DINING PLACEMAT WITH INTERCHANGEABLE TABLEWARE

摘要

A tableware system (100) is provided that includes a placemat (102) with non-integrated tableware (104A, 104). The placemat (102) includes a substantially planar bottom surface (106) that forms a partial vacuum when provided in contact with an underlying surface and a first fastening mechanism (107, 302, 507A) provided at a top surface (105, 503A) of the placemat (102). The tableware (104A, 104) includes a second fastening mechanism (107, 302, 507A) that corresponds to the first fastening mechanism (107, 302, 507A), the second fastening mechanism (107, 302, 507A) being detachably coupled to the first fastening mechanism (107, 302, 507A). A lid (501, 50) is provided that secures to the tableware (104A, 104) and includes another first fastening mechanism (107, 302, 507A) provided at a top surface (105, 503A) thereof. A lock is provided that fixedly secures the first fastening mechanism (107, 302, 507A) and the second fastening mechanism (107, 302, 507A). The lock may include a release mechanism that disengages the lock upon application of a force thereto. Alternatively, the lock may be removable by a separate tool that disengages the lock to allow the tableware (104A, 104) and the placemat (102) to be detached.