Abstract: A cake decorating organizer with multiple compartments is provided for storing cake decorating tools. The cake decorating organizer has a lower case section, a middle case section and an upper case section. The upper case section has at least one recessed storage area, preferably with a lid connected thereto. In preferred embodiments, decorating tips of various sizes can be stored in the recessed storage area of the upper case section. The middle and lower case sections each have at least one drawer slidably received therein. Preferably, the cake decorating organizer also has at least one side pocket for storing spatulas.

Abstract: The invention provides a pair of tongs in combination with a basting apparatus and an optional sharpened edge that can be used as a knife for cutting into food to check for degree of cooking. The invention also provides a container for use as a holder of a tool, such as a pair of tongs with a basting apparatus, for applying a spreadable basting material (e.g., sauce) held in the container. The container provides a stable support of the tool, such as the pair of tongs, to prevent cross contamination of working surfaces and basting material on the basting apparatus, while at the same time providing a holder from which the tongs/baster efficiently can be retrieved for use.

Abstract: A portable caddy, comprising: a base portion; a handle portion removably secured to an upper surface of the base portion, the handle portion having a pair of support members and an elongated member extending therebetween, the handle portion being configured to rotatably support a roll of paper towels above the upper surface of the base portion; a plurality of recessed areas disposed in the upper surface; and an opening in a side wall of the base portion, the opening providing access to a receiving area disposed between the upper surface and a bottom surface of the base portion, wherein the receiving area is configured to store a plurality of plates therein and wherein the opening allows removal of the plates from the receiving area.

Abstract: A cooking utensil support apparatus for catching and containing runoff from supported cooking utensils has a support body with an integral depressed catch well or basin. The support body further has a pair of spaced-apart and mutually parallel walls, each terminating upwardly in a top edge. The top edge of each wall has a plurality of slots for resting cooking utensils therein. The slots extend downwardly from the top edges in mutually aligned pairs between the walls. A tray is positioned below where the working ends of utensils are positioned when resting in the slots so that runoff drips into the tray for easy disposal.

Abstract: A sterilized disposable cap for a dinner set that can be firmly secured to an outer surface at the front end of a chopstick to avoid direct contact of the food includes a tube having an opening end and a closed end; a straight section in same diameter as that of the tube extends from the opening end towards the closed section; a tapered section is formed to the straight section upon approaching the closed end; one or a plurality of flute is axially disposed on and in parallel with a surface of the tube; the flute extends from the opening end of the tube until approaching the closed end.

Abstract: A device for the out of sight storage of grill utensils that consists of a wheeled container with a specially designed ring or insert with dedicated hooks on which the said utensils can be hanged, and made of a variety of materials including but not limited to metals, plastic, or wood, and an additional insert for the storage of spices and condiments.

Abstract: A slow cooker for heating of food stuffs includes a housing having a base and a side wall extending therefrom to define a heating cavity within the housing. A heating element is disposed within the housing to heat the heating cavity. A container has a generally hollow interior and a container rim defining an opening for accessing the interior. The interior is capable of retaining the food stuffs therein. The container is shaped and sized to fit within the heating cavity of the housing for heating thereof by the heating element. A lid is sized and shaped to at least partially cover the opening of the container when placed on the container rim. The lid includes a handle. A utensil is included for manipulating the food stuffs. The utensil is removably engageable with the handle of the lid.

Abstract: An attachable knife block of a type having a storage body, in which various blade housings are located. The block is characterised by the fact that it is made up of a series of autonomous attachable and detachable units which may be attached/detached each other through connecting elements, each of the aforementioned autonomous units including a single blade housing in which just one knife can be housed.

Abstract: An improved receptacle is disclosed for retaining a cutlery instrument, the cutlery instrument has a blade and a handle. The receptacle comprises a base having a base support surface and a base engaging surface. A wall member is secured to the base engaging surface extending substantially perpendicular from said base. A coupling member is secured to the wall member extending substantially parallel and above said base. An arm member is secured to the coupling member extending substantially parallel to the wall member and above the base. A slit is defined between the wall member and the arm member for receiving and maintaining the blade of the cutlery instrument in a static position. A slot is defined between the arm member and the base engaging surface for exposing the wall member.

