Clip-on utensils and methods of use therefor
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1. An eating utensil comprising:
- an integrally-formed first retaining member comprising a clip adapted to secure said eating utensil on a unit of tableware, wherein said eating utensil comprises a handle having an aperture therein, and wherein said aperture permits movement of said integrally-formed first retaining member therethrough and therewithin.
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Abstract
Clip-on utensils and methods of use therefor, wherein the handle end of the utensil incorporates a clip for securing the utensil to the edge of a plate, bowl, glass or cup. The clip portion of the utensil is opened and subsequently positioned over the tableware edge, wherein the clip is subsequently released; thereby, gripping the edge of the tableware and securing the utensil thereon. Various alternative clipping means are described.
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22 Claims
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1. An eating utensil comprising:
an integrally-formed first retaining member comprising a clip adapted to secure said eating utensil on a unit of tableware, wherein said eating utensil comprises a handle having an aperture therein, and wherein said aperture permits movement of said integrally-formed first retaining member therethrough and therewithin. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of transporting utensils, said method comprising the steps of:
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a. obtaining at least one utensil having an integrally-formed clip, wherein said at least one utensil comprises a handle having an aperture therein, and wherein said aperture permits movement of said integrally-formed clip therethrough and therewithin; and
b. placing said integrally-formed clip over the edge of a unit of tableware. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A food transporting system comprising:
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a unit of tableware; and
a clip-on utensil, wherein said clip-on utensil comprises an integrally-formed securing member, wherein said clip-on utensil comprises a handle having an aperture therein, and wherein said aperture permits movement of said integrally-formed securing member therethrough and therewithin.
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