Tableware stand

Abstract

An improved tableware stand with an elevated base providing vertical elevation of an adapter for use to receive and retain tableware, the elevated base including a sidewall adapted for receiving a removable, reversible tableware adapter which securely engages the food service item with misaligned receiving structure. The receiving structure includes a plurality of concentric channels for securely receiving and retaining different sized, dimensioned, configured, or shaped food service items while providing a substantially planar platform elevated from an underlying support surface.

What is claimed and desired to be secured by Letters Patent: 
     
         1 . An improved tableware stand for use in securing first and second tableware items, the improved tableware stand comprising:
 an elevated spacer with a sidewall which extends from a bottom to an upper ledge;   an elevated support surface having an arcuate opening and presenting a substantially planar support structure with an arcuate depending lip, whereby said elevated support surface is adapted for receiving first and second tableware items;   said arcuate depending lip which aligns said first and said second tableware items within an arcuate opening; and   a plurality of hand relief surfaces which extend from said bottom along said sidewall.   
     
     
         2 . The improved tableware stand according to  claim 1 , wherein said elevated support surface further comprises an adapter supporting said first and second tableware items within said arcuate opening a distance from said bottom.