GB2554851A

GB2554851A - Solid food manipulating utensils

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Publication number: GB2554851A
Application number: GB1612332.5A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Patrick Mkwaturi Tafara
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2016-07-15
Filing date: 2016-07-15
Publication date: 2018-04-18
Also published as: GB201612332D0

Abstract

A solid food manipulating utensil comprises a handle 001, a neck 002, and a bowl 004. The distal end of the utensil has an inwardly curving edge at the tip, with the tip space 0015 being bounded by two points which curve inwards. A signal generating device 005 is connected to a signal transfer mechanism 006, which is fitted into the handle and the neck of the utensil. The signal generator is used to indicate the temperature or texture of the food. In one embodiment the mechanism may the used to add marinades or flavourings to the food.

Description

(54) Title ofthe Invention: Solid food manipulating utensils Abstract Title: A solid food manipulating utensil (57) A solid food manipulating utensil comprises a handle 001, a neck 002, and a bowl 004. The distal end ofthe utensil has an inwardly curving edge at the tip, with the tip space 0015 being bounded by two points which curve inwards. A signal generating device 005 is connected to a signal transfer mechanism 006, which is fitted into the handle and the neck of the utensil. The signal generator is used to indicate the temperature or texture of the food. In one embodiment the mechanism may the used to add marinades or flavourings to the food.

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Solid food utensil Background

Daily food life; involves preparation, serving and eating; requiring, turning, picking and movement of food on food holding surfaces, containers and towards the mouth using a variety of cutlery; and utensils. The disclosed aspects of subject matter relate to food manipulation utensil; mechanism, systems; and methods discovered by the applicant; when frying a sausage in pan; using conventional food manipulation utensils ; spoon, fork; and ladle being with straight tip utensil.

It became clear to the applicant; getting the sausages to be evenly cooked; right around whole surface; including inside ; needed more than one utensil ; including leaving the handle of the frying pan ; or stopping and swapping cooking utensils. These include spoons, spatulas, forks, knives,skewers ,toothpicks and perforators whose use , design and traditional shape has changed with limited success in part due to lack of function difference ; or a clear defined additional advantage on proposed utensils to be adopted .

Solid foods have a shape other than oblique; in sausages and which are, difficult to control; or cook evenly ;or measure internal condition including small food items which roll, slide easily on carrying surface there are manipulated on ;besides the delicate internal food structure.

Conventional food utensils FIG [1] and FIG [2]; typically ,have a proximal portion ;being at lower section of illustrative drawings ; being handle 001 connected by neck 002 to a distal portion being food manipulating parts; upper section on drawings.

This traditional design of utensil, allows the distal portion tip edge of the utensil to make first direct contact with food both when unloading into mouth ;and loading from plate, bowel, rack; or any food holding surface

Typically, distal portions;have a food contacting front tip 008 or 009 in FIG [1] ;a food holding area, bowel 007 ;and peripheral side edge boundary 0011 leading into said food contacting front tip 008 or

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009; where food holding area 007 are typically flat FIG[1] (b), concave bowel FIG[l](a) used to hold, contain; or turn food over. Where, regarding the peripheral side edge, boundary 0011, conventional food utensils typically have straight sides FIG [1] (b) with corners to become straight tip 008;or a convex curvature FIG [1] (a) to approach centre front tip as in spoon being bulging out tip 009; or rounded as in dessert spoon . Where, said conventional tips;are designed to be a multi-purpose; essential to the function of utensil; scooping, digging into food from top; or under body of food stuff,by applying force from handle, gripped by hand of user transferred through the connecting neck. Where, regarding these said conventional;features food holding area 007 peripheral sides 0011; and tips 008,009 ; functionally: scoop, dig, tip-over food.

Where, other than said scoop, digging ;by said conventional features utensils roll, control, manipulate solid food;by making contact outside the body of utensil,with the said peripheral side edge 0011; and tip 008,009 of utensil.

Where, utensil contacting edge on food;is a function of length and width of the edge, being surface area of edge in contact with the solid food; at any instantaneous moment.

Where, perforating food utensil; typically consist of a proximal handle 001; attached by a connecting neck 002 to a distal food contacting part; which is maybe sharp these including; forks,skewers, knives; or toothpicks as in FIG [2] .

Ideally, a food utensil; should withstand;high temperature, cleaning agents ,ingredient components,be easy to clean,odourless, tasteless,stainless,inert to oxidation ;or corrosion resistant; and generally aesthetically pleasing ;with as much safety features to protect user.

Where regarding conventional utensils; as multi- purpose on solid foods which have a rocking, oscillation on vertical axis, lateral motion, rolling; and sliding motion along horizontal axis.

However, it is well known the difficuIty;in manipulating precision intensity; when trying to aim ;and pierce a rocking,rolling food stuff; without prior knowledge, by practice of particular food texture firmness; or a second helping hand, in utensils like forks, toothpicks, skewers; including when cooking ; or serving including food getting stuck on the utensil piercing area.

There is need to provide the essential second-hand utensil; within one handle utensil, including undoing stuck food items with single handle food utensils.

Where it is known problem, perforating device to pick the mouth of user hence, exposing the user to danger of injury.

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Summary

Accordingly it is a major object of meeting;at least one of the disclosed aspects of the subject matter ;to provide simple ,efficient versatile aspects of food manipulating utensil mechanism ,system meeting at least one of said needs; or below objects.

There is need for simpler;much firm specialist; control on solid food types; including round ,oblique ,diced ; or irregular shaped solid foods; more particularly, efficiency ; or accuracy including ; safety when perforating ; and picking ; or any other food interaction ; by guiding into a stationary ; or in the minimum an already controlled, contained solid food body . There is need for supporting ,wedging the food body; above a set certain height, depth as the food contacting end is moved towards the mouth of user,when eating .

Where, it is also a known problem how users may get burnt from sizzling hot, spitting oil ,heat ;or open flames when cooking , with little protection from conventional cooking utensils.

There is a need to increase surface area of contact;between utensil tip and food item; when manipulating food ;and improve subsequent method for controlling, holding food item on surfaces .

