Folding combination food plate/tray and storage container

Abstract

A foldable closable food plate and storage container is provided, said plate maintains planar stability in the open position under load yet may be folded to create a container with an integral lid.

1 . A foldable plate/tray is provided comprising; an upper rim, sidewall and bottom defining said plate. Said plate having a generally centrally located hinge section that provides for a hinge line that allows for the plate to be folded in half. Said hinge section becomes the back of said container when said plate is folded in half.
 2. said plate/tray being made of foam plastic.   3. said rim being mechanically fasted to the other said half of plate to fixedly secure said two halves together.   4. said plate can be re-usable   5. said plate can be disposable   6. said plate rim provides anti sagging or resistance to downward deformation under load.   7. said sidewall providing anti-sag resistance to the plate when loaded.