Claims:CLAIMS
We Claim:
1. A multifunctional salver (100) comprising:
a detachable tray (102) designed to hold by a user;
a nested structure (104) comprising slots (106a-106n) and a hub (108) such that the slots (106a-106n) are formed at outer edges of the nested structure (104) to surround the hub (108); and
hooks (110a-110n) distributed on the nested structure (104) such that the hooks (110a-110n) enable the detachable tray (102) to be attached over the nested structure (104),
wherein the detachable tray (102) and the nested structure (104) are adapted to secure glassware (112a-112n).
2. The multifunctional salver (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the nested structure (104) is adapted to secure the glassware (112a-112n) by securing a bottom end (204) and/or a stem (206) of each of the glassware (112a-112n) on the slots (106a-106n).
3. The multifunctional salver (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the detachable tray (102) is adapted to secure the glassware (112a-112n) by placing a bottom end (204) on the detachable tray (102).
4. The multifunctional salver (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the detachable tray (102) is circular in shape.
5. The multifunctional salver (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hooks (110a-110n) are of a ‘L’ shape.
6. The multifunctional salver (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hub (108) is circular in shape.
7. The multifunctional salver (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the detachable tray (102) comprises an outer boundary (502).
8. The multifunctional salver (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the detachable tray (102) is made of a plastic material.
9. The multifunctional salver (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hub (108) is designed to secure the glassware (112a-112n).
10. The multifunctional salver (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the nested structure (104) is made up of a metal wire.

Date: May 31, 2021
Place: Noida
Dr. Keerti Gupta
Agent for the Applicant (IN/PA-1529)

, Description:FORM 2

THE PATENT ACT 1970
(39 of 1970)
&

THE PATENTS RULES, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10, and rule 13)

MULTIFUNCTIONAL SALVER

APPLICANT(S)
NAME: CHITKARA INNOVATION INCUBATOR FOUNDATION
NATIONALITY: INDIAN
ADDRESS: SCO: 160-161, SECTOR – 9C, MADHYA MARG, CHANDIGARH – 160009, INDIA

