US20190008299A1 - 3D Disposable Serving Utensils Created by Folding and Bending 2D Bendable Materials and Boxes Incorporating Disposable Serving Utensils - Google Patents
3D Disposable Serving Utensils Created by Folding and Bending 2D Bendable Materials and Boxes Incorporating Disposable Serving Utensils Download PDFInfo
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- FIG. 1 is a top left front perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a pizza box lid and blank that can be used to form a blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil.
- FIG. 2 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a flat blank that can be used to form a blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil.
- FIG. 3 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a flat blank in the process of being formed into a blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil.
- FIG. 4 is a left top perspective view of an embodiment, in one form, of a flat blank in the process of being formed into a blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil.
- FIG. 5 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil being used to serve a portion of food.
- FIG. 6 is a top front perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that is configured to also be used as a support for the lid of product packaging that consists of a sheet of bendable material.
- FIG. 7 is a top left front perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a lid support pylon.
- FIG. 8 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a lid support pylon and a method for creating the lid support pylon.
- FIG. 9 is an upper right rear perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a pattern for creating a pie-shaped embodiment and an illustration of the process of forming a pie-shaped embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a top left perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a pie-shaped embodiment being used to serve a portion of food.
- FIG. 11 is a top left front perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.
- FIG. 12 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil after the pattern has been punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.
- FIG. 13 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil that is in the process of being formed into a non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is a left top perspective view of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil in the process of being formed into a non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil.
- FIG. 15 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil being used to serve a portion of food.
- FIG. 16 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil.
- FIG. 17 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil that is in the process of being formed into a semi-serrated embodiment.
- FIG. 18 is a left top perspective view of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil in the process of being formed into a semi-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil.
- FIG. 19 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a semi-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil being used to serve a portion of food.
- FIG. 20 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil.
- FIG. 21 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil that is in the process of being formed into a pointed non-serrated embodiment.
- FIG. 22 is a left top perspective view of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil in the process of being formed into a pointed non-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil.
- FIG. 23 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a pointed non-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil being used to serve a portion of food.
- FIG. 24 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a dull pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil.
- FIG. 25 is a top left rear perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a dull pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil.
- FIG. 26 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a dull pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil.
- FIG. 27 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a second pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil.
- FIG. 28 is a top left perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a second pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil and the process of creating a second pointed non-serrated embodiment.
- FIG. 29 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a second pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil.
- FIG. 30 is a front upper left perspective exploded view of an embodiment, in one form, of a box incorporating a flat blank that can be used to form a primitive embodiment of a serving utensil.
- FIG. 31 is a front upper left perspective exploded view of an embodiment, in one form, of a box incorporating a flat blank that can be used to form a curved blade knife embodiment of a serving utensil.
- FIG. 32 is a front upper left perspective exploded view of an embodiment, in one form, of a box incorporating a flat blank that can be used to form a pizza machete embodiment of a serving utensil.
- FIG. 33 is a front upper left perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a pizza box lid and blank that can be used to form a squeeze-only blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil.
- FIG. 34 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a squeeze-only blunt embodiment of a serving utensil, and of the process for forming the squeeze-only blunt embodiment for use.
- FIG. 35 is a top left perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a squeeze-only blunt embodiment formed and ready for use.
- FIG. 36 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a squeeze-only blunt embodiment being used to serve a portion of food.
- FIG. 37 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a squeeze-only semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil, and of the process for forming the squeeze-only semi-serrated embodiment for use.
- FIG. 38 is a top left perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a squeeze-only semi-serrated embodiment formed and ready for use.
- FIG. 39 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a squeeze-only semi-serrated embodiment being used to serve a portion of food.
- FIG. 40 is top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil, and of the process for forming the squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment for use.
- FIG. 41 is a bottom left elevational view of a squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil, formed and ready for use.
- FIG. 42 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment being used to serve a portion of food.
- FIG. 43 is a top left front perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.
- FIG. 44 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil, and of the process for forming the squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment for use.
- FIG. 45 is a bottom left elevational view of a squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil, formed and ready for use.
- FIG. 46 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment being used to serve a portion of food.
- This application discloses novel 3 D serving utensils which can be created out of boxes and containers.
- the disclosed embodiments and the methods associated therewith have applicability to any area of food service. They are also applicable to any situation where it would be convenient, desirable or cost effective to dispose of the serving utensils after serving food.
- any bendable material could be used that can be incised, scored and folded and whose stiffness is approximately equivalent to or greater than that of cardboard, including, but not limited to corrugated fiberboard, paper, nylon, plastic, foil, aluminum or other metals, paperboard, wood veneer, palm fronds, leaves, compostable paperboard or other composite material without departing from the disclosures contained in and claimed by this application.
- This application discloses 14 embodiments of blanks that can be used to create disposable serving utensils that can be incorporated into pizza boxes or other food packaging. Additionally this application discloses exemplary embodiments showing how the embodiments of the disposable serving utensils disclosed can be incorporated into boxes, containers or other items.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.
- FIG. 1 depicts a blunt embodiment ( 11 ) of a disposable serving utensil in packaging which is a pizza delivery box, that contains a pizza box lid and blank ( 10 ) and box front ( 12 ).
- a blunt embodiment 11
- FIGS. 11 and 43 a sheet of bendable material that is configured to also be used as a support for a product packaging lid as shown in FIG. 6 [lid support and blank, ( 41 )].
- FIG. 2 shows an embodiment, in one form, of a flat blank that can be used to form a blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil ( 11 ).
- the blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil disclosed in FIG. 2 is comprised of an incised center crease line ( 21 ) that is designed to make it easy for the flexible bendable material of which the flat blank is composed to crease; a center handle cut ( 22 ) which is cut through the flexible bendable material of which the flat blank is composed; a right folding handle ( 23 ); a left folding handle ( 24 ); a right handle cut ( 25 ); a left handle cut ( 26 ); a right handle angling cut ( 27 ); a left handle angling cut ( 28 ); a right incised flex line ( 29 ); and a left incised flex line ( 30 ).
- FIG. 3 depicts the first step in readying the blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil ( 11 ). That Figure shows that the right folding handle ( 23 ) is folded over the right handle cut ( 25 ) and the left folding handle ( 24 ) is folded over the left handle cut ( 26 ).
- FIG. 4 depicts the user's fingers ( 31 ) pressing together the right folding handle ( 23 ) and the left folding handle ( 24 ) and the end of the right folding handle fitting into the right handle angling cut ( 27 ) and the end of the left folding handle ( 24 ) fitting into the left handle angling cut ( 28 ) so that the blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil ( 11 ) will remain in the shape in which it has been placed.