Where it is at least another object of the disclosed aspects of the subject matter to provide foods utensil mechanism ,system;that has the desired performance characteristics; particularly,ensuring a sharp food contacting part ;of such utensil is safe ;when not in use ;and accidental injury preventing when in use.

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Where it is at least another object of the disclosed subject matter , to provide food utensil mechanism, system; as the above objects which is both practical as a eating aid; for those with any human challenges. Where it is yet another object of the disclosed subject matter;to provide utensil with means to maintain at least two food contacting parts; with control to augment and alternate functions; including safe efficiency from single handle.

Where it is at least another object of the utensil subject matter for finding the inside conditions of solid food.

This specification is intended to cover any variations, uses , methods , adaptation ; and manufacture of the disclosed aspects following the general principles as described herein ; including, such departures that come within common practice for this art; and fall within the bounds of the set claims.

Accordingly, a solid food manipulating utensil; being a bordered interlocking inside edge,wall (003); being peripheral ,outside edge 0011 change in direction ; as it approaches tip area ;to direct inward curvingly; towards the food holding area 007 ;being with resultant, interlocking, confined configured tip-space 0015 ; where the furthest contact with food is by the side ends; being non perforating ; including with covers; where interlocking confined,configured tip-space 0015 ; facilitates further interaction with said solid food; including increased length ;or surface area in contact with food ; with the subsequent being alternatives ; or combinations of the said interlocking confined configured tip-space 0015; bordered by the said inside edge,wall 003 including whole utensil physical embodiment.

Brief description of diagrams

While the specification concludes with the claims ; defining the features ,aspects of the disclosed subject matter, that are regarded as claimable; for which protection is sought; it is believed that the aspects will be better understood from consideration of the description in conjunction with illustrative drawings.

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However it is to be understood that the disclosed concept drawings are merely exemplary of the aspects, which can be embodied in various forms. Further, the terms and phrases; used herein are not intended to be limiting but rather to provide ; an understandable consistent description of the inventive arrangement and features.

Including the above and additional objects and advantages in view ,as will herein after appear; this disclosure of aspects within the subject matter pertain to the devices ,utensils ,steps, combinations and arrangements of parts herein after; described by way of examples and illustrated by accompanying drawing of aspects of disclosed subject matter in which;

FIG [1] and FIG [2] represent prior utensils ; with following figures in orientation of proximal handle at the lower end; and distal food contacting parts at upper-side of drawing.

FIG [3] Shows abstract utensil: being bordered by inward curving food contacting tip edge, wall (003);resultant tip-space (0015).

Fig [4] A utensil coupling arrangement of food device (004), being in retracted step; with respect to inside edge (003).

FIG [5] A utensil coupling arrangement of food device (004), being in extended step; with respect to inside edge (003).

FIG [6] Shows (a),(b),(c) variations of inside edge (003) on conventional utensil.

FIG [7] Shows (a),(b),(c) variations of inside edge (003) on non conventional food utensil structures .

FIG [8] Shows alternative side position of signal generator device ( 005).

FIG [9] Shows (a),(b),(c) variations of coupling and engagement activation mechanism ; being signal generator device (005) and signal transfer

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Food utensil parts in chronological order;

001 - handle;

002 -connecting neck;

003 - interlocking;configured ,inside edge, wall;

004 -food device;

005-signal generator device;

006- signal transfer mechanism;

007-conventional food holding, contacting area ,in prior art;

008-conventional straight tip on food utensils;

009-conventional bulging out, convex tip on food utensils

0011-outside peripheral edge originating from connecting neck towards front of utensil tip 0014-transition shelf

0015- confined configured tip-space shaped according to corresponding internal,inside edge (003).

The terminology used herein; is for the purposes of describing particular aspects, features, of subject matter only and is not intended to be limiting of the diction .

As used herein the singular forms a; an ; and the are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

It will be understood that the terms comprising , characterised by , configured , consisting when used in this disclosure specify the presence of stated; features, integers, steps operations ,elements and /or components , but does not preclude the presence or addition of one ; or more other features ,integers ,steps operations ,elements, components ;and groups thereof .

Definition of terms in description and claims

Adjustable- being gradually or stepwise, forward; or reverse smooth or teethed.

Coupling system-the means, design used to keep together the distal food manipulating parts in a functional manner; to act in the same sphere ;

1207 17 coupling system not numbered in drawings;where, said coupling defined as; integrating, connecting into a single utensil to achieve augmented symbiotic use; of the known stated functions , design of at least two food contacting parts.

Connecting neck (002) -part connecting;proximal and distal food manipulating portions.

Concave-in a manner curved inwards,with walls creating cavity.

Convex-in a manner protruding forward,curved outwards, bulging like tip of conventional spoon.

Distal food manipulating portion -below neck part, lower end of utensil, food contacting end, controlled by said gripped hand at proximal portion.

Distal food contacting/handling parts-being inside edge,wall 003 and food device 004.

Edge - wall,surface area created by utensil tip boundary,furtherest end of utensil in contact with food .

En-framing- having ability to border, overlap, cover, delineate a specific area, shape ; or object in this case solid food type.

Engagement activation mechanism- a system of utensil function selection within proximal handle or connecting neck; being made up of signal generator device (005) and signal transfer mechanism (006).

Food contacting parts -the food interacting components of distal food manipulating portion, being inside edge,wall 003 and food device 004.

Food device (004) -additional coupled food utensil; being of a variety of functions; used to further interact with food within interlocking confined configured tip-space 0015.

Food holding area (007) - generally bowel; or flat is common alternative with perforations, slots; or solid throughout.

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Food type or item -being solid food distinguishable by; size, shape, skin strength, inside texture, skin texture.

Home-being rest position of food device (004);is retracted backwards with no further movement.

Interlocking -manner of overlapping members; fitting in of projections and recesses ; concave shaped accepting a convex shaped item.

Inside edge, wall 003-created by wall of tip edge, being built further back from the rest of the wall.

Proximal portion -handle (001) and connecting neck (002) end ;

end gripped by hand of user; top end, non-food contacting part; being with parts handle and connecting neck parts.

