Abstract: A knife and fork eating utensil intended for use by individuals who have function of only one hand and those who may also have limited dexterity in the one useful hand. The knife and fork eating utensil includes a rounded blade with a handle affixed to it directly above, a fork attachment, a handle and a removable security strap. Employable by a large demographic, this the knife and fork eating utensil allows the user to safely cut and eat food with one hand only.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanical eating utensil which combines the capabilities of a fork, characterized by function for spearing the food and of a knife characterized by function for cutting the food and can be used by handicapped and people with decreased functional ability of one of their upper limbs. The eating utensil consists of a handle and an instrument end with one or more rotating cutting tines.

Abstract: An eating utensil assembly may include a first eating utensil that may include a first handle having an opening therein and an eating utensil head coupled to an end of the first handle and having a curved shape. The eating utensil assembly may also include a second eating utensil removably carried by the first eating utensil within the opening in the first handle. The second eating utensil may include a second handle and a cutting blade coupled to an end of the second handle.

Abstract: The invention relates to an eating utensil which combines the capabilities of a fork, characterized by function for spearing the food and of a knife characterized by function for cutting the food and can be used by handicapped and people with decreased functional ability of one of their upper limbs. The eating utensil consists of a handle (1) and a head (5) with formed static spearing tines (9) and mounted rotating cutting tines (8?) and (8?). The handle (1) has a cavity in which a semi-automatic reciprocal spring mechanism (2) is inbuilt. In outer circumferential surface of the handle (1) are formed slots (1?) and sliders with ergonomic shape are placed in them for right (3?) or for left (3?) handed use.

Abstract: Disposable dishware and utensils with an option to be converted into another use. Set of disposable utensils (forks, spoons, knifes) with an option to be converted into tongs. Every member of the set are equipped with a uniform lock on the tip of the handle. Any two members of the set can be snapped together creating utensil tongs. Set of disposable dishware (plates, bowls, food trays etc.) with an option to be converted into a container. Every member of the set is equipped with a uniform fastener disposed along the rim. Any two members of the set can be faced and attached to each-other creating a closed container. Plurality of fastener extrusions of one set member adapted to be fitted to plurality of fastener intrusions of any set member.

Abstract: A multiple cell battery charger with a parallel topography is disclosed which requires fewer active components than known battery chargers and protects the battery cells from overcharge and discharge. The charger that includes a regulator for providing a regulated source of direct current (DC) voltage to the battery cells to be charged. Each battery cell is connected in series with a switching device, such as a field effect transistor (FET) and optionally a current sensing device. In a charging mode, the serially connected FET conducts, thus enabling the battery cell to be charged. Battery voltage is sensed by a microprocessor. When the microprocessor senses that the battery cell is fully charged, the FET is turned off, thus disconnecting the battery cell from the circuit. Since the battery cell is disconnected from the circuit, no additional active devices are required to protect the battery cell from discharge.

Abstract: An all-in-one multipurpose eating utensil can be used for consuming food. Specifically, a dual-purpose spoon with fork-like functions, dual-purpose chopsticks with knife-like functions, and/or a toothpick are combined into one single device or apparatus. By fusing these detachable utensils into a single unit, users only need to transport and supply one multipurpose eating utensil to provide all the utensils necessary to freely enjoy a meal. This all-in-one eating utensil enables efficient production and convenience of use by allowing users to dine with spoon with fork-functions and chopsticks with knife-like functions.

Abstract: An eating utensil such as a disposable plastic fork, spoon, knife, or combination thereof, is combined with at least one oral hygienic device such as a toothpick, interdental pick-brush, brush, tongue cleaner and/or a dental flosser for personal use after eating in a location where oral hygienic facilities may not be otherwise available. In some embodiments the oral hygienic device may be permanently attached to the eating utensil, which can serve as a handle for using the oral hygienic device. In other embodiments the oral hygienic device may be displaced in a snap-off or bend-away manner at score lines to expose the oral hygienic device for use, either still attached to the utensil or removed for separate use, optionally configured with a thumb-finger grip tab.

