US20180000267A1

US20180000267A1 - Spoon or fork with center-of-gravity changing means

Info

Publication number: US20180000267A1
Application number: US15/349,066
Authority: US
Inventors: Jungu KIM
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2016-06-30
Filing date: 2016-11-11
Publication date: 2018-01-04
Also published as: KR101903942B1; KR20160086781A

Abstract

In one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a spoon comprising: a head; a neck coupled to the head; an elongate handle coupled to the neck; and center-of-gravity changing means fitted with the elongate handle, wherein the center-of-gravity changing means moves along the elongate handle to the neck to change a center of gravity of the spoon such that the head is spaced from a table.

Description

BACKGROUND

Field of the Present Disclosure

The present disclosure relates to a spoon or fork, and, more particularly, to a spoon or fork with center-of-gravity changing means to change the center-of-gravity of the spoon or fork such that a head thereof is spaced from a table having various contaminants thereon.

Discussion of Related Art

Generally, in use of a spoon or fork, in order to prevent the head thereof from being polluted with the various contaminants on the table, the user may manually lay out the paper on the table. Thus, there is a need for removal of this manual paper layout on the table, in order to prevent the head of the spoon or fork from being polluted with the various contaminants on the table

SUMMARY

This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify all key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used alone as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
The present disclosure is to provide a spoon or fork with center-of-gravity changing means to change the center-of-gravity of the spoon or fork such that a head thereof is spaced from a table having various contaminants thereon.
In one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a spoon comprising: a head; a neck coupled to the head; an elongate handle coupled to the neck; and center-of-gravity changing means fitted with the elongate handle, wherein the center-of-gravity changing means moves along the elongate handle to the neck to change a center of gravity of the spoon such that the head is spaced from a table.
In one implementation of the spoon, the center-of-gravity changing means includes: a ring portion movably fitted with the elongate handle; and a support portion coupled to the ring portion to support the spoon on the table.
In one implementation of the spoon, the ring portion is made of silicon such that the ring portion is tightly fitted with the elongate handle.
In one implementation of the spoon, the support portion is made of a magnetic material, and wherein the center-of-gravity changing means further includes a metallic pendant detachably attached to the support portion.
In one implementation of the spoon, the ring portion is made of a synthetic resin or a metal to allow the ring portion to be bendable.
In one implementation of the spoon, the ring portion winds the elongate handle multiple times.
In one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a fork comprising:
a head; a neck coupled to the head; an elongate handle coupled to the neck; and center-of-gravity changing means fitted with the elongate handle, wherein the center-of-gravity changing means moves along the elongate handle to the neck to change a center of gravity of the fork such that the head is spaced from a table.
In one implementation of the fork, the center-of-gravity changing means includes: a ring portion movably fitted with the elongate handle; and a support portion coupled to the ring portion to support the fork on the table.
In one implementation of the fork, the ring portion is made of silicon such that the ring portion is tightly fitted with the elongate handle.
In one implementation of the fork, the support portion is made of a magnetic material, and wherein the center-of-gravity changing means further includes a metallic pendant detachably attached to the support portion.
In one implementation of the fork, the ring portion is made of a synthetic resin or a metal to allow the ring portion to be bendable.
In one implementation of the fork, the ring portion winds the elongate handle multiple times.
In one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a knife comprising: a blade; a neck coupled to the blade; an elongate handle coupled to the neck; and center-of-gravity changing means fitted with the elongate handle, wherein the center-of-gravity changing means moves along the elongate handle to the neck to change a center of gravity of the knife such that the blade is spaced from a table.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification and in which like numerals depict like elements, illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a spoon with center-of-gravity changing means, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a fork with center-of-gravity changing means, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a side view of a spoon with center-of-gravity changing means, when the center-of-gravity changing means has moved to a neck, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a side view of a spoon with center-of-gravity changing means, when a head is spaced from a table, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a side view of a spoon with center-of-gravity changing means, when the center-of-gravity changing means is distant from a neck, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a side view of a spoon with center-of-gravity changing means, when a head contacts a table, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of center-of-gravity changing means, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of center-of-gravity changing means, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of center-of-gravity changing means, in accordance with still another embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of center-of-gravity changing means, in accordance with still another embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of center-of-gravity changing means, in accordance with still another embodiment of the present disclosure.

For simplicity and clarity of illustration, elements in the figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. The same reference numbers in different figures denote the same or similar elements, and as such perform similar functionality. Also, descriptions and details of well-known steps and elements are omitted for simplicity of the description. Furthermore, in the following detailed description of the present disclosure, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present disclosure. However, it will be understood that the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, components, and circuits have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS

