Luggage Tray Apparatus

Abstract

A luggage tray apparatus for supporting food, electronics, and other devices on a piece of luggage is provided. The luggage has a sliding grip, retractable handle with the retractable handle having a pair of parallel extension rods. The luggage tray apparatus comprises a tray table having a top surface, a bottom surface substantially opposite the top surface, and an outer perimeter edge with the outer perimeter edge having a front edge and a rear edge substantially opposite the front edge. An elongated slot is formed completely through the tray table nearingly adjacent the rear edge with the elongated slot capable of slidably receiving the extension rods. A pair of support arms is provided having a first end and a second end with the first end secured to the bottom surface and the second end secured to the extension rods. Wherein the tray table provides a stable surface for placement of the food, electronics, and other devices.

1 . A luggage tray apparatus for supporting food, electronics, and other devices on a piece of luggage, the luggage having a sliding grip, retractable handle, the retractable handle having a pair of parallel extension rods, the luggage tray apparatus comprising:
 a tray table having a top surface, a bottom surface substantially opposite the top surface, and an outer perimeter edge, the outer perimeter edge having a front edge and a rear edge substantially opposite the front edge;   an elongated slot formed completely through the tray table nearingly adjacent the rear edge of the tray table, the elongated slot capable of slidably receiving the extension rods;   a first support arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first support arm secured to the bottom surface of the tray table, the second end of the first support arm secured to one of the extension rods; and   a second support arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second support arm secured to the bottom surface of the tray table, the second end of the second support arm secured to the other extension rod;   wherein the tray table provides a stable surface for placement of the food, electronics, and other devices.   
     
     
         2 . The luggage tray apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the top surface of the tray table is flat and planar. 
     
     
         3 . The luggage tray apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the tray table is constructed from a rigid plastic material in a rectangular shape. 
     
     
         4 . The luggage tray apparatus of  claim 1  wherein at least a portion of the outer perimeter edge of the tray table extends beyond the luggage. 
     
     
         5 . The luggage tray apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the support arms extend downward from the bottom surface of the tray table angling in a general direction toward the retractable handle of the luggage. 
     
     
         6 . The luggage tray apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the first end of the support arms are secured to the bottom surface of the tray table at a point between a longitudinal centerline of the tray table and the front edge of the tray table. 
     
     
         7 . The luggage tray apparatus of  claim 1  and further comprising:
 a snap on clamp mounted to the second end of the support arms. 
 
     
     
         8 . The luggage tray apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the first end of the first support arm is pivotally secured to the bottom surface of the tray table and the second end of the first support arm is pivotally secured to one of the extension rods and wherein the first end of the second support arm is pivotally secured to the bottom surface of the tray table and the second end of the second support arm is pivotally secured to the other extension rod. 
     
     
         9 . The luggage tray apparatus of  claim 1  and further comprising:
 a joint formed in each support arm allowing each support arm to bend such that the tray table is foldable against the retractable handle. 
 
     
     
         10 . The luggage tray apparatus of  claim 1  and further comprising:
 a beverage receptacle formed in the top surface of the tray table. 
 
     
     
         11 . The luggage tray apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the tray table is removable from the extension rods. 
     
     
         12 . A method for supporting food, electronics, and other devices on a piece of luggage, the luggage having a sliding grip, retractable handle, the retractable handle having a pair of parallel extension rods, the method comprising:
 providing a tray table having a top surface, a bottom surface substantially opposite the top surface, and an outer perimeter edge, the outer perimeter edge having a front edge and a rear edge substantially opposite the front edge;   forming an elongated slot completely through the tray table nearingly adjacent the rear edge of the tray table;   slidably receiving the extension rods within the elongated slot;   providing a first support arm having a first end and a second end;   providing a second support arm having a first end and a second end;   securing the first ends of the support arms to the bottom surface of the tray table;   securing the second ends of the support arms to the extension rods; and   providing a stable surface for placement of the food, electronics, and other devices.   
     
     
         13 . A luggage tray apparatus for supporting food, electronics, and other devices on a piece of luggage, the luggage having a sliding grip, retractable handle, the retractable handle having a pair of parallel extension rods, the luggage tray apparatus comprising:
 a tray table having a top surface, a bottom surface substantially opposite the top surface, and an outer perimeter edge, the outer perimeter edge having a front edge and a rear edge substantially opposite the front edge;   an elongated slot formed completely through the tray table nearingly adjacent the rear edge of the tray table, the elongated slot capable of slidably receiving the extension rods;   a pair of support arms having a first end and a second end, the first ends of the support arms pivotally secured to the bottom surface of the tray table, the second ends of the support arms pivotally secured to the extension rods; and   a joint formed in each support arm allowing each support arm to bend such that the tray table is foldable against the retractable handle;   wherein the support arms extend downward from the bottom surface of the tray table angling in a general direction toward the retractable handle of the luggage;   wherein the tray table provides a stable surface for placement of the food, electronics, and other devices.   
     
     
         14 . The luggage tray apparatus of  claim 13  wherein the top surface of the tray table is flat and planar. 
     
     
         15 . The luggage tray apparatus of  claim 13  wherein the tray table is constructed from a rigid plastic material in a rectangular shape. 
     
     
         16 . The luggage tray apparatus of  claim 13  wherein at least a portion of the outer perimeter edge of the tray table extends beyond the luggage. 
     
     
         17 . The luggage tray apparatus of  claim 13  wherein the first end of the support arms are secured to the bottom surface of the tray table at a point between a longitudinal centerline of the tray table and the front edge of the tray table. 
     
     
         18 . The luggage tray apparatus of  claim 13  and further comprising:
 a snap on clamp mounted to the second end of the support arms. 
 
     
     
         19 . The luggage tray apparatus of  claim 13  and further comprising:
 a beverage receptacle formed in the top surface of the tray table. 
 
     
     
         20 . The luggage tray apparatus of  claim 13  wherein the tray table is removable from the extension rods.