Special disposable cutting sheet device

Abstract

A cutting sheet formed from thin material with a curb or moat around its periphery made of a paper core and spray-on food safe acrylic water repellent sheet consisting of a cutting surface and a support surface made in a rectangular configuration with a perimeter, a limiting circularly shaped curb configuration around the perimeter wherein an amount of released juices from a foodstuff are contained, a set of pleats on the perimeter to facilitate folding of the surfaces, and a set of score lines to guide a person cutting the foodstuff wherein the person can place the foodstuff on the disposable cutting sheet device and cut the foodstuff with the score lines as guides, then the person can use the pleats to guide folding the disposable cutting sheet design into a funnel, and then the person can then dispose of the disposable cutting sheet after a one-time use.

Claims

1. An one-piece disposable cutting sheet device made of water resistant sheet comprising: a. a cutting surface and a support surface made in a rectangular configuration with a perimeter; b. a preformed curved curb around the perimeter of the one-piece disposable cutting sheet device wherein the gutter is pre-formed without need of additional manipulation along each of two short ends, each of two long ends, and at each of the four joining corners where the short and long ends meet and wherein an amount of released juices from a foodstuff are contained; c. a set of pleats on the perimeter to facilitate folding of the surfaces; and d. a set of score lines to guide a person cutting the food stuff wherein the person can place the foodstuff on the disposable cutting sheet device and cut the foodstuff with the score lines as guides; then the person can use the pleats to guide folding the disposable cutting sheet design into a funnel; and wherein the person can then dispose of the disposable cutting sheet after a one-time use.

2.-5. (canceled)

6. The special disposable cutting sheet device according to claim 1 wherein the gutter is selected from a group of configurations consisting of a curve, a square and a trapezoid shape.

7. The special disposable cutting sheet device according to claim 1 wherein the food stuff is selected from a group consisting of a chicken, a turkey, a ham, a beef roast, a pork roast, a set of vegetables, and a set of fruit.

8. The special disposable cutting sheet device according to claim 1 wherein the water resistant sheet is selected from a group consisting of pressed paper, card board, plastic and composite material.

9. The special disposable cutting sheet device according to claim 1 wherein the water resistant sheet is a pressed paper that is coated with a liquid impervious material.

10. The special disposable cutting sheet device according to claim 9 wherein the impervious material is selected from a group consisting of wax, silicon, acrylic, and composite material.

11. The special disposable cutting sheet device according to claim 1 wherein the water resistant sheet is made of particles with a coating, wherein the particles are compressed into a sheet.

12. The special disposable cutting sheet device according to claim 11 wherein the coating is selected from a group consisting of plastic, silicon, wax, polyurethane that is cured and is a food safe composite material.

13.-18. (canceled)

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the special disposable cutting sheet device that is preferred. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below serve to explain the principles of the cutting board or sheet device. It is understood, however, that the special disposable cutting sheet device is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.

[0031] FIGS. 1A through 1D are sketches of the special disposable cutting sheet device.

[0032] FIGS. 2A though 2F are sketches of the general special disposable cutting sheet device with components and features noted.

[0033] FIGS. 3A through 3F are sketches of the peripheral curbs or gutters and the make-up of the sheet layers shown from generally a side cross-sectional view.

[0034] FIGS. 4A through 4D are more sketches of the special disposable cutting sheet device and its use.

