Abstract: An adjustable scoop includes a scoop body and a plunger. The scoop body has a cylindrical interior sidewall, a hollow interior, an open top, and an open bottom. The plunger is arranged in the interior of the scoop body such that a top surface of the plunger faces the open top. A volume of the interior of the scoop body above the plunger defines a volume of the adjustable scoop. The plunger is rotatable in the interior of the scoop body to adjust the volume of the adjustable scoop. The plunger includes a first engagement element, and a surface of the interior sidewall of the scoop body includes a second engagement element extending from the surface. The first and second engagement elements mutually cooperate to translate rotation of the plunger to adjustment of the volume of the adjustable scoop.

Abstract: A scoop and level for scooping a portion of granulated material and leveling the contents of the scoop. The scoop may have a volume suitable for brewing a single serving of brewed beverage, and in particular, for brewing a single serving of espresso. The lever is attached to the scoop and slides over the scoop to displace excess material, thus providing a desired amount material for precessing, for example, for preparing a beverage. A scoop handle may further include a tamper opposite to the scoop. The tamper may be used to tamp brewing material after scooping, leveling, and pouring the brewing material into a holder.

Abstract: The ladle includes a ladle body including a main body having a handle and a space for containing food, a flexible guide having a connection end connected with an upper portion of the main body, and a deformer to change a shape of the flexible guide such that an angle of a top surface of the flexible guide is varied.

Abstract: A reach-extending exchange device for transferring articles between a teller and a customer includes a shell. The shell comprises an annular wall that extends between a top and a bottom. An aperture that is positioned in the top of the shell is configured to selectively position at least one article in the shell. A panel that is complementary to the aperture is slidably coupled to the top of the shell. A rod, which is elongated, is coupled to and extends from the shell. The panel is positioned to slide relative to the top to selectively close the aperture to retain the at least one article in the interior space. The rod is configured to be grasped in a hand of the teller to position the shell distal from the teller so that the customer can selectively position the at least one article in the shell.

Abstract: A packaging system for infant nutritional composition with dosing devices (304, 305), comprises a first dosing device (304) for dispensing a first quantity of said infant nutritional composition, said first quantity being adapted to boys, and a second dosing device (305) for dispensing a second quantity of said infant nutritional composition, said second quantity being adapted to girls, said first quantity being different from said second quantity.

Abstract: A serving utensil comprises a handle having a gripping portion that is gripped by the user, A serving receptacle is operatively connected to the handle. There is mounted to the serving utensil a serving scraper having a resilient arm with a bowed shape. The resilient arm has a scraping end and a mounting end. A mounting means at the mounting end is for mounting the resilient arm to the serving utensil forwardly of the gripping portion of the utensil used to grip the utensil and rearwardly of the serving-receptacle. A scraper-remover is disposed at the scraper end of the resilient arm so that food can be scraped off of the food receptacle of the utensil when the serving scraper is actuated by the user.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a spoon (1) with a handle (2) and a rigid central base region (3), wherein the rigid central base region (3) merges at its periphery into an extended portion, which, in the resting condition forms a retaining edge (5) inclined inwards relative to a vertical axis (4), and wherein the retaining edge (5) is embodied to be foldable inwards relative to the base region (3).

Abstract: The measuring cup is a calibrated measuring device that configured for use in measuring volume. The measuring cup is configured for use with an analyte material selected from the group consisting of: a fluid analyte material, a semi-rigid analyte material, a granular analyte material, or a crystalline analyte material. The measuring cup comprises a cap, a body, and a leveler. The cap and the leveler are attached to the body. The body is a contained and calibrated volume that is used to measure the volume of the analyte material. The cap is a handle that is used to manipulate the measuring cup. The leveler is a device that levels the analyte material within the body of the measuring cup.

Abstract: An apparatus for manual transfer of a viscous fluid such as essential oil or wax comprises a tip having a depression to accommodate an amount of the viscous fluid and a brim to cause a break in a vapor trail when the amount of viscous fluid is being placed on a heated surface and becomes vaporized; a cap that fits over the tip to prevent unwanted transfer of any remaining viscous fluid to surroundings when the tool resting on a surface; and a handle to allow a user to hold the without contacting the tip.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for aiding the transfer of coffee grounds from a grinder and/or for reducing the wastage of coffee grounds including during such transfer. The device comprises at least one wall portion for guiding the coffee grounds.

