Collapsible kitchen tool
US8083168B2 · kind B2 · utility
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14Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J19/04
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A tool handle is secured to a tool head in a manner that allows the tool head such as a potato masher to be collapsed or folded with respect to the handle for more compact storage. In one form, the tool head is connected to the handle via a ball joint allowing for rotational and pivotal movement.
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