[0035] FIGS. 5A through 5K are sketches of prior art for cutting sheets and boards.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGSREFERENCE NUMERALS

[0036] The following list refers to the drawings:

TABLE-US-00002 TABLE B Reference numbers Ref # Description 30 special disposable cutting sheet device 30 31 plan view 31 32 side view 32 33 end view 33 34 cross-section view 34 34A cross-section view curb 34A 34B cross-section view dip 34B 35 cutting surface 35 where slicing and preparation occurs to foodstuff 90 37 support surface 37 nearest table, counter top or block 38 pleating/ fold lines 38 39 score line 39 40 moat, gutter, trough, dip 40 as a limiting configuration for juices from foodstuff 90 40A curb, siding, rise 40A as a limiting configuration for juices from foodstuff 90 41 circular, curved, semicircle configuration 41 42 square, rectangular, box configuration 42 43 trapezoid configuration 43 45 short end 45 47 long side 47 50 perimeter, periphery, outer edge 50 of device 30 53 square or rectangular device 53 55 circular or round device 55 57 oval or elliptical device 57 60 typical pressed paper, card board, plastic or composite material 60 device 30 63 coated particles 63 with plastic, silicon, wax, polyurethane that is cured, or food safe composite material on the particles, then pressed/ compressed/ or formed to shape of device 30 65 coated device 65 which is pressed material board 60 then spray or dip coated with liquid impervious material 66 66 liquid impervious, food safe material 66 such as wax, silicon, acrylic, or composite material. 90 foodstuff 90 a chicken, a turkey, a ham, a beef roast, a pork roast, a set of vegetables, and a set of fruit. 100 person or operator 100 110 Prior Art 110 Patent - EP 1036531A1 by Andrea Polli a Chopping Board with Removable cutting surface 112 Prior Art 112 Patent - GB 2408444A by John W Reeves et al a Chopping Board 114 Prior Art 114 Patent - U.S. Pat. No. 5,984,294 by Bogomolny a Cutting Board with Replaceable Cutting Surface 116 Prior Art 116 Patent - U.S. Pat. No. 4,116,426 by Kessler a Cutting board 118 Prior Art 118 Patent - U.S. Pat. No. 6,164,478 by Cant a Disposable cutting board 120 Prior Art Patent 120 - U.S. Pat. No. 6,422,551 by Brotz a Disposable cutting board 122 Prior Art Patent 122 - U.S. Pat. No. 6,986,931 by Ackerman et al a Disposable cutting sheet 124 Prior Art Patent 124 - U.S. Pat. No. 7,665,719 by Kishbaugh a Food preparation board 126 Prior Art Patent 126 - U.S. Pat. No. 7,078,088 by Price et al a Disposable cutting sheet 128 Prior Art Patent 128 - U.S. Pat. No. 9,149,159 by Frey a Flex-i-board 130 Prior Art Patent 130 - U.S. Pat. No. 10,213,055 by Randall a Thin chopping and slicing board that facilitates easy transfer of prepared ingredients

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PERFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0037] This invention relates cutting sheet for use in kitchens or other food preparation areas. The device concerns, in particular, work surfaces for the food industries, such as butchers, fishmongers, restaurants, delicatessens, etc., although not excluding its application to domestic residential cutting sheets. The present invention relates generally to cutting boards and sheets formed from thin material, and more particularly to a novel and improved cutting sheet having a curb or moat around its periphery to facilitate containment of juices during trimming operations. The present invention relates generally to protective media, and, more particularly, to a cutting sheet which is disposable. This invention relates to a kitchenware item, specifically to countertop cutting boards used for supporting food while the food is being cut. The present invention pertains to the art of food preparation and more particularly to a cutting sheet that is disposable. The present invention relates to systems, methods and apparatus for the preparation of food and, more specifically a surface on which to cut and otherwise process ingredients with means to easily transfer them to a variety of receiving vessels without spillage. The subject invention relates to a single use disposable cutting board assembly having a number of score lines such that a portion of the cutting board assembly may be folded to contain potentially pathogenic juices of red meat, fish, or poultry and also to create a more rigid transportable serving tray.

