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- first and second protrusions 142 , 144 are spaced apart such that they are adjacent the inner end 122 and the outer end 124 , respectively, of the handle portion 120 , though it will be understood that the first and second protrusions 142 , 144 need not be spaced all the way to the opposing inner and outer ends 122 , 124 of the handle portion 120 .
- first and second recessed areas 132 are included, one recessed area 132 can correspond to the first protrusion 142 while the other recessed area 132 corresponds to the second protrusion 144 , such that a discrete recessed area 132 is included to correspond to each of the protrusions 142 , 144 .
- the structure of the handle portions 120 , 320 can be identical to that of the handle portions 120 of the forks 100 , with stacking of the spoon 300 on top of the fork 100 also identical to stacking of the forks 100 via the handle portions 120 in the stack 150 .
- stack 350 is illustrated with the spoon 300 stacked on top of the fork 100 , it will be understood that other stacking combinations are also possible, such as by stacking the knife 200 , or a plurality of knives 200 , on top of the fork 100 , or on top of a plurality of stacked forks 100 . Further, any stacking combination of at least one fork 100 , at least one knife 200 , and at least one spoon 300 is contemplated and is possible according to the present disclosure, so long as the utensil portions 110 , 210 , 310 are shaped so as to accommodate the type of cutlery utensil 100 , 200 , 300 to be stacked on top.
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- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/073,683, filed on Sep. 2, 2020, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- Cutlery products can include a variety of utensils, such as forks, knives, spoons, and the like. Cutlery utensils can be reusable or disposable and intended for a single use. Cutlery utensils can be formed of a variety of suitable materials, such as metal or plastics. In one example, disposable cutlery utensils are formed of plastic. Such cutlery utensils can be formed by a variety of suitable manufacturing methods, non-limiting examples of which include stamping, molding, or 3D printing. Regardless of the method of manufacture, it can be desirable for cutlery utensils to be stackable for improved arrangement and handling both during an automated manufacturing process and for packaging of the cutlery utensils. However, some stacking features can add complexity and cost to the manufacturing of the product and/or can negatively impact the usability or aesthetic design of the cutlery utensils.
- An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a stackable cutlery utensil comprising a utensil portion, a handle portion, having opposing first and second ends, the second end being adjacent the utensil portion, and further having opposing upper and lower surfaces, first and second protrusions projecting from the lower surface and spaced from one another to define an intervening space, and a recess on the upper surface at the same axial location on the handle portion as at least one of the first and second protrusions.
- Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a stack of stackable cutlery utensils, each of the stackable cutlery utensils comprising a utensil portion, a handle portion, having opposing first and second ends, the second end being adjacent the utensil portion, and further having opposing first and second surfaces, first and second protrusions projecting from the first surface and spaced from one another to define an intervening space, and a recess on the second surface at the same axial location on the handle portion as at least one of the first and second protrusions, wherein the recess of a first utensil in the stack receives the at least one of the first and second protrusions of a second utensil in the stack to form a stacked configuration.
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FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of an example of a cutlery utensil, illustrated as a fork. -
FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the fork ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a top view of the fork ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the fork ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 5 is a right-side view of the fork ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 6 is a right-side cross-sectional view of the fork ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 7 is a right-side cross-sectional view of two of the forks ofFIG. 1 stacked on top of one another. -
FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of another example of a cutlery utensil, illustrated as a knife. -
FIG. 9 is a bottom perspective view of the knife ofFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of another example of a cutlery utensil, illustrated as a spoon. -
FIG. 11 is a bottom perspective view of the spoon ofFIG. 10 . -
FIG. 12 is a right-side view of the spoon ofFIG. 10 stacked on top of the fork ofFIG. 1 . - The present disclosure relates to a stackable cutlery product, such as a cutlery utensil, non-limiting examples of which can include forks, knifes, spoons, sporks, serving utensils, or any other suitable cutlery item or utensil. As illustrated in
FIG. 1 , a stackable cutlery utensil is illustrated in the form of afork 100. Thefork 100 comprises abody 102 defining autensil portion 110 and ahandle portion 120. In the present example of thefork 100, theutensil portion 110 includes a plurality of spacedtines 112. The plurality of spacedtines 112 can include any suitable number oftines 112, including asingle tine 112 or a pair oftines 112. - The
