EP3258819A1 - Self-righting handheld utensil - Google Patents
Self-righting handheld utensilInfo
- Publication number
- EP3258819A1 EP3258819A1 EP16752802.5A EP16752802A EP3258819A1 EP 3258819 A1 EP3258819 A1 EP 3258819A1 EP 16752802 A EP16752802 A EP 16752802A EP 3258819 A1 EP3258819 A1 EP 3258819A1
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- Prior art keywords
- utensil
- elongated region
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- weighted element
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Definitions
- the present disclosure relates to a handheld utensil, and more particularly, to a handheld utensil, such as a pen, capable of self-righting to a vertical orientation upon being dropped, thrown, or otherwise moved onto a flat or substantially flat surface.
- Handheld utensils are used every day to make people's lives easier. Certain utensils, such as forks and spoons, assist in the delivery of food from a plate or bowl to a person's mouth. Similarly, other utensils, such as pens and pencils, allow a person to write, draw, or otherwise record anything he or she wishes on a paper or substrate. Still further utensils such as toothbrushes allow a user to easily clean his or her teeth and gums. The quality of being handheld makes a utensil easy to use, maintain, and store.
- handheld utensils are generally relatively small objects, it is easy for them to become lost or misplaced, or otherwise become buried underneath larger objects. For example, a user of a pen may set down the pen upon finishing a sentence, but later, after numerous papers have been placed over the pen, when the user subsequently requires it again, he or she may be unable to locate it underneath the papers. As such, it is desirable for a handheld utensil to provide some easy means of permitting its user to locate it in a short time, and it is further desirable that such means be inexpensive and not interfere with the character or operation of the utensil.
- a first solution for providing a self-righting handheld utensil is shown in United States Patent No. 6,200,052 as a balancing pen.
- the disclosed balancing pen includes a bulb having a center of mass therein and rounded underside for balancing the pen when not in use, which bulb separates from the pen when the user requires use thereof. That is, the user may replace the pen within the bulb when same is not in use, and the bulb maintains the pen in a generally upright orientation.
- this disclosure fails to teach a self-righting handheld utensil wherein the portion providing the self-righting feature remains coupled to the utensil itself during operative use of the utensil.
- a handheld utensil that self-rights itself to an upright vertical orientation when placed on a flat or substantially flat surface, and which comprises a base providing for the self-righting features that does not need to be uncoupled from the use portion of the utensil in order for a user to operatively use the utensil.
- a self-righting handheld utensil configured to include all the advantages of the prior art and to overcome the drawbacks inherent therein is provided. It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a self-righting handheld utensil that comprises a weighted base having a generally convex bottom side so as to provide for an automatic balancing of the utensil to an upright vertical orientation when placed on a flat or substantially flat surface, i.e. without the need for user intervention or application of any external force.
- a self-righting handheld utensil comprises a base having a top side and a bottom side, the bottom side being generally convex; a weighted element disposed within at least a portion of the base; an elongated region extending outwardly from the base, the elongated region having a first end and a second end, at least a portion of the first end of the elongated region being disposed within at least a portion of the base, the elongated region capable of being held by a user; and a use portion disposed on the second end of the elongated region, wherein the weighted element is capable of counterbalancing the utensil to an upright vertical orientation with respect to a flat or substantially flat surface supporting the utensil without the need for user intervention or an application of an external force, resulting in the elongated region and the use portion becoming oriented vertically with respect to the flat or substantially flat surface supporting the utensil, and wherein the utens
- the first end of the elongated region is in communication with the weighted element.
- the base comprises one of a sphere and an ovoid.
- the top side of the base comprises one of a flat surface, a generally concave surface, and a generally convex surface.
- the weighted element comprises at least one of a metal, metal alloy, sand, rubber, plastic, liquid, stone, silicone, oil, wood, gel, soil, and a processed material comprising one or more of the foregoing.
- the base further comprises an aesthetic feature on an outer surface thereof.
- the utensil is one of a pen, pencil, marker, crayon, eraser, highlighter, toothbrush, fork, and spoon.
- the utensil further comprises an internal element disposed within at least a portion of the elongated region and the use portion, the internal element containing a chamber suitable for containing at least one of ink, lead, graphite, and wax.
- the elongated region and use portion are removably attached to the base via a coupling, such as a threading, snap-fit engagement, and mechanical interference.