[0038] The advantages for the special disposable cutting sheet device 30 are listed above in the introduction. Succinctly the benefits are that the device: [0039] A. Improves Health factorsover 1 million people in the USA get food poisoning every year. [0040] B. Is Easy to useUse in place of any other portable cutting surface, but throwaway after every use. [0041] C. Is Disposableuse one time then bring the corners together to trap any juices into the center and place into a trash can. [0042] D. Protects Countertop Stain [0043] E. Removes OdorsWooden and plastic cutting board can retain odors. [0044] F. Is Biodegradablerenewable resource and may be made of recycled paper. [0045] G. Is Inexpensive to manufacture & Low manufacturing waste [0046] H. Removes mixing raw and cooked foods [0047] I. Is for Slicing [0048] J. Can use as a double thickness [0049] K. Contains juices released by slicing food [0050] L. Can be made in various sizes and shapes [0051] M. Can fold into a funnel to transfer food to other containers [0052] N. Can be used to cut or process any food [0053] O. Allows safer food preparation for the consumer and family [0054] P. Has additional uses, for example as a placemat or counter protection [0055] Q. Is hygienic [0056] R. Can be used on dishes and platters to prevent scratching of same by knives

[0057] The preferred embodiment of a special disposable cutting sheet device made of a paper core and spray-on food safe acrylic water repellent sheet consisting of a cutting surface and a support surface made in a rectangular configuration with a perimeter, a limiting circularly shaped curb configuration around the perimeter wherein an amount of released juices from a foodstuff are contained, a set of pleats on the perimeter to facilitate folding of the surfaces, and a set of score lines to guide a person cutting the foodstuff wherein the person can place the foodstuff on the disposable cutting sheet device and cut the foodstuff with the score lines as guides, then the person can use the pleats to guide folding the disposable cutting sheet design into a funnel, and then the person can then dispose of the disposable cutting sheet after a one-time use.

[0058] There is shown in FIGS. 1-5 a complete description and operative embodiment of the special disposable cutting sheet device 30. In the drawings and illustrations, one notes well that the FIGS. 1-5 demonstrate the general configuration and use of this product and system. The various example uses are in the operation and use section, below.

[0059] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the special disposable cutting sheet device 30 that is preferred. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below serve to explain the principles of the disposable cutting sheet 30. It is understood, however, that the device 30 is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown. Other examples of system and devices and uses are still understood by one skilled in the art of cutting sheets, boards and chopping to be readily adapted to other types of systems and devices and still be well within the scope and spirit shown here.

[0060] FIGS. 1A through 1D are sketches of special disposable cutting sheet device 30. In these views are shown and demonstrated: a special disposable cutting sheet device 30; a square or rectangular device 53; a circular or round device 55; an oval or elliptical device 57; a foodstuff 90 a chicken, a turkey, a ham, a beef roast, a pork roast, a set of vegetables, and a set of fruit; and a person or operator 100.

[0061] FIGS. 2A though 2F are sketches of the general special disposable cutting sheet device 30 with components and features noted. The features shown include: a special disposable cutting sheet device 30; a plan view 31; a side view 32; an end view 33; a cross-section view 34; a cross-section view curb 34A; a cross-section view of dip 34B; a cutting surface 35 where slicing and preparation occurs to foodstuff 90a chicken, a turkey, a ham, a beef roast, a pork roast, a set of vegetables, and a set of fruit; a support surface 37 nearest table, counter top or block; a set of pleating/fold lines 38; a set of score lines 39; a moat, gutter, trough, dip 40 as a limiting configuration for juices from foodstuff 90; a curb, siding, rise 40A as a limiting configuration for juices from foodstuff 90; a short end 45; a long side 47; and a perimeter, periphery, outer edge 50 of device 30.