- the assembled blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil may then be used to slide underneath a portion of food ( 32 ) to be served and to serve that portion as desired, as shown by FIG. 5 .
- the blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil may optionally be disposed of after use or may be kept for later additional uses if desired.
- FIG. 6 illustrates another embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.
- FIG. 6 depicts a pie-shaped embodiment ( 44 ) of a serving utensil that is embedded in a lid support and blank ( 41 ).
- An incised punch out line ( 43 ) allows the pie-shaped embodiment to be punched out of the lid support and blank without tearing the flexible and bendable material from which the lid support and blank is formed.
- FIG. 6 shows a box lid with viewing portal ( 35 ) that allows visualization of the pie-shaped embodiment from outside of the box.
- the lid support and blank contains a plurality of support pylons ( 42 ) that protrude downward into a food item ( 48 ), which is shown as a pizza in this Figure.
- the purpose of the support pylons is to prevent the lid support and blank from collapsing onto the food item.
- FIG. 7 is a call out show detail of a support pylon ( 42 ).
- FIG. 7 discloses that the support pylon is formed by punching out the support pylon along the cut lines for support pylon ( 34 ).
- FIG. 8 shows a side cut-away perspective of the support pylon ( 42 ).
- FIG. 9 shows the pattern to make the pie-shaped embodiment ( 44 ) of a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of foldable and bendable material that comprises product packaging.
- This embodiment is comprised of an incised center crease line ( 21 ); a right folding handle ( 23 ); a left folding handle ( 24 ); a right handle cut ( 25 ); a left handle cut ( 26 ); a right handle angling cut ( 27 ); a left handle angling cut ( 28 ); a right incised flex line ( 29 ); a left incised flex line ( 30 ); a right embankment ( 45 ); and a left embankment ( 46 ).
- the right folding handle and the left folding handle fold in the direction indicated by the arrows in FIG. 9 , with the right folding handle folding across the right handle cut ( 27 ) and the left folding handle folding across the left handle cut ( 28 ).
- the right folding handle ( 23 ) tucks into the right handle angling cut ( 27 ), and the left folding handle ( 24 ) tucks into the left handle angling cut ( 28 ).
- FIG. 11 illustrates still another embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.
- FIG. 11 depicts a non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment ( 60 ) circumscribed by an incised punch out line ( 43 ) in a container lid and blank ( 40 ) in a box that contains a food item ( 48 ), shown as a cake in FIG. 11 .
- the incised punch out line ( 43 ) allows the non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment ( 60 ) to be punched out of the lid support and blank ( 40 ) without tearing the flexible and bendable material from which the lid support and blank is formed.
- FIG. 12 shows the pattern to make the non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment ( 60 ).
- This embodiment is comprised of an incised center crease line ( 21 ); a center handle cut ( 22 ); a right folding handle ( 23 ); a left folding handle ( 24 ); a right handle cut ( 25 ); a left handle cut ( 26 ); a right handle angling cut ( 27 ); a left handle angling cut ( 28 ); a right incised flex line ( 29 ); a left incised flex line ( 30 ); serrated edges suitable for cutting ( 51 ); a plurality of non-serrated edges ( 52 ); and a plurality of points ( 61 ).
- FIG. 14 shows that once this has been done, the user's fingers ( 31 ) are used to squeeze the right folding handle ( 23 ) and the left folding handle ( 24 ) upward and together to form the non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment ( 60 ).
- the non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment can then be used to pick up a portion of food ( 32 ) to be served, as in FIG. 15 where the food item is shown as a piece of cake.
- FIG. 16 illustrates still another embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.
- FIG. 16 depicts a semi-serrated embodiment ( 50 ) and shows the pattern to make the semi-serrated embodiment.
- the semi-serrated embodiment is comprised of an incised center crease line ( 21 ), a center handle cut ( 22 ), a right folding handle ( 23 ), a left folding handle ( 24 ), a right handle cut ( 25 ), a left handle cut ( 26 ), a right handle angling cut ( 27 ), a left handle angling cut ( 28 ), a right incised flex line ( 29 ), a left incised flex line ( 30 ), a curved serrated edge suitable for cutting ( 161 ) and a curved non-serrated edge ( 162 ).
- the purpose of all incised lines is to create lines where the foldable, bendable material from which the pattern is created will bend.
- FIG. 17 shows that once this has been done, the user's fingers ( 31 ) are used to squeeze the right folding handle ( 23 ) and the left folding handle ( 24 ) upward and together to form the semi-serrated embodiment ( 50 ).
- the semi-serrated embodiment can then be used to pick up a portion of food ( 32 ) to be served as shown in FIG. 15 , where the food item is shown as a piece of pie.
- FIG. 20 illustrates still another embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.
- FIG. 20 depicts a pointed non-serrated embodiment, ( 70 ) and shows the pattern to make the pointed non-serrated embodiment.
- the pointed non-serrated embodiment is comprised of an incised center crease line ( 21 ), a center handle cut ( 22 ), a right folding handle ( 23 ) that contains a right handle adhesive ( 71 ), a left folding handle ( 24 ) that contains a left handle adhesive ( 72 ), an incised handle fold line ( 73 ), a right handle angling cut ( 27 ), a left handle angling cut ( 28 ), a right incised flex line ( 29 ), a left incised flex line ( 30 ), a plurality of points ( 61 ) and a plurality of straight edges ( 200 ).
- the left handle adhesive and the right handle adhesive are preferably located on both sides of each handle.
- the right folding handle ( 23 ) and the left folding handle ( 24 ) fold in the direction indicated by the arrows in FIG. 21 , with the right folding handle folding across the incised handle fold line ( 73 ) and the adhesive on each handle causing the handles to stick as folded.
- the right folding handle ( 23 ) tucks into the right handle angling cut ( 27 ) and the left folding handle ( 24 ) tucks into the left handle angling cut ( 28 ).
- the user's fingers ( 31 ) are used to squeeze the right folding handle ( 23 ) and the left folding handle ( 24 ) upward and together to form the pointed non-serrated embodiment ( 70 ); the right handle adhesive ( 71 ) and the left handle adhesive ( 72 ) causes the right folding handle ( 23 ) to stick to the left folding handle ( 24 ).
- the pointed non-serrated embodiment ( 70 ) can then be used to pick up a portion of food ( 32 ) to be served, as shown in FIG. 23 where the food item is depicted as a piece of cake.
- FIG. 24 illustrates still another embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.
