Eating utensil that prevents food from dropping during loss of fine motor control

Abstract

An eating utensil that prevents food from dropping during loss of fine motor control by way of a retractable cover is disclosed. The head of the eating utensil is operatively associated with the retractable cover so that the latter is movable relative to the former between an open configuration and a closed configuration preventing food from spilling from the head of the utensil regardless of the head's orientation. An actuated arm engages both the utensil head and an elastic membrane of the retractable cover to effectuate selective control between the open and closed configurations. The actuated arm is operatively associated with system circuitry and electronics housed in a handle of the eating utensil, whereby the user can control power to the retractable cover.

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