handle portion 120 has opposing first and second ends illustrated as aninner end 122, located adjacent theutensil portion 110, and anouter end 124, located at the opposing end of thehandle portion 120, spaced from theutensil portion 110. Thehandle portion 120 further defines a first surface, illustrated as anupper surface 130, and an opposing second surface, illustrated as alower surface 140, forming opposing upper andlower surfaces - The
upper surface 130 defines at least one recess, illustrated as at least onerecessed area 132, on theupper surface 130 that is recessed into or below theupper surface 130. In one example, as illustrated, therecessed area 132 comprises a single, continuousrecessed area 132. However, it will be understood that therecessed area 132 is not limited to the single, continuousrecessed area 132, but can instead comprise first and secondrecessed areas 132 on theupper surface 130 of thehandle portion 120, which may be spaced from one another along thehandle portion 120 as discreterecessed areas 132. In either case, the at least onerecessed area 132 comprises abottom surface 133. Thebottom surface 133 can be smooth and free of texture or ornamentation, or thebottom surface 133 can include a texture, a pattern, or any suitable type of ornamental design. In one example, therecessed area 132 further comprises asidewall 134 extending between thebottom surface 133 and theupper surface 130 along at least a portion of therecessed area 132. Optionally, part or all of thesidewall 134 defines a perimeter of therecessed area 132. Thesidewall 134 can further optionally extend continuously about the periphery of thebottom surface 133. - In one example, the
recessed area 132 extends substantially along the entire length of thehandle portion 120, extending from and between theinner end 122 and theouter end 124. In such an example, therecessed area 132, such as specifically thesidewall 134, further defines afirst end 136 and asecond end 138. As illustrated, thefirst end 136 is located at theinner end 122 of thehandle portion 120, while thesecond end 138 is located at theouter end 124 of thehandle portion 120. Further, it will be understood that the at least onerecessed area 132 need not extend along the entire length of thehandle portion 120, and can instead extend along only a portion of the length of thehandle portion 120, such as, by way of non-limiting example, along ¾ or less of the length of thehandle portion 120, further along half or less of the length of thehandle portion 120, further along ¼ or less of the length of thehandle portion 120. - Turning now to
FIG. 2 , thelower surface 140 of thehandle portion 120 comprises at least afirst protrusion 142 and asecond protrusion 144 extending or projecting downwardly from thelower surface 140. While thelower surface 140 is illustrated as including thefirst protrusion 142 and thesecond protrusion 144, it will be understood that additional protrusions can also be included. The first andsecond protrusions handle portion 120 as the at least onerecessed area 132. Further, thefirst protrusion 142 and thesecond protrusion 144 are spaced apart from one another along thehandle portion 120. In one non-limiting example as illustrated, the first andsecond protrusions inner end 122 and theouter end 124, respectively, of thehandle portion 120, though it will be understood that the first andsecond protrusions outer ends handle portion 120. In one such example, in the case that first and secondrecessed areas 132 are included, onerecessed area 132 can correspond to thefirst protrusion 142 while the otherrecessed area 132 corresponds to thesecond protrusion 144, such that a discreterecessed area 132 is included to correspond to each of theprotrusions - Alternatively, in the case that the single, continuous
recessed area 132 is included, the first andsecond protrusions handle portion 120, such that the first andsecond protrusions recessed area 132. Further by way of non-limiting example, and as illustrated, thefirst protrusion 142 can be positioned opposite thefirst end 136 of therecessed area 132 and of thesidewall 134, while thesecond protrusion 144 is positioned opposite thesecond end 138 of therecessed area 132 and of thesidewall 134. As illustrated, the first andsecond protrusions second ends first protrusion 142 can define a contour that is complementary to thefirst end 136, while thesecond protrusion 144 defines a contour that is complementary to thesecond end 138. The first andsecond protrusions second protrusions second protrusions second ends second protrusions recessed area 132 when stacked on top of anotherfork 100, non-limiting examples of which include a peg, a bump, or a nub, that can be circular, square, rectangular, oval, or any other suitable shape in cross-section. - Turning now to
FIG. 3 , therecessed area 132 can be better seen as extending along the length of thehandle portion 120 from theinner end 122 to theouter end 124, and defined by thesidewall 134, including thefirst end 136 and thesecond end 138. As illustrated, thesidewall 134 can have a substantially constant width along the entire perimeter of therecessed area 132, though it will be understood that thesidewall 134 need not be constant in width, but instead could vary in width along thehandle portion 120. - Turning now to
FIG. 4 , the shape of thefirst protrusion 142 and of thesecond protrusion 144 can be better seen as corresponding to the shape, size, and the position of thefirst end 136 and thesecond end 138, respectively. As illustrated, the first andsecond protrusions second ends - Turning now to