- FIG. 24 depicts a dull pointed non-serrated embodiment ( 80 ) and shows the pattern to make the dull pointed non-serrated embodiment.
- the dull pointed non-serrated embodiment is comprised of an incised center crease line ( 21 ), a right folding handle ( 23 ), a left folding handle ( 24 ), a right incised flex line ( 29 ), a left incised flex line ( 30 ), an incised handle fold line ( 73 ), a plurality of dull points ( 81 ), a plurality of exterior tabs ( 82 ), a plurality of tab slots ( 83 ) and a plurality of non-straight edges ( 240 ).
- FIG. 24 shows that the dull pointed non-serrated embodiment ( 80 ) is formed by squeezing together the right folding handle ( 23 ) and left folding handle ( 24 ) and then passing the exterior tabs ( 82 ) into the tab slots ( 83 ) to affix the folding of the embodiment.
- the resulting utensil is depicted from an upper left perspective in FIG. 25 and from a left elevational view in FIG. 26 .
- FIG. 27 illustrates still another embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.
- FIG. 27 depicts a second pointed non-serrated embodiment ( 90 ) and shows the pattern to make the second pointed non-serrated embodiment.
- the second pointed non-serrated embodiment ( 90 ) is comprised of an incised center crease line ( 21 ), a center handle cut ( 22 ), a right folding handle ( 23 ), a left folding handle ( 24 ), a right incised flex line ( 29 ), a left incised flex line ( 30 ), a plurality of points ( 61 ), an incised handle fold line ( 73 ), a right tab ( 91 ), a right interior insertion slot ( 92 ), a left tab ( 93 ), a left interior insertion slot ( 94 ), a plurality of straight edges ( 200 ), an incised right handle flex line ( 270 ) and an incised left handle flex line ( 271 ).
- FIG. 28 shows that the second pointed non-serrated embodiment ( 90 ) is created by folding the right folding handle ( 23 ) and left folding handle ( 24 ) across the incised handle fold line ( 73 ) and then slightly squeezing together the right folding handle ( 23 ) and left folding handle ( 24 ) so that the right tab ( 91 ) can be fitted through the right interior insertion slot ( 92 ) and the left tab ( 93 ) can be fitted through the left interior insertion slot ( 94 ).
- FIG. 29 depicts a left elevation of the formed second pointed non-serrated embodiment ( 90 ).
- FIG. 30 illustrates another embodiment, in one form, of a pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.
- FIG. 30 depicts a primitive embodiment ( 300 ) and shows the pattern to make the primitive embodiment from a box.
- the primitive embodiment and the box from which it can be punched out are comprised of a primitive embodiment ( 300 ) that is bounded by either or both an open top (as shown in FIG. 30 ) and incised edges ( 303 ), as well as a plurality of sides ( 301 ) and a plurality of planar coverings ( 302 ).
- FIG. 30 further shows how to create the primitive embodiment from the box.
- the incised edges ( 303 ) allow the primitive embodiment ( 300 ) to be easily removed from the box.
- the primitive embodiment can then be used to cut the contents of the box (i.e. to cut a pizza in the case of FIG. 30 ), as a spatula to serve the food in the box, or both.
- the primitive embodiment can then either be disposed of or kept for further use, as desired.
- the effect of removing the primitive embodiment from the box will also allow the box to be more easily broken down for disposal or recycling.
- FIG. 31 illustrates another embodiment, in one form, of a pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.
- FIG. 31 depicts a curved blade knife embodiment ( 310 ) and shows the pattern to make the curved blade knife embodiment from a box.
- the curved blade knife embodiment and the box from which it can be punched out are comprised of a curved blade knife embodiment ( 310 ) that contains at least one curved cutting surface ( 312 ), that is bounded by either or both an open top (as shown in FIG. 30 ) and incised edges ( 303 ), as well as a plurality of sides ( 301 ) and a plurality of planar coverings ( 302 ).
- FIG. 31 further shows how to create the curved blade knife embodiment from the box.
- the incised edges ( 303 ) allow the curved blade knife embodiment ( 310 ) to be easily removed from the box.
- the curved blade knife embodiment can then be used to cut the contents of the box (i.e. to cut a pizza in the case of FIG. 31 ), as a spatula to serve the food in the box, or both.
- the curved blade knife embodiment can then either be disposed of or kept for further use, as desired.
- the effect of removing the curved blade knife embodiment from the box will also allow the box to be more easily broken down for disposal or recycling.
- FIG. 32 illustrates another embodiment, in one form, of a pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.
- FIG. 32 depicts a pizza machete embodiment ( 320 ) and shows the pattern to make the pizza machete embodiment from a box.
- the pizza machete embodiment and the box from which it can be punched out are comprised of a pizza machete embodiment ( 320 ) that contains at least one folding handle ( 322 ), at least one curved cutting surface ( 312 ), that is bounded by either or both an open top (as shown in FIG. 30 ) and incised edges ( 303 ), as well as a plurality of sides ( 301 ) and a plurality of planar coverings ( 302 ).
- FIG. 32 further shows how to create the pizza machete embodiment from the box.
- the incised edges ( 303 ) allow the pizza machete embodiment ( 320 ) to be easily removed from the box.
- a folding handle ( 322 ) can then be folded down across an incised edge ( 321 ) to make the handle stronger, more robust and easier to grip, as shown in FIG. 32 .
- the pizza machete embodiment can then be used to cut the contents of the box (i.e. to cut a pizza in the case of FIG. 32 ), as a spatula to serve the food in the box, or both.
- the pizza machete embodiment can then either be disposed of or kept for further use, as desired.
- the effect of removing the pizza machete embodiment from the box will also allow the box to be more easily broken down for disposal or recycling.
- FIG. 33 illustrates an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.
- FIG. 33 depicts a squeeze-only blunt embodiment ( 111 ) of a disposable serving utensil in packaging which is a pizza delivery box, that contains a pizza box lid and blank ( 10 ) and box front ( 12 ).
- other forms of packaging could also be used without departing from the disclosure as claimed, including, but not limited to, a cake box lid [container lid and blank, ( 40 )] as shown in FIGS. 11 and 43 and a sheet of bendable material that is configured to also be used as a support for a product packaging lid as shown in FIG. 6 [lid support and blank, ( 41 )].
- FIG. 34 shows an embodiment, in one form, of a flat blank that can be used to form a squeeze-only blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil ( 111 ).
- the squeeze-only blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil disclosed in FIG. 34 is comprised of an incised center crease line ( 21 ) that is designed to make it easy for the flexible bendable material of which the flat blank is composed to crease; a right folding handle ( 23 ); a left folding handle ( 24 ); a right incised flex line ( 29 ); and a left incised flex line ( 30 ).
