A self-righting handheld utensil comprises a weighted base having a generally rounded bottom end, an elongated region extending outwardly from the base, and a use portion. The base, by virtue of its generally rounded bottom and mass, provide for a self-righting function for the disclosed utensil such that, when placed on a flat or substantially flat surface, it counterbalances the utensil to an upright vertical orientation without the need for user intervention or the application of any external force. The base need not become uncoupled from the elongated region and use portion before the user makes operative use of the disclosed utensil. The bottom end of the base may comprise one of several structural embodiments that retain the self-righting function of the utensil.
B43L 19/00 - Erasers, rubbers, or erasing devicesHolders therefor
A46B 15/00 - Other brushesBrushes with additional arrangements
B25G 1/10 - Handle constructions characterised by material or shape
B25G 3/36 - Lap jointsRiveted, screwed, or like joints
A47G 21/02 - ForksForks with ejectorsCombined forks and spoonsSalad servers
B43K 23/04 - Holders or connectors for writing implementsMeans for protecting the writing-points with means for preventing rolling enabling the writing implement to be set upright
A self-righting handheld utensil comprises a base having a generally rounded bottom side, and/or a weighted element, which weighted element may be disposed within the base, an elongated region extending outwardly from the base, and a use portion. The weighted element and/or rounded bottom of the base provide for a self-righting function for the disclosed utensil such that, when placed on a flat or substantially flat surface, it counterbalances the utensil to an upright vertical orientation without the need for user intervention or the application of any external force. The base need not become uncoupled from the elongated region and use portion before the user makes use of the disclosed utensil. The base may also have an aesthetic feature on an outer surface thereof, and a portion of the base may comprise one of a flat region and a plurality of spike elements.
A47G 21/06 - Combined or separable sets of table-service utensilsOyster knives with openersFish servers with means for removing bones
A47G 29/00 - Supports, holders, or containers for household use, not provided for in groups or
A47G 29/08 - Holders for articles of personal use in general, e.g. brushes
B43K 23/04 - Holders or connectors for writing implementsMeans for protecting the writing-points with means for preventing rolling enabling the writing implement to be set upright
B43K 29/00 - Combinations of writing implements with other articles
F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
A self-righting handheld utensil comprises a base having a generally rounded bottom side, a weighted element disposed within the base, an elongated region extending outwardly from the base, and a use portion. The weighted element and rounded bottom of the base provide for a self-righting function for the disclosed utensil such that, when placed on a flat or substantially flat surface, it counterbalances the utensil to an upright vertical orientation without the need for user intervention or the application of any external force. The base need not become uncoupled from the elongated region and use portion before the user makes operative use of the disclosed utensil. The base may also have an aesthetic feature on an outer surface thereof.
A self-righting handheld utensil comprises a weighted element having a generally rounded bottom side, an elongated region extending outwardly from the weighted element, and a use portion. The weighted element, by virtue of its rounded bottom and mass, provide for a self-righting function for the disclosed utensil such that, when placed on a flat or substantially flat surface, it counterbalances the utensil to an upright vertical orientation without the need for user intervention or the application of any external force. The weighted element need not become uncoupled from the elongated region and use portion before the user makes operative use of the disclosed utensil.
A47G 29/08 - Holders for articles of personal use in general, e.g. brushes
B43K 23/04 - Holders or connectors for writing implementsMeans for protecting the writing-points with means for preventing rolling enabling the writing implement to be set upright
A self-righting handheld utensil comprises a base having a generally rounded bottom side, and/or a weighted element, which weighted element may be disposed within the base, an elongated region extending outwardly from the base, and a use portion. The weighted element and/or rounded bottom of the base provide for a self-righting function for the disclosed utensil such that, when placed on a flat or substantially flat surface, it counterbalances the utensil to an upright vertical orientation without the need for user intervention or the application of any external force. The base need not become uncoupled from the elongated region and use portion before the user makes use of the disclosed utensil. The base may also have an aesthetic feature on an outer surface thereof, and a portion of the base may comprise one of a flat region and a plurality of spike elements.
