Patent ID: 8272512

Claim:
A food and drink carrying tray, comprising: a planar member having a peripheral edge, a top surface having at least one circular opening adapted for receiving a plate of food, and a bottom surface, the bottom surface having a bearing member adjacent the peripheral edge, the bearing member being removable from the bottom surface of the planar member and adapted for resting on a forearm of a user; a gripping member disposed on the bottom surface, the gripping member being removable from the bottom surface of the planar member and adapted for being grasped by the hand of a user; and an elongate member removably attachable to the bottom surface of the planar member, wherein the bearing member and the gripping member are attached to the elongate member, further wherein the bearing member has a locking pivotal attachment to the elongate member, the bearing member being spring-biased to pivot in an open position extending downward from the elongate member, the bearing member being lockable to a closed position in which the bearing member is folded adjacent to the elongate member.