Abstract: It occurred to me that we turn to our knife when we cannot cut right thru a food product. My serrated fork will substitute the fork “as is”. My serrated fork will cut thru pastries, cakes, eggs, omelets, pancakes, waffles, fish, fruit and other edibles with more ease than a regular fork. Step 1, I placed a regular fork tightly onto a vise. Step 2, I used a midget hacksaw with a junior hacksaw blade and I made some small notches on the outer tong of the fork. Step 3, I used a mini-grinder set to smoothen the edges. Lastly, I washed the fork to remove any tiny metal flakes. I made a fork for a right-handed person, another for left-handed user. I used a small fork to model both serrated sides.

Abstract: A system and method for friction stir processing of a hand-held cutting edge, wherein friction stir processing techniques are used to modify the properties of the hand-held cutting edge to obtain superior edge retention and superior resistance to chipping of the hand-held cutting edge.

Abstract: An eating utensil such as a disposable plastic fork, spoon, knife, or combination thereof, is combined with at least one oral hygienic device such as a toothpick, interdental pick-brush, brush, tongue cleaner and/or a dental flosser for personal use after eating in a location where oral hygienic facilities may not be otherwise available. In some embodiments the oral hygienic device may be permanently attached to the eating utensil, which can serve as a handle for using the oral hygienic device. In other embodiments the oral hygienic device may be displaced in a snap-off or bend-away manner at score lines to expose the oral hygienic device for use, either still attached to the utensil or removed for separate use, optionally configured with a thumb-finger grip tab.

Abstract: An eating tool (100) is composed of a rod-shaped member (102) which comprises a holding portion (104) and a utensil portion (108) provided at a tip of the holding portion (104) for holding or cutting food (106) to carry the food (106) into mouth, wherein the utensil portion (108) comprises a fork (110) split into two and a knife portion (114) in which a plurality of grooves (112) are formed outside one of the split portion of the fork (110).

Abstract: The functions of the knife and fork are added to chopsticks to create the Multi-Function Chopsticks. Optionally, the chopsticks may also include a straw function to create the Enhanced Multi-Function Chopsticks.

Abstract: The single hand eating apparatus provides a utensil that can be fully utilized with a single hand. The apparatus provides both knife and fork permanently and pivotally connected, the knife and fork providing combined and separate functionality. The apparatus provides an automatic return to open position without user effort. The apparatus provides optimum ergonomic design for ease of use, with important experimental derived dimensions.

Abstract: A fruit peeling packaging innovation is provided to allow consumers to start to peel a fruit by pulling a glued tab off a fruit. By pulling the tab off a fruit a consumer rips off that portion of the peel that the tab is glued to. Various models can have tabs with an optional cutting edge where the consumer can use the cutting edge to further, peel, clean, and or cut the fruit and eat it. The device includes a tab made of plastic, metal or other material, a tab with a handle, an optional cutting edge, and or an optional spoon, fork, or an optional hybrid spoon-fork. The tab can be made out of a food grade plastic, metal or other moldable material. Further, the tab or handle can be molded or printed thereon to include advertising or slogans and can be applied to any kind of fruit.

Abstract: An ergonomic training utensil for teaching a user to self feed includes a handle and at least one food accommodating means extending from at least one end of the handle. In a first embodiment, the training utensil has an arc shape when viewed from top and bottom and the handle has a center section which has a transverse cross-section which is one of bulbous or lobular. In a second embodiment, the handle is a parallelogram and is one of a rhombus or a rectangle, and has a center section having a transverse cross-section which has an S-shaped. Ergonomic utility is provided by the arc shape of the utensil and by the bulbous or lobular transverse cross-section of the handle of the first embodiment, and by the S-shape of the transverse cross-section of the second embodiment.

Abstract: A cooking tool assembly (10) is disclosed which includes a first cooking tool comprising tong means (14) having gripping means (17,18) located at one end of respective arms (15,16) the arms being distally pivotted at the other end, and second cooking tool (spatula (11) in this embodiment ) associated with the tong means (14) proximate the other ends of the arms (15, 16) whereby the assembly constitutes a triple-ended reversible bi-functional cooking tool.

Abstract: An eating utensil assembly includes a knife, a fork and a spoon. The knife includes an elongate handle, and grooves are formed in opposite surfaces of the handle. The fork and the spoon each have channel-shaped handles that can be nested over the handle of the knife. Additionally, the channel-shaped handles of the fork and spoon have elongate ribs configured for releasable snapped engagement with the grooves in the handle of the knife.

