Assists children, the elderly, people with limited muscle control and individuals with the use of only one hand. The deep inner lip keeps food from sliding off the plate. The user brings the fork or spoon to the edge of the plate and pushes the food onto the utensil. Three suction cups mounted to the bottom of the plate raise the plate by 1/4" (6.4 cm) and when moistened will adhere to nearly any flat surface making the plate almost immovable. 9" (23 cm) diameter. Not recommended for dishwasher or microwave oven.