Abstract: A marine knife block for mounting on boats and marine vessels. The block is formed from three or more uniform blanks of plastic resin with channels milled or molded lengthwise into two or more of those layers. The three layers are sandwiched together by a combination of stainless steel screws and glue to form a plurality of knife blade receptacles. The back of the block may be secured to a flat surface by screws, thereby preventing movement of the knives held within when the boat is in motion.

Abstract: A portable caddy, comprising: a base portion; a handle portion removably secured to an upper surface of the base portion, the handle portion having a pair of support members and an elongated member extending therebetween, the handle portion being configured to rotatably support a roll of paper towels above the upper surface of the base portion; a plurality of recessed areas disposed in the upper surface; and an opening in a side wall of the base portion, the opening providing access to a receiving area disposed between the upper surface and a bottom surface of the base portion, wherein the receiving area is configured to store a plurality of plates therein and wherein the opening allows removal of the plates from the receiving area.

Abstract: Described is a portable carrying case for storing and transporting culinary essentials such as cooking equipment, instruments and accessories such as cutlery, spices, cookbooks, scales and other assortment of kitchen necessities.

Abstract: A food serving device suspends a serving utensil so that the handle thereof is kept from falling into the food, while allowing use of the serving utensil for its intended function. The device may include a base having an upper surface having at least a food container station; an upper support; a serving utensil having a food serving end and a handle; an elastic element suspended from the support and extending generally downward therefrom that moveably couples the utensil to the support and is elastically stretchable. The elastic element supports the serving utensil in a suspended fashion such that, with the elastic element in the relaxed state, the handle is suspended in so as to be farther from the base upper surface than the serving end. Advantageously, the serving utensil is generally vertically oriented when supported by the elastic element in the relaxed state.

Abstract: A cutlery tray having a peripheral wall adjoined to a bottom surface, fixed compartments defined by at least a portion of the peripheral wall, an additional wall section and the bottom surface, divider position slots within the fixed compartment, and a removable divider configured to engage and be retained within the fixed compartment at a divider position slot, is disclosed. The removable divider separates utensils within the fixed compartment. A series of divider position slots within at the fixed compartment allow the removable divider to be retained at a plurality of positions. Further, an expandable compartment defined by a second peripheral wall and a second bottom surface which extends from beneath the first peripheral wall and first bottom surface may also be provided. The expandable compartment may include a permanent knife block and, optionally, a removable knife block which attaches to the permanent knife block.

Abstract: An improved receptacle is disclosed for retaining a cutlery instrument, the cutlery instrument has a blade and a handle. The receptacle comprises a base having a base support surface and a base engaging surface. A wall member is secured to the base engaging surface extending substantially perpendicular from said base. A coupling member is secured to the wall member extending substantially parallel and above said base. An arm member is secured to the coupling member extending substantially parallel to the wall member and above the base. A slit is defined between the wall member and the arm member for receiving and maintaining the blade of the cutlery instrument in a static position. A slot is defined between the arm member and the base engaging surface for exposing the wall member.

Abstract: Food preparation kits and organizing systems include a case for containing combinations of spices and/or utensils and cooking accessories. A case may take the form of a book including front and back covers connected by a spine portion. Spices may be organized and retained inside the case along with utensils such as knives, tongs and measuring spoons.

Abstract: Apparatus 10 discloses a cutlery receptacle comprising a housing 13 having a roll-top cover 20 movable between an open 14 and closed 16 position with mating members 22, 32 of a locking mechanism incorporated respectively in the housing 22 and cover 32. Additionally incorporated into the interior opposing sides 28, 30 of the housing 13 is a continuous track 24, 26 extending between the top front and bottom front of the receptacle 10 encompassing the left and right sides 28, 30 of the roll-top cover 20 sealing the interior of the cutlery receptacle from dirt, debris, insects and vermin. Once opened the roll-top cover 20 provides access to various shaped cavities 34 for receiving myriad types of cutlery, such as forks 42, teaspoons 44, tablespoons 46, steak knives 40, butter knives 48 and a general storage 50 compartment.

Abstract: An embodiment of a utensil receptacle is disclosed including a peripheral wall structure having an upper end defining a top opening, a lower end and a substantially oval cross-section, an outer base member being releasably engageable to the lower end, a caddy configured to releasably engage the outer base member and including a bottom wall having holes, and a drainage tray for collecting fluids flowing through the holes.

Abstract: A set of cutlery includes a plurality of superimposable cutlery components, which are adapted to be releasably connected so as to form a transportable unit. In order to facilitate the handling of such cutlery, it is suggested that the cutlery components should be accommodated in a protective housing and that they should be releasably secured to the protective housing by a connection element.