Wall -where control;or holding of food is carried out by,having length and width, under or on an inside edge (003),with surface area (003). Maintain- terminology regarding adjustability ,activation ;of utensil to function symbiotically ;being, forward, full extension ;

or reverse extension detracted and any range in between ;stepwise, gradual, smooth ,grid ,rubber, spring, staggered, clipped to achieve alternative functionality of utensil.

Perforator -herein, primary food device ( 004); when advanced includes; condition measurement,substance administration .

Signal generator device (005) -the part activated by user to input function selection; or maintenance on utensil usually at proximal portion maintaining required function at the distal food manipulating portion. Signal transfer mechanism (006) - adjustable system; being the ability to deliver input signal to the distal food contacting parts;the selected utensil function upon activation by the user ;to enable symbiotic function of food contacting parts.

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Detailed Description

A solid food manipulating utensil;being a bordered interlocking inside edge, wall 003; being peripheral,outside edge 0011 change in direction ; as it approaches tip area ; to direct inward curvingly ; towards the food holding area 007 establishing resultant food interlocking , confined ,configured tip-space 0015;

[A] where the contact with food ; is by the inside edge, wall 003 with side ends, edges; being non perforating; including with covers [B] where said resultant interlocking ,confined configured tip-space 0015 facilitates further interaction with said solid food ; being coupled food device 004; through increased length ; or surface area ; in contact with food ; including being covering ; as safety including accuracy; with the following being alternatives ; or combinations of the said resultant interlocking confined configured tip-space 0015 with coupled food device 004; including whole utensil physical embodiment.

Where, the method of operational movement at handle 001 of utensil is; lateral ,shoulder to shoulder, side to side including; round ,circular action ;with respect to utensil being confining food under inside edge, wall 003; in a manner;previously,impossible to control food on a surface within conventional utensil boundary: convex, bulging out tip 009 ; or rounded spoon;and straight tip 008 utensil highlighted as peripheral outside edge in background section and prior art FIG 1 due to; 009 being convex to convex ;or 008 being straight to convex ;where solid food is always convex member; rather than digging into, from top ;or under,scooping food by tip; being 008,009 including peripheral edge 0011.

Where interlocking confined configured tip-space 0015 enabling design ; being of a combination food utensil ;being with a coupled food device 004; to set up further interaction including perforation; being maintained by engagement activation mechanism;

[C] where engagement activation mechanism ;being signal generator device 005; being perpendicular; or non perpendicular ; to the food device 004; and signal transfer mechanism 006;being along food device 004;or any

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Where the said food device 004 ;being a component part of said combination solid food manipulating utensil;utilising proximal portiomhandle 001 ; connecting neck 002 to distal food contacting parts;being inside edge wall 003 including resultant confined ,configured tip-space 0015.

Whereby confined, configured tip-space 0015; exists to facilitate further interaction; being with coupled food device 004 in a different manner than previously possible; being on single proximal handle.

Where tip edge straight 008; or bulging,rounding out 009; limit additional activity of further interaction; food device 004;so are sacrificed; replaced by resulting bordered, confined,configured tip-space 0015 ; being food contacting inside edge, wall 003.

Whereby ,when food device 004 is non adjustable ; or fixed;it interferes with the control of inside edge, wall 003 ,hence for non-interference ; and utilisation of resultant,confined configured tip-space 0015; inside edge, wall 003 ;with adjustability of food device 004;is an enlightenment prerequisite^ utensil efficiency, functionality in disclosed aspects of subject matter comprising ;said inside boundary edge, wall 003 system at tip in FIG [3] .

Where, the number of edges and corners ;inside edge, wall 003 ;can be relevant to determine the shape;name of subsequent utensil; of confined, configured tip-space 0015 ; and play a significant role spreading;the applied utensil contact force on the convex food item.

Where ,at any instantaneous moment;the food contacting inside edge, wall 003; has a firm ability for preventing rotational ,lateral motion ;with respect to, horizontal ;or vertical axis ;commonly referred to as turning ,rolling, rocking, oscillating, sliding of food item ;and keeping it reasonably controlled ,contained within gouged out walls;before further interaction .

Thereby establishing a bordered zone,area, space, compartment of food interaction ; or augmented relationship of utensils; being controlled turning ,holding ,rolling ;being with further interaction including perforation ;or non-perforating functions including picking food to mouth ; or undoing stuck food.

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Whereby when in use; including perforating, food device 004 end being always adjustable within ;the safety confined ,configured tip-space 0015 ;connecting neck 002; or handle 001.

Where home ;rest position of food device 004 ; is fully retracted FIG [4]; with no further movement ;being with food device 004 tip above said inside edge, wall 003 ; or outside of tip-space 0015; in a manner allowing inside edge, wall 003 contact with food.

Where when food device 004; being perforator; including being with covers ; the tip part comprising ; of at least one perforating means directed towards tip-space 0015;having a rest length that is less ; shorter; or outside the tip-space 0015 ;or inside edge ,wall 003 shown in FIG[4] with rest; home;or retracted position .

Where, said food device 004 ; is adjustable gradually;extendible from home ;rest position ,over the depth below ;said inside edge, wall 003 ; thereby entering within the tip-space 0015;in a manner limiting as preferable; inside edge,wall 003;contact with food item; when at extension as in FIG[5].

Where the above said relationship is maintained by engagement activation mechanism ; being activated by user at signal generator device 005 and delivered by signal transfer mechanism 006 .

Where the tip-space 0015 acts as a utensil safety mechanism;with the perforating food device 004; residing in the resultant, confined, configured tip-space 0015 when extended ; or connecting neck 002 including handle 001;when retracted FIG [4] .

Where said food manipulating utensil;comprising adjustable safety system; on perforation utensils being formed in proximal handle 001 connecting neck 002 ;or confined configuration tip-space 0015 for food contact to occur in .Wherein ,said safety system comprises engagement activation mechanism; maintaining length of perforator means being adjustable within said ; configured tip-space 0015, connecting neck 002 and handle 001 .

Whereby the said coupling engagement activation mechanism ; and resultant confined configured tip-space 0015 improves utensil safety when not in use and when extended FIG[5] being safe method ; being

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Whereby the perforating end is always adjustable between ;the safety tipspace 0015 ;connecting neck 002 ; or handle 001.

