Agitating – Operator supported
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-11
2006-07-11
Sorkin, David (Department: 1723)
Agitating
Operator supported
C015S236060, C015S236070, C015S236080, C015S236090
Reexamination Certificate
active
07073935
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is provided for handling the contents of a container for a liquid or semi-liquid, including the residual contents. The subject container is one that has a bottom surface, sidewalls that extend upwardly from the bottom surface and form a bottom corner therewith, and a top opening defined by an inwardly protruding rim. The apparatus includes an elongated handle adapted for stirring the contents of the container and characterized by a lateral width and a longitudinal centerline that extends through the handle as well as the entire length of the apparatus. The apparatus also has a contacting portion interconnected with the handle. The contacting portion includes a generally vertical contact edge for engaging the sidewalls of the container and residual contents thereon, a second generally vertical edge in spaced apart relation with the generally vertical contact edge, and a generally horizontal contact edge for scraping the bottom surface of the container and residual contents thereon. The contacting portion is further characterized in that a first lateral distance from the longitudinal centerline to the generally vertical contact edge is substantially greater than a second lateral distance between the longitudinal centerline and the second generally vertical edge. Accordingly, a lateral width of the contacting portion is substantially greater than the handle width and a lateral offset portion having the generally vertical contact edge extends in a lateral direction along the first lateral distance. The lateral offset portion is particularly suited for providing access under the rim of the container.
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Sorkin David
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