Abstract: A container for housing granulated products is disclosed. The container has a box portion having a recessed base, a front wall, a back wall, and opposing side walls, a closure adapted to be releasably sealed on the box portion, and a circumferential channel in the box base. The channel is adapted to receive a scoop bucket so that the contents of the container can be easily removed.

Abstract: A portable soft-sided pocketed case or condiment caddy constructed particularly for containing, organizing, and transporting packets of food condiments, and other basic items such as napkins, straws and eating utensils, provides convenience and handy availability. The caddy includes a left and right panel flexibly joined together by a hinged portion and a zipper extends around three sides of the panels. A plurality of open mesh pockets and several elastic strips are attached to the interior surface of the left and right panels. The open mesh pockets are sized to accommodate small flexible condiment packets of condiments, such as catsup, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, various sauces, salad dressings, etc., of the type one receives from fast food restaurants, also salt and pepper packets, sugar or sweetener packets, and a quantity of toothpicks. The elastic strips hold additional condiment packets and one elastic strip is configured to hold knives, forks and spoons.

Abstract: An integrated stack of individually wrapped flat disposable utensils (e.g., wooden spoons) and methods of forming the same. Preferably, adjacent layers in a stack of individually wrapped flat disposable utensil layers are bonded one to another by means of a removable hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA). The bond formed by the adhesive is such that the entire stack of layers forming the package is integrated in a manner whereby the bonds physically support the weight of the stack without separating. Such a bond, however, is releasable in that a user may exert sufficient force to separate one layer, or an individual one of the wrapped utensils in the layer, from another.

Abstract: A kitchen utensil kit including a multi-tool device having a single handle with one or more easily attachable accessories such as peelers, pizza cutters, cheese slicers, zesters, ice cream scoops, graters, juicers, jar openers, etc. The kit includes stationary or slidable attachable and/or stackable holders or trays for the compact, organized storage of the kitchen implements in drawers or on countertops. Indicia are provided for each receptacle to identify the implement which the receptacle is designed to hold. The preferred indicia is the shape of the receptacle, which matches the shape of the article.

Abstract: Provided herein is a protective device for use with a variety of objects. The protective device has two sections, each section attached to the other along a first edge. The protective device has a locking mechanism whereby each section is secured to the other in a closed position. The device may also have stoppers on the inner side of each section, the stoppers aligned such that the object is secured when the device is in the closed position.

Abstract: Provided herein is a protective device for use with a variety of objects. The protective device has two sections, each section attached to the other along a first edge. The protective device has a locking mechanism whereby each section is secured to the other in a closed position. The device may also have stoppers on the inner side of each section, the stoppers aligned such that the object is secured when the device is in the closed position.

Abstract: A reusable utensil support that includes an interior space adapted to receive and hold an article for display is provided.

Abstract: A knife block to store and protect sharpened kitchen knives is suggested. The knife block includes a base and a pivotable tray connected together by a adjustable coupling system. The base includes a plurality of apertures therein that are to receive the blades of sharpened kitchen knives. The pivotable tray is configurable to change the geometry and functionality of the knife block from a folded configuration to a straight configuration. In the folded configuration, the knife block is easily deployed upon a counter top in an upright position. In the straight configuration, the knife block can be deployed upon a horizontal or vertical surface, for example upon a wall or within a drawer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a card-shaped storage case (1) made of metal or plastic with at least one internal storage compartment (8) for at least one article, which is defined by a base plate (6) and at least in sections by a cover plate (7) of the storage case (1) running parallel to this, wherein several storage compartments (8) at least partially separate from one another are arranged in the storage case (1) in a plane running parallel to the base plate (6) and/or cover plate (7) and are constructed to receive articles in the form of articles of daily use (9) and/or consumer articles and are also accessible from the outside via storage openings (23), and the storage openings (23) are arranged in at least one of the longitudinal side faces (4) and/or transverse side faces (5) preferably running perpendicular to the base plate (6) and/or cover plate (7).

Abstract: Food preparation kits and organizing systems include a case for containing combinations of spices and/or utensils and cooking accessories. A case may take the form of a book including front and back covers connected by a spine portion. Spices may be organized and retained inside the case along with utensils such as knives, tongs and measuring spoons.