Where there exists a utensil as mentioned above;being an inside edge 003; with concavity and non-perforating side ends including with covers;being when the solid food is in a container;or any other food holding surface;to establish convex into concave set up .

Where, the food device 004 includes being a perforator; being sharp; and cylindrical; whereby the sharpness varies according to the utensil; or food needs; where the cylindrical choice can be described in a different way including being with a number of edges on the cylinder; or completely flat with two sides; and edges .

Where, the shape of said confined configured tip-space 0015 comprising; a food contacting inside boundary; edge wall 003 ;

being with non perforating side ends; including with covers;is built out of plastic material ; or any other materials utilised for conventional food utensil.

Where by any other conventional food utensil is a scoop,digging utensil tip with handle 001; relocated ; or non relocated ,FIG [6].

Where said confined configured tip-space 0015; and food contacting; inside edge 003 shape ;are built with a inserted handle on shapes; from non conventional food utensil .

Where said shape from non conventional food utensil of resultant, confined configured tip-space 0015 is resultant of inside edge ,wall 003 FIG [7] including inverted concave bowel;being cup-like including eggcup; thimble ;U ;or any other inverted shapes being non concave.

Where any other inverted shapes being non concave exist including cone, canal with corners ;V ;and any other suitable letters; or any other inverted en-framing shapes; including covering;including being a range of retention underneath structures ;FIG [7].

Where any other inverted en-framing shapes; are inverted en-framing shapes being with side openings; including being enclosing sides; semisphere, ovoid ,including edges being square ,hexagon, or any additional edges ;or any other en-framing structures having side openings to interact with food.

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Where any other en-framing shapes;including structures having side opening;include triangle ,rectangle ; or any other having en-framing structures with multiple openings,edges to interact with said solid food. Where any other en-framing shapes; including structures; being with multiple openings on the sides with interlocking ,inside edges ,wall 003; or any other like shape with single edge,wall 003 with ability to retain solid food in a confining manner.

Where any other food manipulating shapes ,structures being with covering ability including being horizontal like, tea saucer ,ovoid planar being skating FIG [7](b) , surfing board or any other shape.

Where any other shape including structures; being with an inside edge, wall is interlocking enclosing structure; or protective when sizzling; including when cooking; with ability to facilitate a food device .

Where any other shape with an inside edge, wall 003 is interlocking , enclosing structure; or protective when sizzling;including when cooking ;with ability to facilitate a food device 004 comprises a conventional food utensil handle 001;being with detachable coupled structure including being with at least an edge,wall 003 resulting in confining boundary ;with configured tip -space 0015 for said ability ;to facilitate a food device 004; being utilised adjustably .

Where the peripheral edge; is curved inwardly;being an inside wall,edge 003 ;with handle connected ;by neck to food device 004 operational from single handle; by coupling.

Where, it is conventional to have a food holding surface area 007,transition shelf 0014 in drawings ;with aspects of disclosed utensil mechanism ,system and methods;the area is minimum and can further be reduced to zero; as in illustrative drawings in FIG [7];being configured into a completely bounded food holding interlocking, confined configured; tip space 0015 being inverted bell; skating board ; or canal shaped.

Where necessary, the transition shelf 0014 exists; between the neck; and food contacting parts; at distal food manipulating portion.

Where the coupling in whole or part; in the proximal portion handle 001; and connecting neck 002; determine, definitions /type of gradual,stepwise maintenance ; or selected food device 004 engagement activation mechanism ;to achieve usability with each embodiment; without deviating from said confined, configured tip-space 0015 shapes .

Where signal generator device 005 variations FIG [8],FIG [9] include push;press;roll;slide;on/off button ,ridges ,grooves ,helix system, clicking systems as in retractable pens; depressions ,protruding attachments including round ball,screwing system ;or cylinders ; including any number of external edges ; or other signal generator device 005 types.

Where other type;of signal generator device 005 ;include digital sensors ; with a variety of mechanism to match suitable connecting neck 002; coupling ;or physical ability of user;in activating; the said signal generator device 005.

Where signal is generated by body of user including thumb ;or any other part of body; indices ;or signal is generated at pre-encoded intervals; and the signal generator device 005;having ability to decipher signal input as activation .

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Thereby making it possible ;and comfortable for the said signal generator device 005 to be located at any appropriately desired place on handle 001;or connecting neck 002;including sides FIG [8] .

Where said connecting neck 002 exists ; comprising coupling system FIG [9] ;or ability to transfer; a signal of said further interaction ; from said signal generator device 005;to the distal food contacting portion ;as signal transfer mechanism 006; including being a motor.

Where said food contacting parts function; augment within same sphere; confined configured tip-space 0015;to further interact; overcoming the use of two utensils; or need to stop and swap utensil ends; where a single utensil has both ends used .

Where said coupling system establishes; augmented relationship of; at least two or more; food contacting parts ,to said further interact with food at said distal food manipulating portion .

Where said coupling system comprising; being internal; or external around a housing core including any other non housing core related coupling . Where,regarding internal coupling; the operational system,mechanism ; or parts are enclosed within a housing core; including as in retractable pen ; being a hollow cylinder with appropriate number of corners ; including

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Where, regarding external coupling;the operational system of parts; is non enclosed, including; groove including slide,snap and fit ;being male and female members .

Where the groove ;being with a covering section in part or whole of utensil ; or exposed; to the full length of food device 004.

Where other non housing coupling; including screw on,snap on,fit in ; being on or at the lower end of said proximal handle ;with fittings; being including interchangeable varieties;of food device 004; or inside edge 003 utensil; at the handle; screw on holes .

Where the screw-on ; at handle 001; can be of properties of differing material including composites of wood,metal ; or polymers; including of the handle 001; and distal food manipulation portion ; being inside edge 003 ; or food device 004 .

Where the engagement activation mechanism;being on said handle 001; including screw on coupling; being on the upper end of proximal handle 001 ; including sides of utensil ;or between; connecting neck 002; being electric ,manual ;or other means of activation ; including either on the handle 001 ;or connecting neck 002 including non clip on ; or clip on coupling ;being at said connecting necks 002.