- a self-righting handheld utensil comprises a weighted element having a top end and a bottom end, the bottom end being generally convex; a an elongated region extending outwardly from the weighted element, the elongated region having a first end and a second end, the first end being in communication with the top end of the weighted element, the elongated region capable of being held by a user; and a use portion disposed on the second end of the elongated region, wherein the weighted element is capable of counterbalancing the utensil to an upright vertical orientation with respect to a flat or substantially flat surface supporting the utensil without the need for user intervention or an application of an external force, resulting in the elongated region and the use portion becoming oriented vertically with respect to the flat or substantially flat surface supporting the utensil, and wherein the utensil may be used without the weighted element first having to be separated from the elongated region
- At least a portion of the first end of the elongated region is received within at least a portion of the top end of the weighted element.
- at least a portion of the top end of the weighted element is received within at least a portion of the first end of the elongated region.
- the top end of the weighted element comprises one of a flat surface, a generally concave surface, and a generally convex surface.
- the weighted element comprises at least one of a metal, metal alloy, sand, rubber, plastic, liquid, stone, silicone, oil, wood, gel, soil, and a processed material comprising one or more of the foregoing.
- the utensil is one of a pen, pencil, marker, crayon, eraser, highlighter, toothbrush, fork, and spoon.
- the utensil further comprises an internal element disposed within at least a portion of the elongated region and the use portion, the internal element containing a chamber suitable for containing at least one of ink, lead, graphite, and wax.
- the elongated region and use portion are removably attached to the weighted element via a coupling, such as a threading, snap-fit engagement, and mechanical interference.
- the bottom end of the base or the bottom end of the weighted element comprises one of a flat region, a plurality of spike elements having generally flat ends, and a plurality of spike elements having generally rounded ends.
- Figure 1 shows an exemplary depiction of the disclosed self-righting handheld utensil in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
- Figure 2A shows an exemplary depiction of the disclosed self-righting handheld utensil in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
- Figure 2B shows an exemplary depiction of the disclosed self-righting handheld utensil in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
- Figure 2C shows an exemplary depiction of the disclosed self-righting handheld utensil in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
- Figure 2D shows an exemplary depiction of the disclosed self-righting handheld utensil in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
- Figure 3 shows an exemplary depiction of the elongated region and use portion of the disclosed self-righting handheld utensil separated from the base thereof in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
- Figure 4 shows an exemplary depiction of the disclosed self-righting handheld utensil including aesthetic features on the base thereof in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
- Figure 5 shows another an exemplary depiction of the disclosed self-righting handheld utensil in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
- Figure 6 shows an exemplary depiction of the disclosed self-righting handheld utensil in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure comprising a flat region on the bottom end of the base;
- Figure 7 A shows an exemplary depiction of the disclosed self-righting handheld utensil in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure comprising a plurality of spike elements having generally flat ends;
- Figure 7B shows an exemplary depiction of the disclosed self-righting handheld utensil in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure comprising a plurality of spike elements having generally rounded ends.
- the present disclosure comprises a handheld utensil capable of self-righting itself to a vertical orientation upon being dropped, thrown, or otherwise moved.
- the utensil comprises a base, a weighted element disposed within at least a portion of the base, an elongated region extending outwardly from the base, and a use portion disposed on an end of the elongated region distal from the base.
- the base may be of any geometric shape provided that it has a generally convex bottom side, for example, as a sphere or ovoid.
- the elongated region is capable of being held by a user and may itself comprise a handle or otherwise graspable portion of the embodied utensil.
- the use portion comprises the specific part of the utensil operated by or for the user, such as the portion of a pen from which ink is drawn, the spokes of a fork that retain collected food, or the bristles of a toothbrush that make contact with and clean a user's teeth and gums.
- the elongated region may further include an internal element disposed therein, for example, as an ink cartridge. In an embodiment, the internal element is removably disposed within the elongated region.
- the elongated region and use portion of the utensil are removably attached to the base. Notwithstanding the particular embodiment of the present disclosure, it will be apparent that the elongated region and use portion in combination must comprise a lesser mass than that of the weighted element in order for the disclosed self-righting effect of the base to occur. At any time when the user has finished using the disclosed utensil, he or she may simply toss, throw, drop, or otherwise move it away from his or her person without having to place the utensil in a particular rest position.
- the weighted element therein in conjunction with the generally convex bottom side of the base directs the utensil into an upright vertical orientation without the need for user intervention or application of any external force.
- the present disclosure teaches allowing a user to operate the disclosed utensil without having to first remove the base (i.e., that the base may remain attached while the utensil is in operative use), which prevents the user from misplacing or losing the base while separated from the remainder of the utensil.
