Multi-functional eating utensil for cans and a can comprising said eating utensil

Abstract

An opener used to open the cans is shaped as an eating utensil, and may be used to open the can or to remove the cover of the can, as well as for consumption or use of the contents of the can. The eating utensil has a handle and a head shaped as a knife, spoon, fork or a combination of a spoon and a fork. The utensil may be manufactured separately from the can and the cover and is thus a pre-fabricated element for attachment to the can cover, such as in the same or similar manner as existing openers, e.g. on the external surface of the can cover using a rivet or welding.

1 . A multi-functional eating utensil for cans, said utensil comprising a handle and a head, wherein the head is shaped as a spoon a fork or a combination of a spoon and a fork, and the handle is arranged for attachment on an upper or an outer surface of a can cover or on a can opener using a rivet or welding, wherein the handle is arranged to open the can once the utensil is attached thereon. 
     
     
         2 . A multi-functional eating utensil for cans, said utensil comprising a handle and a head wherein the head is shaped as a knife, and the handle is arranged for attachment on an upper or an outer surface of a can cover or on a can opener using a rivet or welding, and wherein the handle is arranged to open the can once the utensil is attached thereon. 
     
     
         3 . The multi-functional eating utensil according to  claim 1 , wherein the handle is full or has at least one opening for a better grip. 
     
     
         4 . The multi-functional eating utensil according to  claim 1 , wherein the utensil is provided with a weakening near an end part of the handle, which allows removal of the utensil from the end part of the handle. 
     
     
         5 . The multi-functional eating utensil according to  claim 4 , wherein the weakening is achieved as a narrowing on both sides of the handle 
     
     
         6 . The multi-functional eating utensil according to  claim 1 , wherein the utensil is made from an iron or aluminium sheet material with protective coatings. 
     
     
         7 . The multi-functional eating utensil according to  claim 1 , wherein the utensil is made with a process selected in the group consisting of punching, cutting, and bending. 
     
     
         8 . The multi-functional eating utensil according to  claim 1 , further in combination with the can. 
     
     
         9 . The multi-functional eating utensil and can according to  claim 8 , wherein the can comprises a container and a cover arranged to cover the container, and the cover is provided with weakening lines on the cover, while the utensil is attached near the weakening lines of the cover. 
     
     
         10 . The can according to  claim 8 , wherein the eating utensil is attached with a rivet or welding. 
     
     
         11 . The can according to  claim 9 , wherein the eating utensil is attached directly to the cover. 
     
     
         12 . The can according to  claim 8 , wherein the eating utensil is attached to an opener of the can. 
     
     
         13 . The can according to  claim 8 , wherein the eating utensil is attached opposite from an opener of the can. 
     
     
         14 . The can according to  claim 8 , wherein the length of the eating utensil does not exceed the dimensions of the can. 
     
     
         15 . The multi-functional eating utensil according to  claim 2 , wherein the handle is full or has at least one opening for a better grip. 
     
     
         16 . The multi-functional eating utensil according to  claim 15 , wherein the utensil is provided with a weakening near an end part of the handle, which allows removal of the utensil from the end part of the handle. 
     
     
         17 . The multi-functional eating utensil according to  claim 16 , wherein the weakening is achieved as a narrowing on both sides of the handle. 
     
     
         18 . The multi-functional eating utensil according to  claim 2 , wherein the utensil is provided with a weakening near an end part of the handle, which allows removal of the utensil from the end part of the handle. 
     
     
         19 . The multi-functional eating utensil according to  claim 2 , further in combination with the can. 
     
     
         20 . The multi-functional eating utensil and can according to  claim 19 , wherein the can comprises a container and a cover arranged to cover the container, and the cover is provided with weakening lines on the cover, while the utensil is attached near the weakening lines of the cover.