Where other coupling system the operational system of moving parts; is detachable from each other; yet held together by connection including clip style,string, interlocking set up; including being a frame; slide and fit ;turn and fit ;being male and female members .

Where, the said coupling FIG [9] system features ; for each physical embodiment are chosen in light of at least one of the following ; or other criteria including ; clarification of parts ,locking safety of utensil, size ,hygiene and cleanliness ,ease of movement of parts efficiency in manufacture, social aesthetics ;or the type of food device 004.

Where engagement activation mechanism; particularly,signal transfer mechanism 006 FIG [9] ; being mechanical including being a groove coupling ; or stored electrical current,pulse being by rechargeable battery with food utensil charger.

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Where the engagement activation signal operational movement is transferred in whole ;or in part; by an electric pulse;including with housed wires ;or any other including motor; with enclosed housing.

Where there is a food device 004;with an internal coupling that is cylindrical; including at least two edges or any additional number of edges; and hollow; being with a signal generator device 005; that is operated by the thumb ; or index fingers ; being with fingers been treated;as signal generator indices.

Where the coupling is internal being hollow housing ;with the length of the food device 004; maintained by retractable mechanism; inside the hollow housing core being spring coil of any material; including being elastic, retractable, mechanism .

Where the engagement activation mechanism;is connected to the food device 004; being vertical, along ; or perpendicular including being nonperpendicular; to the food device 004; or the signal generator device 005 . Where the signal generator device 005; being mechanically operated by hand gripped on handle 001 ; is connected to the food device 004; and being gradually or stepwise; being teethed ; or with button holes being stepwise including being sideways as in being with frontal buttons ;or other hollow shapes available to manufacturer.

Where the food device 004 is a perforator with a groove coupling ;whereby the signal generator device 005 is comprised ;within said groove or food device 004 ;being movable forward and reversibly with as much friction ;as is necessary to allow gradual or stepwise maintenance of the food device 004.

Where said food device 004 functions comprising; perforating, or nonperforating functions being including a rotating blade; spiked accordingly including being motorised were appropriate.

Where the said food device 004 system features ;for each physical embodiment; are chosen in light of at least one ofthe following;or other criteria including ;easy of clarification of parts ,locking safety of utensil, size,hygiene and cleanliness ,easy of movement of parts efficiency in manufacture ;or type of food device 004 including rotating blade.

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Where said non perforating functions of food device 004 comprising measurement include condition testing,temperature ,pH ,water content;ingredients testing allergy comprising ;confirming the presence of an ingredient including dairy ,nuts preservative.

Where other further interaction by food device 004; being as a substance administrator with ability to extract ;or infuse into said food .

Where said substance administrator comprising user interface systems and enabling of either; substance bagging,processing compartment for refill ;or to dispose including;capsules, bags, tubes, cartridges;grinders, mixers; sprays ,and infusers of ; oils, fluid marinades ,vinegar achieved through interface ;database with operating software systems .

Where alternatives of food device 004 said further interaction, comprising; being a perforator; detachable, interchangeable over a plural range of ;tips, body-shape;including rotating blades with appropriate spikes; hooks; sharpness; surface texture;length; coating , engraving; size ,number; or style of edges manufacture material ;food types ;and said food controlling ,holding boundary,inside edge wall 003 means of tip-space 0015 .

Where safety system food device 004;being adjustable to rest position ;before and after; perforation used when eating said solid food;when food has been controlled by inside edge ,wall perforated,and being moved towards the mouth ;the inside boundary edge, wall 003 ; acts as a stopper,wedge ,scaffold ,support up; of food drop along length; of perforator as a food device 004 .

Where inside edge, wall 003 functions as sizzling protector FIG [7] ; on handle 001; during cooking including frying ,BBQ,roasting; or any other such need; including with ability to undo stuck food ; at end of a perforator ;as food device 004 through; reverse signal activation .

Where coupling adjustability; enables maintenance of protective inside edge, wall 003; and available length of perforator 004; beyond the protective inside edge, wall 003.

Where, food device 004 system;is housed ;or refilled ;with appropriate component user interface ; being a test result display including; thermometer, pH meter ; or test instrument ; for appropriate substance;or condition. Where the use and design of user interface vary according to function and specificity of utensil.

Where the method of utilisation includes having solid food;being on a suitable surface interlocking the food under utensil tip inside edge, wall 003; holding within said confined,configured utensil tip-space 0015 prior to said;further interaction; with food device 004.

Where, optimum ratios of final material properties required on utensil ;can be achieved by additives such as; fillers ,heat stabilizers ,flame retardants, impact modifiers,pigments,plasticizers ;and sawdust including on recyclable material as ingredients to manufacture.

Where the signal generator device 005 ;or signal transfer mechanism 006 ; including motorised; of a coupled food device004;with adjust-ability; to enter said resultant confined, configured tip-space 0015 ; connecting neck 002 ;or handle 001;where said adjust-ability facilitated by said engagement activation mechanism ; and said coupling system on utensil.

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Where said database configured ; as a recording processing module; of received instruction;with interface as display of appropriate result ;or test variant; or level of substance in device compartments ;as application hardware; including refill means as capsules, pouches ,bags, packs,tubes; configured to said processed instruction with suitable application food device 004.

Where the database is suitable for processing information and can be positioned on any parts including handle 001,signal generator device 005, signal transfer mechanism 006 and distal food contacting parts; inside edge, wall 003,food device 004.

The terminology used herein including the diction; is for the purposes of describing particular aspects, features; or subject matter including food device 004;resultant confined configured ,tipspace 0015 as retention compartment; including being covering on a suitable surface ; or container.

Where utensil to accomplish functions can be defined as a framing having two ends connected by neck 002; a food contacting; and a non-food

1207 17 contacting end 001; food contacting end defining an open retention compartment 0015,including being covering on suitable surface ; or container.

A tip end ,comprising ;a food contacting inside edge, wall 003 of said open retention compartment 0015; which is configured for underneath retention of solid food;including being on suitable surface or container; on the inside boundary wall 003 symbiotically coupled to a food device 004.

