Article Holder

Abstract

The present invention is designed to allow a user to securely hold a plate of food while walking or while eating in front of the TV. The present invention includes a plate and a hollow tubular base affixed to substantially the center of the underside of the plate. The plate is substantially planar having a well and a lip. The well includes a central circular aperture wherein an open end of the tubular base is affixed to the aperture such that access to the internal volume of the tubular base is provided. The hollow tubular base is designed to receive therethrough a set of utensils or a beverage cup for easy storing. The exterior surface of the tubular base is designed to be held to allow for a user to securely hold the device without fear of tipping the plate over while eating.

I claim: 
     
         1 ) An article holder, comprising:
 a plate having a well, an upstanding peripheral lip, and a central aperture;   wherein said plate is substantially planar;   a tubular base extending downward from an underside of said plate;   said tubular base having a rounded sidewall, an open upper end, a lower end, and an open internal volume;   said open upper end affixed to said central aperture such that items can be placed through said central aperture and into said open internal volume of said tubular base.   
     
     
         2 ) The article holder of  claim 1 , wherein said aperture is substantially circular and in the center of the well. 
     
     
         3 ) The article holder of  claim 1 , wherein said lower end of said tubular base is closed. 
     
     
         4 ) The article holder of  claim 1 , wherein said tubular base is configured to removably receive therethrough a beverage cup therein and support a beverage cup in an upright condition. 
     
     
         5 ) The article holder of  claim 1 , wherein said central aperture and said tubular base are configured to removably secure a beverage cup by transition fit. 
     
     
         6 ) The article holder of  claim 1 , wherein said central aperture also configured to receive therethrough a set of utensils. 
     
     
         7 ) The article holder of  claim 1 , wherein said hollow tubular base further comprises a slightly decreasing radius extending downwardly from said upper end to said lower end.