Abstract: A utensil holding device engageable with a utensil (e.g., spoon or fork) to provide an improved gripping surface for the utensil. The utensil holding device is adapted for quick and easy attachment to a utensil. A portion of the handle section of a utensil is arranged inside a cavity formed by the utensil holding device. The device allows an individual to better grip and maneuver a utensil.

Abstract: A hand held eating and drinking utensil that is constructed to be used for the dual purpose of serving as a spoon for eating and as a straw for drinking. The utensil is in the form of a spoon having a handle with a bowl for eating food as a spoon and having a handle that is hollow throughout its center for use as a straw to suck liquid or bits of food through the handle into a child's mouth. A decorative figure is attached to the handle for easier grasping and holding of the utensil while providing an amusing device for the child to play with either with or without any food or liquid thereon.

Abstract: A collapsible spoon for a canned good includes a spoon member, an extension and a handle pivotally coupled between the spoon member and the extension. Two interlock devices may secure the handle to the spoon member and may secure the extension to the handle for maintaining the extension and the handle and the spoon member in longitudinal alignment. The interlock devices each includes an engagement of an ear with a recess and the other engagement of a projection with an orifice of the ear such that the spoon member and the handle and the extension may be solidly secured together.

Abstract: A tool for egg boiling is provided which includes a handle (2) and a concave liquid draining element located at the one end of the handle for supporting an egg. The tool shaft is provided with a resilient tongue (23), one end of which is fixed to the shaft, and a free end of which carries a spike (24) with an orientation which is perpendicular relative to the tongue for picking a hole in the shell of the egg (7). The shaft forms a guide (21) in order to center, at least in one dimension in the plane of the tongue, the egg in relation to the spike. The guiding establishes a predetermined distance between the end of the egg and the spike of the tongue when the tongue is in a non-loaded condition.

Abstract: A feeding implement for a medically fragile person having a shallow feeding portion with a handle constructed to enable an assisting person to see the food as it approaches and enters the fragile person's mouth. The implement is made from coated plastic to prevent the implement from being splintered if the fragile person bites down hard on the implement. The implement minimizes exposure to illness since it is sanitary and germ-free, and is disposable after use.

Abstract: A rear pouring ladle for pouring liquids, having a handle attached to a bowl. The handle includes a grip end, a shank and an attachment end. The bowl includes a concave wall and a rim which form a pouring portion for desired liquid flow. The attachment end of the handle is uniquely configured to position to the grip end of the handle proximal the pouring portion of the bowl, while providing unimpeded liquid flow from the bowl at the pouring portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an opening arrangement for single-use disposable packages (1) of the type which are manufactured from a continuous material web or a material sheet. The packaging material consists of a core of paper or paperboard to which are laminated different layers of thermoplastics and possibly a barrier layer, normally consisting of aluminium foil.The opening arrangement includes a hole (2) made in the packaging material and at least covered by the inside layer or layers of the packaging material, a perforation line (3) which extends at least from one side of the hole (2), and an outer penetration device (4) applied on the outside of the packaging container (1). One end of the penetration device (4) is designed as a hook (11).The penetration device (4) is intended to be broken free from the packaging container (1) and, with the tip (20) of the hook-shaped portion (12), the layers covering the hole (2) are penetrated.

Abstract: A walk away packaging for condiments comprising an eating utensil and at least one storage chamber formed in the handle of the eating utensil. The chamber has an open end at the distal end of the handle and extends therefrom longitudinally through a portion of the handle. A releasable sealing member is mounted within the open end of the chamber. Preferably, two spaced apart, parallel chambers are formed in the utensil for storing different condiments.

Abstract: A slitting tool, comprising, in combination: a body defining a handle, there being an elongated slot in the body; a guide plate received in the slot; a metallic cutter blade received in the slot to face plate, the blade having a cutting edge protruding endwise of the slot and body; and a fastener received in the body and acting to clamp the blade, the fastener being adjustable to free the blade for endwise withdrawal from the slot.