Abstract: A self-leveling measuring device is provided. The self-leveling measuring device includes at least two measuring devices each having a measuring cup. The two measuring devices are hinged together at one end so they swivel with respect to each other and are positioned such that the measuring cup of a first device is positioned opposite the measuring device of a second device when the two are positioned over each other. The upper measuring device acts as a leveler for ingredients contained in the lower measuring device by swiveling the upper device over the ingredient filled lower device measuring cup, and can also act as a cover for the ingredient filled lower measuring cup when positioned over the same.

Abstract: A device comprising a handle and a bowl shaped so the bowl fits easily into the mouth of a patient. The bowl has prepackaged within a mixture of a gelatin or natural food such as applesauce or pudding and in some embodiments having a medicament mixed with the carrier medium in a medically efficient amount.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a novel utensil for transferring ingredients into a container with a small opening and for minimizing ingredient spillage during the transfer. In some embodiments, the utensil comprises a hollowed-out scoop, a cover that folds over the scoop to cover ingredients in the scoop, a funnel through the bottom of the fold-over cover, a handle for orienting the scoop, a hinged element that is connected at opposite sides to the scoop and the cover at a scooping end of the hinged element and is connected to the handle at the other end of the hinged element.

Abstract: A device comprising a handle and a bowl shaped so the bowl fits easily into the mouth of a patient. The bowl has prepackaged within a mixture of a gelatin or natural food such as applesauce or pudding and in some embodiments having a medicament mixed with the carrier medium in a medically efficient amount.

Abstract: A device comprising a handle and a bowl shaped so the bowl fits easily into the mouth of a patient. The bowl has prepackaged within a mixture of a gelatin or natural food such as applesauce or pudding and in some embodiments having a medicament mixed with the carrier medium in a medically efficient amount.

Abstract: The animal feeding reminder includes a food handling apparatus which comprises a food scoop, a food bowl, or a food container for the transportation, selling, or purchasing of animal food. Date or time indicia are associated with the food handling apparatus. A marker is associated with the food handling apparatus and moveable relative to the indicia. The marker selectively identifies a distinct date or time from the date or time indicia. A marker positioning mechanism is associated with the marker, the apparatus, or both. The marker positioning mechanism securely holds the marker so as to identify the distinct date or time and prevent accidental or unintended movement of the marker to another date or time. Therefore, the marker can be selectively moved to identify the distinct date or time after each use of the food handling apparatus to remind a user of a last time an animal was fed.

Abstract: Utensils including a cover for at least a portion of the working end of the utensil. The cover may be in the form of a “scoop” located at the rearward portion of the working end of a utensil so that a user, such as a child, may lift the utensil vertically and still avoid spilling a significant portion of the food. The utensil may include a handle having a handle portion thicker than a conventional child utensil handle. The handle may be curved for easier handling. The cover may include indicia such as a character appealing to a user, such as a cartoon, animated character, celebrity or the like.

Abstract: A hand held spoon apparatus including a spoon member configured with a recessed area for scooping and holding both the solid and liquid food items, integrally connected to a spoon member arm. Said spoon member arm is resiliently connected to a thumb member arm, that is integrally connected to a thumb member head. Said thumb member head is capable of being placed over the food item when the resilient member is squeezed to hold the food in place while transferring to a plate.

Abstract: A device comprising a handle and a bowl shaped so the bowl fits easily into the mouth of a patient. The bowl has prepackaged within a mixture of a gelatin or natural food such as applesauce or pudding and in some embodiments having a medicament mixed with the carrier medium in a medically efficient amount.

