Patents by Inventor Norman J. Atkins

Norman J. Atkins has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5228201
    Abstract: A combination kitchen utensil is disclosed which incorporates an elongated shank (13), a handle (11) attached to one end of the shank (13) and a tined head (14) which is attached to the other end of the shank (13), depending at an obtuse angle therefrom. The tined head (14) has a "V" shaped slot and at least a pair of fork tines (17) formed therein which point away from the shank (13), again at an obtuse angle with respect to the shank (13). The tined head (14) can include a tapered leading edge (15) to facilitate the sliding of the head between an item of cooking food and the grill. Additionally, the fork tines (17) can be sharpened to facilitate the insertion of the tines (17) into a food product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Inventor: Norman J. Atkins