- FIG. 34 depicts the first step in readying the squeeze-only blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil ( 111 ). That Figure shows that the right folding handle ( 23 ) is squeezed toward the left folding handle ( 24 ) across the incised center crease line ( 21 ).
- FIG. 35 depicts the user's fingers ( 31 ) pressing together the right folding handle ( 23 ) and the left folding handle ( 24 ) across the incised center crease line ( 21 ) in order to form the squeeze-only blunt embodiment.
- the squeeze-only blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil thus formed may then be used to slide underneath a portion of food ( 32 ) to be served and to serve that portion as desired, as shown by FIG. 36 .
- the squeeze-only blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil may optionally be disposed of after use or may be kept for later additional uses if desired.
- FIG. 37 shows an embodiment, in one form, of a flat blank that can be used to form a squeeze-only semi-serrated embodiment ( 150 ) of a disposable serving utensil.
- the squeeze-only semi-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil disclosed in FIG. 37 is comprised of an incised center crease line ( 21 ) that is designed to make it easy for the flexible bendable material of which the flat blank is composed to crease; a right folding handle ( 23 ); a left folding handle ( 24 ); a right incised flex line ( 29 ); a left incised flex line ( 30 ); serrated edges suitable for cutting ( 51 ); and a non-serrated edge ( 52 ).
- FIG. 37 further shows how to form the squeeze-only semi-serrated embodiment ( 150 ) of a disposable serving utensil for use. That Figure shows that the right folding handle ( 23 ) is squeezed toward the left folding handle ( 24 ) across the incised center crease line ( 21 ).
- FIG. 38 depicts the user's fingers ( 31 ) pressing together the right folding handle ( 23 ) and the left folding handle ( 24 ) across the incised center crease line ( 21 ) in order to form the squeeze-only blunt embodiment.
- the squeeze-only blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil thus formed may then be used to slide underneath a portion of food ( 32 ) to be served and to serve that portion as desired, as shown by FIG. 39 .
- the squeeze-only blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil may optionally be disposed of after use or may be kept for later additional uses if desired.
- FIG. 40 shows an embodiment, in one form, of a flat blank that can be used to form a squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment ( 170 ) of a disposable serving utensil.
- an incised center crease line ( 21 ) that is designed to make it easy for the flexible bendable material of which the flat blank is composed to crease; a right folding handle ( 23 ) that contains a right handle adhesive ( 71 ); a left folding handle ( 24 ) that contains a left handle adhesive ( 72 ); a right incised flex line ( 29 ); a left incised flex line ( 30 ); a plurality of points ( 61 ) and a plurality of straight edges ( 200 ).
- the left handle adhesive and the right handle adhesive are preferably located only on the top sides of each handle.
- FIG. 40 further shows how to form the squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment ( 170 ) of a disposable serving utensil for use. That Figure shows that the right folding handle ( 23 ) is squeezed toward the left folding handle ( 24 ) across the incised center crease line ( 21 ), thus causing the right handle adhesive ( 71 ) to make contact with the left handle adhesive ( 72 ) and thereby cause the right folding handle ( 23 ) to stick to the left folding handle ( 24 ).
- FIG. 41 depicts the user's fingers ( 31 ) pressing together the right folding handle ( 23 ) and the left folding handle ( 24 ) across the incised center crease line ( 21 ) in a formed squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment.
- the squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil thus formed may then be used to slide underneath a portion of food ( 32 ) to be served and to serve that portion as desired, as shown by FIG. 42 .
- the squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil may optionally be disposed of after use or may be kept for later additional uses if desired.
- FIG. 43 illustrates still another embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.
- FIG. 43 depicts a squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment ( 160 ) circumscribed by an incised punch out line ( 43 ) in a container lid and blank ( 40 ) in a box that contains a food item ( 48 ), shown as a cake in FIG. 43 .
- the incised punch out line ( 43 ) allows the squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment ( 160 ) to be punched out of the lid support and blank ( 40 ) without tearing the flexible and bendable material from which the lid support and blank is formed.
- FIG. 44 shows the pattern to make the squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment ( 160 ).
- This embodiment is comprised of an incised center crease line ( 21 ); a right folding handle ( 23 ); a left folding handle ( 24 ); a right incised flex line ( 29 ); a left incised flex line ( 30 ); a plurality of serrated edges suitable for cutting ( 51 ); a plurality of non-serrated edges ( 52 ); and a plurality of points ( 61 ).
- FIG. 45 shows that once this has been done, the user's fingers ( 31 ) are used to squeeze the right folding handle ( 23 ) and the left folding handle ( 24 ) upward and together to form the squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment ( 160 ).
- the squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment can then be used to pick up a portion of food ( 32 ) to be served, as in FIG. 46 where the food item is shown as a piece of cake.
- bendable material from which the disclosed embodiments can be formed
- bendable material is made of materials that are either or both:
- the separation may be achieved by bending the bendable material back and forth until it breaks along the incised line or the score and fold mark, by tearing the material down the incised line or the score and fold mark, by cutting the bendable material along the incised line or the score and fold mark with any sort of tool or by any other means of separating the bendable material along the incised line or the score and fold mark; all such methods of separation are claimed by this application.
- incised lines are mentioned in this disclosure it is understood that all such incised lines are designed to make it easy for the flexible bendable material of which the flat blank is composed to crease.
