WO2009048582A1

WO2009048582A1 - Dual design dishware and combination flatware holder and placemat

Info

Publication number: WO2009048582A1
Application number: PCT/US2008/011601
Authority: WO
Inventors: Michael Earl Fisher
Original assignee: Michael Earl Fisher
Priority date: 2007-10-09
Filing date: 2008-10-09
Publication date: 2009-04-16

Abstract

A piece of dishware having a base member, the base member having a first dishware surface associated with a first decorative and/or structural design and a second dishware surface associated with a second decorative and/or structural design. A flatware holder and placemat, which includes a placemat member, the placemat member having a first surface with a plurality of pockets adapted to receive at least one piece of flatware and a second surface having a decorative placemat design.

Description

DUAL DESIGN DISHWARE AND COMBINATION FLATWARE HOLDER AND PLACEMAT

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] This invention generally relates to dishware, and more particularly to flatware plates, dishes or bowls, and cups having a design consisting of a first surface with a first decorative and/or structural design and a second surface with a second decorative and/or structural design, wherein the first and second decorative and/or structural designs vary relative to the upper surface and the lower surface of the flatware plates, dishes or bowls and/or cups so that either the first or second surfaces can be used as a plate, dish or bowl and/or cup, respectively. In addition, this invention relates to a dual design and/or combination flatware and placemat holder having a first surface for receiving and holding flatware and a second surface, which is a placemat, and a kit comprising a plurality of dual design dishware, flatware, and a flatware holder/placemat.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Dishware is the general term for the dishes used in serving, and eating food, including plates, dishes or bowls, and cups and/or mugs. Meanwhile, flatware often refers to plates and cutlery. Modern dishes may be made of earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, glass, green materials, recyclable materials, and durable plastics, such as melamine resin. Alternatively, disposable dishes made of paper or lightweight plastics may be used for casual eating. [0003] A plate is a type of dishware, being a broad, concave but mainly flat vessel on which food is served. Plates are commonly made from ceramic materials such as bone china, porcelain and stoneware as well as other materials like plastic or glass; occasionally, wood or carved stone is used. Disposable plates are often made from paper. Plates for serving food come in a variety of sizes, from small saucers, to bread and butter plates, to dinner plates, to large platters from which food for several people may be distributed at table. It can be appreciated that some plates are made as decorative items for display rather than used for food. [0004] Another type of dishware is a bowl or dish, which is a common open-top container used in many cultures to serve food, and is also used for drinking and storing other items. They are typically small and shallow, although some, such as punch bowls and salad bowls, are larger and often intended to serve many people. [0005] Drinkware or beverageware is a general term for the class of vessels from which people drink. Glassware is a class of objects that include drinkware made from glass as well as other items. Stemware is a subcategory of drinkware (usually glassware) in which the volume containing the drink is connected to a base by a thin stem of glass or other material. A glass is a drinking vessel, usually made from glass or plastic. Glasses are often clear, but sometimes are colored, or printed or etched with decorations. Compared with a cup which is defined as having a handle and hold exactly one cup of liquid, a glass stands taller without a handle and usually holds more liquid. [0006] A mug is a sturdily built type of cup often used for drinking hot beverages, such as coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Mugs, by definition, have handles and often hold a larger amount of fluid than other types of cup. In more formal settings a mug is usually not used for serving hot beverages, with a teacup or coffee cup being preferred. Shaving mugs can be used to assist in wet shaving. Many mugs are made of ceramic materials such as earthenware, bone china, porcelain or stoneware. Some are made from strengthened glass, such as Pyrex. Other materials, including plastic, steel and enameled metal are used where break resistance is at a premium, such as for campers. Techniques such as silk screen printing or decals can be used to apply decorations; these are fired onto the mug to ensure permanence.

[0007] It would be desirable to have a set of dishware, including plates, bowls or dishes and cups having two different decorative and/or structural designs on one piece of dishware, and more particularly to a dual design consisting of a first surface associated with a first decorative and/or structural design and a second surface associated with a second decorative and/or structural design.

SUMMARY

[0008] In accordance with one embodiment, a piece of dishware comprises: a base member, the base member having a first dishware surface associated with a first decorative and/or structural design and a second dishware surface associated with a second decorative and/or structural design.

[0009] In accordance with another embodiment, a set of dishware comprises: at least one plate having a dual design consisting of a first plate surface associated with a first decorative and/or structural design and a second plate surface associated with a second decorative and/or structural design; at least one bowl having a dual design consisting of a first bowl member associated with the first decorative and/or structural design and a second bowl member associated with the second decorative and/or structural design; and at least one cup having a dual design consisting of a first cup member associated with the first decorative and/or structural design and a second cup member associated with the second decorative and/or structural design.