FIG. 5 , thefirst protrusion 142 and thesecond protrusion 144 can be seen as protruding downwardly from and beyond thelower surface 140 of thehandle portion 120 adjacent the first andsecond ends inner end 122 and theouter end 124, respectively. Specifically, thefirst protrusion 142 is aligned with the position of thefirst end 136, while thesecond protrusion 144 is aligned with the position of thesecond end 138. Further, it can be seen in the side view that thesidewall 134 located along the perimeter of the recessedarea 132, and thus also of thehandle portion 120, defines theupper surface 130 at the side edge of thefork 100. - Turning now to the cross-sectional view of
FIG. 6 , the recessed position of thebottom surface 133 of the recessedarea 132 relative to theupper surface 130 ofhandle portion 120 can be seen, with thesidewall 134 extending substantially vertically between thebottom surface 133 and theupper surface 130. Thebottom surface 133 and thesidewall 134 can be thought of as collectively forming the recessedarea 132 and defining the periphery of the recessedarea 132. Thefirst end 136 and thesecond end 138 can be thought of as collectively defining the length of the recessedarea 132 extending along thehandle portion 120 between theinner end 122 and theouter end 124. Further, thefirst protrusion 142 and thesecond protrusion 144 are better seen in cross-section as extending downwardly from and beyond thelower surface 140 of thehandle portion 120. -
FIG. 7 illustrates astack 150 comprising twoforks 100 stacked on top of one another. The first andsecond protrusions top fork 100 extend downwardly beyond thelower surface 140 of thetop fork 100 to extend into the recessedarea 132 of thebottom fork 100. Specifically, the first andsecond protrusions top fork 100 are at least partially received within the recessedarea 132, such as received within thesidewall 134, and extend downwardly into the recessedarea 132 of thebottom fork 100 to rest upon and be supported by thebottom surface 133 of thebottom fork 100. In the illustrated example, thefirst protrusion 142 is received within and abuts thefirst end 136 of thesidewall 134, while thesecond protrusion 144 is received within and abuts thesecond end 138 of thesidewall 134. - In one example, the first and
second protrusions first protrusion 142 and thefirst end 136 and between thesecond protrusion 144 and thesecond end 138 such that the first andsecond protrusions forks 100 are nested together to form thestack 150 that is stable and is less likely to tip over relative to stacks of cutlery utensils that do not include the first andsecond protrusions area 132. Alternatively, it is also contemplated that the first andsecond protrusions forks 100 in thestack 150. - Regardless of whether the
forks 100 in thestack 150 are resiliently or non-resiliently retained relative to one another, thestacked forks 100 in thestack 150 nest together via the first andsecond protrusions top fork 100 and the recessedarea 132, specifically the first and second ends 136, 138, of thebottom fork 100 to form astable stack 150 having a nested or stacked configuration, such as during manufacturing and packaging. By spacing the first andsecond protrusions stack 150 is achieved as compared to the use of only a single protrusion or by having first andsecond protrusions second protrusions sidewall 134, thestacked forks 100 are prevented from moving side-to-side relative to one another, as well as from moving forward or backward relative to one another. The inclusion of thesidewall 134 corresponding with the first andsecond protrusions forks 100 that can lead to unstacking of theforks 100 in thestack 150. Thus, theforks 100 in thestack 150 are prevented from lateral movement relative to one another to form thestack 150 that is sufficiently stable to be moved around during manufacturing and packaging processes. - Further, locating the first and
second protrusions lower surface 140 leads to improved aesthetic and usability. First, the first andsecond protrusions lower surface 140, are not seen from the top side of thefork 100, which is the side generally visible to a user during use of thefork 100. Thus, the inclusion of the first andsecond protrusions fork 100 to the user during use. Second, the spacing apart of the first andsecond protrusions space 143 between the first andsecond protrusions handle portion 120 that can be thought of as defining an index finger region between the first andsecond protrusions handle portion 120, such that the first andsecond protrusions fork 100. Thus, the spacing between the first andsecond protrusions space 143 for an index finger are specifically designed such that the first andsecond protrusions lower surface 140 where the user's index finger would normally rest during use of thefork 100. According to an MIT Touch Lab study conducted in 2012, the average width of the index finger for most adults is between 1.6 to 2 centimeters (16 to 20 millimeters). Therefore, in one non-limiting example, the length of the interveningspace 143 between the first andsecond protrusions space 143 between the first andsecond protrusions - In another non-limiting example, the user's index finger may normally reside in at least the middle 60% of the length of the
