CA2729354A1 - Adjustable, rotational, spoon and fork utensil - Google Patents
Adjustable, rotational, spoon and fork utensil Download PDFInfo
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G21/00—Table-ware
- A47G21/02—Forks; Forks with ejectors; Combined forks and spoons; Salad servers
Abstract
This invention is an eating utensil which has the ability to rotate, (relative to the handle), the spoon or fork attachments to different repeatable fixed angular positions.
The different positions can accommodate both, left-handed or right-handed users.
The rotation of the spoon and fork attachment to various repeatable angles allows for the invention to compensate for the changing in dexterity of the individual user. It can be used as a teaching tool for babies and toddler as it can adjust in repeatable stages into a conventional utensil. In the case of the elderly or infirmed the utensil can adjust to the individuals improving or deteriorating dexterity. The present invention also has the ability to detach or attach different size spoon and fork attachments with out the use of any special tools or skills. Switching of attachments as necessary allows for easy cleaning, cost effectiveness and versatility of the utensil.
The different positions can accommodate both, left-handed or right-handed users.
The rotation of the spoon and fork attachment to various repeatable angles allows for the invention to compensate for the changing in dexterity of the individual user. It can be used as a teaching tool for babies and toddler as it can adjust in repeatable stages into a conventional utensil. In the case of the elderly or infirmed the utensil can adjust to the individuals improving or deteriorating dexterity. The present invention also has the ability to detach or attach different size spoon and fork attachments with out the use of any special tools or skills. Switching of attachments as necessary allows for easy cleaning, cost effectiveness and versatility of the utensil.
Claims (9)
1. An eating utensil, comprising:
A common handle body comprising of 2 semi cylindrical parts attached together forming the handle to permit grasping by user.
An internal fixed gear located at the food attachment end of the common handle body.
An internal locking tab which protrudes down from the top semi cylindrical part of the common handle body.
Multiple food engagement attachments comprising of, different size and styles of spoons, forks, and knives with the common "U " shape with hook snapping feature opposite the food engagement end.
A common handle body comprising of 2 semi cylindrical parts attached together forming the handle to permit grasping by user.
An internal fixed gear located at the food attachment end of the common handle body.
An internal locking tab which protrudes down from the top semi cylindrical part of the common handle body.
Multiple food engagement attachments comprising of, different size and styles of spoons, forks, and knives with the common "U " shape with hook snapping feature opposite the food engagement end.
2. An eating utensil as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said semi cylindrical handle parts of the common body are attached together allowing for the internal fixed gear, the locking tab and forming a lager cross section for easier grasping.
3. An eating utensil as set forth in claim 2, wherein: said fixed gear can engage with the "U" shape snap feature on the food attachment components allowing for different angle settings between the attachment and the common handle body.
4. An eating utensil as set forth in claim 3, wherein: said "U" shape feature contains a hook detail at the end of one or both of the open ends of the "U" shape detail which engages to the fixed gear in the common body.
5. An eating utensil as set forth in claim 4, wherein: said "U" shape detail feature having a grooved track on one side of the "U" shape detail which can engage with the locking detail in the common handle body.
6. An eating utensil as set forth in claim 5, wherein: said groove in the "U"
shape detail having a window notch at one point allowing the locking feature in the common handle body to pass through and engage the grooved track when attaching or removing said attachments.
shape detail having a window notch at one point allowing the locking feature in the common handle body to pass through and engage the grooved track when attaching or removing said attachments.
7. An eating utensil as set forth in claim 6, wherein: said locking tab once engaged into the grooved track on the food attachments can now allow the food attachment be locked into the common handle body when rotated.
8. An eating utensil as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said fork eating attachment has protruding hook features on at least one tine to help retain food to attachment.
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| CA2729354A CA2729354C (en) | 2011-01-25 | 2011-01-25 | Adjustable, rotational, spoon and fork utensil |
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| CA2729354A CA2729354C (en) | 2011-01-25 | 2011-01-25 | Adjustable, rotational, spoon and fork utensil |
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| CA2729354A1 true CA2729354A1 (en) | 2012-07-25 |
| CA2729354C CA2729354C (en) | 2012-12-18 |
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| CA2729354A Expired - Fee Related CA2729354C (en) | 2011-01-25 | 2011-01-25 | Adjustable, rotational, spoon and fork utensil |
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| US10165881B2 (en) | 2014-01-02 | 2019-01-01 | Eli—Equipments For Life Improvement Ltd | Self leveling spoon |
| US20210386228A1 (en) * | 2020-06-15 | 2021-12-16 | Joelle Mertzel | Mountable and foldable utensil with structure for hindering and limiting movement of utensil components |
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| CN103202646A (en) * | 2013-05-02 | 2013-07-17 | 广西工学院 | Adjustable scoop |
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Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US10165881B2 (en) | 2014-01-02 | 2019-01-01 | Eli—Equipments For Life Improvement Ltd | Self leveling spoon |
| US20210386228A1 (en) * | 2020-06-15 | 2021-12-16 | Joelle Mertzel | Mountable and foldable utensil with structure for hindering and limiting movement of utensil components |
| US11771251B2 (en) * | 2020-06-15 | 2023-10-03 | Joelle Mertzel | Mountable and foldable utensil with structure for hindering and limiting movement of utensil components |
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| EEER | Examination request | ||
| MKLA | Lapsed |
Effective date: 20190125 |