Abstract: A nestable set of two, selectively-detachable,, dual-end eating utensils having a temporal clipping mechanism to hold the eating utensils in a secure position during non-use periods.

Abstract: A cutter and separator utensil is disclosed whereby means for cutting an article of food into portions are combined with means for separating from the walls of cookware portions of food adhering thereto. The utensil of this invention can be commercialized as a disposable and as a nondisposable article of manufacture fabricated from either metallic or nonmetallic materials that are food industry safe.

Abstract: A food handling utensil having a handle component and a food engagement component constructed such that the handle component releasably retains the food engagement component. Food engagement components can include forks, knives, spoons, etc. which are retained by respective handle components to thereby provide table utensils used while eating. In another embodiment, the utensil incorporates two food engagement components such as forks and or spoons retained by two respective handle components, with a spring biasing component connected to the two handle components such that the handle components are held away from each other in a resting mode and are hand movable toward each other for use. This embodiment provides utility in grasping food items. The utensils of the present invention provide versatility for changes of handle appearance, replacement of damaged components, and/or requirements for small-space packing accommodations.

Abstract: A collapsible barbecue tool assembly includes a barbecue tool, a handle and a latch mechanism mounted in the handle. The handle includes an elongated cavity for slidably receiving a blade portion of the barbecue tool. The blade portion of the tool has one or more locating elements. The latch mechanism releasably engages one of the locating elements so that the tool is movable to and between a collapsed position and an extended position.

Abstract: A spoon consists of a oval-shaped bowl and a handle. The bowl has a neck which is fastened with one end of the handle. The handle is extendable and is composed of a primary handle and a secondary handle. The primary handle is provided at the proximal end thereof with a connection portion dimensioned to fit into a receiving slot of the neck of the bowl. The primary handle is provided therein with a channel extending in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the primary handle. The secondary handle is slidably received in the channel of the primary handle and is provided at the proximal end thereof with a retaining projection engageable with a retaining hole located at the distal end of the primary handle for locating the secondary handle which is fully extended.

Abstract: A combination spoon and straw utensil for consuming a comestible wherein the functions of sucking and spooning are distinct. The straw section features an improved aspiration intake port which is flared and contoured to improve fluid communication with the bottommost surface of a vessel containing a comestible. A barrier, isolating the functions of spooning and sucking, prevents inadvertent flow of a liquid from the spoon cavity into and through the spoon section during the function of spooning.

Abstract: A lid for a container designed to contain powder or granular materials includes a lip on an interior or bottom surface of the lid for selectively attaching a scoop. The lip is resiliently deformable when an edge of the scoop is pressed against it. This deforming creates an interference fit, thereby securing the scoop to the undersurface of the lid. When the scoop is to be used, it can be easily removed from the lid without the need for rooting and searching within the container for the lid.

Abstract: A food package that includes a concealed eating utensil is provided. The package comprises a can body containing a quantity of food with a cover removably secured to the can to enclose one end of the can and to provide a storage compartment between the end of the can and the cover. A folded eating utensil is contained in the storage compartment. The utensil has two portions: a functional end portion (spoon, fork or knife) and a handle portion with a joint between them for enabling the utensil to be folded for storage in the compartment. The term "joint" is used broadly herein to include any form of connection, e.g., a hinge or complete separation of the handle from the functional end portion of the utensil with a socket connection therebetween. Utensil retaining members can be provided inside the cover for engaging portions of the utensil to hold it in place.

Abstract: An eating utensil used in cooperation with a fork to eat elongate type pasta in a manner which prevents splattering of pasta sauce onto the user. The utensil is comprised of a handle which carries a bowl which is formed with an upwardly concave center portion. A rim on the outer periphery of the center portion extends in an oval-shaped configuration, and a shield is mounted on one side of the rim. The shield is comprised of an upright wall having a curvature which conforms with the rim curvature. The height of the wall is effective to constrain the pasta and sauce above the bowl and within the shield as the tines of the fork, while being held and twisted by the user, turn and wrap the pasta into a bundle which can then be lifted away from the utensil for eating.

