22 results about "Eating Utensils" patented technology

An eating utensil having a fork head that includes a plurality of tines and a concave fork bowl portion is described. One or both of the outer tines include a chamfered or tapered surface that extends laterally inward from a curved outer edge of the corresponding outer tine such that the curved tine / fork head edge acts as a splitting feature. In some embodiments one or both of the curved fork head edges that act as a splitting feature is / are smooth. In some embodiments, the eating utensil is formed of a glass reinforced thermoplastic material such as a glass filled nylon.

An eating utensil that prevents food from dropping during loss of fine motor control by way of a retractable cover is disclosed. The head of the eating utensil is operatively associated with the retractable cover so that the latter is movable relative to the former between an open configuration and a closed configuration preventing food from spilling from the head of the utensil regardless of the head's orientation. An actuated arm engages both the utensil head and an elastic membrane of the retractable cover to effectuate selective control between the open and closed configurations. The actuated arm is operatively associated with system circuitry and electronics housed in a handle of the eating utensil, whereby the user can control power to the retractable cover.

This eating utensil used in eating comprises a first sensor that detects changes in capacitance using a prescribed method, a second sensor that detects changes in capacitance using a method that differs from the prescribed method in terms of the changes in capacitance when water droplets adhere, an assessment unit that assesses the state of the eating utensil on the basis of the detection results from the first and second sensors, and an output unit that outputs the result of assessment by the assessment unit to an external unit.

This is a dishwasher that is installed in a cafeteria and washes, drains, and stores dishes, trays, and eating utensils such as chopsticks, spoons, forks, etc. This dishwasher is equipped with a food waste treatment section that pre-washes dishes with a jet of water to remove any food residue, a washing and draining section that washes and drains dishes, trays, and eating utensils while transporting them, a dish storage section that sorts and stores drained dishes, a tray storage section that stacks and stores drained trays, and a transport section that transports dishes, etc., and each section is connected and functions as an integrated device, designed to perform the above washing work with a minimum of manpower.

Exemplary embodiments described herein are directed to condiment packaging. The condiment packaging includes a first condiment receptacle having a hollow area for receiving a first condiment. The receptacle may be used as a food dipping dish and may be sealed by a removable lid adapted to fit over the receptacle. The condiment packaging also includes a second condiment reservoir attached to the receptacle that has a hollow area for a second condiment. The reservoir may be sealed by a removable tab adapted to fit over the reservoir. Also disclosed are embodiments of the condiment packaging that have eating utensils attached to the exterior surface of the receptacle or lid. The condiment packaging may be useful for containing and distributing of many types of condiments but may be particularly useful for sushi condiments such as soy sauce and wasabi.

A camping implement comprising a food utensil (14) having a handle (14, 38) and a handle (14, 38) connection member, an implement comprising a curved portion (48) disposed at an oblique angle (72) relative to a main body (47) portion and an implement connection member, and a deformable connector (22) engaged with the handle (14, 38) connection member and the implement connection member and biasing the implement toward the food utensil (14). The utensil (14) has a primary function when not connected with the implement and a secondary function when connected with the implement, and the secondary function includes supporting a camping kit (10) on the curved portion (48) to elevate the food portion (26) above a surface (118) and supporting the camping kit (10) on the rim of a container through the curved portion (48).

Eating utensils for picking up food items, including a first arm, a second arm running essentially parallel to and opposite the first arm, and a connecting link the first arm and the second arm are connected to the connecting link at their respective first ends, and wherein The cutlery is designed to allow the arms to move towards each other, so that the second ends of the arms opposite the respective first ends can be brought together, and the cutlery continues to be used comprehensively. each has at least one protrusion on the first arm and on the second arm, whereby the protrusion is arranged between the first end and the second end of the respective arm, and wherein the protrusion extends in a direction away from the opposite arm, and wherein the center of gravity of the cutlery lies between one of the protrusions and the connecting element, whereby which define at least one protrusion of the first and second arms and the connecting link when placed on a substantially flat surface.

