GB2288320A - Chopsticks clip - Google Patents

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GB2288320A
GB2288320A GB9407076A GB9407076A GB2288320A GB 2288320 A GB2288320 A GB 2288320A GB 9407076 A GB9407076 A GB 9407076A GB 9407076 A GB9407076 A GB 9407076A GB 2288320 A GB2288320 A GB 2288320A
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Robin Michael Frederic Merritt
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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
    • A47G21/10—Sugar tongs; Asparagus tongs; Other food tongs
    • A47G21/103—Chop-sticks

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Abstract

A chopstick clip comprises two hollow arms A and B of variable internal diameter by means of which a pair of chopsticks, E and F, can be joined together. The application of pressure along the sides of the chopsticks causes the clip to assume the position shown in Figure 2. Tension is provided at the joint C so that when pressure on the chopsticks is released they return to the position shown in Figure 1. <IMAGE>

Description

CHOPSTICK CLIP This invention relates to a clip for a pair of chopsticks.
Many people, Westerners especially, have difficulty using chopsticks.
This very simple device will, by effectively converting the two chopsticks into a single implement, enable any person to use them efficiently.
According to the present invention there is provided a clip by means of which a pair of chopsticks can be joined together, means of gripping chopsticks of varying diameters, the clip acting as a spring joint allowing the protruding parts of the chopsticks to be moved towards each other against'the tension offered by this joint.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: Figure 1 shows the clip in profile attached to the chopsticks, in the 'open' position.
Figure 2 shows the clip in profile attached to the chopsticks, in the 'closed' position.
Figure 3 shows the clip in perspective.
Referring to the drawing the clip comprises two arms, A and B, joined at C. The arms are hollow to allow a chopstick to be inserted. A slot, D, in each arm enables chopsticks of varying diameter to be gripped tightly therein.
With no pressure on the chopsticks the clip will remain in the position shown in Figure 1, the 'open' position.
When pressure is applied to the chopsticks they will move towards each other as shown in Figure 2, against the tension in the clip.
Removing pressure from the chopsticks will return them to the position shown in Figure 1, this movement being provided by the tension in the clip.

Claims (3)

1. A clip, by means of which a pair of chopsticks can be joined together, comprising two arms for gripping the chopsticks, and a flexible joint allowing the protruding parts of the chopsticks to be moved towards each other against the resistance offered by the joint.
2. A clip as claimed in Claim 1 wherein each arm is slotted, or whose internal diameter can be varied by whatever means, in order to grip the chopsticks tightly, thereby enabling chopsticks of varying diameters to be accommodated.
3. A clip substantially as described herein with reference to Figures 1 - 3 of the accompanying drawing.
GB9407076A 1994-04-09 1994-04-09 Chopsticks clip Withdrawn GB2288320A (en)

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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6749239B2 (en) * 2002-04-18 2004-06-15 Joon T. Choi Chopstick manipulator
WO2006046086A1 (en) * 2004-10-25 2006-05-04 Louis Vermeirsch Chopsticks holder
FR2894800A1 (en) * 2005-12-15 2007-06-22 Ourida Bouadjadja Asian dish holding device e.g. chopstick, for use by westerner, has spring joining upper ends of chopsticks for placing gripping parts in open position, where upper ends are weaved with extensible covering of three centimeters

Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US3186749A (en) * 1963-04-01 1965-06-01 E Z Products Company Ltd Spring-connected chopsticks
US3637248A (en) * 1969-12-09 1972-01-25 Miyoichi Arita Holder for chopsticks
US4199180A (en) * 1978-05-10 1980-04-22 Kelly Joe L Resiliently biased implement holder
US4659128A (en) * 1986-04-14 1987-04-21 Dong Seung G Manipulation holder for chopsticks
US4721334A (en) * 1986-04-07 1988-01-26 Nakatsu D T Apparatus for assisting in the use of chopsticks and method for making same
US4787663A (en) * 1987-06-02 1988-11-29 Laramie Leon A Chopstick holder
WO1993003626A1 (en) * 1991-08-19 1993-03-04 Sjoedin Tore Means for holding and manipulating a pair of chopsticks
WO1993012701A1 (en) * 1992-01-02 1993-07-08 William Robert Heeler Chopsticks

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3186749A (en) * 1963-04-01 1965-06-01 E Z Products Company Ltd Spring-connected chopsticks
US3637248A (en) * 1969-12-09 1972-01-25 Miyoichi Arita Holder for chopsticks
US4199180A (en) * 1978-05-10 1980-04-22 Kelly Joe L Resiliently biased implement holder
US4721334A (en) * 1986-04-07 1988-01-26 Nakatsu D T Apparatus for assisting in the use of chopsticks and method for making same
US4659128A (en) * 1986-04-14 1987-04-21 Dong Seung G Manipulation holder for chopsticks
US4787663A (en) * 1987-06-02 1988-11-29 Laramie Leon A Chopstick holder
WO1993003626A1 (en) * 1991-08-19 1993-03-04 Sjoedin Tore Means for holding and manipulating a pair of chopsticks
WO1993012701A1 (en) * 1992-01-02 1993-07-08 William Robert Heeler Chopsticks

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6749239B2 (en) * 2002-04-18 2004-06-15 Joon T. Choi Chopstick manipulator
WO2006046086A1 (en) * 2004-10-25 2006-05-04 Louis Vermeirsch Chopsticks holder
FR2894800A1 (en) * 2005-12-15 2007-06-22 Ourida Bouadjadja Asian dish holding device e.g. chopstick, for use by westerner, has spring joining upper ends of chopsticks for placing gripping parts in open position, where upper ends are weaved with extensible covering of three centimeters

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