Jennifer L Dietz

US Patent:

20130247387, Sep 26, 2013

Filed:

Mar 11, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/792327

Inventors:

Jennifer Dietz - Waukesha WI, US

International Classification:

A47G 21/00

US Classification:

30345

Abstract:

A disposable, single-use utensil type is provided for use by children and child caregivers while traveling or otherwise away from home, wherein a spoon, knife, and fork are disclosed having features suitable for use by young children and a construction that is disposable after one use. The utensils include rounded edges and wide handles suitable for use by children, while the structure of the utensils is one that is disposable or recyclable after use. The utensils are packaged in sets and distributed as packs of disposable travel utensils, where further a travel pack is provided for storing a plurality of utensils during an outing and thereafter disposing of the utensils once in contact with food items and a child's mouth. The goal is to eliminate the need for parents to travel with permanent utensils, which become messy and are not easily stored after use.