Whereby for interacting with the retained food within the said retention compartment 0015; to extend and retract; as in signal transfer mechanism 006; including by motor into retention compartment0015; by maintenance gradually or stepwise of engagement activation mechanism.

Whereby maintenance of signal generator device 005 is by aforementioned method at non food contacting end of framing 001, gripped by hand of user. Where said retention compartment 0015; including being covering on suitable surface or container; is shaped for a variety of foods with specific shapes rather than conventional multi-purpose utensil tip.

Where framing being; giving ability to set up function of parts on its structure, rigid ; or flexible of basic shape structure to support something ,an arrangement of parts component; giving shape; or strength Where said food contacting shapes which are en-framing may lose scooping or digging ability; where en-framing; having ability to border,overlap ,cover,delineate a specific area ,zone ,shape ; or object in this case solid food type .

Whereby ,said retention compartment being confined configured tipspace 0015; being said food contacting inside edge, wall 003 instead of conventional tip digging or scooping ,giving improved ability to engage said solid food within inside edge, walls 003 on a surface or container;and set up food device 004, being enabling to take advantage of the food manipulation by said part ; en-framing inside edge, wall 003. Although,the food device 004; defines one part; or function of the utensil mechanism ,systems ; and the food controlling inside edge,wall 003 the other;it is possible ,in other arrangements for either parts to execute the majority of functions ;or be majority of physical embodiment.

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Where ,aspects of the disclosed subject matter herein provide utensil mechanism ,system to manipulate food with inside edge, wall 003;where shaped to suit a variety of foods; with specific shapes rather than conventional multi-purpose utensil tip.

Where it is obvious casings, coverings ,engraving ;and coatings of said utensil ; and food contacting tips inside edge,wall 003, food device 004 with a plurality of suitable shapes ; in whole or in part; with similar; or different; met hod of manufacture and material are possible.

Where said inside edge, wall 003; being recess tip; a confined configured tip-space 0015 discloses; an alternative food holding controlling tip-space 0015 ;with manipulated food fitting under; the said inside edge, wall 003.

Where regarding aspects of alternative connecting neck 002 types on utensil; are determined and interdependent on;the coupling mechanism ,systems including engagement activation mechanism ;signal transfer mechanism 006 ; or signal generator device 005 exhibited; in a particular utensil mechanism set up to achieve functions of parts including adjust-ability; and inside edge, wall 003; or tip-space 0015 appearance. The said connecting neck 002 acts to separate or connect the distal food manipulation portion; and proximal handle portion ;on instances where food contacting parts ;and proximal parts are constructed from separate material; the connecting neck 002 acts; to secure these elements together; through known manufacturing methods.

Where said connecting neck 002 , comprising ; coupling system ; or ability to transfer a signal of said further interaction ;from said signal generator device 005; to the distal food contacting portion as signal transfer mechanism 006.

Where, the said connecting neck 002;can be elongated or otherwise ;being, grooved ,ridged,housed ;or otherwise including hollow, wired, coated ,reinforced,be attached with flexibility ,interchangeable ;or detachable.

Where, it is perfectly understandable for the said food device 004 ;to have a body ;neck ; or tip-end parts of its own sections including with differing material; coatings;shape; engravings; fastenings ;sharpness; detachable .

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Where,depending on the overall food compact-ability texture or function; it is not exclusively necessary on food device 004, to be perforator ; and cylindrical body with flat,blunt ,tapered ,rounded tip-ends of perforator 004 or food device 004 including hooks; or any other being suitable . Where the food device 004 the body , neck are of many shapes and sizes including; round cylindrical, hollow,flat, hexagonal, multiple edges, hooks ; and design function like grooves ,barrows,hooks,slots, drill helix .

Where, according to FIG [6]; and FIG[7] ;it is also apparent inside edge, wall 003 ;and tip-space 0015, which can be formed in a variety of shapes ,segments ,canals other than the smooth circular concave on depicted in FIG [4] and FIG[5] examples.

Where by nature and manufacture foods have differing skin surface tension texture; making it plausible to have interchangeable boundary confining inside edge wall 003 .

Where inside edge, wall 003 covers ; or coatings including coarse ,rippled ,saw-toothed ;made of material with differing surface gripping ; friction ability including composites of wood chippings ,gold ;and thermoplastics including other organic ; or inorganic composites of suitable required gripping ability and aesthetics .

Food manipulating utensil are expected to have a usable lifespan,of which durability and strength in whole or in part ;of the utensil can be increased by reinforcements comprising;fasteners;screws; clippers ; including rivets coatings, material inserts ;fire ;or heat retardants ,fillers.

Whereby, other forms include simplicity of assemble and dissemble when cleaning ;when maintaining signal generator device 005;at handle 001 connecting neck 002 ;or food contacting parts; being inside edge,wall 003 ;or food device 004.

Where it is easily understandable when selecting utensil material for handle 001,connecting neck 002;food contacting parts ; comprising inside edge,wall 003 ;or food device 004 ; being material of different properties will be appropriate ;or desired for tip; body of food device 004 with composites;coatings as required including ;when processing recyclable material; paper; plastics ; or metals .

Where for social aesthetics purposes it is envisaged a diamond encrusted

1207 17 or gold coated ;handle 001 ,connecting neck 002 ; food touching inside edge ,wall 003 perforating tip as food device 004; with personal ; and occasion stature when in use .

Where increased food contacting surface area of tip-space 0015; inside edge, wall 003; aid physical accuracy ; and skill during ,said further interaction ; being food device 004 including perforation ,or substance administration being hollow perforator, infusion ; and extraction.

Where any alternative shape ; or increase of surface area as in FIG [6] and FIG [7] it will be understood that the remaining features of the utensil mechanism ,system and method will be adapted as necessary for the utensil to function as described above ;and as set out in the claims;being maintained or activated ;by engagement activation mechanism gradually or stepwise ;being signal generator device 005 ;signal transfer mechanism 006,handle 001; and distal food contacting parts .

