Suspended tool apparatus and method
The Suspended Tool Apparatus and Method is comprised of affixing a hook affixed to an overhead structure. A cord has a cord first end and a cord second end. At each of the cord first end and cord second end, forming a loop which is secured by a ferrule. The loop at the cord first end is received by the hook affixed to the overhead structure. The loop at the cord second end is received by a loop at the handle of a salad tong or tool. The cord and tool are easily removed for cleaning. The cord is elastic or inelastic.
This invention relates to the suspension of tools above a work station or above the salad products beneath a sneeze guard. This invention relates in particular to the method of providing salad tongs and tools under a sneeze guard such that the tongs and tools do not rest with the handles in contact with the salad makings.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe need to keep handles of salad tongs and related tools away from salad contents is known. Devices and apparatuses pertaining to means of keeping handles away from salad materials are seen in the following patents: U.S. Pat. No. 6,131,977 to Sacks et al; U.S. Pat. No. 6,421,921 to Gameau, Sr.
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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe Suspended Tool Apparatus and Method (1) disclosed and claimed herein comprises affixing an attachment means (110) to an overhead structure (22). A cord (120) is affixed by cord attachment means (112), at a cord first end (122), to the attachment means (110) at the overhead structure (22). The cord (120) is affixed by cord attachment means (112), at a cord second end (124), to a tool (140). The cord (120) has a length (150) less than the distance from the overhead structure (22) to a salad makings (40). The cord (120) is elastic or has spring characteristics such that the tool (140), following use, will not contact the salad makings (40).
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGSThe foregoing and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more readily appreciated as the same become better understood by reference to the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
Claims
1. The method of suspending a tool apparatus comprising:
- a. affixing to an overhead structure (22) at least one attachment means (110);
- b. forming a loop in a cord (120) at a cord first end (122) and securing the loop with a ferule (112);
- c. securing the cord first end (122) at the loop to the attachment means (110) thereby suspending the cord (120) from the attachment means (110);
- d. forming a loop in the cord (120) at a cord second end (124) and securing the loop with a ferrule (112);
- e. securing the cord second end (124) at the loop to a loop at a handle end (142) of a salad tong (140) or a tool (140).
2. The method of claim 1 further comprising:
- a. limiting the cord (120) to a cord length (150) which, when combined with the length of the salad tong (140), will not allow a handle end (142) of the salad tong (140) to rest in salad makings (40) when the suspended tool apparatus (100) is not being handled by a customer.
3. The method of claim 2 further comprising:
- a. forming the cord (120) of an elastic material.
4. The method of claim 2 further comprising:
- a. forming the cord (120) of an inelastic material.
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 26, 2006
Publication Date: Jul 26, 2007
Inventor: Jesus Chavollo (Kennewick, WA)
Application Number: 11/340,312
International Classification: A47H 1/10 (20060101);