A portable rack which is configured to carry eating utensils and plates to a portable positioning at a picnic such as on a picnic table. A carrying handle is provided for carrying the assembled rack. The assembled rack has a first portable rack which may be coupled removably to a second portable rack. The rack has onboard compartments for the organized carrying of dishware, utensiles, and different condiments in a portable and organized configuration.

A food utensil designed for use in eating noodles. The utensil may include a handle portion and a food holding portion with food gripping members extending therefrom. The user may hold the utensil by the handle portion and engage the food holding portion with noodles, e.g., with noodles within a bowl of soup. The food gripping members may include protrusions designed to grip the noodles so that the noodles may be transferred to the user's mouth without slipping off the utensil and causing a mess.

We provide eating aids that make it easy for people who have lost strength in their hands due to illness, injury, or aging to hold eating utensils such as spoons and forks, enabling them to eat independently and with confidence. [Solution] The eating aid 1 consists of a ring portion 3 that can be worn on the finger, a base portion 2 attached to the ring portion, and a magnet portion 4. The magnetic force of the magnet portion allows for the attachment and detachment of metal parts, making it easier for users with reduced gripping strength to hold and operate eating utensils.

An eating utensil fabricated of a paperboard-like material, comprising a first elongated planar portion having first and second generally parallel sides, a third side shorter than the first and second sides and generally perpendicular to the first and second sides, and a fourth side opposite the third side; and a second elongated planar portion having first and second sides generally aligned with the first and second sides of the first portion, a third side aligned with the third side of the first portion along a single shared fold connecting the first and second portions, and a slit proximate a fourth side into which the fourth side of the first portion fits; whereby the combination of the single shared fold and the fourth side of the first portion fitting into the slit serves to keep the first and second portions held flat together during transport of the utensil.

A multi-part eating utensil (1) whose individual parts can be detachably connected to form a unit, comprising: - at least one first eating utensil (2) with a handle (7) and a food part (9), and - at least one second eating utensil (3) with a handle (7) and a food part (9), - a connecting mechanism (4) by which the at least two eating utensils (2, 3) can be detachably connected to one another to form a unit, characterized in that - the handle (7) of the first eating utensil (2) has a circular opening (5) arranged transversely to a surface of the handle (7), and - the handle (7) of the second eating utensil (3) has a cylindrical projection (6) arranged transversely to a surface of the handle (7), - wherein the cylindrical projection (6) of the second eating utensil (3) can be inserted into the circular opening (5) of the first eating utensil (2) and into the circular The opening is rotatable.to form the connecting mechanism (4) of the multi-part eating utensil (1).

An opener used to open the cans is shaped as an eating utensil, and may be used to open the can or to remove the cover of the can, as well as for consumption or use of the contents of the can. The eating utensil has a handle and a head shaped as a knife, spoon, fork or a combination of a spoon and a fork. The utensil may be manufactured separately from the can and the cover and is thus a pre-fabricated element for attachment to the can cover, such as in the same or similar manner as existing openers, e.g. on the external surface of the can cover using a rivet or welding.

1. The name of the design product: alloy chopsticks (Bijia flow). 2. The use of the design product: eating utensils for eating and picking up food. 3. The design points of the design product: in shape. 4. The picture or photo that best indicates the design points: perspective drawing.

This item is intended to be used as a handle for eating and drinking utensils, such as spoons and forks, especially for small children. When using this item, the appropriate eating and drinking utensil is inserted into the insertion opening at the tip of the item. The handle for eating and drinking utensils has a distinctive shape to make it easy for small children to hold, and the center is designed to be easy to grip.

1. The name of the design product: anti-shaking spoon. 2. The use of the design product: for patients with hand tremor to use anti-shaking, auxiliary eating utensils. 3. The design points of the design product: in shape. 4. The picture or photo that best indicates the design points: design 1 perspective view. 5. Design 1 is designated as the basic design.

A handheld eating utensil has a handle, a bowl connected to the handle and a plurality of projections (tines) connected to the handle. Each projection (tine) has an elongate surface. At least a portion of each projection's elongate surface overlaps and resides over a convex surface of the bowl and faces away from said convex surface.