Baby spoons and method of manufacture

Details Baby spoons and method of manufacture Baby spoons and method of manufacture

1999-07-15

2002-09-24

Peterson, Kenneth E. (Department: 3724)

Cutlery

Spoons

C030S326000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06453562

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to an improved utensil made of a composite of materials of different hardness. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a spoon which is made of a hard material forming a skeleton of the spoon and located at the center of its bowl; and a soft material located along the circumference of the spoon's bowl. In addition, the present invention relates to a method of manufacture of the combination-material utensil.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Currently, soft baby spoons are commonly used in the art. However, the soft spoons can be difficult to use in some circumstances. Structural parts constructed of soft material usually have higher coefficient of friction and therefore can not slide easily across a dish such as a plate or bowl and, as a result, can occasionally be somewhat uncomfortable to use. In addition, due to the softness of the material used in the spoon, the spoon can often bend unnecessarily. Therefore, there is a substantial use in the art for a new utensil which would combine the comfort of the soft-material utensil with the structural integrity and slideability of the utensil made of a hard material.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the invention, a utensil is provided which is constructed out of a combination of a plurality of materials of different hardness. Preferably, the utensil includes a soft material component which makes the utensil more comfortable in use and a hard component which improves the overall structural integrity of the spoon.
Other objects, advantages and features of this invention will be more apparent in conjunction with the disclosure herein.


REFERENCES:
patent: 558503 (1896-04-01), Marbury
patent: D143450 (1946-01-01), Storm
patent: 2752678 (1956-07-01), Welch
patent: 2796992 (1957-06-01), Perrin
patent: 2873027 (1959-02-01), Dohner
patent: 3254409 (1966-06-01), Gardel et al.
patent: 3358619 (1967-12-01), Pareira
patent: 4005310 (1977-01-01), Baisch
patent: 4106197 (1978-08-01), Russell
patent: 5264267 (1993-11-01), Wang
patent: 5376325 (1994-12-01), Ormson
patent: 5669143 (1997-09-01), Wu
patent: 5920993 (1999-07-01), Wenk
patent: 6115923 (2000-09-01), Gentry et al.
patent: 6134790 (2000-10-01), Watson
Copy as of Nov. 8, 2001 of webpage located at http://www.heinzbaby.com/heinzbabystore/product_detail.cfm?ID=13&CFID=643658&CFTOKEN=21817112.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Baby spoons and method of manufacture does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Baby spoons and method of manufacture, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Baby spoons and method of manufacture will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2902316