Multifaceted trivet
A multifaceted trivet with multifaceted functionality includes a trivet ( 50 ) within a basket ( 54 ), a trivet ( 50 ) that may serve as a lid and a trivet with a rotatable base. The trivet ( 50 ) within a basket ( 54 ) provides further insulation by use of the basket ( 54 ). The basket ( 54 ) has serving handles ( 56 ) which allows a heated item to be placed within the basket and easily carried to a serving area The trivet ( 50 ) that may serve as a lid may function as a trivet on which a pot or container may be placed or may fit as a lid of a particular pot or container. The trivet ( 50 ) having a rotatable base rotates for greater access to a serving dish support by the trivet ( 50 ). The trivet with a rotatable base may further include a basket having wheels ( 58 ) for placing the trivet ( 50 ) within to carry the trivet ( 50 ) and the serving dish and to provide an alternative movement of the trivet.
1. A multifaceted trivet comprising:
a trivet portion having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the top surface supports a serving dish;
a basket to transport the trivet portion and the serving dish is supported by the trivet portion; and
a rotatable base coupled to the bottom surface, the rotatable base rotating to provide access to the serving dish by a plurality of users.
2. The multifaceted trivet of claim 1 , wherein the basket further comprises a base having supports and wheels coupled to the base, the base with supports configured to support the trivet portion and rotatable base and the wheels to enable movement of the trivet about a serving surface.
3. The multifaceted trivet of claim 2 , wherein the wheels are in a slanted position to move the basket in a circular pattern about the serving surface.
4. The multifaceted trivet of claim 2 , wherein the base of the basket has intersecting supports to support the rotating base of the trivet portion to provide both rotation of the trivet and movement o the basket on the wheels while the trivet is supported in the basket.
5. The multifaceted trivet of claim 1 , wherein the basket further comprises a rotatable base coupled to the basket for rotating the basket on the base.