Abstract: An eating utensil includes a head unit, a handle unit and a covering. The head unit has a stem with a distal end portion that is formed with a radial flange and an axial insert projection. The handle unit includes a handle body and a plug. The handle body is formed as an elongated hollow transparent body which confines a receiving space for receiving liquid therein and which has a closed end portion and an open end portion. The plug has a first end portion formed with an axial insert hole and a second end portion inserted fittingly into the open end portion of the handle body. The insert projection of the head unit extends fittingly into the insert hole. The covering covers the stem of the head unit, the plug, and the open end portion of the handle body.

Abstract: Described are peptides and peptide mimetics that bind to and the IL-5 receptor. Such peptides and peptide mimetics are useful in methods for treating disorders that involve improper production of or response to IL-5 and or the production and accumulation of eosinophils, such as asthma, as well as in diagnostic methods employing labeled peptides and peptide mimetics.

Abstract: A new Baby Feeding System for minimizing the time for feeding a child by utilizing molded shapes which represent objects that the child enjoys, retracting apart exposing an extendible eating utensil carrying food for the child; then extending the eating utensil presenting the food while the child remains interested. The inventive device includes a molded shape, the molded shape comprises an upper portion and a lower portion, a hollow support tube, a grooved extending rod slidably projecting within the tube, a pair of opening gears securing the upper and lower portion of the molded shape and mechanically engage the grooved extending rod, a finger handle member secured to the tube, and an expandable receiving sleeve secured to the grooved extending rod. The expandable receiving sleeve removable captures a utensil shaft for securing the utensil attachment.

Abstract: An eating utensil is described which is intended to enable disabled persons and infants to feed themselves. A spoon according to this invention is self-leveling due to a counter weight linked to the spoon of the bowl through the handle. The spoon provides enhanced stability because the bowl for holding food is free to move with two degrees of rotational freedom with respect to the handle of the spoon. This results in a spoon which is very forgiving of the decreased motor skills of individuals who have been injured, or are suffering the effects of certain diseases, or are merely young children struggling to master cutlery.

Abstract: A swivel spoon of the type having a functional member which rotates in relation to a handle is provided. The swivel spoon comprises: a handle and a stem having an elongated section, an angled section, a spoon bowl end, and a first end. A portion of the elongated section is rotatably connected to the handle in a manner such that the spoon bowl rotates in relation to the longitudinal axis of the handle. The angled section extends at an angle between twenty-five and sixty degrees from the longitudinal axis of the elongated section of the stem. The spoon bowl extends from the angled section parallel with the handle and the elongated section of the stem.

Abstract: A self-leveling spoon enables disabled persons and infants to feed themselves. The spoon is self-leveling due to a counter weight linked to the spoon of the bowl through the handle. The spoon provides enhanced stability because the bowl for holding food is free to move with two degrees of rotational freedom with respect to the handle of the spoon. This results in a spoon which is very forgiving of the decreased motor skills of individuals who have been injured, or are suffering the effects of certain diseases, or are merely young children struggling to master cutlery. The spoon may be partially disassembled for easy cleaning.

Abstract: A kitchen utensil is described in the form of a spoon for separating a liquid from an unwanted floating component. The spoon has a handle and a ladle and 2 comprising two liquid receiving vessels 3, 4. One of the vessels 3 is received within the other 4 and is formed with a hole 5 at the base thereof. In use liquid in the first vessel 3 flows through the hole 5 into the second vessel 4 , from whence it may be poured, leaving the unwanted component in the first vessel 3.