Examples of various embodiments are illustrated and described further below. It will be understood that the description herein is not intended to limit the claims to the specific embodiments described. On the contrary, it is intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
Example embodiments will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present disclosure, however, may be embodied in various different forms, and should not be construed as being limited to only the illustrated embodiments herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided as examples so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the aspects and features of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.
It will be understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being “connected to”, or “coupled to” another element or layer, it can be directly on, connected to, or coupled to the other element or layer, or one or more intervening elements or layers may be present. In addition, it will also be understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being “between” two elements or layers, it can be the only element or layer between the two elements or layers, or one or more intervening elements or layers may also be present.
Spatially relative terms, such as “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “under,” “above,” “upper,” and the like, may be used herein for ease of explanation to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element s or feature s as illustrated in the figures. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or in operation, in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” or “under” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example terms “below” and “under” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented for example, rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations, and the spatially relative descriptors used herein should be interpreted accordingly.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a” and “an” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes”, and “including” when used in this specification, specify the presence of the stated features, integers, s, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, s, operations, elements, components, and/or portions thereof. As used herein, the term “and/or” Includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. Expression such as “at least one of” when preceding a list of elements may modify the entire list of elements and may not modify the Individual elements of the list.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms including technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this inventive concept belongs. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present disclosure. The present disclosure may be practiced without some or all of these specific details. In other instances, well-known process structures and/or processes have not been described in detail in order not to unnecessarily obscure the present disclosure.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a spoon with center-of-gravity changing means, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a fork with center-of-gravity changing means, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a side view of a spoon with center-of-gravity changing means, when the center-of-gravity changing means has moved to a neck, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a side view of a spoon with center-of-gravity changing means, when a head is spaced from a table, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a side view of a spoon with center-of-gravity changing means, when the center-of-gravity changing means is distant from a neck, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a side view of a spoon with center-of-gravity changing means, when a head contacts a table, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 6, the present spoon or fork with center-of-gravity changing means will be described in details.
As shown in FIG. 1, a spoon with center-of-gravity changing means, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a head having an inner curved face 11 and outer curved face 12; a neck 21 coupled to the head; an elongate handle 31 coupled to the neck 21; and center-of-gravity changing means 41 and 42 movably fitted with the elongate handle 31, wherein the center-of-gravity changing means moves along the elongate handle 31 to the neck 21 to change a center of gravity of the spoon such that the head is spaced from a table 51.
As shown in FIG. 2, a fork with center-of-gravity changing means, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a head; a neck coupled to the head; an elongate handle coupled to the neck; and center-of-gravity changing means 41 and 42 movably fitted with the elongate handle, wherein the center-of-gravity changing means moves along the elongate handle to the neck to change a center of gravity of the spoon such that the head is spaced from a table 51.
In an operation of the center-of-gravity changing means 41 and 42, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, when the center-of-gravity changing means 41 and 42 has moved to the neck 21, the center-of-gravity of the spoon change changes such that the head is spaced from the table 51. Thus, when the spoon is not used, the head does not contact the table. Thus, the contaminant may not be attached to the spoon head.
For use of the spoon, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the center-of-gravity changing means 41 and 42 moves as distant from the neck. As shown in FIG. 6, the spoon head contacts the table. That is, the center-of-gravity changing means 41 and 42 may move freely along the handle 31.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of center-of-gravity changing means, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of center-of-gravity changing means, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of center-of-gravity changing means, in accordance with still another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of center-of-gravity changing means, in accordance with still another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of center-of-gravity changing means, in accordance with still another embodiment of the present disclosure.
As shown in FIG. 7, the center-of-gravity changing means includes a ring portion 41 movably fitted with the elongate handle 31; and a support portion 42 coupled to the ring portion 41 to support the spoon on the table 51.
In one embodiment, the ring portion 41 is made of silicon such that the ring portion is tightly fitted with the elongate handle 31.
In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the support portion 42 is made of a magnetic material, and wherein the center-of-gravity changing means further includes a metallic pendant 43 detachably attached to the support portion 42. This may allow the center-of-gravity changing means to have a decoration function. Further, the metallic pendant 43 may be worn and thus may be easily replaced.
In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the ring portion 41 is made of a synthetic resin or a metal to allow the ring portion 41 to be bendable. Thus, the ring portion 41 may wind the elongate handle 31. The ring portion 41 may be adapted for the diameter of the elongate handle or neck, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. In one example, the ring portion 41 winds the elongate handle 31 multiple times, as shown in FIG. 11.
The above description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of describing the general principles of exemplary embodiments, and many additional embodiments of this disclosure are possible. It is understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. The scope of the disclosure should be determined with reference to the Claims. Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic that is described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment,” “in an embodiment,” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A spoon comprising:

a head;

a neck coupled to the head;

an elongate handle coupled to the neck; and

center-of-gravity changing means fitted with the elongate handle, wherein the center-of-gravity changing means moves along the elongate handle to the neck to change a center of gravity of the spoon such that the head is spaced from a table.

2. The spoon of claim 1, wherein the center-of-gravity changing means includes:

a ring portion movably fitted with the elongate handle; and

a support portion coupled to the ring portion to support the spoon on the table.

3. The spoon of claim 2, wherein the ring portion is made of silicon such that the ring portion is tightly fitted with the elongate handle.

4. The spoon of claim 2, wherein the support portion is made of a magnetic material, and wherein the center-of-gravity changing means further includes a metallic pendant detachably attached to the support portion.

5. The spoon of claim 2, wherein the ring portion is made of a synthetic resin or a metal to allow the ring portion to be bendable.

6. The spoon of claim 5, wherein the ring portion winds the elongate handle multiple times.