Patent ID: 7784188
Filing Date: 2010-08-31
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
1. A single hand eating apparatus, comprising, in combination: a proximal end spaced apart from a distal end; a first arm, the first arm having a first arm length; a first arm bend of about 90 degrees disposed at the first arm near the distal end; a flattened knife extended from the first arm bend; a cutting edge terminating the knife; a second arm pivotally attached to the first arm by a pivot near the proximal end, the second arm having a second arm length slightly less than the first arm length; a second arm bend of about 90 degrees disposed at the second arm near the distal end; a fork extended from the second arm bend; a mirror image cutout in the proximal end of each said arm; a spring rod connecting the first arm to the second arm, the spring rod disposed distally from the pivot; an expansion spring disposed around the spring rod between the first arm and the second arm.