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FIG. 1 is a top left front perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a pizza box lid and blank that can be used to form a blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil. -
FIG. 2 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a flat blank that can be used to form a blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil. -
FIG. 3 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a flat blank in the process of being formed into a blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil. -
FIG. 4 is a left top perspective view of an embodiment, in one form, of a flat blank in the process of being formed into a blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil. -
FIG. 5 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil being used to serve a portion of food. -
FIG. 6 is a top front perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that is configured to also be used as a support for the lid of product packaging that consists of a sheet of bendable material. -
FIG. 7 is a top left front perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a lid support pylon. -
FIG. 8 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a lid support pylon and a method for creating the lid support pylon. -
FIG. 9 is an upper right rear perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a pattern for creating a pie-shaped embodiment and an illustration of the process of forming a pie-shaped embodiment. -
FIG. 10 is a top left perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a pie-shaped embodiment being used to serve a portion of food. -
FIG. 11 is a top left front perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging. -
FIG. 12 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil after the pattern has been punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging. -
FIG. 13 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil that is in the process of being formed into a non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment. -
FIG. 14 is a left top perspective view of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil in the process of being formed into a non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil. -
FIG. 15 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil being used to serve a portion of food. -
FIG. 16 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil. -
FIG. 17 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil that is in the process of being formed into a semi-serrated embodiment. -
FIG. 18 is a left top perspective view of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil in the process of being formed into a semi-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil. -
FIG. 19 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a semi-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil being used to serve a portion of food. -
FIG. 20 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil. -
FIG. 21 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil that is in the process of being formed into a pointed non-serrated embodiment. -
FIG. 22 is a left top perspective view of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil in the process of being formed into a pointed non-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil. -
FIG. 23 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a pointed non-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil being used to serve a portion of food. -
FIG. 24 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a dull pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil. -
FIG. 25 is a top left rear perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a dull pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil. -
FIG. 26 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a dull pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil. -
FIG. 27 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a second pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil. -
FIG. 28 is a top left perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a second pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil and the process of creating a second pointed non-serrated embodiment. -
FIG. 29 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a second pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil. -
FIG. 30 is a front upper left perspective exploded view of an embodiment, in one form, of a box incorporating a flat blank that can be used to form a primitive embodiment of a serving utensil. -
FIG. 31 is a front upper left perspective exploded view of an embodiment, in one form, of a box incorporating a flat blank that can be used to form a curved blade knife embodiment of a serving utensil. -
FIG. 32 is a front upper left perspective exploded view of an embodiment, in one form, of a box incorporating a flat blank that can be used to form a pizza machete embodiment of a serving utensil. -
FIG. 33 is a front upper left perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a pizza box lid and blank that can be used to form a squeeze-only blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil. -
FIG. 34 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a squeeze-only blunt embodiment of a serving utensil, and of the process for forming the squeeze-only blunt embodiment for use. -
FIG. 35 is a top left perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a squeeze-only blunt embodiment formed and ready for use. -
FIG. 36 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a squeeze-only blunt embodiment being used to serve a portion of food. -
FIG. 37 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a squeeze-only semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil, and of the process for forming the squeeze-only semi-serrated embodiment for use. -
FIG. 38 is a top left perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a squeeze-only semi-serrated embodiment formed and ready for use. -
FIG. 39 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a squeeze-only semi-serrated embodiment being used to serve a portion of food. -
FIG. 40 is top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil, and of the process for forming the squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment for use. -
FIG. 41 is a bottom left elevational view of a squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil, formed and ready for use. -
FIG. 42 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment being used to serve a portion of food. -
FIG. 43 is a top left front perspective of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging. -
FIG. 44 is a top plan of an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil, and of the process for forming the squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment for use. -
FIG. 45 is a bottom left elevational view of a squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment of a serving utensil, formed and ready for use. -
FIG. 46 is a left elevational view of an embodiment, in one form, of a squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment being used to serve a portion of food. - This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Number 62537932, filed Jul. 27, 2017.
- This application discloses novel 3D serving utensils which can be created out of boxes and containers.
- The disclosed embodiments and the methods associated therewith have applicability to any area of food service. They are also applicable to any situation where it would be convenient, desirable or cost effective to dispose of the serving utensils after serving food.
- Although the embodiments disclosed in the figures use cardboard, any bendable material could be used that can be incised, scored and folded and whose stiffness is approximately equivalent to or greater than that of cardboard, including, but not limited to corrugated fiberboard, paper, nylon, plastic, foil, aluminum or other metals, paperboard, wood veneer, palm fronds, leaves, compostable paperboard or other composite material without departing from the disclosures contained in and claimed by this application.
- This application discloses 14 embodiments of blanks that can be used to create disposable serving utensils that can be incorporated into pizza boxes or other food packaging. Additionally this application discloses exemplary embodiments showing how the embodiments of the disposable serving utensils disclosed can be incorporated into boxes, containers or other items.
- Each of the disclosed and claimed embodiments may be used to serve and cut food. In this regard, it is to be understood that the word food is used in its broadest possible meaning and includes foods of all types.
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FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.FIG. 1 depicts a blunt embodiment (11) of a disposable serving utensil in packaging which is a pizza delivery box, that contains a pizza box lid and blank (10) and box front (12). However, other forms of packaging could also be used without departing from the disclosure as claimed, including, but not limited to, a cake box lid [container lid and blank, (40)] as shown inFIGS. 11 and 43 and a sheet of bendable material that is configured to also be used as a support for a product packaging lid as shown inFIG. 6 [lid support and blank, (41)]. -
FIG. 2 shows an embodiment, in one form, of a flat blank that can be used to form a blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil (11). The blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil disclosed inFIG. 2 is comprised of an incised center crease line (21) that is designed to make it easy for the flexible bendable material of which the flat blank is composed to crease; a center handle cut (22) which is cut through the flexible bendable material of which the flat blank is composed; a right folding handle (23); a left folding handle (24); a right handle cut (25); a left handle cut (26); a right handle angling cut (27); a left handle angling cut (28); a right incised flex line (29); and a left incised flex line (30). -
FIG. 3 depicts the first step in readying the blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil (11). That Figure shows that the right folding handle (23) is folded over the right handle cut (25) and the left folding handle (24) is folded over the left handle cut (26). -
FIG. 4 depicts the user's fingers (31) pressing together the right folding handle (23) and the left folding handle (24) and the end of the right folding handle fitting into the right handle angling cut (27) and the end of the left folding handle (24) fitting into the left handle angling cut (28) so that the blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil (11) will remain in the shape in which it has been placed. The assembled blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil may then be used to slide underneath a portion of food (32) to be served and to serve that portion as desired, as shown byFIG. 5 . The blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil may optionally be disposed of after use or may be kept for later additional uses if desired. -
