One-handed refreshment center

Abstract

A refreshment center capable of holding a plate and a beverage container, formed of a rigid mold having first and second ends, a recessed portion sized to receive and hold a plate in the first end, and a hole and at least one L-shaped prong located in the second end to receive and hold almost any type of beverage container.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A refreshment center, comprising: 
 a rigid mold having first and second ends;    said first end having a first circular recessed portion adapted to be sized to receive and hold a plate having a first diameter;    said second end connected to and extending to one side of said recessed portion, said second end having a circular hole therein for receiving and holding a beverage container, said circular hole further having a slot therethrough into the circular hole to permit passage of a stem of a stemmed glass or handle of a mug, said second end further comprising at least one L-shaped prong for supporting the bottom of a beverage container, connected to and extending downward from the second end, so that by holding said mold, a user can simultaneously carry both the beverage container and the first plate.    
     
     
         2 . The refreshment center of  claim 1 , wherein the first end further comprises a second, smaller recessed portion located concentrically within the first recessed portion for holding a plate having a second, smaller diameter.  
     
     
         3 . The refreshment center of  claim 2 , wherein the second recessed portion comprises a bottom having a relatively flat region, and a bottom opening, extending above and on one side of the relatively flat region, for insertion of a thumb for gripping the refreshment center.  
     
     
         4 . The refreshment center of  claim 1 , comprising at least three of said L-shaped prongs.  
     
     
         5 . The refreshment center of  claim 1 , wherein said first end and second end are joined by a neck.  
     
     
         6 . The refreshment center of  claim 5 , wherein the neck comprises at least one hole for at least one utensil.  
     
     
         7 . The refreshment center of  claim 5 , wherein the neck comprises at least one hole for at least one napkin.  
     
     
         8 . The refreshment center of  claim 5 , wherein the neck comprises at least one recessed area.  
     
     
         9 . The refreshment center of  claim 5 , wherein the neck comprises a hole for an ID stick.  
     
     
         10 . The refreshment center of  claim 9 , wherein an ID stick is situated in the ID stick hole.