Abstract: This improved universal fork is a combination of the particular functions and characteristics of a knife and a fork, and is capable of being used with either a right hand or left hand, and also has benefits for those with disabilities. The balanced handle provides a counter weight to the head area of the fork, as well as provides a greater surface which is able to fit and press against the palm of a person's hand.

Abstract: A kitchen utensil for handling food products, the handle of which has a cross section which is substantially V-shaped or U-shaped. Kitchen utensils of this kind can easily be stacked to form a compact unit.

Abstract: A shell seafood cracking and serving device for cracking shell seafood with little mess and effort by the user. The shell seafood cracking and serving device includes a utensil having a handle member and a seafood cracking member being securely attached at an end of the handle member.

Abstract: A grapefruit knife for use in cutting sections of edible fruit from the less desirable membrane and peel is disclosed. The present invention includes a handle having two opposing ends, a single cutting blade attached to one end of the handle, and a scooping blade attached to the other end of the handle. Each of these blades has two cutting edges. On the cutting blade the two cutting edges are aligned serially, in a plane, to cut in the same direction, while on the scooping blade the cutting edges are opposingly arranged.

Abstract: A beveled edge fork provides a handle and a head portion. A preferred version of the head provides four tines extending from a base of the head portion, which are strengthened by center, left and right reinforcements. A concave upper surface, enclosed by a U-shaped upper convex perimeter surface mates with a lower beveled edge on a lower convex surface, forming left and right cutting edges, allowing a user to cut food with the side of the fork.

Abstract: A combination utensil tool with attachable utensils, such as forks, spoons, and knives which are easy to attach and detach from a common handle. The present invention comprises a built up contoured handle preferably having a raised rim on a first end and a downward extending lip on a second end. Attached to the first end of the handle is a shaft having a roller knife (or other type of knife) attached thereto. The roller knife enables the user to cut food with the use of one hand. Attached to the second end of the handle is either a spoon, fork or knife (collectively known as a utensil). The utensil comprises a shaft having a head and a notch. The shafts of the utensils are either straight or have an upward or downward angled bend in order to allow the user to eat with minimal wrist movement. The utensil is firmly coupled to the second end of the handle by a spring loaded release mechanism comprising a rod having a downward projection which permits the user to attach and detach several utensil to the handle.

Abstract: A utensil for cutting an impaling food objects. The inventive device includes an elongated handle having a plurality of tines projecting therefrom. Lateral cutting edges extend along interior edges of the tines for engaging and cutting a food object such that a severed portion thereof can be engaged by the tines for manual manipulation by the handle.

Abstract: A spaghetti fork and separator system comprising a fork having a plurality of essentially parallel prongs at the lower end and an elongated handle at the upper end; a plunger having a post in a linear configuration extending generally parallel to the handle of the fork and having a lower end and an upper end, the upper end being bent from the post and constituting a reciprocation member for being grasped by the user for moving the post and plunger in a linear manner parallel with the handle; a separator having struts extending upwardly from the upper end to the lower end of the post; and a guide adapted to encompass the post for guiding the motion of the fork and plunger with respect to each other when the post and separator are pulled by the reciprocation member to allow the prongs of the fork to be exposed for twirling spaghetti and when the post and separator are pushed by the reciprocation member to allow the separator to separate the spaghetti strands from the spaghetti twirled on the prongs of the fork.

Abstract: A spaghetti cutting device includes a pair of cutting edges spaced apart by a shorter cutting edge therewith, the cutting edges being configured to cut the strands of spaghetti extending outwardly from the sides and ends of the tines of a fork. The cutting edges are spaced apart in such a manner that any spaghetti strands wrapped around the fork are left intact for consumption. The spaghetti cutting device includes a handle to facilitate using the device.

Abstract: A knife with a holder secured at the handle. The elongated, plastic or metal holder is tapered along the lines of the knife. The end of the holder, at the cutting edge of the knife, is curved with teeth pointing downward towards the blade of the knife or the end of the holder is flat. While cutting skin and fat from poultry and meats, the individual grips or holds the skin or fat for easy disposal.

Abstract: A dining fork is disclosed herein having an elongated hollow sleeve open at one end to insertably receive a shaft having a fork end. A spring element forcibly urges the shaft out of the sleeve and a spiral mechanism twists the shaft and fork end as the shaft exits the sleeve. The mechanism includes a ratchet, ball and socket or other devices for retaining the shaft in the sleeve during an eating procedure when food is captured on the fork end.

