Impact collapsible non-rigid lap tray with four surrounding high sides

Abstract

The present invention relates to lap trays, specifically to non-rigid automobile lap trays with four surrounding high sides, constructed from FDA-approved materials for safe contact with food, having properties available to withstand temperatures greater than 200° F. The non-rigid automobile lap tray is formed through one of several processes: they can be compression molded or transfer molded if a rubber or silicone material is used, or injection molded with non-rigid plastic materials.

1 . A lap tray with a substantially rectangular base having continuous high sides, the said high sides generally perpendicular to the base, with a flange along the top or partial top of said high sides, molded from temperature resistant, non-rigid, flexible material, such as silicone or other materials which are considered safe for contact with food, such that the said lap tray is impact collapsible from an impact such as inflation of an automobile airbag. 
   
   
       2 . A lap tray molded from temperature resistant, non-rigid, flexible material, which is considered safe for contact with food such that the said lap tray is impact collapsible from an impact of an inflating automobile airbag. 
   
   
       3 . The lap tray of  claim 1  to further comprise of two integrated attachment options on each of the right and left sidewalls generally at the rear of the tray. 
   
   
       4 . The lap tray of  claim 1  wherein there are flaps fixed to the bottom of the right and left sidewalls. 
   
   
       5 . The lap tray of  claim 1  to further comprise of two non-integral, non-removable clips on top of two side flaps, having a top and bottom, wherein the bottom of the clip is to be locked or heat-sealed to top of a flap, and the top of said clip creates an operable hook for attachment to the lap tray. 
   
   
       6 . The lap tray of  claim 1  such that the lap tray can be rolled and stored away. 
   
   
       7 . The lap tray of  claim 1  wherein there is a semi-circular portion of a rear wall that angles away from the tray and increases in wall height in a circular manner.