Many modifications and variations of aspects can be envisaged ;or will be apparent to those of skill in the art without departing from the coupling scope and spirit of the disclosed subject matter;including being motorised signal transfer mechanism006;where ,aspects of the disclosed subject matter herein provide utensil mechanism ,system to manipulate food with inside boundary edge, wall 003,where shaped to suit a variety of foods, with specific shapes rather than conventional multi-purpose utensil tip. Where utensil being comprising; at least a handle 001 being with connecting neck 002 connected to inside edge, wall 003;or confined configured tip-space 0015 were food is further interacted ; using coupled food device 004 ;maintained by engagement activation mechanism; being signal generator device 005 activated ;before delivery of signal by;signal transfer mechanism 006; including being a motor.

Thus being a combination food utensil ;being with coupled food device 004; the inside edge, wall 003 ;resultant interlocking confined, configured tip-space 0015; being a coupling on same handle 001 complete the unity of aspects of subject matter ;with uniqueness of symbiotically use of the two; food device 004 within resultant tip-space 0015 of boundary, inside edge ,wall 003.

Where the drawing of physical embodiments ;include handle 001; connecting neck 002;inside edge, wall 003 and food device 004 ;adjust23

1207 17 ability of engagement activation mechanism were chosen and described;in order to best explain ; at least the inventive principles;of the disclosed subject matter; practical applications; and to enable others of ordinary skill; in the art ;to understand the inventive arrangement; for various modifications,including rotating blade being food device 004;as are suited to the particular use; contemplated for example; by maker;food size ;texture ;shape ; or occasion to use utensil.

Whereby the utensil embodiment and functional aspect being as varied as food occasion including ; food type ,structure ,shape ,skin texture ,size , aesthetics, mechanism ; or any other utensil embodiment as envisaged by manufacturer on solid foods .

Where any other utensil embodiment as envisaged by manufacturer on solid foods being as varied food types including olives ,sausage ,gherkins,meat balls,cherry tomato ,gulaab jamun; diced pieces including cold meats ,cheese ,fruit like mango ,paw paw ; avocado,apple,strawberry ;or any other suitable solid food type requiring further interaction by food device 004; within resultant confined configured tip-space 0015 by boundary inside edge,wall 003 .

Accordingly a solid food manipulating utensil; being a interlocking bordered inside edge,wall (003); being peripheral,outside edge (0011) change in direction ;as it approaches tip area ;to direct inward curvingly; towards the food holding area (007) ;being with resultant interlocking confined configured tip-space (0015); where the furthest contact with food is by the side edge, being non perforating side ends including with covers; where interlocking, confined configured tip-space (0015) facilitates further interaction with said solid food; being increased length or surface area in contact with food ;with the above being alternatives ;or combination couplings of the said interlocking confined configured tipspace (0015); including whole utensil physical embodiment.

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Claims

Claims [1] A solid food manipulating utensil comprising facilitation of further interaction with food; being increased length or surface area ;of utensil tip in contact with said solid food on suitable surface ;being inwardly curving at tip ;being inside edge ,wall (003); including non-perforating at side ends including when with covers ;before said further interaction can occur; within the boundary wall of said tip(003); being tip-space (0015) including being from separate or a coupled food manipulating utensil; where coupling provides housing and activation means to said further interaction ;where said coupling comprised in proximal handle (001); gripped by hand of user; or connecting neck (002); to distal food handling portion .
[2] A solid food manipulating utensil according as Claim 1 comprising said further interaction being with a coupled food device (004); whereby distal food contacting parts are adjustable ;being symbiotically operated;to act in tip-space (0015) or below the inside boundary ,edge ,wall (003).
[3] A solid food manipulating utensil; as in Claim 1 comprising said; further interaction being with a coupled food device (004) ; being a perforator; whereby distal food contacting parts are adjustable ;being symbiotically operated;to function across boundary wall (003);on inside edge being bordered tip-space (0015).
[4] A solid food manipulating utensil; according to Claim 1 comprising a confined, configured tip-space (0015) establishing a combination food utensil; being with a gradually stepwise ;coupled food device (004) to set up further interaction including condition measurement; temperature ,pH, tenderness; ingredients testing including ;dairy ;nuts ;or preservatives ;where the perforating device is hollow for substance administration ; infusion ;or extraction including of ,fluid marinades,oils,vinegar ;or other appropriate substances ; where utensil

1207 17 has configured processing user interface to show result ; or refill levels with compartment housing hardware like bagging; cartridges; capsules; mixers :where utensil has configured appropriate database ; or operating software ; being accordingly maintained by engagement activation mechanism ;being signal generator device (005); being with perpendicular including non-perpendicular input to the food device(004); operated by the thumb ; or other methods and indices; and signal transfer mechanism(006) ;being along food device(004) ;where the food is in a container ;or any other food holding surface .
[5] A solid food manipulating utensil accordingly recited in Claim 1 where the said coupling on utensil comprising; being a groove;where said further interaction being with a coupled food device (004) ;being a perforator; whereby distal food contacting parts are adjustable ; by input signal on utensil ;sides or ends;at proximal portion ;being handle (001) gripped by hand of user ,connecting neck (002) and where it exists transition shelf being symbiotically operated.
[6] A solid food manipulating utensil accordingly recited in Claim 1 where said coupling comprising being a housing core; including the operational system ,mechanism ; or parts of controlling; said distal food contacting parts ;are enclosed within a housing core; including as in retractable pen ; being a hollow cylinder; including signal generator device(005) being on the sides or ends of said proximal handle (001);connecting neck (002) activated by users indices or other input method including digital,contactless or other encoding manner.
[7] A solid food manipulating utensil accordingly recited in Claim 1; comprising the said coupling on utensil ; being a groove ; including coverings of said groove ; in part or whole; whereby a signal transfer mechanism (006); and signal generator device (005) are identifiable within said groove or utensil proximal handle (001),connecting neck(002); being on sides or ends; being operable by the users indices forward and reversibly with as much friction as is necessary to allow adjustable maintenance of