handle portion 120. In such a case, the first andsecond protrusions handle portion 120 adjacent theinner end 122 and the 20% or less of the length of thehandle portion 120 adjacent theouter end 124, respectively, which can be thought of as the first and last 20% or less of the length of thehandle portion 120. In this way, the interveningspace 143 comprises at least the middle 60% of the length of thehandle portion 120 and the first andsecond protrusions space 143 and outside of the length of thehandle portion 120 within which the user's index finger would normally reside. Further by way of non-limiting example, the interveningspace 143 can comprise at least the middle 80% of the length of thehandle portion 120, with thefirst protrusion 142 located within the 10% or less of the length of thehandle portion 120 adjacent theinner end 122 and thesecond protrusion 144 located within the 10% or less of the length of thehandle portion 120 adjacent theouter end 124, which can be thought of as the first and last 10% or less of the length of thehandle portion 120. Further yet by way of non-limiting example, the interveningspace 143 can comprise at least the middle 83% of the length of thehandle portion 120, with thefirst protrusion 142 located within the 10% or less of the length of thehandle portion 120 adjacent theinner end 122 and thesecond protrusion 144 located within the 7% or less of the length of thehandle portion 120 adjacent theouter end 124, which can be thought of as the first 10% or less and the last 7% or less of the length of thehandle portion 120. - Further yet, while the
fork 100 is illustrated as having theupper surface 130 comprising the recessedarea 132 and thelower surface 140 comprising the first andsecond protrusions forks 100 can be switched. For example, thelower surface 140 instead can define the recessedarea 132 recessed upwardly into thelower surface 140 of thehandle portion 120, while theupper surface 130 instead defines the first andsecond protrusions forks 100 could then be accomplished in the same manner, with the first andsecond protrusions area 132. -
FIGS. 8-9 illustrate another example of a stackable cutlery utensil, illustrated as aknife 200, according to the present disclosure. Theknife 200 is similar to thefork 100 ofFIGS. 1-7 , and shares many of the same features and components as thefork 100, but differs in some aspects, such as in the shape and structure of autensil portion 210. Therefore, elements of theknife 200 that are similar to those of thefork 100 are identified with numerals increased by 100, with it being understood that the description of the like parts of thefork 100 applies to theknife 200, unless otherwise noted. - The
knife 200 is similar to thefork 100 in most aspects, but differs from thefork 100 in that theknife 200 has adifferent utensil portion 210. The arrangement and the description of abody 202, ahandle portion 220 with aninner end 222 and anouter end 224, anupper surface 230 with a recessedarea 232, abottom surface 233, asidewall 234, afirst end 236, and asecond end 238, and alower surface 240 with afirst protrusion 242 and asecond protrusion 244, is still the same and can be illustrated in the same manner as in thefork 100. - The
knife 200 differs from thefork 100 in that theutensil portion 210, instead of comprising the plurality oftines 112, comprises acutting blade 214. In one example, thecutting blade 214 can be illustrated as aserrated cutting blade 214. Other than the difference in theutensil portion 210, the structure of thehandle portion 220 can be identical to that of thehandle portion 120 of thefork 100, with stacking of theknives 200 also identical to stacking of theforks 100 via thehandle portions -
FIGS. 10-11 illustrate another example of a stackable cutlery utensil, illustrated as aspoon 300, according to the present disclosure. Thespoon 300 is similar to thefork 100 ofFIGS. 1-7 , and shares many of the same features and components as thefork 100, but differs in some aspects, such as in the shape and structure of autensil portion 310. Therefore, elements of thespoon 300 that are similar to those of thefork 100 are identified with numerals increased by 200, with it being understood that the description of the like parts of thefork 100 applies to thespoon 300, unless otherwise noted. - The
spoon 300 is similar to thefork 100 in most aspects, but differs from thefork 100 in that thespoon 300 has adifferent utensil portion 310. The arrangement and the description of abody 302, ahandle portion 320 with aninner end 322 and anouter end 324, anupper surface 330 with a recessedarea 332, abottom surface 333, asidewall 334, afirst end 336, and asecond end 338, and alower surface 340 with afirst protrusion 342 and asecond protrusion 344, is still the same and can be illustrated in the same manner as in thefork 100. - The
spoon 300 differs from thefork 100 in that theutensil portion 310, instead of comprising the plurality oftines 112, comprises abowl 316. In one example, thebowl 316 can be illustrated as aconcave bowl 316 relative to theupper surface 330. Other than the difference in theutensil portion 310, the structure of thehandle portion 320 can be identical to that of thehandle portion 120 of thefork 100, with stacking of thespoons 300 also identical to stacking of theforks 100 via thehandle portions - Whether the cutlery utensil is illustrated as the
