US2008093871A1PendingUtilityA1

Food buffet retractable utensil

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Oct 23, 2006Filed: Oct 23, 2006Published: Apr 24, 2008
Est. expiryOct 23, 2026(~0.2 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Maria T. Holdbrooks
A47J 45/02A47G 21/00
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Abstract

The invention is a retractable utensil holder for use at a food buffet or salad bar. The invention is comprised of a utensil, a retractable cord, and a buffet bar. The retractable cord would be used to keep the utensil away from the food when not in use, and thus promote a more sanitary facility. The invention as used would simply require the patron of the food buffet to grab the utensil and pull it down to the desired location for food retrieval. When the user is finished with the utensil, he or she can simply let go and the retractable cord will carry the utensil away from the food.

Claims

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       4 . A retractable utensil for use at a food buffet comprising:
 (a) a utensil;   (b) a clip connected to one end of the utensil;   (c) a telephone-type cord connected at one end to the clip;   wherein the telephone-type cord is a cord that coils up in a natural state;   (d) a swing connected to the telephone-type cord; and   (e) a clip connecting the swing and a overhang of a food bar.   
   
   
       5 . The utensil as described in  claim 4  comprising a serving spoon, a serving fork, a ladle, or a pair of tongs.

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