Foldable tray

Abstract

The claimed subject matter provides a folding tray that includes a hygienic surface within the internal portion that is shielded from contamination in a folded configuration. The folding tray includes two symmetrical halves joined by a spine that allows the folding tray to close. The folding tray can include one or more inserted surfaces overlapping at least a portion of the two symmetrical halves on one side of the folding tray. The inserted surfaces can be folded into the folding tray in a folded state. The inserted surfaces can be removable or include a plurality of stacked sheets that are individually removable. The folding tray can be used to isolate materials on the tray from contaminants under the tray, or protect a material beneath the tray from contaminants on the tray.

1 . A portable foldable tray, comprising:
 a foldable housing comprising at least a first section and a second section;   one or more spines connecting the first section and the second section at one or more spine widths;   a foldable internal surface that overlaps a first internal side of the first section and a second internal side of the second section, wherein the foldable internal surface folds along a portion that coincides with the one or more spines; and   a cutaway retainer coupled with the foldable internal surface that surrounds a plurality of disposable sheets, the cutaway retainer includes a cutaway portion that facilitates access to the plurality of disposable sheets.   
     
     
         2 . (canceled) 
     
     
         3 . The portable foldable tray of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of disposable sheets are constructed of impermeable paper product. 
     
     
         4 . The portable foldable tray of  claim 1 , the cutaway portion defines a usable portion of an eating surface. 
     
     
         5 . The portable foldable tray of  claim 1 , the first section and the second section include at least one fastener first part, the foldable internal surface includes at least one fastener second part, the at least one fastener first part connects to the at least one fastener second part to retain the foldable internal surface to the first section and the second section. 
     
     
         6 . The portable foldable tray of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one fixed retaining member that retains the foldable internal surface to the first section and the second section. 
     
     
         7 . The portable foldable tray of  claim 6 , the fixed retaining member is reconfigurable to allow removal and replacement of the foldable internal surface. 
     
     
         8 . The portable foldable tray of  claim 1 , further comprising a fold closure that secures the first section to the second section in a folded configuration. 
     
     
         9 . The portable foldable tray of  claim 8 , the fold closure includes at least a two-part fastener. 
     
     
         10 . (canceled) 
     
     
         11 . The portable foldable tray of  claim 1 , wherein a first external side of the first section is textured, and wherein a second external side of the second section is textured. 
     
     
         12 . The portable foldable tray of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more bumpers that contact on folding of the first section and the second section. 
     
     
         13 . (canceled) 
     
     
         14 . The portable foldable tray of  claim 12 , further comprising a first set of legs and a second set of legs, the first set of legs folds around a first external end of the first section to lay flat against the first section when stowed and the second set of legs folds around a second external end of the second section to lay flat against the second section when stowed, the first section and the second section are in a folded configuration with the first set of legs and the second set of legs stowed. 
     
     
         15 . (canceled) 
     
     
         16 . The portable foldable tray of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one softening attachment affixed to one or more of the first section, the second section, and the one or more spines. 
     
     
         17 . The portable foldable tray of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one additional section connected to at least a second spine of the one or more spines. 
     
     
         18 . A method for making a folding tray, comprising:
 forming a folding tray housing including at least a first half, a second half, and a spine;   attaching one or more fasteners to the folding tray housing; and   providing an insert that overlaps at least a portion of an interior side of the folding tray housing.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising at least one of wrapping or stacking a plurality of insert components coupled with the insert. 
     
     
         20 . A system, comprising:
 a first folding tray component;   a second folding tray component;   a first pair of insert fasteners symmetrically affixed to an internal portion of the first folding tray component;   a second pair of insert fasteners symmetrically affixed to an internal portion of the second folding tray component;   a first fold fastener affixed to an external edge of the first folding tray component;   a second fold fastener affixed to an external edge of the second folding tray component configured to couple with the first fold fastener;   a central spine symmetrically connecting the first folding tray component and the second folding tray component;   an insert shell including two pairs of mating fasteners configured to couple with the first pair of insert fasteners and second pair of insert fasteners; and   a plurality of insert sheets configured to be stacked in the insert shell.   
     
     
         21 . A portable feeding surface, comprising:
 a first folding tray component;   a second folding tray component;   a spine connecting the first folding tray component and the second folding tray component, the spine including at least one flexible portion to permit movement of at least one of the first folding tray component and the second folding tray component between a closed position where the first folding tray component overlaps at least a portion of the second folding tray component, and an open position where the first folding tray component and second folding tray component lie flat;   wherein the first folding tray component and second folding tray component are joined to the spine to form an uninterrupted outer surface forming a contaminant barrier for an inner surface defined by the first folding tray component, the second folding tray component and the spine when in the open position;   a first insert fastener affixed to an internal portion of the first folding tray component;   a second insert fastener affixed to an internal portion of the second folding tray component;   an insert shell covering at least a portion of the first folding tray component, second folding tray component and spine, the insert shell being configured to couple with the first insert fastener and second insert fastener wherein the insert shell is removable therefrom;   a first fold fastener affixed to an external edge of the first folding tray component; and   a second fold fastener affixed to an external edge of the second folding tray component configured to couple with the first fold fastener to retain the first folding tray component and second folding tray component in the closed position.   
     
     
         22 . The portable feeding surface of  claim 21 , wherein the insert shell comprises a plurality of removable sheets in a stacked configuration. 
     
     
         23 . The portable feeding surface of  claim 21 , wherein the insert shell includes insert shell fasteners that mate with first insert fastener and second insert fastener. 
     
     
         24 . The portable foldable tray of  claim 14 , wherein the first set of legs and the second set of legs secure the cutaway retainer when folded onto the foldable internal surface. 
     
     
         25 . The portable foldable tray of  claim 14 , wherein one or more folds about which first set of legs and the second set of legs rotate are formed of continuous impermeable material.