fork 100, theknife 200, or thespoon 300, it can be seen that the different utensil types can all include the same,identical handle portion utensil portions tines 112 for thefork 100, thecutting blade 214 for theknife 200, and thebowl 316 for thespoon 300. It will also be understood that the cutlery utensil is not limited to including the plurality oftines 112, thecutting blade 214, or thebowl 316, but instead can include any suitable utensil portion in combination with theidentical handle portion FIG. 12 , while thehandle portions stack 150 offorks 100, as previously described, by includingidentical handle portions forks 100,knives 200, andspoons 300, cutlery utensils of different types can also be stacked together. Thus,FIG. 12 illustrates another example of astack 350 of cutlery utensils according to the present disclosure. Thestack 350 is similar to thestack 150 ofFIG. 7 , and shares many of the same features and components as thestack 150, but differs in some aspects, such as in the inclusion of thefork 100 and thespoon 300. Therefore, elements of thestack 350 that are similar to those of thestack 150 are identified with numerals increased by 200, with it being understood that the description of the like parts of thestack 150 applies to thestack 350, unless otherwise noted. - The
stack 350 is similar to thestack 150 in most aspects, but differs from thestack 150 in that thestack 350 includes thefork 100 and thespoon 300, rather than twoforks 100. The stacking of thefork 100 and thespoon 300 via thehandle portions stack 150. Thestack 350 differs from thestack 150 in that theupper fork 100 is replaced by thespoon 300 with theutensil portion 310 comprising thebowl 316, rather than theupper fork 100 as in thestack 150 with theutensil portion 120 comprising thetines 112. Other than the difference in theutensil portion 310, the structure of thehandle portions handle portions 120 of theforks 100, with stacking of thespoon 300 on top of thefork 100 also identical to stacking of theforks 100 via thehandle portions 120 in thestack 150. - While the
stack 350 is illustrated with thespoon 300 stacked on top of thefork 100, it will be understood that other stacking combinations are also possible, such as by stacking theknife 200, or a plurality ofknives 200, on top of thefork 100, or on top of a plurality of stackedforks 100. Further, any stacking combination of at least onefork 100, at least oneknife 200, and at least onespoon 300 is contemplated and is possible according to the present disclosure, so long as theutensil portions cutlery utensil - The aspects described in the present disclosure set forth several types of stackable cutlery utensils that can be stacked to form stable stacks of utensils during manufacturing, such as for movement or manipulation within an automated manufacturing process, or in preparation for packaging of the stackable utensils. The stacking features, namely the first and second protrusions and the recessed area, are simple and low-profile, making them easier to manufacture than more complex stacking features, and also allowing for stable stacking of the utensils without having a negative impact on the usability and aesthetic design of the utensils. The receipt of the protrusions within the recessed area allows for stacking of the utensils by allowing the utensils to be nested with one another to form a more stable stack of utensils. Further, the specific structures of the stacking features described in the present disclosure restrict relative movement between utensils not just in one direction, but in all directions, by preventing or restricting movement of utensils in side-to-side directions relative to one another, as well as movement of utensils in front-to-back directions relative to one another. Further yet, the stacking features as described in the present disclosure also allow for stacking of the cutlery utensils, not only with identical utensils of the same type, such as stacking forks with forks, spoons with spoons, or knives with knives, but also allows for stacking between different utensil types, such as stacking a spoon on top of a fork or stacking a knife on top of a fork, which further benefits the automation and packaging processes.
- It will also be understood that various changes and/or modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure. By way of non-limiting example, although the present disclosure is described for use with cutlery utensils such as forks, knives, and spoons, it will be recognized that the stacking features and handle portions as described in the present disclosure can be employed with various types of cutlery or utensils, including disposable or reusable cutlery or different structural types of cutlery or utensils, such as spatulas, serving utensils, or any other type of utensil that can be stacked.
- To the extent not already described, the different features and structures of the various aspects can be used in combination with each other as desired. That one feature is not illustrated in all of the aspects is not meant to be construed that it cannot be, but is done for brevity of description. Thus, the various features of the different aspects can be mixed and matched as desired to form new aspects, whether or not the new aspects are expressly described. Combinations or permutations of features described in the present disclosure are also covered by this disclosure.
- This written description uses examples to disclose aspects of the disclosure, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice aspects of the disclosure, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. While aspects of the disclosure have been specifically described in connection with certain specific details thereof, it is to be understood that this is by way of illustration and not of limitation. Reasonable variation and modification are possible within the scope of the forgoing disclosure and drawings without departing from the spirit of the disclosure, which is defined in the appended claims.
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