Abstract: A multipurpose cooking tool including a spatula having a hollow handle that at least partially houses a tong member and a fork member therein using two compartments located within the handle of the spatula. The fork and the tong can be securely held within their respective compartment using magnets.

Abstract: A barbecue utensil having a hollow cylindrical handle with a plunger access opening along the back side of the handle; food handling means removably attachable by an adapter to the bottom end of the handle; and a fluid syringe having a plunger at a top end and a fluid outlet at a bottom end, the syringe reversibly insertable into the bottom end of the handle, wherein the fluid outlet is reversibly connectable to the top end of the food handling means, which may be a fork, basting brush or spatula, for discharge of a fluid seasoning from a syringe into or onto a food item. A food thermometer or grill cleaning brush may also be attached to the handle.

Abstract: An exemplary aspect comprises an apparatus comprising: (a) a first handle component comprising a first end and a second end; and (b) a second handle component comprising a third end and a fourth end, wherein the first end is connected to the third end via a spring clip, wherein the second end is connected to a first spatula component, wherein the fourth end is connected to a second spatula component, and wherein the first handle component is operable to be locked to the second handle component. In one or more exemplary embodiments: (1) the second spatula component and the second handle component comprise a retractable fork component; (2) the first spatula component comprises a serrated edge; and (3) the first handle component is operable to be locked to the second handle component via a sliding member.

Abstract: A pair of tongs in combination with a basting apparatus and an optional sharpened edge that can be used as a knife for cutting into food to check for degree of cooking. Also a container for use as a holder of a tool, such as a pair of tongs with a basting apparatus, for applying a spreadable basting material (e.g., sauce) held in the container. The container provides a stable support of the tool, such as the pair of tongs, to prevent cross contamination of working surfaces and basting material on the basting apparatus, while at the same time providing a holder from which the tongs/baster efficiently can be retrieved for use.

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: 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: A feeding utensil such as a spoon or fork having a pry for dislodging a tightly fit closure from a receptacle such as a jar. The utensil has a flat, broad handle, with a spoon or fork projecting from one end and a curved arm serving as the pry projecting from the handle. Preferably, the handle is blunt and extends beyond the pry. The pry is located on the handle and configured such that the closure is dislodged by applying a squeezing motion wherein the user's hands are urged towards one another. The utensil may bear any of the group including indicia, non-metallic coloring, metallic coloring, and a temperature indicating material thereon, and any combination of these.

Abstract: A compact cooking tool apparatus, comprises a handle having a first end and a second end. The handle is movable between an open position and a closed position. At least one cooking tool is adapted to extend from an end of the handle. The cooking tool is movably fixed to the handle. The handle is adapted to receive the cooking tool therein.

Abstract: A cut-off blade assembly including a thin metal blade having an attachment portion by which the cut-off blade assembly can be attached to a dispenser, and a plurality of projecting similarly shaped triangular primary teeth. The triangular primary teeth each have two sides terminating in points and have bases adjacent the attachment portion that are aligned in a first direction along the blade so that their points project generally at right angles to that first direction. Edge surfaces on the sides and at the points of the primary teeth intersect a major surface of the primary teeth at an included angle of no greater than about 90 degrees to define a cutting edge at that intersection. The cut-off blade assembly further includes projections along one major surface of the primary teeth.

Abstract: A combination fork and chopsticks utensil is provided and consists of a chopsticks portion integral with and extending from a fork portion. The fork portion can namely be utilized for picking up and eating food, while the chopsticks portion can at times also be used for eating food.

Abstract: A cooking utensil or tool basically characterized as having a handle end, a working end, and an intermediate shank portion extending between said handle and working ends. Attaching means is formed about the intermediate shank portion of the cooking tool that enables the cooking tool to be secured or rested in a firm and stationary position about the upper edge of practically all cooking pots and pans known. In addition, an associated wall hanger assembly is provided for supporting a plurality of said cooking utensils in side-by-side relationship when not in use.