WO2000030508A1 - Mussel tongs - Google Patents

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WO2000030508A1
WO2000030508A1 PCT/EP1999/006900 EP9906900W WO0030508A1 WO 2000030508 A1 WO2000030508 A1 WO 2000030508A1 EP 9906900 W EP9906900 W EP 9906900W WO 0030508 A1 WO0030508 A1 WO 0030508A1
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hinge
tongs
mussel
pliers according
shells
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PCT/EP1999/006900
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Pierre Tuncki
François STROOBANTS
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Pierre Tuncki
Stroobants Francois
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Priority to EP99972510A priority Critical patent/EP1049394A1/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G21/00—Table-ware
    • A47G21/10—Sugar tongs; Asparagus tongs; Other food tongs

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  • the present invention relates to tongs intended to extract the mussels from their shells and eat them with their accompaniment.
  • This clamp itself has the shape of a mold (ref. 1) and can, on the basis of a mold, be made of different materials such as plastic - PVC polyester - hard latex, tinplate or metal covered with 'a plastic film.
  • This material is ideal for representing the spring movement.
  • hinge in the form of liquid rubber-gum, synthetic foam or spring steel blade, are also available, but for a question of lightness and elasticity (flexibility), silicone is recommended.
  • the covering, the color, is arranged in the mold and this fact heat resistant in any form (dishwasher etc.).
  • This pliers also offers the possibility, as an advertising medium for restaurateurs, beekeepers etc., to have their name, telephone or acronym engraved or printed on it and even to affix a synthetic pearl and / or magnet as an additional ornament. (ref. 4,5 & 7)

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Abstract

The invention concerns a device (1) for extracting mussels from their shells, eating them with the accompanying sauce as a substitute for traditional eating implements. The tongs system (1) also prevents burning or dirtying the user's fingers. The mussel tongs (1) are characterised by a mussel-shaped body consisting or two shells bound, at one of their ends, by a hinge (2) with spring effect.

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PINCE A MOULES MOLDING TONGS
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La présente invention concerne une pince destinée à extraire les moules de leur coquille et de les manger avec leur accompagnement.The present invention relates to tongs intended to extract the mussels from their shells and eat them with their accompaniment.
Cette pince a elle-même la forme d'une moule (réf.1 ) et peut, sur base d'un moule, être fabriquée dans différentes matières comme du plastique - PVC polyester - latex dur, en fer blanc ou en métal recouvert d'un film plastique.This clamp itself has the shape of a mold (ref. 1) and can, on the basis of a mold, be made of different materials such as plastic - PVC polyester - hard latex, tinplate or metal covered with 'a plastic film.
Afin de pouvoir effectuer la manipulation "ouverture-fermeture" de ladite pince, un système de charnière a été utilisé sous forme de silicone (réf.2).In order to be able to carry out the "open-close" manipulation of said clamp, a hinge system was used in the form of silicone (ref. 2).
Cette matière est idéale pour représenter le mouvement ressort.This material is ideal for representing the spring movement.
D'autres possibilités de charnière, sous forme de gomme-caoutchou liquide, mousse synthétique ou lame d'acier ressort, s'offrent également, mais pour une question de légèreté et élasticité (souplesse), le silicone est préconisé.Other possibilities of hinge, in the form of liquid rubber-gum, synthetic foam or spring steel blade, are also available, but for a question of lightness and elasticity (flexibility), silicone is recommended.
Le recouvrement, soit la couleur, est agencé dans le moule et ce fait résistant à la chaleur sous toute forme (lave-vaiselle etc.).The covering, the color, is arranged in the mold and this fact heat resistant in any form (dishwasher etc.).
La possibilité existe également de faire une dentelure à l'ouverture de ladite pince (réf.3) afin de mieux agriper la moule lors de l'extraction.The possibility also exists of making a serration at the opening of said clamp (ref. 3) in order to better grip the mold during extraction.
Il y a également lieu, et afin de faciliter sa manipulation, de graver à la face externe de chaque coquille, une empreinte pour les doigts, (réf.6)It is also necessary, and in order to facilitate its handling, to engrave on the external face of each shell, an imprint for the fingers, (ref. 6)
Cette pince offre également la possibilité, comme support publicitaire pour les restaurateurs, miticulteurs etc., d'y faire graver ou imprimer leur nom, téléphone ou sigle et même d'y apposer une perle synthétique et/ou aimant comme complément d'ornement. (réf.4,5&7) This pliers also offers the possibility, as an advertising medium for restaurateurs, beekeepers etc., to have their name, telephone or acronym engraved or printed on it and even to affix a synthetic pearl and / or magnet as an additional ornament. (ref. 4,5 & 7)

