Cutlery – Spoons
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-15
2005-03-15
Payer, Hwei-Siu (Department: 3724)
Cutlery
Spoons
C116S216000, C374S162000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06865815
ABSTRACT:
An improved utensil for feeding a small child includes a coating of a relatively soft plastic material provided over a rigid base portion that has a relatively high capacity for heat conduction and storage. The relatively soft plastic material is formulated to change color when exposed to a substance, such as food, that is above a predetermined temperature. During use, the presence of the base portion acts as a heat storage reservoir in order to lengthen and delocalize the color change response of the soft plastic material, thereby making the color change response more continuous and more noticeable to the caregiver. Also disclosed is a kit of different utensils that start out as different colors, but that change to a uniform warning color when overheated. The concept of the uniform warning color makes it easier for children and caregivers alike to identify the warning when it occurs.
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Dunn Steven B.
Petterson Tor
Knoble & Yoshida & Dunleavy LLC
Munchkin, Inc.
Payer Hwei-Siu
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