FIG. 6 illustrates another embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.FIG. 6 depicts a pie-shaped embodiment (44) of a serving utensil that is embedded in a lid support and blank (41). An incised punch out line (43) allows the pie-shaped embodiment to be punched out of the lid support and blank without tearing the flexible and bendable material from which the lid support and blank is formed.FIG. 6 shows a box lid with viewing portal (35) that allows visualization of the pie-shaped embodiment from outside of the box.FIG. 6 further shows that the lid support and blank contains a plurality of support pylons (42) that protrude downward into a food item (48), which is shown as a pizza in this Figure. The purpose of the support pylons is to prevent the lid support and blank from collapsing onto the food item. -
FIG. 7 is a call out show detail of a support pylon (42).FIG. 7 discloses that the support pylon is formed by punching out the support pylon along the cut lines for support pylon (34).FIG. 8 shows a side cut-away perspective of the support pylon (42). -
FIG. 9 shows the pattern to make the pie-shaped embodiment (44) of a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of foldable and bendable material that comprises product packaging. This embodiment is comprised of an incised center crease line (21); a right folding handle (23); a left folding handle (24); a right handle cut (25); a left handle cut (26); a right handle angling cut (27); a left handle angling cut (28); a right incised flex line (29); a left incised flex line (30); a right embankment (45); and a left embankment (46). The right folding handle and the left folding handle fold in the direction indicated by the arrows inFIG. 9 , with the right folding handle folding across the right handle cut (27) and the left folding handle folding across the left handle cut (28). The right folding handle (23) tucks into the right handle angling cut (27), and the left folding handle (24) tucks into the left handle angling cut (28).FIG. 10 shows that once this has been done, the user's fingers (31) are used to squeeze the right folding handle (23) and the left folding handle (24) upward and together to form the pie-shaped embodiment (44), which can then be used to pick up a portion to be served (32) of a food item (48) from off of an underlying surface (47). -
FIG. 11 illustrates still another embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.FIG. 11 depicts a non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment (60) circumscribed by an incised punch out line (43) in a container lid and blank (40) in a box that contains a food item (48), shown as a cake inFIG. 11 . The incised punch out line (43) allows the non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment (60) to be punched out of the lid support and blank (40) without tearing the flexible and bendable material from which the lid support and blank is formed. -
FIG. 12 shows the pattern to make the non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment (60). This embodiment is comprised of an incised center crease line (21); a center handle cut (22); a right folding handle (23); a left folding handle (24); a right handle cut (25); a left handle cut (26); a right handle angling cut (27); a left handle angling cut (28); a right incised flex line (29); a left incised flex line (30); serrated edges suitable for cutting (51); a plurality of non-serrated edges (52); and a plurality of points (61). - The right folding handle and the left folding handle fold in the direction indicated by the arrows in
FIG. 13 , with the right folding handle folding across the right handle cut (27) and the left folding handle folding across the left handle cut (28). The right folding handle (23) tucks into the right handle angling cut (27) and the left folding handle (24) tucks into the left handle angling cut (28).FIG. 14 shows that once this has been done, the user's fingers (31) are used to squeeze the right folding handle (23) and the left folding handle (24) upward and together to form the non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment (60). The non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment can then be used to pick up a portion of food (32) to be served, as inFIG. 15 where the food item is shown as a piece of cake. -
FIG. 16 illustrates still another embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.FIG. 16 depicts a semi-serrated embodiment (50) and shows the pattern to make the semi-serrated embodiment. The semi-serrated embodiment is comprised of an incised center crease line (21), a center handle cut (22), a right folding handle (23), a left folding handle (24), a right handle cut (25), a left handle cut (26), a right handle angling cut (27), a left handle angling cut (28), a right incised flex line (29), a left incised flex line (30), a curved serrated edge suitable for cutting (161) and a curved non-serrated edge (162). The purpose of all incised lines is to create lines where the foldable, bendable material from which the pattern is created will bend. - The right folding handle and the left folding handle fold in the direction indicated by the arrows in
FIG. 17 , with the right folding handle (23) folding across the right handle cut (25) and the left folding handle (24) folding across the left handle cut (26). The right folding handle (23), tucks into the right handle angling cut (27) and the left folding handle (24) tucks into the left handle angling cut (28).FIG. 18 shows that once this has been done, the user's fingers (31) are used to squeeze the right folding handle (23) and the left folding handle (24) upward and together to form the semi-serrated embodiment (50). The semi-serrated embodiment can then be used to pick up a portion of food (32) to be served as shown inFIG. 15 , where the food item is shown as a piece of pie. -
FIG. 20 illustrates still another embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.FIG. 20 depicts a pointed non-serrated embodiment, (70) and shows the pattern to make the pointed non-serrated embodiment. The pointed non-serrated embodiment is comprised of an incised center crease line (21), a center handle cut (22), a right folding handle (23) that contains a right handle adhesive (71), a left folding handle (24) that contains a left handle adhesive (72), an incised handle fold line (73), a right handle angling cut (27), a left handle angling cut (28), a right incised flex line (29), a left incised flex line (30), a plurality of points (61) and a plurality of straight edges (200). The left handle adhesive and the right handle adhesive are preferably located on both sides of each handle. - The right folding handle (23) and the left folding handle (24) fold in the direction indicated by the arrows in
FIG. 21 , with the right folding handle folding across the incised handle fold line (73) and the adhesive on each handle causing the handles to stick as folded. The right folding handle (23) tucks into the right handle angling cut (27) and the left folding handle (24) tucks into the left handle angling cut (28).FIG. 22 shows that once this has been done, the user's fingers (31) are used to squeeze the right folding handle (23) and the left folding handle (24) upward and together to form the pointed non-serrated embodiment (70); the right handle adhesive (71) and the left handle adhesive (72) causes the right folding handle (23) to stick to the left folding handle (24). The pointed non-serrated embodiment (70) can then be used to pick up a portion of food (32) to be served, as shown inFIG. 23 where the food item is depicted as a piece of cake. -
FIG. 24 illustrates still another embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.FIG. 24 depicts a dull pointed non-serrated embodiment (80) and shows the pattern to make the dull pointed non-serrated embodiment. The dull pointed non-serrated embodiment is comprised of an incised center crease line (21), a right folding handle (23), a left folding handle (24), a right incised flex line (29), a left incised flex line (30), an incised handle fold line (73), a plurality of dull points (81), a plurality of exterior tabs (82), a plurality of tab slots (83) and a plurality of non-straight edges (240). -
FIG. 24 shows that the dull pointed non-serrated embodiment (80) is formed by squeezing together the right folding handle (23) and left folding handle (24) and then passing the exterior tabs (82) into the tab slots (83) to affix the folding of the embodiment. The resulting utensil is depicted from an upper left perspective inFIG. 25 and from a left elevational view inFIG. 26 . -
FIG. 27 illustrates still another embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.FIG. 27 depicts a second pointed non-serrated embodiment (90) and shows the pattern to make the second pointed non-serrated embodiment. The second pointed non-serrated embodiment (90) is comprised of an incised center crease line (21), a center handle cut (22), a right folding handle (23), a left folding handle (24), a right incised flex line (29), a left incised flex line (30), a plurality of points (61), an incised handle fold line (73), a right tab (91), a right interior insertion slot (92), a left tab (93), a left interior insertion slot (94), a plurality of straight edges (200), an incised right handle flex line (270) and an incised left handle flex line (271). -
FIG. 28 shows that the second pointed non-serrated embodiment (90) is created by folding the right folding handle (23) and left folding handle (24) across the incised handle fold line (73) and then slightly squeezing together the right folding handle (23) and left folding handle (24) so that the right tab (91) can be fitted through the right interior insertion slot (92) and the left tab (93) can be fitted through the left interior insertion slot (94).FIG. 29 depicts a left elevation of the formed second pointed non-serrated embodiment (90). -
FIG. 30 illustrates another embodiment, in one form, of a pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.FIG. 30 depicts a primitive embodiment (300) and shows the pattern to make the primitive embodiment from a box. The primitive embodiment and the box from which it can be punched out are comprised of a primitive embodiment (300) that is bounded by either or both an open top (as shown inFIG. 30 ) and incised edges (303), as well as a plurality of sides (301) and a plurality of planar coverings (302). -
FIG. 30 further shows how to create the primitive embodiment from the box. The incised edges (303) allow the primitive embodiment (300) to be easily removed from the box. The primitive embodiment can then be used to cut the contents of the box (i.e. to cut a pizza in the case ofFIG. 30 ), as a spatula to serve the food in the box, or both. The primitive embodiment can then either be disposed of or kept for further use, as desired. The effect of removing the primitive embodiment from the box will also allow the box to be more easily broken down for disposal or recycling. - It is also possible to create primitive embodiments from a plurality of sides (301). Such embodiments are claimed by this application, even though not illustrated in the drawings.
