EP3258819A4 - Self-righting handheld utensil - Google Patents

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EP3258819A4
EP3258819A4 EP16752802.5A EP16752802A EP3258819A4 EP 3258819 A4 EP3258819 A4 EP 3258819A4 EP 16752802 A EP16752802 A EP 16752802A EP 3258819 A4 EP3258819 A4 EP 3258819A4
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handheld utensil
righting handheld
righting
utensil
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English (en)
French (fr)
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EP3258819A1 (en
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Kevork WARTERSIAN
Harout WARTERSIAN
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Vartian Corp
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Vartian Corp
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Priority claimed from US14/627,001 external-priority patent/US9579923B2/en
Priority claimed from US14/673,142 external-priority patent/US9700131B2/en
Priority claimed from US14/817,713 external-priority patent/US9668598B2/en
Application filed by Vartian Corp filed Critical Vartian Corp
Publication of EP3258819A1 publication Critical patent/EP3258819A1/en
Publication of EP3258819A4 publication Critical patent/EP3258819A4/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B17/00—Accessories for brushes
    • A46B17/02—Devices for holding brushes in use
    • 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
    • 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
    • A47G21/14—Knife racks or stands; Holders for table utensils attachable to plates
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G1/00—Handle constructions
    • B25G1/10—Handle constructions characterised by material or shape
    • B25G1/102—Handle constructions characterised by material or shape the shape being specially adapted to facilitate handling or improve grip
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G3/00—Attaching handles to the implements
    • B25G3/36—Lap joints; Riveted, screwed, or like joints
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B43—WRITING OR DRAWING IMPLEMENTS; BUREAU ACCESSORIES
    • B43K—IMPLEMENTS FOR WRITING OR DRAWING
    • B43K23/00—Holders or connectors for writing implements; Means for protecting the writing-points
    • B43K23/02—Holders or connectors for writing implements; Means for protecting the writing-points with means for preventing rolling
    • B43K23/04—Holders or connectors for writing implements; Means for protecting the writing-points with means for preventing rolling enabling the writing implement to be set upright
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B43—WRITING OR DRAWING IMPLEMENTS; BUREAU ACCESSORIES
    • B43L—ARTICLES FOR WRITING OR DRAWING UPON; WRITING OR DRAWING AIDS; ACCESSORIES FOR WRITING OR DRAWING
    • B43L19/00—Erasers, rubbers, or erasing devices; Holders therefor
    • B43L19/0056—Holders for erasers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1066—Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G2400/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A47G19/00-A47G23/16
    • A47G2400/02—Hygiene
    • A47G2400/025—Avoiding contact with unclean surfaces
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G2400/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A47G19/00-A47G23/16
    • A47G2400/08—Stabilizing containers or articles
    • A47G2400/086—Self-levelling

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Table Equipment (AREA)
  • Pens And Brushes (AREA)
  • Brushes (AREA)
EP16752802.5A 2015-02-20 2016-02-09 Self-righting handheld utensil Withdrawn EP3258819A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US14/627,001 US9579923B2 (en) 2015-02-20 2015-02-20 Self-righting handheld utensil
US14/673,142 US9700131B2 (en) 2015-02-20 2015-03-30 Self-righting handheld utensil
US14/817,713 US9668598B2 (en) 2015-02-20 2015-08-04 Self-righting handheld utensil
PCT/US2016/017074 WO2016133737A1 (en) 2015-02-20 2016-02-09 Self-righting handheld utensil

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EP3258819A1 EP3258819A1 (en) 2017-12-27
EP3258819A4 true EP3258819A4 (en) 2018-10-31

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EP16752802.5A Withdrawn EP3258819A4 (en) 2015-02-20 2016-02-09 Self-righting handheld utensil

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EP (1) EP3258819A4 (ko)
JP (2) JP2018508389A (ko)
KR (1) KR20170138409A (ko)
CN (1) CN107531084A (ko)
AU (1) AU2016220377A1 (ko)
CA (1) CA2977199C (ko)
HK (1) HK1246119A1 (ko)
WO (1) WO2016133737A1 (ko)

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WO2018134804A2 (en) * 2018-05-23 2018-07-26 Action Hub Plus, Corp. Kitchen utensil hygienic cover

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GB190827926A (en) * 1908-12-23 1909-11-04 Francis George Bell An Improved Holder for Pens, Pencils and the like.
FR849588A (fr) * 1939-01-28 1939-11-27 Dispositif pour maintenir des articles de bureau ou autres verticaux pour les signaler automatiquement à l'usager
FR2654314A1 (fr) * 1989-11-15 1991-05-17 Rog Betinna Brosse a dents autostable avec ou sans reservoir de gel ou pate dentaire integre rechargeable et avec brosse interchangeable ou fixe.
EP0841025A2 (de) * 1996-11-12 1998-05-13 Mathias Klotz Vorrichtung zum Halten eines Pflegegerätes
US20060226324A1 (en) * 2004-11-30 2006-10-12 Kristina Pitaniello Balancing holder for writing instrument

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JPS5240832Y2 (ko) * 1971-11-22 1977-09-14
WO1989006152A1 (en) * 1988-01-08 1989-07-13 Nikkal Industries, Ltd. Dinnerware assemblable to toy configuration
US4854587A (en) * 1988-03-14 1989-08-08 Groves Keith N Pop-up practice batting tee
JPH1124563A (ja) * 1997-06-30 1999-01-29 Isao Shirayanagi 起き上がりスタンド
US6200052B1 (en) * 1998-05-15 2001-03-13 Kristina Pitaniello Balancing pen
US6490760B1 (en) * 2000-06-16 2002-12-10 Jennifer L. Lauer Self-standing, hand held implements
JP2004074712A (ja) * 2002-08-21 2004-03-11 Maana:Kk スタンド
EP1921945A2 (en) * 2005-08-11 2008-05-21 Growmax Investments Limited Toothbrush
CN201790219U (zh) * 2010-09-27 2011-04-13 南通众联科技服务有限公司 一种不倒翁可拆卸式牙刷
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US8769832B1 (en) * 2011-03-18 2014-07-08 Michael Joyner Utensils having elevated distal ends for preventing germs and contamination

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB190827926A (en) * 1908-12-23 1909-11-04 Francis George Bell An Improved Holder for Pens, Pencils and the like.
FR849588A (fr) * 1939-01-28 1939-11-27 Dispositif pour maintenir des articles de bureau ou autres verticaux pour les signaler automatiquement à l'usager
FR2654314A1 (fr) * 1989-11-15 1991-05-17 Rog Betinna Brosse a dents autostable avec ou sans reservoir de gel ou pate dentaire integre rechargeable et avec brosse interchangeable ou fixe.
EP0841025A2 (de) * 1996-11-12 1998-05-13 Mathias Klotz Vorrichtung zum Halten eines Pflegegerätes
US20060226324A1 (en) * 2004-11-30 2006-10-12 Kristina Pitaniello Balancing holder for writing instrument

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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See also references of WO2016133737A1 *

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CA2977199A1 (en) 2016-08-25
WO2016133737A1 (en) 2016-08-25
HK1246119A1 (zh) 2018-09-07
KR20170138409A (ko) 2017-12-15
JP2018508389A (ja) 2018-03-29
CA2977199C (en) 2022-08-16
CN107531084A (zh) 2018-01-02
EP3258819A1 (en) 2017-12-27
AU2016220377A1 (en) 2017-09-28

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