A handheld apparatus such as a spoon, fork or knife that is easy to hold and is less likely to be dropped by a small, weak or handicapped hand is enabled by various embodiments. Some embodiments of the apparatus include: a utensil element having a distal end and a handle end; a handle element having a distal end and a utensil end, the utensil end connected to the handle end of the utensil element; and a guard element encasing the handle element.

The invention is directed to a progressive feeding apparatus comprising: a handle assembly having a handle arch and handle grip; a free end included in the handle arch that extends past an end of the handle grip; a utensil attached to the handle assembly having a downward angle in the range of 30 and 70, a twist offset angle of 10 or greater, and a lateral offset angle in the range of 5 and 90. A distal cross-section area can be unequal to a proximal cross-section area of the handle grip. A weight can be disposed in a cavity defined in the handle grip. The weight can be positionable within the cavity and configured to modify a center of gravity of the handle assembly.

Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of finger-mountable utensils and related methods. In an exemplary embodiment, a utensil generally includes a handle for supporting a utensil piece. The handle has a distal stem portion and an opening proximal to the distal stem portion. The opening is configured to receive one or more user fingers to support the handle and utensil piece without the received one or more fingers having to contact the distal stem portion during use of the utensil.

Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of finger-mountable utensils and related methods. In an exemplary embodiment, a utensil generally includes a handle for supporting a utensil piece. The handle has a distal stem portion and an opening proximal to the distal stem portion. The opening is configured to receive one or more user fingers to support the handle and utensil piece without the received one or more fingers having to contact the distal stem portion during use of the utensil.

This invention relates to a utensil enabling to hold and cut food with only one hand and which includes a fork (2) and a knife (5); the fork (2) comprises a slot (1) along the entire holder or handle, two laterals (3) which develop downwards from the upper part of the holder or handle and a locking system of the knife's movement (5) over the fork (2); one knife (5) inserted on the rear segment of the fork (2), to which is attached a platform (4) comprising a V-shaped flap (7) which is arranged in the upper part of the handle; as well as two juxtaposed detents (8), these being fixed to the knife (5) and located under the flap (7).

This invention relates to a utensil enabling to hold and cut food with only one hand and which includes a fork (2) and a knife (5); the fork (2) comprises a slot (1) along the entire holder or handle, two laterals (3) which develop downwards from the upper part of the holder or handle and a locking system of the knife's movement (5) over the fork (2); one knife (5) inserted on the rear segment of the fork (2), to which is attached a platform (4) comprising a V-shaped flap (7) which is arranged in the upper part of the handle; as well as two juxtaposed detents (8), these being fixed to the knife (5) and located under the flap (7).

Systems and methods for tracking unintentional high amplitude muscle movements of a user and stabilizing a handheld tool are described. The method may include detecting motion of a housing of the handheld tool when manipulated by a user while the user is performing a task with a user-assistive device attached to an attachment arm of the handheld tool, and storing the detected motion in a memory of the handheld tool as motion data. Furthermore, the method may include controlling a first motion generating mechanism and a second motion generating mechanism by generating a first motion signal and a second motion signal that respectively drive the first motion generating mechanism in a first degree of freedom and the second motion generating mechanism in a second degree of freedom to stabilize motion of the user-assistive device attached to the attachment arm of the handheld tool.

An example utensil includes a handle and a head portion. The handle includes a grip portion, a neck portion, a finger receptacle, and a finger stop. A finger receptacle is disposed on aback side of the utensil and at least partially defines a passage extending between an entry opening oriented toward a proximal end of the utensil and an exit opening oriented toward a distal end of the utensil opposite the proximal end. The passage is configured to receive and circumscribe a tip of a finger of a hand holding the handle. The finger stop is disposed on the back side of the utensil on an opposite axial side of the finger receptacle from the grip. The head portion extends in the first axial direction from the neck portion and is disposed axially between the finger receptacle and the head portion. The head portion is configured to engage food.

An example utensil includes a handle and a head portion. The handle includes a grip portion, a neck portion, a finger receptacle, and a finger stop. A finger receptacle is disposed on aback side of the utensil and at least partially defines a passage extending between an entry opening oriented toward a proximal end of the utensil and an exit opening oriented toward a distal end of the utensil opposite the proximal end. The passage is configured to receive and circumscribe a tip of a finger of a hand holding the handle. The finger stop is disposed on the back side of the utensil on an opposite axial side of the finger receptacle from the grip. The head portion extends in the first axial direction from the neck portion and is disposed axially between the finger receptacle and the head portion. The head portion is configured to engage food.

An apparatus allowing an individual to feed himself or herself without the use of their hands and without requiring assistance. An eating utensil is held by a utensil holder mounted on the top of a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is fixedly attached to a rotary disk. The rotary disk is rotatably connected to a fixed shaft, which in turn is fixedly mounted to a base. The user removes the utensil from the mount using his or mouth, obtains a portion of food using the utensil, places the utensil back on the mount, and rotates the mount 180 degrees so the portion of food can thereby be consumed.