[0010] In accordance with a further embodiment, a combination flatware holder and placemat comprises: a placemat member, the placemat member having a first surface with a plurality of pockets adapted to receive at least one piece of flatware and a second surface having a decorative placemat design.

[0011] In accordance with another embodiment, a kit comprising: a set of dishware comprises: at least one plate having a dual design consisting of a first plate surface associated with a first decorative and/or structural design and a second plate surface associated with a second decorative and/or structural design; at least one bowl having a dual design consisting of a first bowl member associated with the first decorative and/or structural design and a second bowl member associated with the second decorative and/or structural design; and at least one cup having a dual design consisting of a first cup member associated with the first decorative and/or structural design and a second cup member associated with the second decorative and/or structural design; a flatware holder and placemat comprising: a placemat member, the placemat member having a first surface with a plurality of pockets adapted to receive at least one piece of flatware and a second surface having a decorative placemat design; and a set of flatware comprising: at least one fork; at least one spoon; and at least one knife.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] In the following, exemplary embodiments will be explained in greater detail in reference to drawings, wherein: [0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a circular plate having a dual design in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a rectangular plate having a dual design in accordance with another exemplary embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a triangular plate having a dual design in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a circular bowl having a dual design in accordance with another exemplary embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a rectangular bowl having a dual design in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment. [0018] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a triangular bowl having a dual design in accordance with another exemplary embodiment. [0019] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a rectangular mug having a dual design in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a circular mug having a dual design in accordance with another exemplary embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a triangular mug having a dual design in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment. [0022] FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view of a piece of dishware in the form of a circular plate having a dual design in accordance with another exemplary embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 10B is a top view of a piece of dishware in the form of a circular plate having a dual design in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 10C is a bottom view of a piece of dishware in the form of a circular plate having a dual design in accordance with another embodiment. [0025] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a circular mug/rectangular mug having a dual design in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a dual design placemat/flatware holder in accordance with another exemplary embodiment. [0027] FIG. 13 is a top view of the dual design placemat/flatware holder showing the flatware holder portion in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 14 is a bottom view of the dual design placemat/flatware holder showing the placemat portion in accordance with another exemplary embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a circular plate 100 having a dual design in accordance with an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1 , the piece of dishware includes a base member 130, the base member 130 having a dual design consisting of a first surface or first dishware surface 110 associated with a first decorative and/or structural design 132 and a second surface or second dishware surface 120 associated with a second decorative and/or structural design 134. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the plate 100 has a structural design 132, 134, which is generally circular having a surface upon which food is served. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the base member 130 is a broad, concave but mainly flat vessel on which food is served. Alternatively, the plate 100 can have a pair of raised edges 112, 122, rising from the broad base member 130 upon which food is served. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the first decorative and/or structural design 132 is a first color and the second decorative and/or structural design 134 is a second color. For example, the first decorative and/or structural design 132 could be black and the second decorative and/or structural design 134 could be white. Alternatively, the first decorative and/or structural design 132 can be one pattern and/or design and the second decorative and/or structural design 134 is another pattern and/or design. [0030] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a rectangular plate 200 having a dual design in accordance with another exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the piece of dishware includes a base member 230, the base member 230 having a dual design consisting of a first surface or first dishware surface 210 associated with a first decorative and/or structural design 232 and a second surface or second dishware surface 220 associated with a second decorative and/or structural design 234. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the decorative and/or structural design 232, 234 of the plate 200 is rectangular having a surface upon which food is served. It can be appreciated that the use of rectangular includes equilateral rectangles and/or square shaped objections. In accordance with an embodiment, the base member 230 is a broad, concave but mainly flat vessel on which food is served. Alternatively, the plate 200 can have a plurality of raised edges 212, 222, rising from the broad base member 230 upon which food is served. [0031] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a triangular plate having a dual design in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the piece of dishware includes a base member 330, the base member 330 having a dual design consisting of a first surface or first dishware surface 310 associated with a first decorative and/or structural design 332 and a second surface or second dishware surface 320 associated with a second decorative and/or structural design 334. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the decorative and/or structural design 332, 334 of the plate 300 is triangular having a surface upon which food is served. In accordance with an embodiment, the base member 330 is a triangular plate having a broad, concave but mainly flat vessel on which food is served. Alternatively, the plate 300 can have a plurality of raised edges 312, 322, rising from the broad base member 330 upon which food is served. It can be appreciated that the decorative and/or structural designs 132, 134, 232, 234, 332, 334 from a structural design is not limited to circular, rectangular and/or triangular shapes, but any shape including elliptical, oval, pentagon shape, octagon, etc. In addition, the decorative and/or structural designs 132, 134, 232, 234, 332, 334 from a structural design can includes fruits (i.e., apple and/or orange), vegetables (corn and/or tomato), and/or holiday shapes. The decorative and/or structural designs 132, 134, 232, 234, 332, 334 from a structural design can also have variable sizes without departing from the present invention. [0032] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a circular bowl 400 having a dual design in accordance with another exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the piece of dishware includes a base member 430, the base member 430 having a dual design consisting of a first dishware surface (or bowl member) 410 associated with a first decorative and/or structural design 432 and a second dishware surface (or bowl member) 420 associated with a second decorative and/or structural design 434. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the bowl 400 is circular bowl or dish, which is an open-top container used to serve food, and is also used for drinking and storing other items. It can be appreciated that the bowl or dish can be small and shallow, or can be large, such as a punch bowl or salad bowl, which is intended to serve many people. As shown the bowl 400 has a pair of raised edges 412, 422, rising from the base member 430 to form an open-top container (i.e., bowl or dish). The outer edge or rim 414, 424 of the container is preferably generally circular in shape. [0033] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a rectangular bowl having a dual design in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, the piece of dishware includes a base member 530, the base member 530 having a dual design consisting of a first dishware surface (or first bowl member) 510 associated with a first decorative and/or structural design 532 and a second dishware surface (or second bowl member) 520 associated with a second decorative and/or structural design 534. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the bowl 500 is a rectangular bowl or dish, which is an open-top container used to serve food, and is also used for drinking and storing other items. As shown the bowl 500 has a pair of raised edges 512, 522, rising from the base member 530 to form an open-top container (i.e., bowl or dish). The outer edge or rim 514, 524 of the container is preferably rectangular in shape.

