The present invention relates to a multipurpose kitchen utensil that has an integrated combination of a spoon and a knife. The utensil is designed to scoop a condiment from a jar using the spoon portion and spread the scooped condiment on bread, a bun, sandwich, and more using the knife portion. The utensil obviates requirement of separate spoons and knives for taking out (i.e., scooping) and spreading condiments or edibles. The knife portion is positioned between the spoon portion and a handle portion of the utensil. The utensil enables users to scoop a desired quantity of condiment from any jar and spread same on a food item without any mess and wastage.

The present invention relates to a multipurpose kitchen utensil that has an integrated combination of a spoon and a knife. The utensil is designed to scoop a condiment from a jar using the spoon portion and spread the scooped condiment on bread, a bun, sandwich, and more using the knife portion. The utensil obviates requirement of separate spoons and knives for taking out (i.e., scooping) and spreading condiments or edibles. The knife portion is positioned between the spoon portion and a handle portion of the utensil. The utensil enables users to scoop a desired quantity of condiment from any jar and spread same on a food item without any mess and wastage.

A spoon (1) for infants includes a head portion (2) mounted on a handle (3) and is formed by a unitary skeletal frame (7) having a first opening (5) within which a finger grip element (6) is mounted and a second opening (9) within which a spooning element (10) having a plurality of food retaining pockets (11, 12) is mounted. A lip-engaging protrusion (13) is provided at an inner end of the spooning element (10). The finger grip element (6) has a plurality of spaced-apart finger grip holes (14).

A spoon (1) for infants includes a head portion (2) mounted on a handle (3) and is formed by a unitary skeletal frame (7) having a first opening (5) within which a finger grip element (6) is mounted and a second opening (9) within which a spooning element (10) having a plurality of food retaining pockets (11, 12) is mounted. A lip-engaging protrusion (13) is provided at an inner end of the spooning element (10). The finger grip element (6) has a plurality of spaced-apart finger grip holes (14).

A utensil stabilization device can include an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, a top edge and a bottom edge. The proximal end can have a concave interior surface and the distal end can have a receptacle and a hook. The distal end can be axially offset with respect to the proximal end. A height between the top edge and the bottom edge can be greater at the proximal end than the distal end. The utensil stabilization device can include an attachment band coupled to a proximal end of the elongate member and releasably securable about the wrist region.

A utensil holding and serving system for use in buffet-style eating includes interchangeable serving utensils for serving and manipulating food, a handle for selectively engaging the serving utensils, and a stand for receiving and suspending the serving utensils over a food tray or surface. The serving utensils include a connecting shaft, a working portion including a functional member, such as a spoon, fork, or spatula, and a standing portion having support apertures. The handle includes a longitudinal bore for removably receiving the connecting shaft of one of the serving utensils, and a mounting member including arms having a tapered inner surface for receiving an edge of a plate. The stand includes a utensil suspending portion having pegs extending upwardly for selectively engaging the support apertures of one of the serving utensils to support said serving utensil upon the stand and a support portion for stabilizing the stand on a surface.

A training utensil for promoting proper use thereof by children includes an elongate handle having a predetermined length along its axis and a triangular cross-section in the form of an isosceles triangle having a larger base and two smaller equal sides. The smaller sides form substantially equal angles θ and an opposing angle γ=180°-2θ at an apex opposite the base where θ is selected to be within the range of 5°-55°. A head portion extends from one end of the handle along the axis for engaging food items. A transition portion at an end of the handle transitions from the triangular cross-section to a substantially flat cross-section overhang generally co-extensive with the base to cover a proximate end of the head portion. Color coded marker and handle surfaces guide a user to the positions of the fingers gripping the handle.

A training utensil for promoting proper use thereof by children includes an elongate handle having a predetermined length along its axis and a triangular cross-section in the form of an isosceles triangle having a larger base and two smaller equal sides. The smaller sides form substantially equal angles θ and an opposing angle γ=180°-2θ at an apex opposite the base where θ is selected to be within the range of 5°-55°. A head portion extends from one end of the handle along the axis for engaging food items. A transition portion at an end of the handle transitions from the triangular cross-section to a substantially flat cross-section overhang generally co-extensive with the base to cover a proximate end of the head portion. Color coded marker and handle surfaces guide a user to the positions of the fingers gripping the handle.

A personal utensil and container for transporting the utensil in a relatively sanitary fashion includes a first container portion and a second container portion pivotably mounted to the first container portion. The first container portion is pivotable between a closed position defining a storage cavity and an open position exposing a first inner surface of the first container portion and a second inner surface of the second container portion. The utensil is mountable within the storage cavity. A hinge is secured to the first and second container portions and defines a pivot axis. The first and second container portions are pivotable about the pivot axis. A lock mechanism is mounted to the first container portion. The lock mechanism engages the second container portion in the closed position to releasably secure the first container portion to the second container portion.