Abstract: A multi-purpose tasting utensil comprises a handle, a bowl and a covering. The bowl is connected with a handle at its proximal extremity, and the covering extends at least partially over the bowl from the bowl's distal extremity toward its proximal extremity such as to form a protected pocket area for retention of food and/or drinks. In an alternate embodiment, the bowl has a secured part at its proximal extremity, and different handles of various lengths which can be connected to the bowl through the secured parts. In one embodiment, the method for fabricating the utensil comprises the steps of forming a bowl with a covering at its distal extremity, such that the covering extends at least partially over the bowl to form a protected pocket area for retention of food and/or drinks; and securing the bowl to a handle at the proximal extremity opposite of the partial covering.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a fitment, a neck portion, and a mouthpiece. In various embodiments, the fitment may be configured to attach the apparatus substantially permanently with a flexible pouch containing edible material. In one embodiment, the fitment may include a first hole configured to provide an exit point for the edible material from the flexible pouch. In various embodiments, the neck portion may be configured to connect the fitment and a mouthpiece portion. In one embodiment, the neck portion may include a channel configured to transmit the edible material from the hole of the fitment to the mouthpiece. In various embodiments, the mouthpiece may be configured to facilitate eating of the edible material. In one embodiment, the mouthpiece may include a concave portion configured to hold the edible material, and a second hole configured to transmit the edible material from the neck portion to the concave portion.

Abstract: A food buffet utensil for use with a food buffet having a shield includes a base member attachable to the food buffet shield. A housing is coupled to the base member and defines an open bottom. The food buffet utensil includes a cord having a first end connected to a reel and a second end extending therefrom, the reel being selectively movable between retracted and extended configurations. The food buffet utensil includes a utensil body having a handle coupled to the second end of the cord, the handle being displaced from the housing when the reel is at the extended configuration and a portion of the handle being positioned in the housing when the reel is at the retracted configuration. An ultraviolet LED is positioned in the housing such that ultraviolet light is emitted when the ultraviolet LED is electrically energized.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for preparing beverage, the apparatus comprising: a spoon, such as teaspoon, soupspoon, and the like; a bag, for storing extract for preparing the beverage; and means for attaching the bag to the bowl of the spoon. The bag may be deployed at the concave side of the spoon, and/or at the convex side of the spoon. The apparatus may further comprise a hook, for hooking the apparatus on the rim of a glass. The apparatus may further comprise a clip, for attaching the apparatus to the walls of a glass. The apparatus may further comprise a wrapper, for keeping the extract isolated until use. The means for attaching the bag to the bowl of the spoon may comprise folded edges of the bag. The bag may be made of stiff material, thereby keeping the edges thereof folded.

Abstract: A multifunctional ladle includes a spoon-body which has a handle and a perforated spoon which mounts on the spoon-body by using a link rod, a spring and a screw. By pushing or pulling a switch on the handle which connects with the link rod, the perforated spoon can be detached from the spoon-body and in that case the multifunctional ladle can be used as a strainer, or the perforated spoon can be combined with the spoon-body and in that case the multifunctional ladle can be used as a spoon.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved apparatus for measuring and dispensing powdered products. The apparatus includes a cup portion and a funnel-shaped dispenser. The cup holds the powdered material to be measured is sized to contain a desired volume of the powder when filled to its upper edge. The upper edge of the cup has a flat surface to accommodate leveling of the powdered ingredients. The funnel-shaped dispenser serves as a leveler and aids in accurately dispensing the measured powder into a mixing area. The funnel-shaped dispenser thus defines a flat edge at its receiving opening for engaging the upper edge of the cup.

Abstract: A process for making a combination food utensil constructed of materials having different relative hardness, particularly a spoon. Portions of the utensil are constructed of a hard material such as polyproplylene to provide structural rigidity and to allow the utensil to easily slide along the bottom of a dish such as a bowl or a plane. Outside edges of the utensil and portions of its handle are constructed of a softer material such as Kraton or silicone to provide for comfortable contact with the inside of the mouth and gums. In the preferred embodiment the spoon is provided for use by a baby.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a feeding implement that can be used for self-feeding by a child, such as a toddler, or an individual having a disability. The feeding implement consists of a handle and a transport portion which is shaped and suitable for dipping into solid foods, such as purees and infant cereal. The transport portion has on its surface multiple protrusions and/or grooves to increase its surface area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a child resistant, disposable, premeasured dosage spoon. It includes a bowl portion having a premeasured dosage volume bowl, a front end for oral insertion, a back end. It also includes a handle portion having a front end and a back end, wherein the back end is hingedly connected to the back end of the bowl portion and folds over onto said bowl portion to reduce the overall length of the spoon. There is also a child resistant mechanism having a male segment and a female segment adapted to interlock with one another, and adapted to require at least a two step movement for release of interlock with one another. One of the male segment and the female segment is located on the front of said bowl portion and the other of said male segment and said female segment being located on said front of said bowl portion and the other is located on the front end of the handle portion so as to enable them to interlock when the handle portion is folded over onto the bowl portion.

