Patent ID: 6134790
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
A utensil for use by infants and toddlers, comprising:(a) a substantially flat planar flexible handle portion, having a longitudinal axis,(b) a semi-rigid utensil portion,(1) an elliptical basin element, the basin having a major axis and a minor axis, the element having a peripheral ledge therearound,(2) an upstanding ridge disposed on and which extends upwardly from the periphery of the ledge and partially about the periphery of the ledge, the ridge tapering from a high point and merging into the ledge, the ridge defining a splash guard,(3) a handle extending from the basin element and disposed proximate the high point of the ridge, the handle having a longitudinal axis, the handle engaging the flexible handle portion at a junction thereof, the handle having a longitudinal axis;(c) an arcuate planar mouth guard dispose at the junction, and rearwardly of the ridge the mouth guard conforming to the curvature to the mouth of an infant or toddler, andwherein, the flexible handle portion, the handle and the major axis are coaxial.