Hand forged metal eating utensils

Abstract

A hand forged metal eating utensil comprising a fulcrum, an eating end and a handle with the fulcrum having a raised protrusion disposed between the eating end and the distal end of the handle and having a large cross-sectional thickness and with the eating utensil further comprising a first curvilinear portion located adjacent a side of the fulcrum extending toward the eating end of the utensil for elevating the height of eating end of the utensil such that the eating end is not able to make physical contact with a table surface when the utensil is placed on a level table surface and a second curvilinear portion extending from an opposite side of the fulcrum extending toward the distal end of the handle and with the eating utensil having a variable thickness from the eating end to the distal end of the handle such that the eating utensil forms a continuous seamless cross sectional geometry and provides enhanced handling comfort.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is directed to a relatively thick hand forged metal eating utensil inclusive of a spoon and fork having a cross sectional seamless geometry, a streamlined shape and a thickness that varies from the eating end of the utensil to the end of the handle opposite the eating end such that the eating end of the utensil lies elevated relative to the height of the remaining body of the utensil when laid flat on a table or on a ground level surface.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Conventional eating utensils become unsanitary upon exposure to germs when the eating end of the utensil, particularly a fork and / or spoon, is placed upon a table surface or a surface at ground level resulting in the eating end of the utensil making direct contact with the table or ground level surface. The exposure to germs is reduced when the table surface is covered by a cloth. However, for the eating utensil to truly remain sanitary after placement on a surface of...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is about metal eating utensils that are hand forged and have a seamless geometry. The utensil has a fulcrum, which is a raised section in the middle, and curved portions that form arches on either side of the fulcrum. The thickness of the handle is thicker than the rest of the utensil. The curved portions create an elevated eating end and make the utensil comfortable to use. In the preferred embodiment, the curved portions are concave and convex, and the handle has a thicker distal end. The technical effect of the invention is to enhance the comfort and aesthetics of the eating utensil.

Problems solved by technology

Conventional eating utensils become unsanitary upon exposure to germs when the eating end of the utensil, particularly a fork and / or spoon, is placed upon a table surface or a surface at ground level resulting in the eating end of the utensil making direct contact with the table or ground level surface.

However, for the eating utensil to truly remain sanitary after placement on a surface of a table, or ground level surface, no matter how well the eating utensil was cleaned or washed, the end of the eating utensil which enters the user's mouth needs to be in an elevated relationship relative to the body of the utensil such that the eating end cannot make physical contact with the table surface upon which it is placed.

However, such prior art eating utensils are known to be uncomfortable to eat with based upon the height of the eating end and are unattractive in appearance.

Accordingly, prior art eating utensils manufactured with elevated eating ends have not been well received in the marketplace.

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