[0062] FIGS. 3A through 3F are sketches of the peripheral curbs 40A or gutters 40 and the make-up of the sheet layers shown from generally a side cross-sectional view. Provided in these view for a special disposable cutting sheet device 30 are: a cutting surface 35 where slicing and preparation occurs to foodstuff 90; a moat, gutter, trough, dip 40 as a limiting configuration for juices from foodstuff 90 (the reverse image of a curb, siding, rise 40A as a limiting configuration for juices from foodstuff 90); a circular, curved, semicircle configuration 41; a square, rectangular, box configuration 42; a trapezoid configuration 43; a typical pressed paper, card board, plastic or composite material 60 device 30; a coated particles 63 with plastic, silicon or wax on particles, then pressed/ compressed/or formed to shape of device 30; a coated device 65 which is pressed material board 60 then spray or dip coated with liquid impervious material 66; and a liquid impervious, water repellant or resistant food safe material 66 such as wax, silicon, acrylic or composite material. A high performance polymers may be used across a wide variety of applications in the food industry and offer many beneficial characteristics including: excellent resistance to chemicals such as boiling water, fats, oils, acids, alkalis and many solvents, capable of withstanding extreme temperature conditions, resists steam, radiation and frozen storage conditions, contains no solvents or diluents, and has convenient handling. Food Grade Silicone Sealant is a non-slump sealant. A Polyurethane varnish does not present any known hazard and is food safe once it is fully cured. I have an idea for a new product. It's a paper one-time use cutting sheet. The surface would need to be made of thin cardboard about 1 mm thick and coated like a paper plate but about approximately 11 inches by 17 inches. Various sizes and configurations (round, rectangular, oval, elliptical are anticipated but are offered as examples and not as limitations.

[0063] FIGS. 4A through 4D are more sketches of the special disposable cutting sheet device 30 and its use. These are described below in the Operation section.

[0064] FIGS. 5A through 5K are sketches of prior art for cutting sheets and boards. In these figures are shown: Prior Art 110 PatentEP 1036531A1 by Andrea Polli a Chopping Board with Removable cutting surface; Prior Art 112 PatentGB 2408444A by John W Reeves et al a Chopping Board; Prior Art 114 PatentU.S. Pat. No. 5,984,294 by Bogomolny a Cutting Board with Replaceable Cutting Surface; Prior Art 116 PatentU.S. Pat. No. 4,116,426 by Kessler a Cutting board; Prior Art 118 PatentU.S. Pat. No. 6,164,478 by Cant a Disposable cutting board; Prior Art Patent 120U.S. Pat. No. 6,422,551 by Brotz a Disposable cutting board; Prior Art Patent 122U.S. Pat. No. 6,986,931 by Ackerman et al a Disposable cutting sheet; Prior Art Patent 124U.S. Pat. No. 7,665,719 by Kishbaugh a Food preparation board; Prior Art Patent 126U.S. Pat. No. 7,078,088 by Price et al a Disposable cutting sheet; Prior Art Patent 128U.S. Pat. No. 9,149,159 by Frey a Flex-i-board; Prior Art Patent 130U.S. Ser. No. 10,213,055 by Randall a Thin chopping and slicing board that facilitates easy transfer of prepared ingredients.

[0065] The details mentioned here are exemplary and not limiting. Other specific components and manners specific to describing a special disposable cutting sheet device 30 may be added as a person, having ordinary skill in the field of cutting board, sheets and chopping blocks well appreciates.

OPERATION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0066] The special disposable cutting sheet device 30 has been described in the above embodiment. The manner of how the device operates is described below. One notes well that the description above and the operation described here must be taken together to fully illustrate the concept of the special disposable cutting sheet device 30. The preferred embodiment of a special disposable cutting sheet device made of a paper core and spray-on food safe acrylic water repellent sheet consisting of a cutting surface and a support surface made in a rectangular configuration with a perimeter, a limiting circularly shaped curb configuration around the perimeter wherein an amount of released juices from a foodstuff are contained, a set of pleats on the perimeter to facilitate folding of the surfaces, and a set of score lines to guide a person cutting the foodstuff wherein the person can place the foodstuff on the disposable cutting sheet device and cut the foodstuff with the score lines as guides, then the person can use the pleats to guide folding the disposable cutting sheet design into a funnel, and then the person can then dispose of the disposable cutting sheet after a one-time use.

