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.

Embodiments regard nutrition assessment using a handheld device. An embodiment of an apparatus includes a handle with a controller within the handle, an attachment arm extending from the handle, and a user-assistive device coupled with an end of the attachment arm, wherein the apparatus is to determine a mass held by the user-assistive device, the determination being made during a task by a user of the handheld tool including manipulation of the handheld tool.

Embodiments regard nutrition assessment using a handheld device. An embodiment of an apparatus includes a handle with a controller within the handle, an attachment arm extending from the handle, and a user-assistive device coupled with an end of the attachment arm, wherein the apparatus is to determine a mass held by the user-assistive device, the determination being made during a task by a user of the handheld tool including manipulation of the handheld tool.

A food utensil having a handle portion and a food engagement portion, the food engagement portion includes one or more member(s) disposed about the periphery of the food engagement portion, whereby the one or more member(s) define a food engagement region. The utensil is suitable for use by young children.

A food utensil having a handle portion and a food engagement portion, the food engagement portion includes one or more member(s) disposed about the periphery of the food engagement portion, whereby the one or more member(s) define a food engagement region. The utensil is suitable for use by young children.

A condiment dispensing utensil assembly for on-demand dispensing of a condiment includes a utensil, which comprises a shank that can be grasped in a hand of a user. A panel is engaged to the shank and defines a chamber. A condiment is positioned in the chamber and is selectively dispensable therefrom.

A reusable, multi-functional reusable bottle for reducing the amount of plastic waste generated by single-use utensils and single-use water bottles. The multi-functional reusable bottle efficiently and conveniently packages durable, reusable utensils for repeated use, eliminating the need for single-use utensils or bottled water. The multi-functional reusable bottle may be equipped with a magnetic removeable plate, at least one collapsible utensil, a removable cup, one or more straws and/or sip tips, a carbon filter liquid purifier, and any combinations thereof. In addition, the multi-functional reusable bottle may preferably be vacuum sealed, include a side strap for easy carrying, and be made of a durable metal that is washable and reusable over prolonged periods of time.

A reusable, multi-functional reusable bottle for reducing the amount of plastic waste generated by single-use utensils and single-use water bottles. The multi-functional reusable bottle efficiently and conveniently packages durable, reusable utensils for repeated use, eliminating the need for single-use utensils or bottled water. The multi-functional reusable bottle may be equipped with a magnetic removeable plate, at least one collapsible utensil, a removable cup, one or more straws and/or sip tips, a carbon filter liquid purifier, and any combinations thereof. In addition, the multi-functional reusable bottle may preferably be vacuum sealed, include a side strap for easy carrying, and be made of a durable metal that is washable and reusable over prolonged periods of time.

A food product spreader apparatus including a blade having a longitudinal axis, a handle having a longitudinal axis and a pivot block to which the blade is secured. The blade includes a mounting portion for storing the spreader on a food container. The pivot block is rotatably mounted to the handle and the blade and pivot block are movable between a first position where the longitudinal axes of the blade and the handle are generally parallel to one another and a second position where the longitudinal axes of the blade and the handle are generally perpendicular to each other. In the first position the spreader apparatus is available for use and in the second position the spreader apparatus is able to be stored on the container while occupying a minimal amount of space.

A food product spreader apparatus including a blade having a longitudinal axis, a handle having a longitudinal axis and a pivot block to which the blade is secured. The blade includes a mounting portion for storing the spreader on a food container. The pivot block is rotatably mounted to the handle and the blade and pivot block are movable between a first position where the longitudinal axes of the blade and the handle are generally parallel to one another and a second position where the longitudinal axes of the blade and the handle are generally perpendicular to each other. In the first position the spreader apparatus is available for use and in the second position the spreader apparatus is able to be stored on the container while occupying a minimal amount of space.