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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2002
Filed:
May. 04, 2001
Diego L. Decal, North Lauderdale, FL (US);
Other;
Abstract
A holder is provided with a base having one or two depressions in its upper surface that can serve as a rest for one or two spoons when they are not in use to prevent their being contaminated by, or contaminating, a surface on which they are temporarily rested. The holder can also be used to temporarily hold a pair of tongs of the type that have two long handles pivotally joined at one end with a spring urging the free ends apart. The holder has a base with a pair of spaced-apart upright elements extending upward from the base. The handles are forced against the upright elements by the spring, which holds the tongs securely in a partially closed position for ease of grasping, and for economy of space. The one or two depressions are positioned to catch any drippings from the free ends of the tongs for sanitary operation.