Abstract: A process for making a combination food utensil constructed of materials having different relative hardness, particularly a spoon. A skeleton or backbone of the utensil is constructed of a hard material such as polypropylene to provide structural rigidity and to allow the utensil to easily slide along the bottom of a dish such as bowl or a plate. Outside edges of the utensil and portions of its handle are constructed of a softer material such as Kraton or silicon to provide for comfortable contact with the inside of the mouth and gums. In the preferred embodiment the spoon is provided for use by a baby.

Abstract: A blending and bubble filtering container structure includes a spoon-shaped blending and bubble filtering container, and a filtering film layer bonded on the spoon-shaped blending and bubble filtering container. The spoon-shaped blending and bubble filtering container is formed with a receiving space and an air guide channel communicated with the receiving space. The filtering film layer is formed with an air vent communicating with the air guide channel, so that the blending bubbles contained in the spoon-shaped blending and bubble filtering container may be carried through the air guide channel and the air vent, and may be drained outward through the air vent.

Abstract: A cooking utensil is provided which can be stood invertedly upright and stored temporarily in a hygienic manner, without taking up space. The cooking utensil includes a shank portion, a head portion, a supporting member, and a liquid receiving member. The supporting member is formed at an end section of the shank portion and supports the cooking utensil in an inverted upright state with the head portion in an upward position. And the liquid receiving member is formed on the shank portion and/or head portion for receiving liquid adhering to the head portion when the cooking utensil is invertably stood.

Abstract: A sieving ladle allowing separation of solids or coarse material from liquids or fine particles; the sieving ladle comprising a generally concave-shaped bowl, the bowl defining a bowl wall, the bowl wall having a bowl wall peripheral edge, the bowl wall peripheral edge defining an open main surface extending therebetween; a handle extending from the concave-shaped bowl; a sieving wall, the sieving wall defining a sieving wall proximal edge, a sieving wall distal edge, a sieving wall proximal segment and a sieving wall distal segment, the seeing wall proximal segment extending generally tangentially from a connecting section of the wall peripheral edge, the sieving wall having sieving apertures extending therethrough.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a child resistant, disposable, premeasured dosage spoon. It includes a bowl portion having a premeasured dosage volume bowl, a front end for oral insertion, a back end. It also includes a handle portion having a front end and a back end, wherein the back end is hingedly connected to the back end of the bowl portion and folds over onto said bowl portion to reduce the overall length of the spoon. There is also a child resistant mechanism having a male segment and a female segment adapted to interlock with one another, and adapted to require at least a two step movement for release of interlock with one another. One of the male segment and the female segment is located on the front of said bowl portion and the other of said male segment and said female segment being located on said front of said bowl portion and the other is located on the front end of the handle portion so as to enable them to interlock when the handle portion is folded over onto the bowl portion.

Abstract: A combination-material food utensil constructed of materials having different relative hardness. The skeleton or backbone of the utensil is constructed of a hard material providing structural integrity and allowing the utensil to easily slide along the bottom of a dish such as bowl or a plate. Outside edges of the utensil and portions of its handle are constructed of a relative soft material such as Kraton or silicon and provide for comfortable contact with the inside of the mouth and gums.

Abstract: A utensil assembly includes a body having two utensil portions respectively connected to two ends of the body. Two first engaging members are located on each of two sides of the body. Two receptacles are respectively and removably mounted to the two utensil portions and each receptacle has a second engaging member so as to engage with the first engaging members. Each receptacle has a tongue extending from a close end thereof and two third engaging member are located on two sides of each tongue. The two receptacles can be connected to be a shaft by engaging the third engaging members of one receptacle with the second engaging members of the other receptacle.

