Methods, systems, kits and apparatuses for protecting food from airborne particles and germs while eating

Abstract

The present disclosure for a protection screen relates to methods and systems for protecting food, hot or cold, and drinks while eating in public spaces such as cafeterias, bars, restaurants, food courts, food bars, airplane seating, etc.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for providing a Protection Screen for protecting food prepared for eating by patrons at an eating establishment comprising:
 a screen that forms a three (3) sided trapezoid where the eating end is open for hand, utensil and napkin movement;   whereby the screen's height can be any height or adjustable depending on the construction of the screen;   whereby the screen's sides can be any length or adjustable depending on the construction of the screen;   whereby the screen's closed end can be any width or adjustable depending on the construction of the screen;   whereby the screen's material can be any material such as plastic, wood, glass, metal, composite, vinyl, etc.   whereby the screen's material is cleansable;   whereby the screen's material can be infused with germ fighting compounds;   whereby the screen's material can be sprayed prior to use with germ fighting compounds prior to use or at the time of use;   whereby the screen's adjustments can be provided by buttons, clips or other apparatus or means for adjustment appropriate to the screen's material and construction form and,   the screen can be put away or stored post use without requiring any dismantling or deconstruction.   
     
     
         2 . The Protection Screen of  claim 1  can use tapered sides, which can taper in an upward or downward direction from the closed end to the open end. 
     
     
         3 . The Protection Screen of  claim 1  can use a lipped edge or flaps on the upper part of the screen to provide further protection for the enclosed food. 
     
     
         4 . The Protection Screen of  claim 1  can be specifically fitted for specific use cases such as airplane trays.