- the present disclosure may conceivably pertain to any relatively lightweight, handheld utensil, most notably a pen, a similar writing tool, or a toothbrush, noting that the embodiments discussed herein are intended to be non-exhaustive.
- a handheld utensil capable of self-righting itself to a vertical orientation upon being dropped, thrown, or otherwise moved.
- the utensil comprises a weighted element, an elongated region extending outwardly from the weighted element, and a use portion disposed on an end of the elongated region distal from the weighted element.
- the weighted element may be of any geometric shape provided that it has a generally convex bottom end.
- the bottom end of the base comprises one of a flat region, a plurality of spike elements having generally flat ends, and a plurality of spike elements having generally rounded ends.
- a self-righting handheld utensil is shown at 100 as relating to a pen.
- the use portion 10 of the utensil e.g., the end of the pen from which ink is drawn
- An elongated region 12 extends laterally from the use portion 10 relative to the remainder of the utensil 100, which elongated region 12 is capable of being held by a user in one or more portions thereof.
- a base 14 is disposed at an end of the utensil 100 distal from the use portion 10 thereof and is coupled to and receives at least a portion of the elongated region 12. Additionally disposed within the base 14 is a weighted element 16, which weighted element must be of a mass greater than that of the combined mass of the elongated region 12 and use portion 10 of the utensil 100. It will be apparent that the weighted element may comprise a metal, metal alloy, sand, rubber, plastic, liquid, stone, silicone, oil, wood, gel, soil, a processed material comprising one or more of the foregoing, or any other combination thereof.
- the portion of the elongated region 12 received within the base 14 is in communication with the weighted element 16.
- the elongated region 12 and weighted element 16 do not contact one another. Nevertheless, in a preferred embodiment, with exception to the portion of the elongated region 12 received within the base 14 and the weighted element 16 disposed within the base 14, the base 14 is otherwise hollow.
- FIGS 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D illustrate alternative embodiments for the disclosed utensil 100.
- the utensil 100 is shown as a toothbrush and the base 14 is shown as having a generally concave top side 18, wherein the weighted element 16 comprises sand or a processed material comprising sand.
- the utensil 100 is shown as a spoon and the base 14 is shown as having a flat top side 18, wherein the weighted element 16 comprises a metal or metal alloy or a processed material comprising a metal or metal alloy.
- the utensil 100 is shown as a highlighter and the base 14 is shown as being an ovoid, wherein the weighted element 16 comprises a liquid or gel or a processed material comprising a liquid or gel.
- the elongated region 12 of the utensil 100 is shown as having a first end 22 in communication with the weighted element 16, wherein the weighted element 16 comprises plastic or a processed material comprising plastic.
- Figure 2D depicts the first end 22 as being received within a portion of the weighted element 16, it is contemplated and understood that communication between the first end 22 of the elongated region 12 and the weighted element 16 may be defined as the mere contacting of those components or instead as an intersection thereof (e.g., wherein one such component is partially received by the other, such as is shown in the figure).
- the base comprises a sphere, excepting any apertures for receiving the elongated region 12.
- the base 14 may comprise any geometric shape provided that the bottom side 20 thereof has a generally convex surface.
- the base 14 must have a generally rounded bottom side.
- the top side 18 of the base 14 may comprise any of a flat surface, a generally concave surface, and a generally convex surface. It is understood that the base 14 may in fact comprise any suitable geometry wherein the bottom side 20 thereof is generally rounded, provided that the combined mass of the top side 18 of the base 14 and the elongated region 12 (including the use portion 10 of the utensil 100) remains less than that of the bottom side 20 of the base 14.
- the elongated region 12 may further include an internal element 24 disposed therein, which internal element may be necessary for the operation, or beneficial for the optimal operation, of the utensil 100.
- the internal element 24 may comprise an ink cartridge.
- the internal element 24 is removably disposed within the elongated region 12.
- the user may wish to replace the internal element 24 wherein it comprises an ink cartridge that has emptied.
- the internal element 24 is inseparable from the elongated region 12.
- the utensil 100 may further include a coupling 26 at or near the first end 22 of the elongated region 12 that removably secures the utensil 100 to the base 14, for example, for use in the event the utensil 100 becomes damaged and requires replacement.
- the coupling 26 may be any structural mechanism for removably engaging the utensil 100 and base 14; however, preferably, the coupling 26 will be one of a threading, snap-fit engagement, or mechanical interference. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it will be apparent that any structure may be utilized provided that the coupling 26 operates in accordance with this disclosure.
