Patents Examined by Dean J. Khamer
  • Assist tool for chopsticks
    Patent number: 7182378
    Abstract: There is provided an assist tool for chopsticks comprising: an adapter which couples upper and lower chopsticks such that distal end portions thereof can be opened and closed about rear end portions thereof serving as fulcrums; and a supporter which is fitted to a vicinity of a base of a user's forefinger to support the adapter on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Combi Corporation
    Inventors: Yuko Inomata, Kenshun Ishii