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FIG. 31 illustrates another embodiment, in one form, of a pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.FIG. 31 depicts a curved blade knife embodiment (310) and shows the pattern to make the curved blade knife embodiment from a box. The curved blade knife embodiment and the box from which it can be punched out are comprised of a curved blade knife embodiment (310) that contains at least one curved cutting surface (312), that is bounded by either or both an open top (as shown inFIG. 30 ) and incised edges (303), as well as a plurality of sides (301) and a plurality of planar coverings (302). -
FIG. 31 further shows how to create the curved blade knife embodiment from the box. The incised edges (303) allow the curved blade knife embodiment (310) to be easily removed from the box. The curved blade knife embodiment can then be used to cut the contents of the box (i.e. to cut a pizza in the case ofFIG. 31 ), as a spatula to serve the food in the box, or both. The curved blade knife embodiment can then either be disposed of or kept for further use, as desired. The effect of removing the curved blade knife embodiment from the box will also allow the box to be more easily broken down for disposal or recycling. - It is also possible to create curved blade knife embodiments from a plurality of sides (301). Such embodiments are claimed by this application, even though not illustrated in the drawings.
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FIG. 32 illustrates another embodiment, in one form, of a pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.FIG. 32 depicts a pizza machete embodiment (320) and shows the pattern to make the pizza machete embodiment from a box. The pizza machete embodiment and the box from which it can be punched out are comprised of a pizza machete embodiment (320) that contains at least one folding handle (322), at least one curved cutting surface (312), that is bounded by either or both an open top (as shown inFIG. 30 ) and incised edges (303), as well as a plurality of sides (301) and a plurality of planar coverings (302). -
FIG. 32 further shows how to create the pizza machete embodiment from the box. The incised edges (303) allow the pizza machete embodiment (320) to be easily removed from the box. A folding handle (322) can then be folded down across an incised edge (321) to make the handle stronger, more robust and easier to grip, as shown inFIG. 32 . The pizza machete embodiment can then be used to cut the contents of the box (i.e. to cut a pizza in the case ofFIG. 32 ), as a spatula to serve the food in the box, or both. The pizza machete embodiment can then either be disposed of or kept for further use, as desired. The effect of removing the pizza machete embodiment from the box will also allow the box to be more easily broken down for disposal or recycling. - It is also possible to create pizza machete embodiments from a plurality of sides (301). Such embodiments are claimed by this application, even though not illustrated in the drawings.
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FIG. 33 illustrates an embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.FIG. 33 depicts a squeeze-only blunt embodiment (111) of a disposable serving utensil in packaging which is a pizza delivery box, that contains a pizza box lid and blank (10) and box front (12). However, other forms of packaging could also be used without departing from the disclosure as claimed, including, but not limited to, a cake box lid [container lid and blank, (40)] as shown inFIGS. 11 and 43 and a sheet of bendable material that is configured to also be used as a support for a product packaging lid as shown inFIG. 6 [lid support and blank, (41)]. -
FIG. 34 shows an embodiment, in one form, of a flat blank that can be used to form a squeeze-only blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil (111). The squeeze-only blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil disclosed inFIG. 34 is comprised of an incised center crease line (21) that is designed to make it easy for the flexible bendable material of which the flat blank is composed to crease; a right folding handle (23); a left folding handle (24); a right incised flex line (29); and a left incised flex line (30). -
FIG. 34 depicts the first step in readying the squeeze-only blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil (111). That Figure shows that the right folding handle (23) is squeezed toward the left folding handle (24) across the incised center crease line (21). -
FIG. 35 depicts the user's fingers (31) pressing together the right folding handle (23) and the left folding handle (24) across the incised center crease line (21) in order to form the squeeze-only blunt embodiment. The squeeze-only blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil thus formed may then be used to slide underneath a portion of food (32) to be served and to serve that portion as desired, as shown byFIG. 36 . The squeeze-only blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil may optionally be disposed of after use or may be kept for later additional uses if desired. -
FIG. 37 shows an embodiment, in one form, of a flat blank that can be used to form a squeeze-only semi-serrated embodiment (150) of a disposable serving utensil. The squeeze-only semi-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil disclosed in FIG. 37 is comprised of an incised center crease line (21) that is designed to make it easy for the flexible bendable material of which the flat blank is composed to crease; a right folding handle (23); a left folding handle (24); a right incised flex line (29); a left incised flex line (30); serrated edges suitable for cutting (51); and a non-serrated edge (52). -
FIG. 37 further shows how to form the squeeze-only semi-serrated embodiment (150) of a disposable serving utensil for use. That Figure shows that the right folding handle (23) is squeezed toward the left folding handle (24) across the incised center crease line (21). -
FIG. 38 depicts the user's fingers (31) pressing together the right folding handle (23) and the left folding handle (24) across the incised center crease line (21) in order to form the squeeze-only blunt embodiment. The squeeze-only blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil thus formed may then be used to slide underneath a portion of food (32) to be served and to serve that portion as desired, as shown byFIG. 39 . The squeeze-only blunt embodiment of a disposable serving utensil may optionally be disposed of after use or may be kept for later additional uses if desired. -
FIG. 40 shows an embodiment, in one form, of a flat blank that can be used to form a squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment (170) of a disposable serving utensil. The squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil disclosed inFIG. 40 is comprised of an incised center crease line (21) that is designed to make it easy for the flexible bendable material of which the flat blank is composed to crease; a right folding handle (23) that contains a right handle adhesive (71); a left folding handle (24) that contains a left handle adhesive (72); a right incised flex line (29); a left incised flex line (30); a plurality of points (61) and a plurality of straight edges (200). The left handle adhesive and the right handle adhesive are preferably located only on the top sides of each handle. -
FIG. 40 further shows how to form the squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment (170) of a disposable serving utensil for use. That Figure shows that the right folding handle (23) is squeezed toward the left folding handle (24) across the incised center crease line (21), thus causing the right handle adhesive (71) to make contact with the left handle adhesive (72) and thereby cause the right folding handle (23) to stick to the left folding handle (24). -
