A cup stacking and holding assembly is disclosed with methods of application in standard use and with internal electronics for visual displays. The cup holder assembly may be manufactured in various configurations, all providing a cup rack for convenient and stable stacking of disposable cups. The cup rack may comprise a base providing a surface for abutting support for a cup retainer plate and a plurality of mounting cups; the cup retainer plate coupled to the base; the plurality of mounting cups integrally molded to the cup retainer plate; the cup retainer plate moveable from a first closed position parallel and proximal to the surface for abutting support to a second open position; a back panel extending from the base, the back panel substantially perpendicular relative to the surface for abutting support, and an electronic display installed in the back panel.

A cover and a method for covering an eating utensil having a head opposite a handle. The cover has a sleeve with a closed end and an open end for receiving the head of the eating utensil. A tab extends from the open end of the sleeve. The tab may have an adhesive on an inner side for adhering the tab to a portion of the handle when the head is positioned in the sleeve.

A cup stacking and holding assembly is disclosed with methods of application in standard use and with internal electronics for visual displays. The cup holder assembly may be manufactured in various configurations, all providing a cup rack for convenient and stable stacking of disposable cups. The cup rack may comprise: a base providing a surface for abutting support for a plurality of cups; a cup retainer plate coupled to the base; a plurality of cup retaining apertures formed within the cup retainer plate, each cup retaining aperture sized to receive a corresponding cup and having a diameter smaller than the largest exterior diameter of the corresponding cup; the cup retainer plate moveable from a first closed position parallel and proximal to the surface for abutting support to a second open position for insertion of cups within the cup retaining apertures.

A utensil supporting device includes a body that defines a first utensil rest configured to receive a first dining utensil for resting thereupon and preventing a food-engaging portion of the first dining utensil from resting on a supporting surface. The body further defines a second utensil rest adjacent the first utensil rest, the second utensil rest being configured to receive a second dining utensil for resting thereupon and preventing a food-engaging portion of the second dining utensil from resting on the supporting surface. An article holder extends up from the body. The article holder is adjacent to one or more of the first and second utensil rests.

An eating utensil has a handle and a food handling portion connected to the handle. A stand elevates the food handling portion above a substantially flat surface. The stand has a pair of flap members, wherein each flap member extends down and away from the handle. Each flap sized to allow a user to apply pressure on an edge of the handle.

Systems and methods for preventing cross contamination including a grasping handle for use with a container. In example embodiments, the grasping handle can be integrally formed or removably mounted with the container or a cap that is removably connectable with the container. In one example embodiment, a dispensing cap having a grasping handle extending therefrom can be provided for attachment to a desired container. A packaged sanitary wipe can be provided for cleaning the grasping handle and a foil package thereof can cover at least a portion of the grasping handle to provide a sanitary barrier therebetween. Methods of preventing cross contamination when using condiments contained within containers are also disclosed.

A cover for an eating utensil having a head opposite a handle. The cover has a sleeve with a closed end and an open end for receiving the head of the eating utensil. A tab extends from the open end of the sleeve. The tab may have an adhesive on an inner side for adhering the tab to a portion of the handle when the head is positioned in the sleeve.

A cup stacking and holding assembly is disclosed with methods of application in standard use and with internal electronics for visual displays. The cup holder assembly may be manufactured in various configurations, all providing a cup rack for convenient and stable stacking of disposable cups. The cup rack may comprise: a base providing a surface for abutting support for a plurality of cups; a cup retainer plate coupled to the base; a plurality of cup retaining apertures formed within the cup retainer plate, each cup retaining aperture sized to receive a corresponding cup and having a diameter smaller than the largest exterior diameter of the corresponding cup; the cup retainer plate moveable from a first closed position parallel and proximal to the surface for abutting support to a second open position for insertion of cups within the cup retaining apertures.

An eating utensil is structured to avoid touching a table surface. The eating utensil includes a handle, a food-handling portion connected to the handle, and a double-legged stand that lifts the food-handling portion of the eating utensil so as to avoid contact with a potentially contaminated surface. In various embodiments, the non-handle portion of the eating instrument is structured as a fork, spoon, or knife. The eating utensil can be made of various materials, such as stainless steel or silver. In an embodiment, the eating utensil is a plastic disposable eating utensil. The eating utensil will preferably make up a set of various different types of eating utensils (e.g., fork, spoon, knife) that can be stacked one upon another.

A cup stacking and holding assembly is disclosed with methods of application in standard use and with internal electronics for visual displays. The cup holder assembly may be manufactured in various configurations, all providing a cup rack for convenient and stable stacking of disposable cups. The cup rack may comprise: a base providing a surface for abutting support for a plurality of cups; a cup retainer plate coupled to the base; a plurality of cup retaining apertures formed within the cup retainer plate, each cup retaining aperture sized to receive a corresponding cup and having a diameter smaller than the largest exterior diameter of the corresponding cup; the cup retainer plate moveable from a first closed position parallel and proximal to the surface for abutting support to a second open position for insertion of cups within the cup retaining apertures.