Abstract: A tool for removing ticks and similar parasites. A spoon-shaped tool, the spoon of which is split lengthwise and hinged to rotate the split spoon sections normally open far enough to fit over a tick's body, then rotated closed into an overlapping relationship by thumb and forefinger closing pressure to trap the tick about the neck in a v-shaped slit in one side of the opening in the spoon. A mechanical stop prevents the slit from closing completely to sever the tick from it's head. The handle may have a centerline hinge, integral spring, and thumb and finger locators to facilitate use of the tool in a palm-down fashion by either hand. The spoon sections may have opposing slits that close upon each other to likewise trap the tick. The tick is at all times visible in the open bowl of the tool. The tool may be molded in one piece, with a "living hinge" and spring incorporated into it's design.

Abstract: A disposable spoon is disclosed which consists of an annular element of a firm nature, such as cardboard. The annular element is extended longitudinally by means of a flexible joint into a laminar body of a deformable nature, such as glazed paper. The laminar body has a shape similar to that of the annular element on to which it will be folded. There is further provided a handle with a groove for attaching it to the superimposed assembly of the annular element and the laminar element.

Abstract: A utensil holder for infants and toddlers is made up of a generally triangular handle having a hollow gripping area and a utensil-supporting portion at one side of the handle which converges forwardly and terminates in a socket end portion for insertion of a complementary shank end portion of a utensil. In another preferred form, an eating utensil is disposed with its eating surface facing in a direction substantially parallel to the longer dimension of the handle so that when the handle is grasped and held in a palmar, upright position by the infant, the eating surface can face upwardly for placement of food thereon and insertion into the infant's mouth. In the alternative, the utensil can form a permanent part of the supporting portion at one side of the handle but in either form the handle is longer in a direction transverse to the direction of entry of the utensil into the infant's mouth than the longest dimension across the infant's mouth to prevent lodging of the handle therein.

Abstract: A foldable eating utensil includes an elongate handle member having a food-engaging blade extending integrally from one end thereof when operatively disposed, the blade being hingedly connected about a transverse axis to the inner edge of a connector plate of the handle member extending laterally between spaced handle arms of the handle member which define therebetween an opening to receive the blade to lie coplanar with the handle member when the blade is hinged to storage disposition, the blade including a longitudinally extending neck portion at its hinged connection to the connector plate and adapted to lie against the connector plate when operatively disposed, the handle arms being foldable each about a lengthwise axis adjacent the connector plate, and the parts being so made and arranged that when the blade has been hinged to operative disposition, the handle arms may be folded digitally towards each other and brought to and held in co-acting relationship in which parts of the handle member engage the b

Abstract: The protective instrument for suturing is formed by a rigid longitudinally concavo-convex body member having rounded edges and blunt ends. It is provided with a handle, so that in use the concave portion is facing the inner surface of the incision and the convex portion faces the viscera, organs, vessels, nerves or other parts of the patient under operation. The purpose of the instrument is to guide the suture needle in replacement of the gloved finger of the surgeon, whereby pricks in the surgeon's finger or in the patient's viscera or other organs are avoided, preventing the infections or lesions which such pricks may cause.

Abstract: A kitchen tool has a work end of plastic molded to a reinforced plastic handle. The reinforcement is completely encapsulated in the kitchen tool which has a smooth uninterrupted outer surface. A method of making the tool also is enclosed.

Abstract: A handle for eating utensils (such as a fork, a spoon and a knife) has a gripping member and a barrier member. A first connecting member connects one end of the gripping member to one end of the barrier member. A second connecting member releasingly connects another end of the gripping member to another end of the barrier member. A hand insertion port is formed by an inner perimeter of the gripping member, the barrier member, the first connecting member and the second connecting member. There is a stabilizing member connected to the gripping member.

Abstract: A skimming ladle is provided, which consists of a bowl that is capable of holding a liquid with a fatty oil therein. A spout is formed on one side of the bowl. a handle that is fixed to the bowl extends therefrom for manipulation of the bowl. A structure in the bowl is for guiding the liquid away from the fatty oil when the liquid is poured out of the spout, so that the liquid will be free of the fatty oil when exiting the spout.

