GB2350778A - Dual purpose disposable cutlery - Google Patents
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- GB2350778A GB2350778A GB9913668A GB9913668A GB2350778A GB 2350778 A GB2350778 A GB 2350778A GB 9913668 A GB9913668 A GB 9913668A GB 9913668 A GB9913668 A GB 9913668A GB 2350778 A GB2350778 A GB 2350778A
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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
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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
An implement comprises a split shaft "B" conjoined by a utensil head "A", which can be used as "western" cutlery by gripping the shaft as a single handle, or can be broken to form a pair of chopstick C, D, as illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2. The head A may form a fork, optionally also having a cutting edge, or a spoon. The chopsticks are formed by manually separating the two halves of the shaft until the head fractures.
Description
2350778 DUAL PURPOSE DISPOSABLE CUTLERY This invention relates to dual
purpose disposable cutlery implements.
Dispos.Ne chopsticks are usually formed of a single piece of plastic or wood, comprising a split shaft conjoined by a solid head, which is snapped in two to fTom the chopsticks at time of use. Since many customers cannot use chopsticks, and many foods cannot be eaten with chopsticks, restaurants and stalls must also provide "western" disposable utensils such as forks and spoons.
According to the present invention there is provided a single implement comprising a split shaft conjoined by, a head formed as a cutlery utensil. Thus the implement may be used as "western" cutlery with the shaft acting as a handle, or the may be broken apart to forma pair of chopsticks.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Fui.e 1 illustrates the implement in its conjoined state for "western" use; and ig Figure 2 illustrates the implement in its chopstick configuration.
Referring to the drawing the implement comprises a fork-shaped head "A", and a split shaft "R", as in Figure 1.
In order to split the implement and form chopsticks, the two halves of the shaft are pulled apart by hand, causing the head to fracture. The resulting chopsticks are shown as "C" and "D" in Figure 2.
Claims (5)
1.: dual purpose disposable cutlery implement comprising a split shaft conjoined by a utensil head.
2. AD implement as claimed in Claim 1 with a pronged or forked head.
3. An implement as claimed in Claim 1 with a spoon or ladle like head.
4. An implement as claimed in Claim 1 with a knife or cutting surfaced head.
5.;, n implement as claimed in Claim 4 with the forked head combined with a cutting surface (for instance a dessert fork).
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GB9913668A GB2350778B (en) | 1999-06-11 | 1999-06-11 | Dual purpose disposable cutlery |
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GB9913668A GB2350778B (en) | 1999-06-11 | 1999-06-11 | Dual purpose disposable cutlery |
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GB2350778A true GB2350778A (en) | 2000-12-13 |
GB2350778B GB2350778B (en) | 2002-09-18 |
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Cited By (9)
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GB2370216A (en) * | 2000-12-21 | 2002-06-26 | Ian Nicholas Monsarratt Day | Chopstick usable as a drinking straw |
WO2003047397A1 (en) * | 2001-12-04 | 2003-06-12 | Shi Fan Hu | Chopstick |
WO2008066555A1 (en) * | 2006-12-01 | 2008-06-05 | Kamran Shirazi | An international dining kit |
GB2452978A (en) * | 2007-09-22 | 2009-03-25 | Timothy Nicholas Moor | Feeding aid attachments for chopsticks and similar utensils |
CN101803851A (en) * | 2010-04-20 | 2010-08-18 | 计加义 | Multifunctional chopsticks for Chinese and western foods |
US20110078907A1 (en) * | 2008-05-06 | 2011-04-07 | Brown Innovation Group, Inc. | Combination chopstick utensil |
CN103908135A (en) * | 2014-03-31 | 2014-07-09 | 温州大学瓯江学院 | Combined multifunctional tableware |
US8782907B2 (en) * | 2012-12-20 | 2014-07-22 | Edward Chong | All-in-one multipurpose eating utensil adapted to be separated into pieces |
JP2016120043A (en) * | 2014-12-25 | 2016-07-07 | 敦代 永井 | chopsticks |
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GB2202426A (en) * | 1987-03-24 | 1988-09-28 | Moon Seong Do | Disposable chopsticks |
US4809435A (en) * | 1986-05-21 | 1989-03-07 | Printz Gerald L | Eating utensil |
US5056173A (en) * | 1990-08-31 | 1991-10-15 | Brincat Frank J | Combination fork and chopsticks |
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US3727306A (en) * | 1971-12-17 | 1973-04-17 | R Patik | Spoon construction |
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US4809435A (en) * | 1986-05-21 | 1989-03-07 | Printz Gerald L | Eating utensil |
GB2202426A (en) * | 1987-03-24 | 1988-09-28 | Moon Seong Do | Disposable chopsticks |
US5056173A (en) * | 1990-08-31 | 1991-10-15 | Brincat Frank J | Combination fork and chopsticks |
Cited By (11)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2370216A (en) * | 2000-12-21 | 2002-06-26 | Ian Nicholas Monsarratt Day | Chopstick usable as a drinking straw |
GB2370216B (en) * | 2000-12-21 | 2004-07-07 | Ian Nicholas Monsarratt Day | Chopstick |
WO2003047397A1 (en) * | 2001-12-04 | 2003-06-12 | Shi Fan Hu | Chopstick |
US7905021B2 (en) | 2005-08-10 | 2011-03-15 | Kamran Shirazi | International dining kit |
WO2008066555A1 (en) * | 2006-12-01 | 2008-06-05 | Kamran Shirazi | An international dining kit |
GB2452978A (en) * | 2007-09-22 | 2009-03-25 | Timothy Nicholas Moor | Feeding aid attachments for chopsticks and similar utensils |
US20110078907A1 (en) * | 2008-05-06 | 2011-04-07 | Brown Innovation Group, Inc. | Combination chopstick utensil |
CN101803851A (en) * | 2010-04-20 | 2010-08-18 | 计加义 | Multifunctional chopsticks for Chinese and western foods |
US8782907B2 (en) * | 2012-12-20 | 2014-07-22 | Edward Chong | All-in-one multipurpose eating utensil adapted to be separated into pieces |
CN103908135A (en) * | 2014-03-31 | 2014-07-09 | 温州大学瓯江学院 | Combined multifunctional tableware |
JP2016120043A (en) * | 2014-12-25 | 2016-07-07 | 敦代 永井 | chopsticks |
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PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20030611 |