Chopsticks

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved structure of chopsticks, which can address the shortcomings of typical chopsticks. The lateral portion of the clamping end of the chopstick body has a recessed groove, which is arranged along the extension of the clamping end. One end of the recessed groove passes through the flange of the clamping end. The lateral portion of the clamping end increases contact area and improves the friction effect for improved gripping stability. The area of the flange of the clamping end decreases, enabling users to insert chopsticks A more easily into food and guaranteeing ease-of-operation with better applicability.

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       6 . An article comprising:
 a chopstick having a columnar shape and a length and an outer surface, said chopstick having a gripping end and a clamping end, said clamping end having a flat end surface opposite said gripping end, said chopstick having a longitudinal axis, said clamping portion having a recessed groove opening at said flat end surface, said recessed groove tapering so as to have a width dimension at said flat end surface that is greater than a width dimension away from said flat end surface, said recessed groove having a greater width at said outer surface than a width inwardly thereof, said recessed groove extending in generally parallel relation to said longitudinal axis.   
   
   
       7 . The article of  claim 6 , said clamping end having a plurality of circumferential slots extending therearound.