US3621899A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Convertible hand utensil
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1969-10-08
•
Granted: 1971-11-23
•
Expires: 1989-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A convertible hand utensil comprising a handle having an internal passageway in communication with the lower end thereof and extending upward therefrom throughout at least a portion of the handle. There is further provided retaining means releasably received in the internal passageway for detachably connecting a variety of implements to the handle. The retaining means has an outer surface and at least one implement locating projection which extends outwardly therefrom. The convertible hand utensil may also include an additional internal passageway which is in communication with the upper end of the handle and extends downward therefrom throughout at least a portion thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank M Hula
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:28
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B5/00; A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A convertible hand utensil comprising: an elongated handle having upper-and-lower ends; a first internal passageway in communication with said lower end extending upwardly therefrom throughout at least a portion of said handle and including a threaded portion at least partially therealong; retaining means releasably received in said first internal passageway for detachably connecting a variety of implements to said handle, said retaining means including front and rear portions, and an outer surface, said outer surface having a pair of implement locating projections and a pair of implement locking projections alternately disposed thereon and extending outwardly therefrom at said front portion, said outer surface of said rear end portion being threaded for engagement with said threaded portion of said first internal passageway.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A convertible hand utensil comprising: an elongated handle having upper-and-lower ends; a first internal passageway in communication with said lower end extending upwardly therefrom throughout at least a portion of said handle and including a threaded portion at least partially therealong; retaining means releasably received in said first internal passageway for detachably connecting a variety of implements to said handle, said retaining means including front and rear portions, and an outer surface, said outer surface having a pair of implement locating projections and a pair of implement locking projections alternately disposed thereon and extending outwardly therefrom at said front portion, said outer surface of said rear end portion being threaded for engagement with said threaded portion of said first internal passageway.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The convertible hand utensil defined in claim 1, further including a second internal passageway in communication with said upper end and extending downward therefrom throughout at least a portion of said handle and a cap releasably retained on said upper end for sealing said second internal passageway, whereby said second internal passageway defines a compartment for the storage of implements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The convertible hand utensil defined in claim 1, wherein said locating projections are generally annular and said locking projections are generally rectangular.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
100 words
The convertible hand utensil defined in claim 3, further including an implement having an end portion with a contact surface and a pair of opposed edges, said contact surface generally conforming to a portion of said outer surface of said retaining means, a generally annular opening extending inwardly from said contact surface through said end portion for receiving one of said implement locating projections, and a generally rectangular slot disposed in each of said opposed edges for receiving said implement locking projections, whereby said implement is prevented from being displaced either linearly or rotationally while carried by said retaining means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The convertible hand utensil defined in claim 4, wherein said implement is a peeler, said peeler having at least one serrated edge and a bladelike member extending longitudinally throughout a portion thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The convertible hand utensil defined in claim 1, wherein said locating and locking projections are integral with said retaining means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-22 | 1975-05-24 | 1975-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-22 | 1979-05-24 | 1979-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-22 | 1983-05-24 | 1983-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |