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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 18, 2002
Filed:
Aug. 12, 2000
John DeCastro, Wichita, KS (US);
Terry Mears, Wichita, KS (US);
Yiyun Culp, Wichita, KS (US);
Michael Brockel, Wichita, KS (US);
Regis Schulte, Wichita, KS (US);
Tracey Beehm, Augusta, KS (US);
The Coleman Company, Inc., Wichita, KS (US);
Abstract
A support tray includes a top surface, an underside, and a side perimeter. The top surface is substantially planar and has a plurality of perforations leading to the underside. The underside includes a support grate. The support grate includes a plurality of interconnected support beams and support walls that surround the perforations. The side perimeter includes an upper rim and a lower rim and is contoured to provide for handles. Optionally, the top surface has handle straps and at least one beverage container holder that stores a beverage container in an upright or lateral position. The support tray may be made of a rigid plastic construction suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.