Multi-Function Chopsticks

• US 20100301620A1
• Filed: 04/23/2010
• Published: 12/02/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 05/27/2009
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Don Mei Tow
• Original Assignee: Don Mei Tow
• Inventors: Tow, Don Mei
• Application Number:
  US12/766,142
• Publication Number:
  US 20100301620A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 294/1.1
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 21/02 Forks; Forks with ejectors; Combined forks and spoons; Salad servers
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 21/103 Chop-sticks
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 21/181 combined with cutlery or other eating utensils

Abstract

The functions of the knife and fork are added to chopsticks to create the Multi-Function Chopsticks. Optionally, the chopsticks may also include a straw function to create the Enhanced Multi-Function Chopsticks.

Claims

1. A pair of Multi-Function Chopsticks comprising both members having a pointed end providing a fork function in combination with one of the members also having near its pointed end a cutting edge providing a knife function.

2. A pair of chopsticks as defined in claim 1 with the additional functionality that at least one member is designed with a hollow body providing a straw-like function, giving rise to the Enhanced Multi-Function Chopsticks.

3. A pair of chopsticks as defined in claim 1 which can be made with a variety of materials, including wood, bamboo, plastic, stainless steel, or sterling silver.

4. A pair of chopsticks as defined in claim 1 wherein the horizontal cross section can take the form of various shapes, including circular, elliptical, square, or rectangular.