Margarine spatula

A spatula-shaped tool with a bent rear end and acute tip addresses inefficiencies of butter knives by increasing scooping capacity and reducing storage space in margarine containers.

JP3255134UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17山下 紀司
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-21
Publication Date
2026-03-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional butter knives for margarine containers result in inefficient scooping due to small scooping capacity and excessive protrusion, wasting storage space.

Method used

A spatula-shaped tool with a bent rear end and acute tip, made of rigid metal or resin, designed to fit within the container, allowing for increased scooping and reduced storage space.

Benefits of technology

Enhances scooping capacity and facilitates retrieval of remaining margarine, minimizing storage space usage.

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Abstract

Provide a margarine spatula. [Solution] This margarine spatula is a tool for scraping out commercially available margarine from a container. It is shaped like a spatula, with the tip 1a for scraping the margarine and the opposite rear end 1d bent to reduce the amount that spills out of the container. By making it spatula-shaped, matching the shape of the inside of the container, and using a rigid metal or resin material, the tip is made sharp, and the rear end of the spatula is bent, it is possible to increase the amount of margarine that can be spread on bread, etc., and to easily scrape out any remaining margarine from the bottom and sides of the container. At the same time, by shortening the portion of the spatula that spills out of the container, the overall storage space including the container can be reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention is a spatula-shaped object adapted to a commercially available margarine container rather than a conventional knife shape, and has a structure that reduces the amount of the rear end portion of the spatula protruding from the container during storage.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a butter knife-shaped object is generally used for commercially available margarine, and cutouts are provided in the margarine container and the lid to match the knife.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003] Utility Model Registration Document 1 Utility Model Registration 3238678 Patent Document

[0004]

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] When using a commercially available margarine in a container to spread on bread, etc., a butter knife-type tool is generally used. However, the amount that can be scooped up at one time is small, and it becomes difficult to scoop when the remaining amount of margarine decreases. In addition, the rear end portion of the knife protrudes from the container, taking up a large storage space and being wasteful.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] Make it a spatula type adapted to the case rather than a knife type, and bend the rear end portion of the spatula, etc. The cross section of the tip portion is made acute, and the material of the main body is made of a rigid metal or resin.

Effects of the Invention

[0007] 1. The amount of margarine scooped up increases, and it can be quickly spread on bread, etc. 2. When the margarine is running low, it becomes easier to get out the remaining margarine from the bottom and sides. 3. By designing the spatula so that the rear end does not protrude through bending or folding, the overall storage space required for the container can be reduced. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is an overall view of the margarine spatula. [Figure 2] This is a diagram illustrating the use of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Place the margarine spatula into the margarine container, grasp the handle of the spatula, and use the tip of the spatula to scrape off the margarine and spread it on bread or other items. When finished, store the spatula inside the container with the rear end sticking out through the notch in the container and lid, and the bent part facing downwards. [Examples]

[0010] As shown in Figure 1 of the drawing, this is an overall structural diagram of the spatula when stored in a container.

[0011] As shown in Figures 2a and 2b of the drawing, these are diagrams illustrating the state of the spatula when scraping off margarine. [Explanation of symbols]

[0012] 1. Figure 1a: Tip of the spatula 2 Figure 1b Side view of the spatula 3. Figure 1C: Handle of the spatula 4 Figure 1d Rear end of the spatula 5. Figure 2a: Diagram of the state when scraping margarine. 6. Figure 2b: Diagram showing the state when scraping the bottom of a margarine container.

Claims

[Claim 1] This margarine spatula is shaped to fit commercially available margarine containers. The tip for scraping out the margarine is curved, and the opposite end is bent to minimize the amount that spills out of the container.