The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed
BACKGROUND
[001] Field
[002] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to glassware holders and particularly to a multifunctional salver for holding and transporting glassware.
[003] Description of Related Art
[004] It is often desirable to carry numerous glasses and/or bottles from one location to another in one excursion to save time. Carrying more than one or two glasses is very difficult for an individual. In general, a tray is used to carry the glasses. However, glassware such as mugs, bottles, juice glasses, and alike requires more careful handling. In addition to this, it is difficult to carefully balance a flat tray for a long distance. Thus, the glassware on the tray may tip over and break if not handled carefully.
[005] Further, there are very few trays that are adapted to carry the glasses in multiple ways such as from a top of a glass and a bottom of the glass. Most of wine glass holders are limited to hold only the glassware such as, wine glasses with stems. These holders are incapable of carrying other glassware such as bottles, juice glasses, water glasses, and alike.
[006] There is thus a need for a multifunctional salver that can address the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[007] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a multifunctional salver comprising: a detachable tray designed to hold by a user. The multifunctional salver further comprising: a nested structure comprising slots and a hub such that the slots are formed at outer edges of the nested structure to surround the hub. The multifunctional salver further comprising: hooks distributed on the nested structure such that the hooks enable the detachable tray to be attached over the nested structure, wherein the detachable tray and the nested structure are adapted to secure glassware.
[008] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on its particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application provide a multifunctional salver to present glasses, especially wine glasses, in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present application provide a multifunctional salver to handle multiple glasses and other glassware securely for an excursion to save time.
[0010] Next, embodiments of the present application provide a multifunctional salver to hold glasses in multiple ways such as from a top of the glasses and from a base of the glasses.
[0011] Next, embodiments of the present application provide a multifunctional salver that comprises a detachable tray and a nested structure to secure glasses with and/or without a stem.
[0012] Next, embodiments of the present application provide a multifunctional salver that facilitates an easy and safe carrying of glassware and can be used to display a bottle as well.
[0013] Next, embodiments of the present application provide a multifunctional salver that is capable of accommodating filled glasses and/or a bottle on a detachable tray and empty glasses with a stem on a nested structure.
[0014] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0015] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0017] FIG. 1 illustrates an isometric view of a multifunctional salver, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0018] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of the multifunctional salver according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of the multifunctional salver, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0020] FIG. 4 illustrates a rear view of the multifunctional salver, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] FIG. 5 illustrates a top view of the multifunctional salver, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] FIG. 6 illustrates a top-isometric view of the multifunctional salver, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] FIG. 7 illustrates a bottom view of the multifunctional salver, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0024] FIG. 8 illustrates a flowchart of a method of assembling of the multifunctional salver, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0025] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0027] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.
[0028] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0029] FIG. 1 illustrates an isometric view of a multifunctional salver 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the multifunctional salver 100 may comprise a detachable tray 102 and a nested structure 104.
[0030] The detachable tray 102 may be adapted to hold by a user such that the user may hold the detachable tray 102 to carry stating, but not limiting to, glassware 112a-112n (hereinafter referred to as the glassware 112) such as, but not limited to, bottles, jugs, glasses, and alike for an excursion to save time. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the glassware 112. The bottles may be, but not limited to, a wine bottle, a water bottle, a beer bottle, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the bottles. The glasses may be of any type such as, but not limited to, margarita glasses, cocktail glasses, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the glasses may be wine glasses. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the glasses.
[0031] In an embodiment of the present invention, each of the glassware 112 may be having a top end 202 (as shown in FIG. 2), a bottom end 204 (as shown in the FIG. 2) and a stem 206 (as shown in the FIG. 2). In an embodiment of the present invention, the detachable tray 102 may be adapted to secure the glassware 112 that may be empty and/or filled by placing the bottom end 204 of the corresponding glassware 112 on the detachable tray 102. In another embodiment of the present invention, the detachable tray 102 may be adapted to secure the glassware 112 that may be empty and/or filled by placing the top end 202 of the glassware 112 on the detachable tray 102.
[0032] In an embodiment of the present invention, the nested structure 104 may be adapted to secure the glassware 112 that may be empty. As shown in the FIG. 1, in an embodiment of the present invention, the nested structure 104 may comprise slots 106a-106n (hereinafter referred to as the slots 106) and a hub 108. The nested structure 104 may be designed such that the slots 106 may be formed to surround the hub 108 that may be provided to secure the glassware 112 such as the bottles, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0033] In an embodiment of the present invention, the multifunctional salver 100 may comprise hooks 110a-110n (hereinafter referred to as the hooks 110). In an embodiment of the present invention, the hooks 110 may be distributed on the nested structure 104. The hooks 110 may enable the detachable tray 102 to be attached over the nested structure 104. In an embodiment of the present invention, the hooks 110 may be clip-type hooks that may enable the detachable tray 102 to be clipped with the nested structure 104. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the hooks 110 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. The hooks 110 may be of any shape such as, but not limited to, a ‘S’ shape, a ‘C’ shape, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the hooks 110 may be of a ‘L’ shape. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any shape of the hooks 110 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0034] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the detachable tray 102 and/or the nested structure 104 may comprise a plugging arrangement (not shown). The detachable tray 102 may comprise holes (not shown) and the nested structure 104 may comprise plugs (not shown) to be inserted in the holes for an attachment of the detachable tray 102 to the nested structure 104, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0035] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of the multifunctional salver 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the FIG. 2, the detachable tray 102 and/or the nested structure 104 may be detached to be used, separately. In an embodiment of the present invention, the hooks 110 may be pressed and/or pulled in an outward direction to detach the nested structure 104 from the detachable tray 102.
[0036] In an embodiment of the present invention, the nested structure 104 may secure the glassware 112 that may be empty by securing the bottom end 204 and/or the stem 206 of each of the glassware 112 on the slots 106. In a further embodiment of the present invention, the nested structure 104 may be adapted to hold the glassware 112 such as the bottles (not shown) and/or alike in the hub 108 of the nested structure 104.
[0037] FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of the multifunctional salver 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. As depicted in the FIG. 3, the hooks 110 may be provided to attach the detachable tray 102 with the nested structure 104. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the hooks 110 may be made of a material similar to the nested structure 104. In another embodiment of the present invention, the material of the hooks 110 may be a material different from the material of the nested structure 104. The hooks 110 may be made up of the material such as, but not limited to, a steel, a brass, a malleable iron, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material of the hooks 110 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. As discussed above, the hooks 110 may be of any shape such as, but not limited to, a ‘S’ shape, a ‘C’ shape, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the hooks 110 may be of a ‘L’ shape. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any shape of the hooks 110 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0038] FIG. 4 illustrates a rear view of the multifunctional salver 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The rear view may be, a left view, a right view, a back view, and so forth. In an embodiment of the present invention, the hooks 110 may be configured on the detachable tray 102 instead of the nested structure 104. In such embodiment of the present invention, an attachment functionality of the hooks 110 may remain indifferent to what has been disclosed in the aforementioned embodiments.
[0039] FIG. 5 illustrates a top view of the multifunctional salver 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The detachable tray 102 may comprise an outer boundary 502. In an embodiment of the present invention, the outer boundary 502 may be slanted outwardly to keep the glassware 112 intact while being carried on the detachable tray 102.
[0040] FIG. 6 illustrates a top isometric view of the multifunctional salver 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the detachable tray 102 may be made up of a plastic material such as, but not limited to, a polymer, a layer of a fiber material laminated with a polymer film, and so forth. In another embodiment of the present invention, the detachable tray 102 may be made up of an aluminum, an iron, a steel and/or other metals. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of material of the detachable tray 102 including known, related art, and/or later developed.
[0041] In an embodiment of the present invention, the detachable tray 102 may be of any shape such as, but not limited to, a square shape, a rectangular shape, and so forth. In further embodiments of the present invention, the detachable tray 102 may of any aesthetically appealing shape such as, but not limited to, a hexagonal shape, an octagonal shape, and a triangular shape, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the detachable tray 102 may be of a circular shape. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any shape of the detachable tray 102 including known, related art, and/or later discovered.
[0042] FIG. 7 illustrates a bottom view of the multifunctional salver 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. As depicted in the FIG. 7, the nested structure 104 may be made up of a metal wire such as, but not limited to, a copper wire, an aluminium wire, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the metal wire including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. The nested structure 104 may comprise the slots 106 and the hub 108 that may be designed by molding and/or framing the metal wire. The slots 106 may be configured on outer edges of the nested structure 104 and the hub 108 may be designed at a central location around the slots 106 to firmly hold the glassware 112 such as the bottles. The glassware 112 may be inverted such that the glassware 112 may be hanged by dragging inside the slots 106. For a safe handling, the glassware 112 may secure an innermost position in the slots 106 of the nested structure 104.
[0043] FIG. 8 illustrates a flowchart of a method 800 of assembling of the multifunctional slaver 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0044] At step 802, the multifunctional salver 100 may be provided with the detachable tray 102 to be held by the user.
[0045] At step 804, the multifunctional salver 100 may be provided with the nested structure 104 having the slots 106 and the hub 108.
[0046] At step 806, the multifunctional salver 100 may be provided with hooks 110 distributed on the nested structure 104 to attach the detachable tray 102 over the nested structure 104 for securing the glassware 112.
[0047] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[0048] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims.