Disposable food cutting utensil

• Main Authors: Steck, John Edward, Hamilton, Robert, Martin, James
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 24.02.2004

This invention relates to a disposable food cutting utensil with additional functionalities. Additional functionalities of this invention include packaging support elements and a removable merchandising element. A disposable food cutting utensil, oval or circular in construction with an integrated handle area, packaging support legs and slots, and a removable marketing element. The utensil has a tapered and scalloped or serrated cutting edge that follows along a portion of the perimeter of the device, and allows for the inclusion of a handle area. Packaging support legs may be provided that protrude an arbitrary length from one side of the utensil, at sufficient distance from the cutting edge. Radial slots between the support legs permit the nesting of multiple utensils. The removable merchandising element is held in place by thin sections of material that are sufficient to secure the element in place, but permits its removal by hand. The merchandising element is of an arbitrary shape and sufficient size as to not present a choking hazard to small children.