280  and  282 , flap  284  beverage containers  286  and  288  and food tray  278 . 
         [0111]      FIG. 45  shows a top view of the device  300  of the present invention.  FIG. 45  shows the device  300  having three openings  302 ,  304  and  306  for carrying beverages. The device further has a food tray  308 .  FIG. 46  shows the device  300  in the open side view position. The device  300  has side walls  310  and  312  and a flap  314 . The device  300  is holding beverage containers  316  and  318 .  FIG. 47  shows a front view of the device  300  showing side wall  312  and flap  314 . The device is holding beverage containers  316 , and  318 . Advertising  320  can be placed on side wall  312 . Food tray  308  is also shown.  FIG. 48  shows the device  300  in the holding side view position.  FIG. 48  shows the device  300  having 2 side walls  310  and  312 , flap  314  beverage containers  316  and  318  and food tray  308 . 
         [0112]      FIG. 49  shows a top view of the device  330  of the present invention.  FIG. 49  shows the device  330  having two openings  332  and  334  for carrying beverages. The device further has a food tray  336  with a horizontal perforation  338 .  FIG. 50  shows the device  330  in the open side view position. The device  330  has side walls  340  and  342  and a flap  344 . The device  330  is holding beverage container  346 .  FIG. 51  shows a front view of the device  330  showing side wall  342  and flap  344 . The device is holding beverage containers  346 , and  348 . Advertising  350  can be placed on side wall  342 . Food tray  336  is also shown.  FIG. 52  shows the device  330  in the holding side view position.  FIG. 52  shows the device  330  having 2 side walls  340  and  342 , flap  344  beverage containers  346  and  348  and food tray  336 . 
         [0113]      FIG. 53  shows a top view of the device  360  of the present invention.  FIG. 53  shows the device  360  having four openings  362 ,  364 ,  366 , and  368  for carrying beverages. The device further has a food tray  370  with a vertical perforation  372 .  FIG. 54  shows the device  360  in the open side view position. The device  360  has side walls  374  and  376  and a flap  378 . The device  360  is holding beverage containers  380  and  382 .  FIG. 55  shows a front view of the device  360  showing side wall  376  and flap  378 . The device is holding beverage containers  380 , and  382 . Advertising  384  can be placed on side wall  376 . Food tray  370  is also shown.  FIG. 56  shows the device  360  in the holding side view position.  FIG. 56  shows the device  360  having 2 side walls  374  and  376 , flap  378 , beverage containers  380  and  382 , and food tray  370 . 
         [0114]      FIG. 57  shows a top view of the device  390  of the present invention.  FIG. 57  shows the device  390  having four openings  392 ,  394 ,  396 , and  398  for carrying beverages. The device further has a food tray  400  with a vertical perforation  402 .  FIG. 58  shows the device  390  in the open side view position. The device  390  has side walls  404  and  406  and a flap  408 . The device  390  is holding beverage containers  410  and  412 .  FIG. 59  shows a front view of the device  390  showing side wall  406  and flap  408 . The device is holding beverage containers  410 , and  412 . Advertising  414  can be placed on side wall  406 . Food tray  400  is also shown.  FIG. 60  shows the device  390  in the holding side view position.  FIG. 60  shows the device  390  having 2 side walls  404  and  406 , flap  408 , beverage containers  410  and  412 , and food tray  400 . 
         [0115]      FIG. 61  shows a side view of a locking device  500  in the open position having flap  502 .  FIG. 62  shows a side view of a locking device  500  in the closed position having flap  502 .  FIG. 63  shows a top view of a locking device  500  in the open position having flap  502 .  FIG. 64  shows a top view of a locking device  500  in the closed position having flap  502 . 
         [0116]      FIG. 65  shows a top view of the device  420  of the present invention.  FIG. 65  shows the device  420  having four openings  422 ,  424 ,  426 , and  428  for carrying beverages. The device further has a food tray  430  having a cross perforation  431 .  FIG. 66  shows the device  420  in the open side view position. The device  420  has side walls  432  and  434  and a flap  436 . The device  420  is holding beverage container  438 .  FIG. 67  shows a front view of the device  420  showing side wall  434  and flap  436 . The device is holding beverage containers  438 , and  440 . Advertising  442  can be placed on side wall  434 . Food tray  430  is also shown.  FIG. 68  shows the device  420  in the holding side view position.  FIG. 68  shows the device  420  having 2 side walls  432  and  434 , flap  436 , beverage container  438  and food tray  430 . 
         [0117]      FIG. 69  shows a side view of a device  450  having side walls  452  and  454  and a bottom  456 .  FIG. 70  shows the device  450  in its full open position. The device  450  has four openings  458 ,  460 ,  462  and  464  in the bottom  456 . Each of the side walls  452  and  454  have a flap  466  and  468  respectively.