Abstract: A nesting flatware set includes a knife, a fork, and a spoon. The knife and fork each include top and bottom end portions and dovetail locking portions which interfit to frictionally lock the knife and fork together. The spoon includes a bowl, a handle, and a pair of locking shoulders at the bottom end of the handle. The top and bottom end portions of the knife and fork are angularly related, and the knife and fork are frictionally locked against the spoon by inserting their bottom ends between the locking shoulders and the handle of the spoon so that the top ends of the knife and fork resiliently bear against the bowl of the spoon.

Abstract: A cutlery apparatus incorporating the utility of a knife, a fork, and a spoon. The present invention combines a knife, fork, and spoon together in a unique and novel fashion so that a person may both impale and cut his food by the same apparatus. Moreover, the present invention is designed such that the operation may be accomplished by use of only one hand. The present invention incorporates a fork on a retractable shaft. The knife blade is disposed along the bottom most edge of a spoon disposed adjacent the fork. When activated, the spoon/knife combination rotates about the fork to cut the food item in which the fork is displaced. A gravity activated switching means is also incorporated in the present invention so that an individual may not activate the motorized cutlery device while eating. The device may be activated only when it is in a substantially vertical position with respect to the ground.

Abstract: A telescoping set comprising a peeler knife and a set of holding prongs both fastened to handles of the same outside diameter having a common axial center line. Recesses in the front face of the peeling knife handle telescopically accommodating the prongs in the prong handle. Recesses in the front face of the prong handle telescopically accommodating the blade of the peeling knife.When the two handles are joined face-to-face the sharp cutting edges of the peeling knife blade and the points of the prongs are protectively enclosed in the assembly.

Abstract: A reciprocating knife is set forth for use by individuals without or diminished use of a second arm. The knife includes a projecting flange integrally formed outwardly of a forward edge of a handle wherein the flange is provided with a matrix of downwardly depending projections. A telescoping knife blade is nestable within an associated hollow handle and is provided with a slide reciprocatable within a groove of the handle to reciprocate the associated knife point. The flange and projections may thereby secure an item to be cut while the knife blade is reciprocated to effect cutting.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved combination fork and knife which includes a fork portion having a plurality of tines, a knife portion including an elongated cutting edge and a tab structure located on a side thereof opposed to the cutting edge, which tab portion is designed to be engaged by the index finger of the user to aid in applying pressure when using the cutting edge. In a further aspect, an indicator is incorporated into the utensil which is designed to enable the user to discern the exact location on the utensil where the cutting edge begins so as to avoid cutting of the user's mouth.

Abstract: A cookery implement having a handle and a spatula blade for contacting food being prepared. A plurality of puncturing prongs are provided at the side edge of the spatula blade near to the end edge remote from the handle, the tips of the puncturing prongs being directed sideways so that food can be punctured or pierced by movement of the blade in a direction generally transverse to the line from the handle to the food contacting end of the blade.

Abstract: An orthopedic knife for a one-handed person, the knife comprising a blade, a hold-down member closely associated with the blade, and an extending handle pivoted to both blade hold-down member at spaced points such that the blade reciprocates as the handle is oscillated and the hold-down member is lodged with respect to an object to be cut.

Abstract: A fork or a spoon for meals in which although the tip portion is almost the same as the tip of a usual fork or spoon, it is longitudinally divided in two portions. An edge is set in each divided border side of said divided portions and the function of scissors is added. The handle portion of the fork or the spoon is the same as that of scissors. It is the tool for meals with the functions of other tools for meals as well as scissors.

Abstract: The invention comprises a scissors having its cutting blades bend downwardly from the plane formed by the user's hand and the finger holes and operable with one hand to cut food into pieces and to grip a piece of food and direct it to the user's mouth.

Abstract: A hand tool particularly useful as an eating utensil having a handle, a pivotally mounted skewer attached to one end of the handle, a swivel block attached to the end of the handle opposite the skewer and a rotatably mounted utility shaft attached to the swivel block. The utility shaft terminates in a utensil such as a knife blade. The device is particularly useful to persons handicapped by the loss of one hand or arm whereby they can both hold and cut a piece of material with one hand.