Abstract: The invention is related to a spoon for food use. A spoon (1) has a handle (5) and an end (8) provided with a cavity (2) used to house the food product, pinchers (3,12) are provided to ensure the holding of the product inside its cavity (2). The invention acts more particularly to hold lump sugar.

Abstract: An elongated, trough-like utensil for eating buttered popcorn by scooping it from a container. Long enough to reach into a deep container, one end of the utensil includes a finger stop which can be held between the middle and index fingers. The finger stop also forms a dam to prevent grease or melted butter on the popcorn from coming into contact with the fingers. Distal from the stop, the trough has a rounded end which provides a smooth surface to facilitate thrusting the trough into popcorn. Near the rounded end, the bottom of the trough defines an aperture of sufficient size to allow unpopped kernels of corn to escape from the trough before they can slide down it and into a user's mouth.

Abstract: A novelty elongated handle for a child's spoon, fork or the like, which is formed of a rigid, transparent plastic material, such as acrylic. The handle is hollow to provide a transparent sealed chamber which is filled with a transparent liquid, such as water. A multiplicity of glittering particles are suspended in the liquid and float about in the liquid. The handle is constructed firmly to support the spoon, fork, or the like, at its forward end in isolated relationship from the chamber. The rear end of the handle is opened to permit the introduction of the liquid and glittering particles into the chamber. A resilient stopper is inserted into the open end of the handle and it, in turn, is covered by a plastic cap which is sealed to the rear end of the handle.

Abstract: A spaghetti tool has a shaft that has a grippable portion and a base portion, which is located at a first end the shaft and from which protruding elements extend. In one embodiment, the shaft forms a substantially semi-cylindrical channel into which uncooked spaghetti can be laid. Markings on the inner wall of the shaft, corresponding to the height to which the uncooked spaghetti reaches in the channel, indicate the amount of spaghetti so that the correct amount of uncooked spaghetti can be measured out to yield a desired amount of cooked spaghetti. The markings can be letters or numbers to indicate either the number of portions or a numerical quantity corresponding, for example, to spaghetti weight. In another embodiment, the protruding elements are of substantially constant length and are arranged in parallel rows and/or columns with predetermined row/column separations.

Abstract: A multiple purpose kitchen implement including a flat sheet arcuately formed along a longitudinal center line and provided with an arcuate cutting blade defined at one longitudinal end and a beaded handle defined at the opposite longitudinal end. The opposed side edges of the sheet include projecting teeth with the teeth along one edge being approximately twice the height of the teeth along the opposite edge. A mounting opening is provided through the sheet transversely thereof and closer to the handle end than the blade end. The mounting opening includes an inner arcuate edge and an outer arcuate edge with a projecting lip for respective engagement with inner and outer surfaces of a bowl to mount the implement thereto.

Abstract: A cutlery piece has a food holding portion, a handle and an electronic device capable of generating light or sound. The electronic device comprises a light sensor in the food holding portion and upon receipt of an electric input from this sensor, after a period of darkness, the electronic device generates a transient light or sound signal.

Abstract: A skimmer for removing fat from a liquid comprising a bowl, and a handle member releasably engaging the bowl. The bowl has a structure defining an opening in the bottom of the bowl. A bowl member is secured to the bottom of the bowl in proximity to the opening. The handle member comprises a generally hollow handle neck having a structure defining a handle bore and a longitudinal slot communicating with the handle bore. A plunger is slidably disposed in the handle bore, and a trigger member is secured to the plunger and protrudes through the longitudinal slot. A spring is disposed in the handle bore and engages the plunger for biasing the plunger.

Abstract: An electrically actuated food and liquid fanning device (Z) that may be removably secured to a food or liquid holding utensil (F), container, or the like, which will generate a draft in a desired direction that is of material assistance in cooling the food or liquid held by the utensil (F), container, or other food or liquid holding device.

