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Pizza utensil
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-03-10
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Granted: 1989-06-06
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Expires: 2008-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A stiff cardboard, paper or plastic cutout form folded to make a generally triangular supporting platform for a single slice of pizza, said platform having dependent therefrom a downward projecting keel for use as a handle, the supporting platform having a cutout channel in the broader end to allow the pizza slice to be pushed to the opposite end with a forefinger. The pointed end is truncated with an inwardly curved section to allow a bite to be taken from the pizza end.
Inventors
- 👤 John Cooley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/938
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A pizza utensil comprising a folded sheet of material having a generally triangular shape when folded, said generally triangular shape truncated at the smaller end, said generally triangular shape having a top and a bottom side, said bottom side bearing dependent therefrom a keel formed from a downfolded portion of said folded sheet, said keel of a size to be grasped by a persons fingers, the base of said generally triangular shape having cut therein a slot, said slot axially aligned with said keel, said slot extending from said base toward said truncated smaller end, said slot suitable for the insertion of a finger therein, said slot of such length that a piece of pizza lying on the top side of the utensil may be slid toward the truncated end by action of said finger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A pizza utensil comprising a folded sheet of material having a generally triangular shape when folded, said generally triangular shape truncated at the smaller end, said generally triangular shape having a top and a bottom side, said bottom side bearing dependent therefrom a keel formed from a downfolded portion of said folded sheet, said keel of a size to be grasped by a persons fingers, the base of said generally triangular shape having cut therein a slot, said slot axially aligned with said keel, said slot extending from said base toward said truncated smaller end, said slot suitable for the insertion of a finger therein, said slot of such length that a piece of pizza lying on the top side of the utensil may be slid toward the truncated end by action of said finger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A pizza utensil as in claim 1, said folded sheet of material having fastening means applied to the inside fold of said keel whereby said folded sheet may be retained in its folded configuration.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-06-05 | 1992-12-05 | 1993-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-06-05 | 1996-12-05 | 1997-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-06-05 | 2000-12-05 | 2001-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |