OVERMOLDED CUTLERY ARTICLES

摘要

Overmolded articles of cutlery that include a first molded structure that includes a working end and a longitudinal support core extending away from the working end, the core including top and bottom surfaces and opposed sidewalls located along its length with the sidewalls having a height that extends above the top surface of the core; and a second molded structure present upon the top surface of the core between the sidewalls forming with the support core a handle for the article. Preferably, the first and second molded structures have different colors and the first molded structure includes islands so as to enhance the appearance of the cutlery. Also, methods of making these articles by overmolding the second molded structure over at least a portion of the first molded structure are disclosed.

主权项

1. A molded article comprising:
a first molded structure that includes a working end and a longitudinal support core extending away from the working end, the core including top and bottom surfaces and opposed sidewalls located at least along its length; wherein the sidewalls of the first molded structure have a height that extends above the top surface of the core, or the core further comprises one or more islands having an exposed surface and one or more sides to facilitate molding of a second molded structure upon the first molded structure.