[0034] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a triangular bowl having a dual design in accordance with another exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the piece of dishware includes a base member 630, the base member 630 having a dual design consisting of a first dishware surface (or first bowl member) 610 associated with a first decorative and/or structural design 632 and a second dishware surface (or second bowl member) 620 associated with a second decorative and/or structural design 634. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the bowl 600 is a triangular bowl or dish, which is an open-top container used to serve food, and is also used for drinking and storing other items. As shown the bowl 600 has a pair of raised edges 612, 622, rising from the base member 630 to form an open-top container (i.e., bowl or dish). The outer edge or rim 614, 624 of the container is preferably triangular in shape. [0035] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a rectangular cup or mug 700 having a dual design in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the piece of dishware includes a base member 730, the base member 730 having a dual design consisting of a first dishware surface (or first cup member) 710 associated with a first decorative and/or structural design 732 and a second dishware surface (or second cup member) 720 associated with a second decorative and/or structural design 734. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the cup or mug 700 is a rectangular cup or mug 700, which is an open-top container used for drinking and storing other items, and includes a handle 740. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the handle 740 of a rectangular mug 700 is preferably rectangular or a portion thereof forming a rectangular upon attachment to a vertical side of the cup or mug. As shown the cup or mug 700 has a pair of raised edges 712, 722, rising from the base member 730 to form an open-top container (i.e., cup or mug). The outer edge or rim 714, 724 of the container is preferably generally rectangular in shape. It can be appreciated that cups include not only mugs, but glassware, shot glasses, pitchers and other open-top containers.

[0036] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a circular mug having a dual design in accordance with another exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, the piece of dishware includes a base member 830, the base member 830 having a dual design consisting of a first dishware surface (or first cup member) 810 associated with a first decorative and/or structural design 832 and a second dishware surface (or second cup member) 820 associated with a second decorative and/or structural design 834. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the cup or mug 800 is a rectangular cup or mug 800, which is an open-top container used for drinking and storing other items, and includes a handle 840. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the handle 840 of a circular mug 800 is preferably circular or a portion thereof forming a circular or semi-circular handle upon attachment to a vertical side of the cup or mug. As shown the cup or mug 800 has a pair of raised edges 812, 822, rising from the base member 830 to form an open-top container (i.e., cup or mug). The outer edge or rim 814, 824 of the container is preferably generally circular in shape. [0037] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a triangular mug having a dual design in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9, the piece of dishware includes a base member 930, the base member 930 having a dual design consisting of a first dishware surface (or first cup member) 910 associated with a first decorative and/or structural design 932 and a second dishware surface (or second cup member) 920 associated with a second decorative and/or structural design 934. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the cup or mug 900 is a triangular cup or mug 900, which is an open-top container used for drinking and storing other items, and includes a handle 940. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the handle 940 of a triangular mug 900 is preferably triangular a portion thereof forming a rectangular upon attachment to a vertical side of the cup or mug. As shown the cup or mug 900 has a pair of raised edges 912, 922, rising from the base member 930 to form an open- top container (i.e., cup or mug). The outer edge or rim 914, 924 of the container is preferably generally triangular in shape.

