Serving tray holder and stabilizer

Abstract

A serving tray holder that provides stability to a serving tray and provides comfort to the user.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer, said serving tray holder comprising:
 A) a unitary serving tray support and,   B) a carrying handle for said unitary serving tray support, said unitary serving tray support comprising
 i) a center plate; 
 ii) two lateral extensions from said center plate in the same plane as said center plate, which extensions extend in a 90-degree angle from each other from said center plate; each said lateral having a terminal end, each said terminal end curled upwardly direction in a hook configuration; 
 iii) a tab extending from said center plate in the same plane as said lateral extensions at an angle of 135 degrees from each said lateral extension, said tab having a distal terminal notch; 
 iv) a centered hub on a bottom of said center plate, said carrying handle being insertable in and retractable out of said hub. 
   
     
     
         2 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 1  that is manufactured from plastic. 
     
     
         3 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said plastic is vinyl. 
     
     
         4 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said plastic is polyethylene. 
     
     
         5 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said plastic is polypropylene. 
     
     
         6 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said plastic is ABS. 
     
     
         7 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said plastic is crosslinked polyethylene. 
     
     
         8 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 1  that has a size to securely hold a serving tray having a 10 to 36 inch diameter. 
     
     
         9 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said hook configuration has at least a ½ inch wide opening. 
     
     
         10 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said lateral extensions each have at least a ½ inch thickness and width. 
     
     
         11 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said center plate has a thickness of at least 1/16 inch. 
     
     
         12 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said handle is from three inches to 6 inches long. 
     
     
         13 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said handle has indentions for finger gripping. 
     
     
         14 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said handle is manufactured from wood. 
     
     
         15 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said handle is manufactured from plastic. 
     
     
         16 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said handle is manufactured from metal. 
     
     
         17 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said handle is manufactured from composite material. 
     
     
         18 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said handle is capable of insertion and withdrawal from said hub. 
     
     
         19 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said handle is lockable inside said hub. 
     
     
         20 . A serving tray holder and stabilizer as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said center plate is from 1/16 inch to 5/16 in thickness.