Kitchen implement and handle
AssigneeRobbins Industries, Inc.
InventorsCarter McGuyer, Rodney Robbins
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Abstract
The handle is ergonomically shaped. It is given a wasp-like shape, with a flexible cover. The handle is used both as a fixed, permanent handle for a single kitchen implement, and as a handle for receiving and holding interchangeable kitchen implements. In one preferred embodiment, the handle has a fluid silicone gel layer underneath an outer-cover to better conform the shape of the handle to the user's hand.
Claims20
A kitchen implement handle comprising, in combination,
- an inner core of relatively hard material and a cover of relatively soft and resilient material,
- said handle having a forward end where said implement is attached, and a trailing end,
- said handle having a first portion of relatively small diameter near said forward end, and a second portion of relatively larger diameter between said trailing end and first portion,
- said second portion of said handle extending at an angle to said first portion of said handle.
A kitchen implement with a handle secured to the kitchen implement, said handle having
- a hard central core,
- an outer cover of silicone rubber, and
- a fluid silicone gel layer between said core and said cover,
- said gel having a molecular weight of from about 10,000 to about 30,000.
A kitchen utensil handle comprising:
- a. a relatively inflexible elongated core member having a central portion and two opposed end portions;
- b. an outer cover made of silicone rubber and being softer than said core member;
- c. said cover extending around and covering said core member and being spaced from said central portion of said core member and being secured to said core member at said ends, and
- d. layer of silicone gel in the space between said cover and said central portion of said core member.
A handle as in claim 15 in which said hole is a slot which has side-walls with barbs extending into said hole to grip and hold said projection, said projection being flat with a substantial transverse body area.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.