Eating utensil rest

Abstract

An eating utensil rest is provided. The eating utensil rest may include a base. The base has a top end, a bottom end, a first side, and a second side. The bottom end may be flat and may include a gripping material to prevent the present invention from slipping. Protrusions may extend from the top end at the first side and the second side, forming a channel in between. The top end may be substantially flat within the channel. The channel may also include a gripping material, preventing the utensils from slipping.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A utensil rest comprising:
 a base comprising a top, a substantially flat bottom, a first side and a second side; and   a first protrusion extending from the top on the first side, and a second protrusion extending from the top on the second side, wherein the first protrusion and the second protrusion form a channel in between, wherein the channel is sized to receive and support at least two eating utensils.   
     
     
         2 . The utensil rest of  claim 1 , wherein the channel comprises a gripping material. 
     
     
         3 . The utensil rest of  claim 2 , wherein the channel is sand blasted. 
     
     
         4 . The utensil rest of  claim 1 , wherein the top is substantially flat within the channel. 
     
     
         5 . The utensil rest of  claim 1 , wherein the substantially flat bottom comprises a gripping material. 
     
     
         6 . The utensil rest of  claim 4 , wherein the substantially flat bottom is sand blasted. 
     
     
         7 . The utensil rest of  claim 1 , wherein the base has a triangular cross section. 
     
     
         8 . The utensil rest of  claim 1 , wherein the base is formed of a polymer and comprises a weighted metal. 
     
     
         9 . The utensil rest of  claim 1 , wherein the channel is sized to receive and support at least three eating utensils.