Patent ID: 6957492
Filing Date: 2005-10-25
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A cooking implement, comprising: a hollow sheath, said sheath being closed at a first end and having an opposite female end, said female end opening into an expanded section comprising a larger inside diameter than the remainder of said sheath; a utensil comprising a utensil end for interacting with a food item and an opposite male portion for inserting into said female end of said sheath; said expanded section being diametrically and longitudinally sized to snugly receive said male portion in a friction fit and upon joining said male portion to said female end, said sheath forming an elongate handle for grasping by a user to manipulate said utensil end; said male portion further comprising a rounded end and an opposite end, wherein upon inserting said utensil end into said hollow sheath, said opposite end of said male portion seats within said expanded section with a friction fit to fully enclose said utensil end within said sheath.