FIG. 41 depicts the user's fingers (31) pressing together the right folding handle (23) and the left folding handle (24) across the incised center crease line (21) in a formed squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment. The squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil thus formed may then be used to slide underneath a portion of food (32) to be served and to serve that portion as desired, as shown byFIG. 42 . The squeeze-only pointed non-serrated embodiment of a disposable serving utensil may optionally be disposed of after use or may be kept for later additional uses if desired. -
FIG. 43 illustrates still another embodiment, in one form, of a foldable and bendable pattern for creating a disposable serving utensil that can be punched out of an incised sheet of bendable material that comprises product packaging.FIG. 43 depicts a squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment (160) circumscribed by an incised punch out line (43) in a container lid and blank (40) in a box that contains a food item (48), shown as a cake inFIG. 43 . The incised punch out line (43) allows the squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment (160) to be punched out of the lid support and blank (40) without tearing the flexible and bendable material from which the lid support and blank is formed. -
FIG. 44 shows the pattern to make the squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment (160). This embodiment is comprised of an incised center crease line (21); a right folding handle (23); a left folding handle (24); a right incised flex line (29); a left incised flex line (30); a plurality of serrated edges suitable for cutting (51); a plurality of non-serrated edges (52); and a plurality of points (61). - The right folding handle and the left folding handle fold in the direction indicated by the arrows in
FIG. 44 , with the right folding handle folding across the incised center crease line (21) onto the left folding handle (24).FIG. 45 shows that once this has been done, the user's fingers (31) are used to squeeze the right folding handle (23) and the left folding handle (24) upward and together to form the squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment (160). The squeeze-only non-blunt semi-serrated embodiment can then be used to pick up a portion of food (32) to be served, as inFIG. 46 where the food item is shown as a piece of cake. - Other possible variants of the disclosed embodiments can be created wherein the bendable material (from which the disclosed embodiments can be formed) is made of materials that are either or both:
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- A. Resistant to liquids, such as hydrophobic paper or cardboard that has self-assembled silicon-oxide nanoparticles with functional silane groups and fluorocarbonated compounds linked directly to cellulose fibers of at least one of the surfaces thereof, with a Cobb value of 8 to 25 g/m2 and water contact angles of 100 to 140 degrees [such as that taught by Marroquin in EP Application 2837736A1 (which is hereby incorporated by reference)] and similar; or
- B. coated with materials that are resistant to liquids, including, but not limited to, waterproof film laminated to cardboard, polyethylene, waxes, fluor-derivatives, biopolymers, such as polysaccharides, proteins, lipids and polyesters, biopolymer nanoparticles and nanofillers such as nanoclay and nanocellulose.
- All such embodiments are claimed by this application.
- Other additional embodiments are also possible as to each of the Exemplary Embodiments previously described. All such embodiments are claimed by this application.
- Wherever reference is made in this disclosure to separating any portion of the sheet of bendable material from any other portion of the sheet of bendable material along any incised line or any score and fold mark, the separation may be achieved by bending the bendable material back and forth until it breaks along the incised line or the score and fold mark, by tearing the material down the incised line or the score and fold mark, by cutting the bendable material along the incised line or the score and fold mark with any sort of tool or by any other means of separating the bendable material along the incised line or the score and fold mark; all such methods of separation are claimed by this application.
- Wherever incised lines are mentioned in this disclosure it is understood that all such incised lines are designed to make it easy for the flexible bendable material of which the flat blank is composed to crease.
- In the event that any of the patent documents that are incorporated by reference herein define or use a term in a manner that is inconsistent with either the non-incorporated disclosure of the present application or with any of the other incorporated patent documents, the non-incorporated disclosure of the present application shall control with respect to the present application, and the term or terms as used in an incorporated patent document shall only control with respect to the document in which the term or terms are defined or used.
- The various disclosed elements of apparatuses and steps of methods disclosed herein are not required as to all apparatuses and methods set forth in the present disclosure, and the present disclosure includes all novel and non-obvious combinations and sub-combinations of the various elements and steps disclosed herein. Moreover, one or more of the various elements and steps disclosed herein may define independent inventive subject matter that is separate and apart from the whole of a disclosed apparatus or method. Accordingly, such inventive subject matter is not required to be associated with the specific apparatuses and methods that are expressly disclosed herein; such inventive subject matter may find utility in future apparatuses and/or methods and may be claimed through amendment of the present claims or presentation of new claims in this or a related application.
- The specific alternatives, embodiments, and methods thereof as disclosed and illustrated herein are not to be considered in a limiting sense, as numerous variations are possible. The present disclosure includes all novel and non-obvious combinations and sub-combinations of the various elements, features, functions, properties, methods, and/or steps disclosed herein. The following claims particularly point out certain combinations and sub-combinations that are directed to one of the disclosed inventions and are novel and non-obvious. Inventions embodied in other combinations and sub-combinations of features, functions, elements, properties, methods, and/or steps may be claimed through amendment of the present claims or presentation of new claims in this or a related application. Such amended or new claims, whether they are directed to a different invention or directed to the same invention, whether different, broader, narrower, or equal in scope to the original claims, are also within the subject matter of the present disclosure.
- While the description of several embodiments has been presented and while the exemplary embodiments are described in detail, it is not the intention of the applicant to restrict or in any way limit the scope of the appended claims to such detail. Applicant intends by this application to cover all possible embodiments that are described by the claims, even if such embodiments are not specifically shown or described in the Figures or in the Description of the Embodiments. That is, the claims in their broader aspects are therefore not limited to any of the specific details or to any of the representative apparatus and illustrative examples shown and described in the Figures and the specification. Accordingly, departures may be made from such details without departing from the spirit or scope of applicant's general concept as claimed.
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