[0038] FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view of a piece of dishware in the form of a circular plate 1000 having a dual design in accordance with another exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10A, the piece of dishware includes a base member 1030, the base member 1030 consisting of a first dishware surface 1010 associated with a first decorative and/or structural design 1040 and a second dishware surface 1020 associated with a second decorative and/or structural design 1050. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the plate 1000 is circular having a broad, concave but mainly flat vessel on which food is served. [0039] FIG. 10B is a top view of a piece of dishware in the form of a circular plate 1000 having a dual design in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1OB, the first surface 1010 has a first decorative and/or structural design 1040.

[0040] FIG. 1OC is a bottom view of a piece of dishware in the form of a circular plate 1000 having a dual design in accordance with another embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10C, the second surface 1020 has a second decorative and/or structural design 1050.

[0041] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a piece of dishware in the form of a circular mug/triangular mug 1100 having a dual design in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11 , the piece of dishware includes a base member 1130, the base member 1130 having a dual design consisting of a first dishware surface 1110 and a second dishware surface 1120. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the cup or mug 1100 includes a pair of raised edge 1112, 1122, rising from the base member 1130 to form a container (i.e., cup or mug), which is an open-top container used for drinking and storing other items, and includes a handle 1140. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment and as shown in FIG. 11 , the first dishware surface 1110 is circular and the second dishware surface 1120 is rectangular. It can be appreciated that in accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the first and second dishware surfaces 1110, 1120 can be any combination of rectangular cups, circular cups and/or triangular cups. In addition, the an outer edge or rim 1114, 1124 of the container 1100 is circular and rectangular in shape, respectively.

[0042] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a dual design flatware holder and placemat 1200 in accordance with an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 12, the flatware holder and placemat 1200 preferably includes a plurality of pockets 1240 (FIG. 13) adapted to receive at least one fork 1211 , 1212, at least one spoon 1214, 1215, and at least one knife 1213. The holder and placemat 1200 also includes a fastener 1250 for rolling up the placemat member 121 O to hold the flatware 1211 , 1212, 1213, 1214, 1215 in place when not in use as a placemat. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the fastener 1250 is a tie, a button, or a hook and loop fastener (i.e., Velcro®). [0043] FIG. 13 is a top view of the dual design placemat/flatware holder showing the flatware holder portion in accordance with an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, the flatware holder and placemat 1200 includes a placemat member 1210, the placemat member 1230 having a first surface 1210 with a plurality of pockets 1240 adapted to receive at least one piece of flatware 1211 , 1212, 1213, 1241 , 1215 and a second surface 1220 having a decorative placemat design.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 13, a set 1240 of flatware or kitchen utensils preferably includes at least one fork 1211 , 1212, at least one knife 1213, and at least one spoon 1214, 1215. Each of the flatware or kitchen utensils

1211 , 1212, 1213, 1241 , 1215 includes a handle portion, which fits within a pocket 1240 within the flatware holder portion of the flatware / placemat, and a utensil head (or utensil portion) extending outward of the pocket 1240. It can be appreciated that as shown in FIG. 13, the size of the utensil head or utensil portion 120 can vary. The utensil portion or head preferably has an upper surface and a lower surface, and wherein the upper surface is preferably used to lift food and/or liquid to the mouth. It can be appreciated that a fork 1211 , 1212 typically consists of a handle portion with a utensil head, which is preferably several narrow tines (usually two, three or four) on one end. The fork is used to lift food to the mouth or to hold food in place while cooking or cutting it. Typically, food can be lifted by either spearing it on the tines, by collecting it on top of the tines, or holding it atop the tines horizontally. To allow for this spoon-like use, the tines can be curved slightly upward. The spoon 1214, 1215 is a utensil consists of a handle portion with a utensil head, which is preferably a small, shallow bowl at the end of a handle portion, used primarily for serving and eating liquid, or semi-liquid foods, and solid foods such as rice and cereal, which cannot easily be lifted with a fork. A knife 1213 is a handheld sharp-edged instrument consisting of handle portion attached to utensil head, which is preferably a blade used for cutting.