Abstract: A hand held scraping device adapted for use by a person and having a handle portion and a concave scoop portion having a recess proximate the handle portion for receiving the user's thumb. This recess facilitates the user's grip and ability to manipulate the device. This recess can be further defined by a ridge and the side edges of the scoop. The scoop portion terminates in a distal cutting edge that extends transversely of the longitudinal axis. The scoop portion has a concavity with respect to a scoop plane. The distal cutting edge is upturned with respect to scoop plane when the concavity is upwardly opening. In the preferred embodiment the scoop portion includes a pair of side edges with an upturned side cutting edge. The scoop includes an interior scoop surface, a blunt flat distal end surface that is oriented transversely of the longitudinal axis and an exterior scoop portion. This flat distal end surface prevents inadvertent cuts and makes this scraper safer for child use.

Abstract: A fat skimmer in the form of a ladle having a deep vessel bowl with a rim at which there are ports for the transfer of surrounding fatty liquid into the vessel, determined by manipulation controlled by a locator associated with the rim.

Abstract: An eating utensil for use by the arthritic, neuromuscular impaired, persons lacking various fingers, as well as the general public. The utensil can be easily grasped with the minimal clasping motion by persons with hands of various sizes and possesssing only one finger. The utensil includes a handle (12) which permits the person's index finger (20) and palm to be supported entirely along the upper surface of the utensil. The upper surface of the utensil may or may not be flared (14 and 17) and grooved (15), allowing for maximum weight to be exerted onto the forward end (13) of the utensil be it in the form of a fork or knife.

Abstract: Utensils are provided which incorporate speech synthesis microelectronics. A switch on the exterior of the utensil handle actuates circuitry inside the utensil handle, including a speech synthesizer semi-conductor chip and an amplifier semi-conductor chip. Emulated speech generated by the speech synthesizer semi-conductor chip is processed by the amplifier semi-conductor chip and emitted from the speaker in the utensil.

Abstract: The present invention is an eating utensil for the physically disabled. The invention comprises a handle, a shaft and an eating utensil head. The handle functions as both a grasping means and a base means. The handle comprises a vertical cylinder for grasping and a flat bottom surface adapted to rest upon a flat surface such as a table. This flat bottom surface enables the eating utensil to remain upright on the table so that the eating utensil may be easily grasped and picked up. In addition, the utensil head may be modified to increase the surface area available for the food and to increase stability of the food on the eating utensil. The new and improved eating utensil is capable of being used with individuals with a variety of disabilities, particularly those individuals with limited wrist movement.

Abstract: The present invention is an eating utensil for the physically disabled. The invention comprises a base, a handle, projecting from the base, a shaft and utensil head. The handle is irregularly shaped, comprising a curved front surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, and a curved back surface; and a flat back surface which extends from the curved back surface. The base has flat bottom surface of the base enables the eating utensil to remain upright on the table so that the eating utensil may be easily grasped and picked up. In addition, the utensil head may be modified to increase the surface area available for the food and to increase stability of the food on the eating utensil. The new and improved eating utensil is capable of being used with individuals with a variety of disabilities, particularly those individuals with limited wrist movement.

Abstract: The present invention is an eating utensil set for the physically disabled. The invention comprises a handle, a shaft and an eating utensil head. The handle is in the shape of a multi-sided geometric solid five surfaces: a flat bottom surface adapted to rest upon a horizontal surface such as an eating table, a back surface; a first side surface; a second side surface; and a front surface, preferably curved. The upper portion of the back surface serves as the point of attachment for the shaft. The shaft terminates in the eating utensil head. In addition, the utensil head may be modified to increase the surface area available for the food and to increase the stability of the food on the eating utensil. The new and improved eating utensil is capable of being used by individuals having a variety of disabilities, particularly those individuals with limited wrist movement.

Abstract: A kitchen tool integrally formed in one piece made of a polyetherimide, having a capacity for withstanding high temperatures and facilitating microwave use.