Patent classifications
A47J43/288
FIVE IN ONE BAR TOOL
The invention relates to a bar tool that allows the user to easily open bottles and pop top cans, remove speed pourers, scoop ice, and strain beverages
CORNER GRIDDLE SPATULA AND SCRAPER
A combination spatula and scraper is disclosed. The spatula/scraper includes a durable handle and a spatula portion. The spatula portion has a first area attached to the durable handle and a second area at an angle to the first area. A corner wall is located on one edge of the spatula portion. The corner wall is connected between an edge of the first area and an edge of the second area.
HANDLING OF BEVERAGE
A system (10,20) for processing and handling a liquid food substance, comprises: a processing device (20) that has a processing cavity (21) in which the liquid food substance is processed (21), the processing cavity (21) having an opening (22) that is configured so that the liquid food substance is removable from the processing cavity (21) via the opening (22); and a handling arrangement (10) that is configured to handle the liquid food substance when the liquid food substance is collected in an external user-recipient, such as a cup or a mug, after its processing in the processing cavity (21). The handling arrangement (10) is seizable by a human hand. The handling arrangement (10) is separate from the processing device (20) and from the external user-recipient and is freely movable relative thereto. When seized and operated by the human hand, the handling arrangement (10) is configured: to withdraw such liquid food substance upon processing from the processing cavity (21) and to deliver it into the external user-recipient; and/or to shape such processed liquid food substance upon collection in the external user-recipient.
COOKWARE ASSEMBLY
A cookware assembly including a cooking vessel with a vessel side wall and an elongated handle extending outwardly from the sidewall, a cover, an opening in at least one of the vessel side wall and the cover in an area above the elongated handle, and a utensil, where the handle of the utensil rests in relation to the elongated handle and the opening permits the utensil component to reside in the interior of the covered cooking vessel when the cover is on the cooking vessel. The cover can be placed on the cooking vessel in a plurality of positions, to allow the utensil to pass to the interior of the cooking vessel, to allow pouring from the cooking vessel with the cover on, and to seal the cover on the cooking vessel without the utensil. An auxiliary vessel can also be included as part of the cooking assembly.
Chef shield
A chef shield device including an upper clip connected a lower clip, where at least one shield is rotatably connected to a clip, and the upper and lower clips are secured to a cooking utensil. A first connector is used to connect the upper shield to the upper clip and a second connector used to connect the lower shield to the lower clip. The shield includes a frame and panel. A chef shield device including an elongated member secured to a cooking utensil, where at least one shield is secured to the elongated member. A unitary chef shield device, including a cooking utensil where at least one shield is secured to the cooking utensil.
MULTIFUNCTIONAL UTENSIL
A multifunctional utensil configured for eating, cooking, and cleaning is disclosed. The utensil is comprised of a first part and a second part, and includes a spoon on one end of a handle and a fork on the other end of the handle, with additional unique features that enhance cleaning functionality. The multifunctional utensil may include a substrate portion that is relatively rigid, and a soft edge portion that runs down the length of at least a segment of the handle's edge and around the spoon's edge. The soft edge portion is configured to be conformable to surfaces of a food vessel. The soft edge portion may be over-molded onto the rigid portion resulting in a utensil that consists of both rigid and soft elements.
Chopping and Slicing Knife
A cutlery device includes a blade with an attached handle. Two longitudinal edges of the rectangular blade include a sharpened edge and a non-sharpened spine on the opposite side. The blade has a rectangular fence extending substantially perpendicularly from one or both (opposite) sides of the spine, and extending to the distal end. In one form the fence curves around onto the distal end of the blade. A hole or aperture may be provided in the blade to allow transfer of prepared foods. The fence may be integral with the blade and spine, may be permanently secured to the blade, or may exist as a separate part that may be attached to and removed from the blade.
Grain dispenser
A device for handling seeds and grains, suitable for use in food processing and/or preparation, is disclosed. This device features a semi-spherical bowl with perforations, a wiper that is activated by engaging the handle, and measuring lines on the semi-spherical bowl.
Utensil for material extraction from containers
A utensil for opening and extracting food from a container includes an elongated handle having a first end and a second end. The utensil further includes a pliant blade including one or more features for removing contents from a container and the pliant blade is coupled to the first end of the elongated handle. The pliant blade is defined by an edge enclosing an inner portion. A slit extends from the edge of the pliant blade inwardly into a section of the inner portion and a contoured edge is disposed along a portion of the edge of the pliant blade where the contoured edge corresponds to one or more surface features of a sidewall of a container. The utensil further includes a pull-tab opener disposed on the second end of the elongated handle for accessing and separating a pull-tab from the surface of a lid.
Foldable Serving Utensils
This disclosure describes foldable serving utensils, such as serrated, partially serrated and unserrated spatulas and serving scoops, with sharp or dull edges, that can be comprised of bendable material that can be incised, scored, perforated and folded, such as cardboard, and that can be integrated into planar lids and surfaces of boxes and other containers, such as pizza boxes.