Cooking implement with handle storage feature
OwnerRay L. Westfallinventor
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Abstract
A cooking implement is disclosed which is comprised of a hollow sheath and a utensil, wherein the utensil can be stored within the hollow sheath. The utensil can be a fork, knife, spoon, skewer or any myriad of other types of utensils. The sheath serves as both a storage compartment for the utensil, and when coupled to the end of the utensil, serves as an elongate handle which allows the user to stand back a safe distance while manipulating food items over flames and smoke. When the utensil is stored within the hollow sheath, the implement is very compact and can fit easily in a portable cooler or the like for later use at a barbeque, camping event or any other outdoor cooking venue. The implement also has a hanger to allow it to be hung at any desired cooking location by the user.
Claims2
A cooking implement, comprising:
- a hollow sheath, said sheath being closed at a first end and having an opposite female end, said female end opening into an expanded section comprising a larger inside diameter than the remainder of said sheath;
- a utensil comprising a utensil end for interacting with a food item and an opposite male portion for inserting into said female end of said sheath;
- said expanded section being diametrically and longitudinally sized to snugly receive said male portion in a friction fit and upon joining said male portion to said female end, said sheath forming an elongate handle for grasping by a user to manipulate said utensil end;
- said male portion further comprising a rounded end and an opposite end, wherein upon inserting said utensil end into said hollow sheath, said opposite end of said male portion seats within said expanded section with a friction fit to fully enclose said utensil end within said sheath.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.