1207 17 either parts of the distal food contacting parts ; being inwardly curving at tip ; being inside boundary , edge ,wall (003) and food device (004); to operate symbiotically.
[8] A solid food manipulating utensil comprising engagement activation mechanism ;being with ability to generate and carry a signal in whole or parts of the utensil ;being a signal generator device(005) and a signal transfer mechanism (006);being to control a distal food contacting portion ;being coupled parts; including inward curving inside boundary edge, wall (003) and food device (004);where said signal generator device (005) being on handle (001) or connecting neck (002) to said distal food contacting portion;where said signal generator device (005) is attached by a method known to maker; where said signal generator device (005) activates the adjustability; of said coupled parts;to function in a symbiotic manner ;where the hand of user is gripped;on said handle (001);where said signal generator device (005) being activated with indices or any other activation ; whereby any other activation being contactless ,vocal,encoded or digital activation ; whereby the activated signal is transferred through the utensil to said distal food contacting parts by said signal transfer mechanism(006) ;being through either; on sides or ends ;of said handle (001) or connecting neck (002); including both according to makers ability.
[9] A food solid food manipulating utensil as according to Claim 8 comprising said engagement activation mechanism being defined by existing signal transfer mechanism(006); being manual or any other; whereby any other being mechanical or any other ;whereby any other being electric charge;including being a motor or any other ;whereby any other including being fluid having waves or any other whereby any other is waves ; including being infra ,wi-fi or digital including any other being contactless or any other ;whereby any other; being by contact at connecting neck (002) or handle (001) gripped by hand of user ;being manual.

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[10] A symbiotic solid food manipulating utensil ;being with inside edge (003) ;and a gradually , stepwise adjustable food device (004) ;being perforating or any other functions;where any other is non perforating; or any other functions; where non perforating comprises cutting, including being a rotating blade ;where any other functions being including condition measurement ;or being hollow perforator including substance insertion or extraction ; being including user interface to show result; or refill levels with compartment housing hardware as bagging; cartridges;capsules; mixers : where utensil has configured appropriate database ; or operating software ; whereby non perforating functions comprising of being without breaking the food skin including; brush, sponge as in :wiping ,polishing , spreading ;where other non perforating other food device ( 004) functions include:peeling; cleaning;light meter ; spectrometer; physical feature measurements including; length, diameter ,weight ;or moulding, rolling ,breaking , pushing ,pulling including hook;and splitting ; where tip-space (0015) being confined, configured boundary; of further interaction with non-perforating side ends; including with covers; where manipulation being accordingly maintained by engagement activation mechanism ;signaI generator device (005); being operated by the thumb or other methods and indices; and signal transfer mechanism(006); being causing motion on food device(004);where the food is in a container ;or any other food holding surface .
[11] A method of safety and accuracy steps when handling solid food on suitable surface comprising increased food contacting surface area; of inside boundary, edge ,wall (003) or resulting tip-space(0015) ; aid steps of physical accuracy ;and safety skill;during food handling; comprising the tip-space (0015) acts as a ; utensil safety step mechanism with the steps of food device (004) ,being perforating residing in the resultant configured tip-space (0015); when extended step ;or connecting neck (002);including handle (001); gripped by user's hand; when retracted step ; whereby ,when food device (004) is non adjustable ; or fixed; it interferes with the control of inside edge, wall (003),hence for

1207 17 non-interference ; and utilisation of resultant, confined configured tipspace (0015); inside edge, wall (003) ;with adjust-ability step of food device (004) is an enlightenment prerequisite step; of utensil efficiency, functionality in disclosed aspects of subject matter comprising ;said inside edge, wall (003) system at tip including having ability to be enclosing ;en-framing; confining; bordering; covering; interlocking; protective structure for food aiding physical accuracy during perforation ;when food device (004);being a perforator .
[12] A solid food manipulating utensil comprising; being a combination utensil;including being a coupling of inside boundary, edge (003) and food device (004);being a rotating blade including motorised; including with appropriate spikes; adjustable by user selection being engagement activation mechanism ; beingsignal generator device (005) and signal transfer mechanism (006) ; between said inside ,boundary edge (003) ; connecting neck (002) and handle (001) ;being with said solid food on suitable surface .
[13] A solid food manipulating utensil comprising proximal handle (001) being U shaped and;or having two connecting necks (002) ;to distal food handling portion ;being coupled adjustable parts; at said U shaped proximal handle (001) food device (004) and inside boundary edge ,wall (003);with resultant tip-space 0015; maintained by engagement action mechanism; being signal generator device (005) and signal transfer mechanism (007); being included on connecting neck (002) or proximal handle (001) gripped by hand of user;where, the shape of said confined configured tip-space (0015) comprising ; a food contacting inside boundary, edge, wall (003); being with non perforating side ends,edges; including with covers;specifically being means to food retention compartment;including having ability to be enclosing ;en-framing ;confining;bordering; covering; interlocking;protective structure for food; being underneath utensil tip edge wall (003);being on suitable surface.

[14 ] A solid food manipulating utensil comprising being a combination food utensil ;being with coupled food device (004);the inside edge, wall (003) ;resultant interlocking confined, configured tip-space (0015); being a coupling on same handle (001) or connecting neck (002) complete the unity of aspects of subject matter; with uniqueness of symbiotically use of the two ; food device (004) within resultant tip-space (0015 ) of boundary , inside edge,wall(003); where tip edge straight (008) ;or bulging,rounding out (009); limit activity and bear least contact distance with solid food; including of further interaction;by food device (004);hence are sacrificed; replaced by inward curving tip;interlocking; enframing means; being enlightenment pre-requisite of utensil functionality; resulting in bordered, confined,configured tip-space (0015) ;being food contacting; inside boundary edge, wall (003) with adjust-ability of food device (004) being an enlightenment prerequisite;of utensil functionality; in disclosed aspects of subject matter comprising ;said inside boundary edge, wall (003) ;whereby in all totality of aspects facilitating coupling on tip-space when occupied by solid food;being food device (004);with any ί— of the said coupled parts being adjustable by input from user's hand gripped on handle (001); by any ofthe indices or any other manner of input including digital,censor or encoded manner;being with said solid food on

CM suitable surface .

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Application No: GB1612332.5 Examiner: Mrs Margaret Phillips