- Figure 4 depicts the disclosed utensil 100 as having aesthetic features 28 disposed on an outer surface of the base 14.
- the aesthetic features 28 as shown in the figure represent the appearance of the base 14 as a baseball. However, it will be apparent that virtually any aesthetic features 28 may be used to provide unique appearances for the base 14. It will further be apparent that the particular type of aesthetic features 28, and, furthermore, the presence of any such aesthetic features 28, shall have no effect on the operation or use of the disclosed utensil 100 for its intended purpose.
- the user may operate the utensil 100 as desired without first having to separate any components thereof, such as by uncoupling the base 14 with the elongated region 12 and use portion 10. In this way, the risk of misplacing any separated components is eliminated.
- the user may toss, throw, drop, or otherwise move it away from his or her person without having to place it in a particular rest position.
- the disclosed utensil 100 upon being so displaced on a flat or substantially flat surface, will be directed to an upright vertical orientation wherein, as a result of the self- righting mechanism, the use portion 10 becomes pointed upwardly relative to said flat surface, which makes the utensil 100 more readily available and identifiable to the user for future use.
- the use portion 10 of the utensil 100 may be used without first having to separate the elongate region 12 or any other portion of the utensil 100 from the base 14, the risk of the user losing or misplacing the base 14 while the utensil 100 is in operative use is entirely eliminated.
- a self-righting handheld utensil is shown at 200 as relating to a pen.
- the use portion 210 of the utensil e.g., the end of the pen from which ink is drawn
- An elongated region 212 extends laterally from the use portion 210 relative to the remainder of the utensil 200, which elongated region 212 is capable of being held by a user in one or more portions thereof.
- a weighted element 216 is disposed at an end of the utensil 200 distal from the use portion 210 thereof.
- a top end 218 of the weighted element 216 is in communication with at least a portion of a first end 214 of the elongated region 212.
- the weighted element 216 must be of a mass greater than that of the combined mass of the elongated region 212 and use portion 210 of the utensil 200. Notwithstanding that the figure depicts the weighted element 216 as comprising plastic or a processed material comprising plastic, it is understood and contemplated that the weighted element 216 may comprise a metal, metal alloy, sand, rubber, plastic, liquid, stone, silicone, oil, wood, gel, soil, a processed material comprising one or more of the foregoing, or any other combination thereof.
- the weighted element 216 may comprise any geometric shape provided that the bottom end 220 thereof has a generally convex surface. That is, and as discussed elsewhere, it will be apparent that, in order to operate as intended, the weighted element 216 must have a generally rounded bottom end 220.
- the top end 218 of the weighted element 216 may comprise any of a flat surface, a generally concave surface, and a generally convex surface. It is understood that the weighted element 216 may in fact comprise any suitable geometry wherein the bottom end 220 thereof is generally rounded, provided that the mass of the elongated region 212 (including the use portion 210 of the utensil 200) remains less than that of the weighted element 216.
- the bottom end 220 of the weighted element 216 may include one of a flat region, a plurality of spike elements having generally flat ends, and a plurality of spike elements having generally rounded ends, such as the flat region as shown in Figure 6, the spike elements having generally flat ends as shown in Figure 7 A, and the spike elements having generally rounded ends as shown in Figure 7B.
- the bottom end 22 of the base 14 of a utensil 100 comprises a generally convex, rounded shape, except that a flat region 34 is located at the terminal point thereof. It will be apparent that the presence of the flat region 34 to flatten or limit the roundedness of the bottom end 22 of the base 14 does not detrimentally affect the self-righting function of the utensil 100, but rather may support more stable retention of the utensil 100 in said upright position once the self-righting function has completed.
- the surface area of the portion of the base in contact with the generally flat surface upon which the utensil 100 comes to rest may be maximized, which minimizes any undesirable rocking or teetering movement of the utensil 100 subsequent to the performance of the self-righting function.
- the 22 of the base 14 may alternatively comprise a plurality of individual spike elements 36 that are generally formed in a spherical arrangement in order to provide for the self-righting function of the utensil 100.
- the spike elements 36 are separated (i.e., they do not form a continuous structure), and it will be apparent that the degree to which same are spaced does not matter so long as the self-righting function of the utensil 100 remains satisfactory. While the spike elements 36 of Figure 7 A are generally flat on the bottom ends thereof, Figure 7B depicts another exemplary embodiment wherein the spike elements 36 are generally rounded.
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