Abstract: Provided herein is a protective device for use with a variety of objects. The protective device has two sections, each section attached to the other along a first edge. The protective device has a locking mechanism whereby each section is secured to the other in a closed position. The device may also have stoppers on the inner side of each section, the stoppers aligned such that the object is secured when the device is in the closed position.

Abstract: A receptacle for storing and holding tools such as utensils and knives is selectively between a flat position in which tools held within slots in the receptacle are held in place and cannot be removed, and an open, curved position in which the receptacle forms a stable stand. In the open position the handles of the tools are exposed and may be readily removed for use and reinserted into holding slots when not in use.

Abstract: An organizer for separating and holding a plurality of items is disclosed. The organizer includes a main compartment, at least one side compartment, and an adjustable retaining system. The adjustable retaining system is configured to selectively couple the main compartment to each side compartment and hold each side compartment in one of a plurality of positions relating to the main compartment.

Abstract: A chopstick set includes two pairs of chopsticks with a single pair of interchangeable handles and with each pair being of a different configuration such as Chinese style and Japanese style. Each chopstick has a handle or holder portion detachably connected to a food engaging or gripping portion. The adjacent ends of the handle or holder portion and the food engaging or gripping portion are detachably joined together by an interference type fit connector. A hygienic and cleanable travel case is provided having a support or insert with channels shaped to receive and store the pairs of chopsticks when disassembled. A sanitizer may be carried in the case.

Abstract: A disposable sealed package with dual distinct functions of containing a consumable product and dispensing it through a knife-like handle. The package allows an individual to consume the product from the container or to dispense and apply it using the knife-like handle. The package seal is lifted from the handle-portion only to use the package as a dispenser and applicator. The package seal is lifted from the containment-portion only to use the package to hold the product for consumption.

Abstract: A knife holder includes two transparent plates, a plurality of partitioning blocks, a plurality of securing blocks, and a plurality of larger securing blocks. The partitioning blocks are spaced equi-distantly apart between the plates such that the plates define a receiving space. Upper ends of the plates are provided with a plurality of pairs of opposite indentations. The receiving space and the indentations are sized to receive knives. The knives are divided by the partitioning blocks so that they do not overlap. The partitioning blocks have front and rear ends forming bolt portions that pass through corresponding through holes in the plates for screwable engagement with the securing blocks so that the plates can be screwably secured on the partitioning blocks. The larger securing blocks are secured at two lower corners of each plate so that the knife holder can stand on a planar surface.

Abstract: A portable knife containment box is provided including a housing and a lid hingably coupled to the housing with a handle mounted. A plurality of knife containers are situated within the box to releasably receive knives. A pastry bag support is collapsibly coupled to the lid of the box.

Abstract: A container which may be nestably stacked with a similar container, said container having:a lip;a base;a sealing member situated between the lip and the base of the container to define a compartment within the container, said compartment being adapted to accommodate a product;and a shank attached to the sealing member, said shank lying adjacent a wall of the container and passing from the sealing member to the lip of the container, the shank and sealing member being positioned so as to allow a similar container to be nested in the container, the sealing member being removable from the container by pulling an end of the shank adjacent to the lip of the container.

Abstract: A food serving plate upon which conventional utensils, such as a spoon and fork are mounted on the upper surface of the plate. The food serving plate is intended to be used by children. The utensils are wholly confined inwardly of the exterior edge of the plate so that no portion of the utensil protrudes exteriorly of the edge of the plate. A character is displayed on the upper surface of the plate with the character being shown as holding the utensils when the utensils are mounted on the plate.

Abstract: A flatware dispensing unit for dispensing flatware is disclosed including a primary housing having at least one compartment for receiving flatware therein with the compartment having an elongated slot for exposing at least a portion of the flatware. In a first embodiment, a cartridge having a complimentary elongated slot substantially aligned with the elongated slot in the compartment when the cartridge is positioned within the compartment. The flatware cartridge includes a widened portion which when inserted into the compartment aligns with a widened portion of the elongated slot of the compartment. In doing so, the cartridge may be easily dropped into the compartment such that the flatware need not be individually handled by the person stocking the dispenser unit and limits the number of utensils which can be removed from the dispenser at one time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bundle (40) of disposable cutlery implements (6) (knives, forks or spoons). The bundle (40) consists of a stable stack of nesting implements (6) secured together by a strip or band (42). The implements have a handle (8) and an operative part (10) (blade, tines or bowl). The handle (8) of each implement (6) has a roughly U-shaped cross section over its entire length. The two arms (14) and (16) of the U-section form a blunt angle with the web (18). At the end of the handle both arms are joined together also to form a blunt angle with the wall section (20) formed by the web. In order to be able to form large stable stacks of nesting implements of the same kind while reducing the volume of packaging material required, the two arms (14) and (16) of the handles (8) are extended beyond the transition (22) to the operative part (10) and gradually taper to merge with the edge thereof.