Abstract: A utensil for infants and toddlers it includes a planar flexible handle portion and a semi-rigid utensil portion. The utensil portion includes a ridge and a handle which engages the handle portion. A mouth guard is included and is disposed at the junction of the handle and handle portion. Included among the utensils are a spoon, fork and toothbrush. A kit of utensils is, also, disclosed.

Abstract: A hand held eating utensil having a pair of scissors like handles pivotally connected to each other at approximately their midpoints. A spoon bowl is at the forward end of one of the handles and a pusher mechanism shaped as an animal head is pivotally connected to the forward end of the other handle. As the rear ends of the handles are moved toward each other, the forward portion of the animal head dips down into the spoon bowl and pushes the food contents in the bowl forward out of the bowl. The animal head pivots downward when the handles are spread apart to minimize the chance of a child poking himself with the front end of the animal head.

Abstract: A unit dose spoon having a bowl portion, a recessed handle portion communicating with the bowl portion. An upwardly extending pedestal is mounted in the recessed handle portion and is provided with an upwardly extending cutting blade on the top surface thereof A container is integrally hinged to the free end of the handle portion and contains a unit dose of fluid such as a medicine, which is sealed in the container by a rupturable plastic cover. When the container is folded forwardly toward the handle portion and pushed downwardly toward the pedestal, the blade thereon punctures the plastic cover to allow the fluid to flow from the container into the recessed handle portion and into the bowl portion. The unit dose spoon is formed of molded plastic and is disposable.

Abstract: The present invention consists of an angled disabled and/or young child's feeding implement which has a handle portion which is bent from the longitudinal axis of the implement by approximately fifteen to seventy degrees. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the feeding element portion has either a spoon bowl portion or a fork tine portion which is provided with a threaded fastening element extending therefrom. The corresponding handle portion contains the desired bend and further contains a corresponding threaded aperture which is adapted to removably secure the threaded fastening element of the feeding element portion so that fork tines, spoon bowls and a variety of handle portions of slim, medium and thick dimensions may be readily interchanged to suit the development, size and capabilities of the child. A flanged annulus may be further provided as a mouth guard to prevent choking.

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: 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: A high-relief, resiliently flexible composite molded plastic product (21). The product (21) includes a relatively rigid injection molded core member (22) having a pair of oppositely facing core shoulders (26,27), and a plastic sleeve member (23) with sleeve shoulders (36,37) interengaged with the core shoulders (26,27). The sleeve member (23) is rotationally cast or molded from a plastisol dispersion having emulsion grade polyvinylchloride and suspension grade polyvinylchloride in a ratio of at least 3:1, and preferably 5:1, to produce substantial flexibility and to enable high-relief design features (46) to be molded into the sleeve member (23).

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: 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 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: 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 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: An apparatus and method of providing and administering medicants to persons who have little or no control over the muscles of their mouth or, for other reasons, cannot swallow pills. A generally rectangular prepackaged serving container has a concave recessed mixing chamber, a flat serving surface extending forwardly from the mixing chamber, and a handle portion extending rearwardly from the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber contains a measured amount of food product. A flat mixing spatula is removably received along the top surface of the serving container and has a head portion substantially covering the contents of the mixing chamber. A removable flexible cover is peelably attached to the top surfaces of the serving container and the spatula and forms an air tight seal for the serving container and its contents. In use, the cover is peeled off the serving container and the spatula is removed.

Abstract: Rip guide for tools comprising a guide member adapted to slide along an edge of a work piece such as a sheet of plywood.A slotted scale member having a guide end and a tool mounting end is adjustably mounted on the guide member.A saw mounting member is rotatably mounted on the tool mounting end of the scale member. The tool mounting member is adapted to be clamped to a conventional tool.The scale member has a transverse slot adjacent to its tool mounting end, the slot being adapted to receive a razor type knife for cutting plaster board parallel to the edge of the cutting piece.The scale member also has at least one hole adjacent to its tool mounting end to receive a marking member for marking the work piece parallel to the edge of the work piece.The scale member has a hole located a predetermined distance from the guide, the hole being adapted to receive a marker member for marking the work piece parallel to the edge of the work piece.