Cutlery rest structure

The taller cutlery rest with inclined recesses addresses unsanitary and usability issues by stabilizing cutlery and accommodating various lengths, enhancing hygiene and ease of use.

JP3252495UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19米田 倫輝
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Application Number
JP2025001192U
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-01
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-01

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional cutlery rests are unsanitary due to cutlery tips touching the table, difficult to use with different lengths of cutlery, and lack sufficient space between pieces, leading to unsatisfactory dining experiences.

Method used

A taller cutlery rest with inclined recesses that stabilize cutlery, preventing tip contact with the table and providing space for different lengths, ensuring hygienic and stable placement.

Benefits of technology

The solution provides a hygienic and convenient dining experience by preventing cutlery tips from soiling and allowing easy use of multiple pieces without interference.

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Abstract

To provide a cutlery rest that solves the problem that the tip of cutlery comes into contact with the table, which is unsanitary, and that the gap between the cutlery and the table is narrow, making it very difficult to grip the gripping part. [Solution] A cutlery rest 1 has recesses 2 and 3. The recesses are inclined toward the user to stabilize the cutlery, preventing the tip of the cutlery from touching the table, and part of the bottom of the cutlery touches the tabletop, stabilizing the cutlery. In addition, for thick cutlery such as spoons, the recesses are inclined to create a large space between the cutlery and the table, preventing the tip of the cutlery from touching the table.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cutlery rest structure. [Background technology]

[0002] The structure of conventional cutlery rests for Western cuisine (with a height of less than 1.8 cm) causes the tips of cutlery to touch the table, making them unsanitary. Furthermore, it is often difficult to remove cutlery from the cutlery rest, resulting in frequent inconvenience. For example, when placing a spoon down to eat curry, the tip of the spoon touches the table, soiling both the table and the spoon, creating hygiene issues. The height is insufficient for cutlery, and no suitable cutlery rests exist on the market. Furthermore, cutlery rests are too low for spoons, forks, and knives, and the spacing between them is too narrow, especially when using two pieces of cutlery. When trying to pick up one piece of cutlery, the adjacent piece moves around, making it difficult to grasp. In particular, when placing cutlery on the cutlery rest, it is often difficult to place it properly, causing the tips of the cutlery to touch the table, resulting in unsanitary conditions. The cutlery rest of this invention allows cutlery to be placed securely on the cutlery rest, preventing the tips of the cutlery from directly touching the table. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] The first issue is that cutlery cannot be placed properly and hygienically on the cutlery rest, and the tips of the cutlery touch the table, making it unhygienic. The second issue is that conventional cutlery rests are not compatible with cutlery of different lengths, such as spoons, forks, and knives. The third issue is that when two pieces of cutlery are placed on the cutlery rest, one piece of cutlery hits the piece next to it when you try to use it, and the design does not ensure sufficient space between the pieces for ease of use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] The cutlery rest of the present invention is taller than conventional cutlery rests, and the recesses are inclined toward the user, so that the necks of the cutlery are caught on the inclined parts of the cutlery rest of the present invention, preventing the tips of the cutlery from touching the table, making the cutlery rest hygienic and easy to use.

[0005] To accommodate different lengths of cutlery such as spoons, forks, and knives, the company has released cutlery rests with recesses of different heights to accommodate different lengths of cutlery.

[0006] The cutlery rest to be released will solve this problem by providing space between cutlery pieces so that they do not hit each other even when multiple pieces are used at the same time. The cutlery rest is shaped like Mount Fuji. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The cutlery rest of this invention is extremely convenient for mealtimes, as it allows cutlery to be easily and stably placed, preventing the tips of the cutlery from touching the table and getting dirty. It is also particularly hygienic when using a spoon for curry or other dishes. Furthermore, it can accommodate spoons, bringing harmony to the dining table, making it extremely convenient and practical for mealtimes. It also allows for convenient and hygienic use of Western cutlery (spoons, forks, knives) and chopsticks, making meals more comfortable than with conventional chopstick rests. In particular, its design, which can be used for both Japanese and Western cuisine, ensures that cutlery can be used hygienically without getting dirty, whether at home or at the dinner table. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic view showing the structure of the twin cutlery rest of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic side view of a twin cutlery rest according to the present invention; [Figure 3] 1 is a schematic view showing the structure of a single cutlery rest according to the present invention; [Figure 4] 1 is a schematic side view of a single cutlery rest according to the present invention; [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a schematic external view showing the structure of a mount-type cutlery rest. [Figure 6] Reference diagram of the recess of the single cutlery rest of this invention [Figure 7] Actual image of knife placed on single cutlery rest [Figure 8] Actual image of a fork placed on a single cutlery rest [Figure 9] This is an actual image of a single cutlery rest with an iron spoon placed on it. [Figure 10] Actual image of a plastic spoon placed on a single cutlery rest [Figure 11] Actual image of a twin cutlery rest with an iron spoon and a plastic spoon placed on it [Figure 12] Actual image of twin cutlery rest with fork and knife placed on it [Figure 13] Actual image of single cutlery rest [Figure 14] Actual image of Twin Cutler Rest DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] In order to make the objects, features and effects of the present invention more comprehensible, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0010] Referring to Figure 6, we can see that the top of the recess 2 is higher than the bottom of the recess 3. This creates a slope that stabilizes the cutlery. Furthermore, by sloping the recess, the tip of the cutlery does not come into contact with the table, and part of the bottom of the cutlery touches the table, creating a structure that stabilizes the cutlery. In addition, by leaving a large space between the cutlery and the table, the tip of the cutlery does not come into contact with the table, even for thick cutlery such as spoons.

[0011] Referring to FIG. 12, cutlery of different lengths, such as a fork and knife, can be placed on the twin cutlery rest to make them the same length. [Explanation of symbols]

[0012] 1 single cutlery rest and 1 twin cutlery rest 2The top of the first recess of the single cutlery rest and the twin cutlery rest 3The bottom of the first recess of the twin cutlery rest and single cutlery rest 4The top of the second recess of the twin cutlery rest 5The bottom of the second recess of the twin cutlery rest 6. Convex part of the mounted cutlery rest

Claims

1. The single cutlery rest of this invention is a cutlery rest placed on a table. It has a single depression in the center, which slopes downward toward the user.

2. The twin cutlery rest of this invention is a cutlery rest that is placed on a table. It has two recesses of different heights, each of which slopes downward toward the user.

3. The mounted cutlery rest of this invention is a cutlery rest that is placed on a table. It has two recesses of the same height, each of which is inclined downward toward the user, and has a convex part between the left and right recesses.