Abstract: Containers (10) for cutlery (28-31), real and artificial jewelry generally, treated with chemical preparations whose action is antibacterial, antimycotic, and antiseptic in general, said treatment being given on the various component parts (11-21, 25) forming the structures coverings and linings as well as on the raw or semiprocessed materials used in production of the individual components.

Abstract: A serving platform for holding and dispensing tableware and utensils at a party or other such function. A covering made from cloth or other suitable material is disposed over a container. The container is preferably a knock-down box. The covering has a plurality of pockets attached thereto for dispensing utensils such as knives, forks or spoons or for dispensing napkins or other tableware. The pockets are disposed along the sides of the container and may be divided into subpockets. The covering may be fitted around the bottom surface of the container.

Abstract: A package component for protectively supporting and displaying implements such as frying pans having a generally continuous periphery comprises a tray-like base having an upper surface provided with a plurality of spaced, parallel ribs, each defining an implement or pan receiving pocket which merges into a generally horizontally extending land having an underside formed with an implement or pan receiving surface generally complementary to the shape of each of the implement or pan receiving pockets.

Abstract: A support (10) for elevating eating utensils above the surface (52) of a table. The support (10) is fabricated from a material that may be easily and safely disposed. The support (10) is constructed with minimal effort and time. The support (10) is constructed from a single sheet (12) of material such as a heavyweight paper. The support (10) defines four panels (14), each separated one from another by relief lines (30,32,34). The end panels (14A,D) overlap one another to define a first side (16). The two middle panels (14B,C) define a second side (18) and the bottom (20) of the support (10). In order to maintain the close relationship of the end panels (14A,D), a plurality of tab members (26) is defined on the end panel (14D) and extends toward its edge (24). A plurality of receptacles (40) is provided for receiving the handle portion of each utensil (50). Each receptacle (40) is defined by cooperating openings (36,38) defined in the end panels (14A,D) and the middle panel (14B).

Abstract: A container for packaging and displaying cutlery and the like having a display area for displaying one of the items contained therein. The container allows a consumer to touch and feel the handle of the item on display while preventing easy removal of the item from the container. The container comprises an outer box and an integrated inner tray holder formed from a single blank of flexible material. The outer box comprises a rear panel, top and bottom flaps hingedly connected to the rear panel, a front panel having a window, top and bottom flaps hingedly connected to the front panel, an outer right side panel and a left side panel. The integrated inner tray holder is hingedly connected to the rear panel along a foldline and comprises an inner right side panel, a tray holder bottom panel, a tray holder side panel and a joiner panel. Where the item on display is a knife, the knife is affixed to a tray by a plastic sheath and a tie.

Abstract: A high chair pouch having various article containment members and adapted to be removably mounted on the back of a high chair by use of mating members.

Abstract: A receptacle for a spoon and fork; The spoon and the fork are pivotally mounted to the underside to the top of the receptacle, and the top is hinged to the bottom of the receptacle so that it may be opened to permit the spoon and fork to be turned to a position in which they protrude through the ends of the receptacle, and the top may then be closed down to a snap fit with the bottom of the receptacle to hold the spoon and fork in place, and enable the receptacle to serve as a handle for the spoon and fork.

Abstract: A protector for china is made of soft thick cotton flannel and has panel modules folded to form square layers and having over lock stitching to join edges together and to finish edges, thereby to form a jacket sleeve to encase and protect a piece of china selectively inserted into the jacket pocket.

Abstract: A cake decorating utensil organizing container is disclosed for providing a container to store a variety of cake decorating utensils in a secure, organized and readily accessible manner. Clean, wet pastry tips may be stored in an erect position in individual sleeves in outwardly rotatable holders, with moisture from the pastry tips caught on outwardly rotatable drip trays. Evaporation of moisture is facilitated by ventilation holes. Additional cake decorating utensils may be stored in a removable utensil tray and also in a base portion. The container may be rapidly disassembled into component parts for cleaning.