Food serving utensil

Details Food serving utensil Food serving utensil

2008-06-24

2011-11-22

Rodriguez, Saul (Department: 3652)

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Grapple

Resilient jaws

C294S016000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08061749

ABSTRACT:
A food serving utensil is provided for grasping food. The utensil includes two concave, bowl-shaped members oriented relative to each other to define a cavity. The bowl-shaped members are rotatably coupled at a hinge to allow opening and closing of the cavity using a single hand. The hinge is preferably made of a resilient material and extends over the bowl-shaped members to provide a gripping surface for operation. A lock is provided to lock the bowl-shaped members in a partially closed position. The locked position enables the food serving utensil to be easily stored in limited spaces such as a kitchen drawer. The lock is also preferably designed such that utensil will not open inadvertently while stored. The lock is released by pushing the bowl-shaped members toward each other, preferably in a specific location on the bow-shaped members. A method for making the utensil is provided.

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