Taco holder with storage compartment

Abstract

A taco holder having a storage compartment that can be used, for example, to store an item, such as a small toy. The taco holder may be comprised, in whole or in part, of a transparent or semi-transparent material, such that the item within the storage compartment may be viewed from outside of the taco holder. In certain embodiments, the taco holder may be comprised of a microwave safe material and/or a material suitable for cooking, such as silicon. In certain embodiments, the taco holder may also be used as an oven mitt. In certain embodiments, the taco holders are shaped to enable stacking. Also, in certain embodiments, the taco holder is collapsible.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A taco holder comprising:
 a body having a top surface shaped to hold a taco, a bottom surface shaped to hold the taco holder in an upright position, and a side surface shaped to form a storage compartment within the taco holder; and   a bottom element removably attached to the bottom surface and enclosing the storage compartment.   
     
     
         2 . The taco holder of  claim 1  wherein the bottom element includes a tab that is capable of aiding in separating at least a portion of the bottom element from the body. 
     
     
         3 . The taco holder of  claim 1  wherein the body is transparent. 
     
     
         4 . The taco holder of  claim 1  wherein the storage compartment is sized to hold an item of interest to a child. 
     
     
         5 . The taco holder of  claim 1  wherein the body is collapsible. 
     
     
         6 . The taco holder of  claim 5  wherein the body is comprised of a foldable material. 
     
     
         7 . The tack holder of  claim 6  wherein in the foldable material is configured with fold lines.