[0067] The special disposable cutting sheet device 30 operates as described in the following FIGS. 4A through 4D that show its use. Shown here are the following: a special disposable cutting sheet device 30; a cutting surface 35 where slicing and preparation occurs to foodstuff 90; a set of pleating/fold lines 38; a set of score lines 39; a curb, siding, rise 40A as a limiting configuration for juices from foodstuff 90; a square or rectangular device 53; a foodstuff 90 chicken, turkey, ham, beef roast, pork, vegetables and fruits; and a person or operator 100. Operation is simple. An operator 100 get a special disposable cutting sheet device 30 and places it on a support surface 37 table, counter, etc. Then the operator 100 gets a foodstuff 90 (chicken, turkey, ham, beef roast, pork, vegetables and fruits) and a knife to cut the foodstuff 90. The curb 40A or gutter 40 as a limiting configuration for juices from foodstuff 90. When ready to transfer, the special disposable cutting sheet device 30 can be folded along the score lines 39 or the pleat lines 38 to fold the cutting sheet device 30 to create a funnel and transfer the foodstuffs 90 to another pan or plate. When done, the cutting sheet device 30 may be placed into a trash can for easy disposal.

[0068] With this description it is to be understood that the special disposable cutting sheet device 30 and other optional embodiments are not to be limited to only the disclosed embodiment of product. The features of the special disposable cutting sheet device 30 and other embodiments are intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the description.

[0069] While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.

[0070] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which these inventions belong. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can also be used in the practice or testing of the present inventions, the preferred methods and materials are now described above in the foregoing paragraphs.

[0071] Other embodiments of the invention are possible. Although the description above contains much specificity, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention, but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments of this invention. It is also contemplated that various combinations or sub-combinations of the specific features and aspects of the embodiments may be made and still fall within the scope of the inventions. It should be understood that various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with or substituted for one another in order to form varying modes of the disclosed inventions. Thus, it is intended that the scope of at least some of the present inventions herein disclosed should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described above.

[0072] With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0073] The terms recited in the claims should be given their ordinary and customary meaning as determined by reference to relevant entries (e.g., definition of plane as a carpenter's tool would not be relevant to the use of the term plane when used to refer to an airplane, etc.) in dictionaries (e.g., widely used general reference dictionaries and/or relevant technical dictionaries), commonly understood meanings by those in the art, etc., with the understanding that the broadest meaning imparted by any one or combination of these sources should be given to the claim terms (e.g., two or more relevant dictionary entries should be combined to provide the broadest meaning of the combination of entries, etc.) subject only to the following exceptions: (a) if a term is used herein in a manner more expansive than its ordinary and customary meaning, the term should be given its ordinary and customary meaning plus the additional expansive meaning, or (b) if a term has been explicitly defined to have a different meaning by reciting the term followed by the phrase as used herein shall mean or similar language (e.g., herein this term means, as defined herein, for the purposes of this disclosure [the term] shall mean, etc.). References to specific examples, use of i.e., use of the word invention, etc., are not meant to invoke exception (b) or otherwise restrict the scope of the recited claim terms. Other than situations where exception (b) applies, nothing contained herein should be considered a disclaimer or disavowal of claim scope. Accordingly, the subject matter recited in the claims is not coextensive with and should not be interpreted to be coextensive with any particular embodiment, feature, or combination of features shown herein. This is true even if only a single embodiment of the particular feature or combination of features is illustrated and described herein. Thus, the appended claims should be read to be given their broadest interpretation in view of the prior art and the ordinary meaning of the claim terms.

[0074] Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers or expressions, such as those expressing dimensions, physical characteristics, etc. used in the specification (other than the claims) are understood as modified in all instances by the term approximately. At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalents to the claims, each numerical parameter recited in the specification or claims which is modified by the term approximately should at least be construed in light of the number of recited significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques.