Extendible cooking implements having ergonomic handling features

摘要

Extendable implements include a handle and functional end that extends or retracts therefrom through a release. The handle and functional end are configured to provide user-implement synergy or ergonomics that account for typical hand grips and extension functionality together. Synergistic or ergonomic features can include any combination of positioning the release to avoid a strong grip on an extended implement, configuring the release to require definite voluntary actuation, extension and retraction of the functional end with a single hand not contacting the functional end, a deep handle molded to a forceful open grip, a functional end dimensioned to prevent deflection or breaking during extended typical use, a functional end dimensioned and a release configured to provide reliable extension, retraction, and/or locking of functional end, etc.

主权项

1. An implement comprising:
a handle shaped to accommodate a human hand grip with a thumb on top of the handle and fingers extending partially around the handle; a functional end connected to the handle and extendable and retractable relative to the handle, wherein the functional end is positioned in a plane of the top of the handle so as to face a user during operation; and a release positioned on the handle at a position toward the functional end beyond the fingers and facing away from the top to completely avoid the thumb and the fingers of the grip, wherein the release and the functional end are correspondingly configured to permit extension and retraction of the functional end when the release is actuated.