Roll-Up Tray for Eating and Play

Abstract

The present invention is a slip-resistant tray for placement on a table, counter or high chair surface, wherein the tray provides a high friction surface cover that can be easily stowed and deployed. The tray is of unitary construction having a top eating and play surface and a textured, high friction bottom surface that grips the underlying surface and does not cause damage thereto. The tray also provides a raised peripheral edge to prevent articles from rolling from the tray while deployed. The tray itself is a reusable, highly durable, liquid impermeable and easily cleaned and sanitizable structure that is made from a flexible material such that the tray is bendable, foldable or rollable to allow the tray to take on a compact configuration that is convenient for storage and transportation. The tray is adapted for use with small children, for aiding those in rehabilitation or those lacking motor skills.

1 ) A non-slip surface for those with reduced or impaired motor skills, comprising:
 a unitary tray having a top side, a bottom side and a raised peripheral edge forming a raised lip around said tray top side;   said tray top surface within said raised lip provides an interior eating and/or play surface area bounded by said raised lip;   said bottom side surface having high surface friction to grip an underlying surface upon which said tray is placed;   wherein said tray is made from a liquid impermeable, flexible material;   wherein said tray is capable of two configurations: a flat, deployed configuration for use by an individual eating and playing, and a compact configuration for convenient storage and transportation purposes.   
     
     
         2 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said interior eating and/or play surface is un-textured. 
     
     
         3 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said bottom side surface further comprises a raised surface texture. 
     
     
         4 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein tray further comprises an attached strap for securing said tray in said compact configuration. 
     
     
         5 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein tray further comprises a patch of hook and loop fastening material for securing said tray in said compact configuration. 
     
     
         6 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said tray further comprises a unitary construction capable of being contorted into a compact form for convenient transport and storage.