[0045] It can be appreciated that the handle portion (i.e., bottom half) of the flatware/kitchen utensil can have multiple sizes, designs, shapes, patterns, and colors. In addition, it can be appreciated that the flatware/kitchen utensils 100 can be any suitable material, including but not limited to silver, pewter, steel, stainless steel, electroplated nickel silver (EPNS), wood, copper, ceramic, rubber, natural and raw materials, recycled materials and/or synthetic materials such as plastic, and man-made materials. In accordance with an alternative embodiment, it can be appreciated that the flatware/kitchenware 100 can be designed and/or manufactured for kids in different sizes and materials. [0046] FIG. 14 is a bottom view of the dual design placemat/flatware holder 1200 showing the placemat portion or second surface 1220 having a decorative placemat design 1222. It can be appreciated that the flatware holder and placemat 1200 can be made from any suitable material including but not limited to paper, plastic, cloth, thin slats of bamboo, lace, silk, vinyl, leather, cork, wool, fiber, and/or recyclable materials. In addition, the second surface 1220 preferably includes a decorative and/or structural design 1222. It can also be appreciated that the flatware holder and placemat can come in different colors, patterns, designs, shapes and materials. In addition, the size of the flatware holder and placemat 1200 can be depend on the size of the flatware 1211 , 1212, 1213, 1214, 1215. In accordance with an embodiment, for example, restaurants can use the decorative and/or structural design 1222 to advertise menu items, specials, and local businesses, or alternatively, the decorative and/or structural design 1222 can include games for children. [0047] While the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, this description is merely representative of the invention and is not to be construed as limiting the invention. Various modifications and applications may occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. A piece of dishware comprising: a base member, the base member having a first dishware surface associated with a first decorative and/or structural design and a second dishware surface associated with a second decorative and/or structural design.

2. The piece of dishware of Claim 1 , wherein the base member is a surface on which food is server.

3. The piece of dishware of Claim 1 , wherein the base member is a mainly flat vessel on which food is served.

4. The piece of dishware of Claim 1 , wherein the first and second dishware surfaces are surfaces on which food is served.

5. The piece of dishware of Claim 1 , wherein the first and second dishware surfaces are mainly flat vessels on which food is served.

6. The piece of dishware of Claim 5, wherein the first and second decorative and/or structural designs are a rectangular plate, a circular plate and/or a triangular plate.

7. The piece of dishware of Claim 1 , wherein the base member further includes a pair of raised edges forming a pair of open-top containers.

8. The piece of dishware of Claim 7, wherein the pair of open-top containers are bowls.

9. The piece of dishware of Claim 8, wherein the pair of open-top containers are rectangular bowls, circular bowls and/or triangular bowls.

10. The piece of dishware of Claim 7, wherein the pair of open-top containers are cups.

11. The piece of dishware of Claim 10, wherein the pair of open- top containers are rectangular cups, circular cups and/or triangular cups.

12. The piece of dishware of Claim 7, wherein one open-top container has a round outer edge and the other open-top container has a rectangular outer edge.

13. A set of dishware comprising: at least one plate having a dual design consisting of a first plate surface associated with a first decorative and/or structural design and a second plate surface associated with a second decorative and/or structural design; at least one bowl having a dual design consisting of a first bowl member associated with the first decorative and/or structural design and a second bowl member associated with the second decorative and/or structural design; and at least one cup having a dual design consisting of a first cup member associated with the first decorative and/or structural design and a second cup member associated with the second decorative and/or structural design.

14. A combination flatware holder and placemat comprising: a placemat member, the placemat member having a first surface with a plurality of pockets adapted to receive at least one piece of flatware and a second surface having a decorative placemat design.

15. The flatware holder and placemat of Claim 14, wherein the plurality of pockets are adapted to receive at least one fork, at least one spoon and at least one knife.

16. The flatware holder and placemat of Claim 14, further comprising a fastener for rolling up the placemat member to hold the flatware in place when the flatware holder and placemat is not in use as a placemat.

17. The flatware holder and placemat of Claim 16, wherein the fastener is a tie.

18. The flatware holder and placemat of Claim 16, wherein the fastener is a snap.

19. A kit comprising: a set of dishware comprising: at least one plate having a dual design consisting of a first plate surface associated with a first decorative and/or structural design and a second plate surface associated with a second decorative and/or structural design; at least one bowl having a dual design consisting of a first bowl member associated with the first decorative and/or structural design and a second bowl member associated with the second decorative and/or structural design; and at least one cup having a dual design consisting of a first cup member associated with the first decorative and/or structural design and a second cup member associated with the second decorative and/or structural design; a flatware holder and placemat comprising: a placemat member, the placemat member having a first surface with a plurality of pockets adapted to receive at least one piece of flatware and a second surface having a decorative placemat design; and a set of flatware comprising: at least one fork; at least one spoon; and at least one knife.