Communications: electrical – Tactual indication
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-22
2005-02-22
Wu, Daniel (Department: 2632)
Communications: electrical
Tactual indication
C340S573100, C340S870030, C116S204000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06859137
ABSTRACT:
Flatware and tableware having signaling means for aiding a visually impaired user in locating and retrieving food from the tableware using the flatware. A signaling means assembly is housed within the flatware handle, the assembly having a magnet and a spring. The tableware has a central food-receiving surface and a metal upper rim. Upon bringing the signaling means assembly of the flatware into close proximity with the tableware metal rim, a magnetic force is exchanged that pulls the magnet towards the tableware, compresses the spring, and serves as a guide to the user. After the flatware moves past the rim, the magnet oscillates upon the spring and causes the flatware to vibrate. The vibrations generates a humming sound that signals to the user that contact has been established.
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Goldstein Law Offices P.C.
Hunnings Travis
Wu Daniel
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