Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Pancake turner – ice cube remover – or cake server type
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-13
2001-06-19
Cherry, Johnny D. (Department: 3652)
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Pancake turner, ice cube remover, or cake server type
Reexamination Certificate
active
06247736
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a spatula, more particularly a spatula used for outdoor cooking.
BACKGROUND INVENTION
Spatulas are used for cooking in many environments including grilling, whether outdoor grilling over a fire or indoor cooking on a griddle surface. Notwithstanding the pervasive use of the spatula as a necessary cooking tool, prior art spatulas are not well adapted to provide comfort and ease of use in many cooking situations. For example, conventional spatulas include a flat head portion used for manipulating foodstuffs that is attached to a handle portion that is generally centered on the head portion. Such an arrangement is not optimal for many uses of the spatula, such as for using the spatula to cut foodstuffs as well as move them.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a spatula includes a handle connected to an asymmetrical flat head portion at an offset location on the flat head portion. The asymmetrical flat head portion includes a beveled perimeter edge with one side of the beveled edge including a plurality of serrations to provide a cutting capability for the flat head portion. The serrated edge of the flat head portion is further angled with respect to the handle to improve the operation of the spatula and safety of the user.
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Esterson Robin
Fiebel Bill
Killen Kristie M.
Lacotta Paul
Lamond Donald R.
Cherry Johnny D.
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
The Coleman Company Inc.
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