Caddy for Dispensing and Collecting Tableware

Abstract

A portable caddy for disposable tableware comprising: one or more multipurpose platforms for placing tableware, a plurality of concentric vertical legs, with provision for attaching multiple holders for accessories such as bowls, cups, spoons, forks, knives, napkins, stirrers, etc. Furthermore, the caddy may be assembled in table-top mode or in free-standing floor mode with the help of extender leg attachments. The extender legs have provision for attaching one or two or more plastic bags or baskets for separately collecting organic waste or recyclable materials. Platforms may be designed strong enough to hold heavier objects so that the caddy functions as a multipurpose stand.

1 : A caddy for disposable tableware comprising of a plurality of flat platforms rigidly attached to a plurality of vertical legs,
 wherein the flat platforms are vertically spaced from each other and from the ends of the legs,   wherein the vertical legs are situated at the periphery of the flat platforms,   wherein the caddy is less than 24 inches in height, preferably less than 18 inches, and especially preferred between 12 and 15 inches,   wherein the caddy is less than 15 inches in width, preferably less than 12 inches, and especially preferred between 9 and 11 inches,   wherein a plurality of polygonal cup holder attachments of various sizes are attached to the vertical legs,   wherein the cup holder attachments are configured to slide or rotate about the leg to which they are attached, resting at the point of attachment of the flat platforms.   
     
     
         2 : The caddy recited in  claim 1  futher comprising a plurality of extender legs coupled to the base of the vertical legs of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the extender legs are configured to form an angle with respect to the vertical legs of  claim 1 , 
 wherein the extender legs comprise of either folding or telescopic or a plurality of detachable pieces or combinations thereof. 
 
     
     
         3 : The caddy as recited in  claim 1  comprising of flat platforms which further comprise of an inner triangular wire frame within an outer triangular wire frame,
 wherein the inner triangle is rigidly connected to the outer triangle, 
 wherein the length of the side of the inner triangle is about half of the length of the side of the outer triangle, and 
 wherein the corners of the outer triangle are formed so as to allow rigid connection with the vertical legs of  claim 1   
 
     
     
         4 : The caddy as recited in  claim 1  with cup holder attachments comprising of a ring of polygonal shape
 wherein the polygonal cup holder is connected to vertical legs of caddy recited in  claim 1  using a cylindrical sleeve which is free to rotate about the leg 
 wherein the polygon has less than ten sides, preferably eight sides, and especially preferred to have six sides,