Chopstick with disposable sleeve

Abstract

A new chopstick with disposable sleeve is invented. This invention is better than the conventional disposable chopsticks, and it can save trees for the environment. This invention consists of a stick and a disposable sleeve. The sleeve can be removably installed on the tip portion of the stick. Special designs on the sleeve and the stick are provided for easy installation, securing, and removal of the sleeve. The sleeve also has the texture on its surface to help grip the slippery food.

1 . A chopstick with disposable sleeve comprising a stick and a disposable sleeve; both the stick and the sleeve being axle-symmetric; the stick having a length between 8 inches and 12 inches; a handheld portion of the stick being thicker than a tip portion of the stick; the sleeve having a length less than one-half of the length of the stick; the sleeve having an open end and an closed end being able to be telescoped onto and removed from the tip portion of the stick, 
   
   
       2 . A chopstick with disposable sleeve according to  claim 1  wherein the stick has a ridge between the handheld portion and the tip portion; wherein the open end of the sleeve has a ring configuration.