WO1987005196A1 - Cuillere pour l'alimentation - Google Patents

Cuillere pour l'alimentation Download PDF

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WO1987005196A1
WO1987005196A1 PCT/GB1987/000162 GB8700162W WO8705196A1 WO 1987005196 A1 WO1987005196 A1 WO 1987005196A1 GB 8700162 W GB8700162 W GB 8700162W WO 8705196 A1 WO8705196 A1 WO 8705196A1
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extension
feeding
spoon
feeding spoon
attraction means
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Giacinto Bonifacio
Merilyn Bonifacio
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H5/00—Musical or noise- producing devices for additional toy effects other than acoustical
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G21/00—Table-ware
    • A47G21/04—Spoons; Pastry servers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A47G
    • A47G2200/14—Sound
    • A47G2200/143—Sound producing means

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  • This invention relates to feeding spoons, and is particularly although not exclusively concerned with spoons that may be used for weaning infants.
  • a feeding spoon comprising a bowl and a handle and, extending upwardly from the handle, an extension which carries attraction means for attracting the attention of an infant being fed with the spoon.
  • feeding spoons as disclosed in this specification may be used by any suitable person - for example a handicapped person.
  • the attraction means makes a sound when the spoon is moved - for example, in the manner of a rattle.
  • the attraction means may be suspended from the extension, to permit movement of the attraction means with respect to the extension.
  • the attraction means may comprise a ball, and is preferably of a primary colour. It is preferred that the attraction means is of a colour which contrasts with that of the spoon and handle, and/or with that of the extension.
  • the attraction means is preferably secured to the extension by a fastener which prevents or resists detachment of the attraction means.
  • the extension preferably extends both upwardly and towards the bowl.
  • the extension is preferably resiliently deformable, and may be of a curved configuration.
  • the extension may be substantially semi-circular.
  • the attraction means is preferably disposed at a height in the range 40mm to 120mm, above the bowl and handle.
  • the bowl, handle and extension may conveniently be made of a plastics material.
  • Figure 1 is a side view of an infants feeding spoon
  • Figure 2 is a plan view of the feeding spoon
  • FIG. 3 is a detail view of the spoon, showing a rattle attachment means
  • Figure 4 shows an alternative attraction means.
  • the feeding spoon 1 which is illustrated in Figures 1 to 3 comprises a bowl 2 and a handle 3, which may be conveniently made of a plastics material, and may be of a more or less conventional design.
  • the handle 3 runs into an extension 4, which is of substantially semi-circular shape, extending both upwardly and back towards the bowl 2.
  • an extension 4 Suspended from the top of the extension 4 is a rattle in the form of a brightly coloured plastics ball 5.
  • a link 6 serves to suspend the ball 5 from the top of the extension 4.
  • Figure 3 is a sectional view, and shows the neck 9 extending through an aperture 10 in the extension 4, and an aperture 11 in the ball 8.
  • the aperture 10 opens into a spherical seat 12 in the extension 4, which seat faces upwardly.
  • extension 4 may be formed in a single moulding operation, integrally with the bowl 2 and handle 3. Thereafter, the resilient barb 8 of the link 6 may be pushed downwardly through the aperture 10 in the extension 4, and then through the aperture 11 in the ball 5. Once the barb 8 has passed through the aperture 11, it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to remove the ball from the link 6, without destroying either the ball 5 or the link 6.
  • the ball 5 is held securely captive on the extension 4, and the spherical part 7 of the link 6 sits loosely in the seat 12, to allow free movement of the ball 5, within which there is contained one or more suitable element(s) 13, to serve as a rattle.
  • the ball 5 is preferably suspended at such a height as to permit the handle 3 of the spoon 1 to be conveniently grasped, but not so high as to raise the centre of gravity of the spoon 1 too high, whereupon the spoon 1 could become unwieldy.
  • the ball 5 may be suspended at a height in the range 50mm to 100mm, and preferably 75mm, above the handle 3.
  • the ball 5 may have a diameter in the range 30mm to 50mm, and preferably has a diameter greater than 32mm.
  • the or each rattle element 13 may be a small, smooth glass bead.
  • the extension 4 is preferably resilient. It may have a very high degree of resilience. such that it may be bent a considerable distance from its natural position, without breaking. This will tend to promote movement of the ball 5, as well as reducing the risk of breakage of the spoon 1.
  • the illustrated spoon 1 serve a purpose an an improved feeding spoon, it may also serve as an interesting toy and rattle for a child, as it grows older.
  • an infants feeding spoon which may be produced in a simple and economic manner, yet may permit much improved weaning and feeding of infants.

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Abstract

Une cuillère pour l'alimentation (1) comprend une partie creuse (2) et un manche (3). Le manche (3) se termine par une extension (4) essentiellement semi-circulaire, qui s'étend à la fois vers le haut et vers le bas en direction de la partie creuse (2). Une crécelle, ayant la forme d'une boule (5) en plastique de couleur vive est suspendue au sommet de l'extension (4). La cuillère pour l'alimentation (1) est particulièrement destinée à sevrer des enfants. Lors de la présentation de la cuillère (1), les yeux de l'enfant sont attirés vers le haut en direction de la boule (5), l'enfant levant alors la tête et partant, ouvrant la bouche, ce qui permet de l'alimenter plus facilement. Après sevrage, la cuillère (1) avec la boule (5) de la crécelle peut servir de jouet.
PCT/GB1987/000162 1986-03-07 1987-03-09 Cuillere pour l'alimentation Ceased WO1987005196A1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB8605740 1986-03-07
GB868605740A GB8605740D0 (en) 1986-03-07 1986-03-07 Childs spoon
GB8704134A GB2187636B (en) 1986-03-07 1987-02-23 Feeding spoon
GB8704134 1987-02-23

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WO1987005196A1 true WO1987005196A1 (fr) 1987-09-11

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EP (1) EP0263844A1 (fr)
AU (1) AU7123187A (fr)
CA (1) CA1292127C (fr)
GB (1) GB2187636B (fr)
WO (1) WO1987005196A1 (fr)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1996010939A1 (fr) * 1994-10-05 1996-04-18 Gilda Paparone Cuillere pedagogique

Citations (4)

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US2787055A (en) * 1955-01-10 1957-04-02 Raymond E Myers Articulated toy and spoon for hand feeding an infant
US2833084A (en) * 1956-04-13 1958-05-06 Hlousek Panl Attachment for child's eating utensil
CH338935A (fr) * 1958-05-22 1959-06-15 Faro S A Cuillère pour enfant
US3839793A (en) * 1973-02-27 1974-10-08 Raymond Lee Organization Inc Children{40 s feeding utensil

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2787055A (en) * 1955-01-10 1957-04-02 Raymond E Myers Articulated toy and spoon for hand feeding an infant
US2833084A (en) * 1956-04-13 1958-05-06 Hlousek Panl Attachment for child's eating utensil
CH338935A (fr) * 1958-05-22 1959-06-15 Faro S A Cuillère pour enfant
US3839793A (en) * 1973-02-27 1974-10-08 Raymond Lee Organization Inc Children{40 s feeding utensil

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1996010939A1 (fr) * 1994-10-05 1996-04-18 Gilda Paparone Cuillere pedagogique

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GB2187636B (en) 1990-01-31
CA1292127C (fr) 1991-11-19
GB2187636A (en) 1987-09-16
AU7123187A (en) 1987-09-28
GB8704134D0 (en) 1987-04-01
EP0263844A1 (fr) 1988-04-20

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