Upward Mobility

Eating lunch in the car isn't getting any easier for today's road warriors. It's no picnic trying to enjoy a quick bite to eat without spilling ketchup on your best suit.

Fortunately, there's a solution: Dubbed the Twist-Away Tray, this affordable product takes the mess out of eating in your car. Created by Pacific Sportswear Co. Inc. in San Diego, the reusable tray hangs around your neck and pops open to cover your chest and lap from embarrassing spills. It's made from a spill-resistant material that easily wipes clean; when you're done, just fold it back into its pouch and put it in the glove box.

If you put in a lot of miles on the road, the Twist-Away Tray may help keep your stress level down-not to mention your dry-cleaning bills. Cost: $4.95

This article was originally published in the July 1996 print edition of Entrepreneur with the headline: Upward Mobility.