Ergonomic handle for utensil
US6065188A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 1996 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S16/12
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An elongated handle for a kitchen utensil is shaped for easy gripping having a slightly bulbous rear section and a forward and intermediate section of a rounded rectangular cross sectional shape, the intermediate section smaller than either the forward or rear sections to create an overall stretched hourglass handle shape. The bulbous rear section is inclined downwardly from the top of the handle to be positioned in the crook of the three encircling fingers gripping the handle, while the thumb rests on the flat surface of the depression formed by the intermediate section and the index finger wraps around the intermediate section to the rear of the enlarged forward section.
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