Claims

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1. Pince à moules permettant de manger des moules et d'autres aliments sans fourchette et sans se brûler ni salir les doigts, caractérisé par un corps en forme de moule constitué de deux coquilles liées, à une de leur extrémités, par une charnière avec un effet ressort.1. Mussel tongs for eating mussels and other food without a fork and without burning or dirtying the fingers, characterized by a mold-shaped body made up of two shells linked at one of their ends by a hinge with a spring effect.
2. Pince selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé par une charnière en silicone.2. Pliers according to claim 1, characterized by a silicone hinge.
3. Pince selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé par une charnière liquide, sous forme de gomme ou mousse synthétique.3. Pliers according to claim 1, characterized by a liquid hinge, in the form of a rubber or synthetic foam.
4. Pince selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé par une charnière en forme de lame d'acier ressort.4. Pliers according to claim 1, characterized by a hinge in the form of a spring steel blade.
5. Pince selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que chaque coquille comprend, à sa face interne opposée à la charnière, une dentelure.5. Pliers according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that each shell comprises, on its internal face opposite the hinge, a serration.
6. Pince selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que chaque coquille comprend, à sa face externe, une empreinte pour faciliter sa manipulation. 6. Pliers according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that each shell comprises, on its external face, an imprint to facilitate its handling.
PCT/EP1999/006900 1998-11-20 1999-09-20 Mussel tongs WO2000030508A1 (en)

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EP99972510A EP1049394A1 (en) 1998-11-20 1999-09-20 Mussel tongs

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BE9800836 1998-11-20
BE9800836A BE1012280A6 (en) 1998-11-20 1998-11-20 Clamp dies

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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2818110A1 (en) * 2000-12-18 2002-06-21 Philippe Morin Tongs for eating mussels have spoon-shaped ends linked by arms connected by curved section which forms hinge
US8061749B2 (en) 2007-06-26 2011-11-22 Liquid Motion, Inc. Food serving utensil
FR2986408A1 (en) * 2012-02-02 2013-08-09 Patrice Derick Device for eating mytilus edulis mussels or cooked or raw molluscs contained in shells, has round convex part used as container provided with jaws at ends so as to cut link between shell and mussel when user is supported on convex part

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US1765974A (en) * 1929-02-13 1930-06-24 Foltis Anestis Table implement
FR732693A (en) * 1932-03-05 1932-09-23 Mussel cover
FR2394277A1 (en) * 1977-06-16 1979-01-12 Sawas Disposable stamped metal, flexible snail tongs - is made from strip with central hinge and holes to fit snails
GB2174281A (en) * 1985-04-29 1986-11-05 Joseph Norman Luker Collapsable cloche
FR2720250A1 (en) * 1994-05-26 1995-12-01 Hugues Herve Goulesque Clip to grip small pieces of food

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1765974A (en) * 1929-02-13 1930-06-24 Foltis Anestis Table implement
FR732693A (en) * 1932-03-05 1932-09-23 Mussel cover
FR2394277A1 (en) * 1977-06-16 1979-01-12 Sawas Disposable stamped metal, flexible snail tongs - is made from strip with central hinge and holes to fit snails
GB2174281A (en) * 1985-04-29 1986-11-05 Joseph Norman Luker Collapsable cloche
FR2720250A1 (en) * 1994-05-26 1995-12-01 Hugues Herve Goulesque Clip to grip small pieces of food

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2818110A1 (en) * 2000-12-18 2002-06-21 Philippe Morin Tongs for eating mussels have spoon-shaped ends linked by arms connected by curved section which forms hinge
US8061749B2 (en) 2007-06-26 2011-11-22 Liquid Motion, Inc. Food serving utensil
FR2986408A1 (en) * 2012-02-02 2013-08-09 Patrice Derick Device for eating mytilus edulis mussels or cooked or raw molluscs contained in shells, has round convex part used as container provided with jaws at ends so as to cut link between shell and mussel when user is supported on convex part

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