Weight-Distributed Cutlery and Related Methods

Abstract

The utensil includes a functional section and a handle, with the functional section being heavier than the handle. The handle is made of a lighter weight material than the functional section and may have a hollow center or a minimal design to reduce weight. The handle may also integrate a small amount of liquid to balance the center of gravity. The handle and functional section can be made of different materials or the same type of material. A cuff section may bridge the gap between the handle and functional section.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A balanced utensil apparatus, comprising:
 a functional section and a handle, wherein the functional section is configured to be heavier than the handle;   wherein the handle is made of a lighter weight material than the functional section;   wherein the handle is configured to contain a hollow section within the handle;   wherein the hollow section contains a volume of liquid less than the volume of the hollow section; and   wherein the configuration of the apparatus results in the ability to place the functional section on an object with the handle extending off the object without falling.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is made of a lightweight wood or a similar material. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the functional section and the handle are each made of differing types of metallic material and wherein the metallic material of the functional section is of a greater density than the metallic material of the handle. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the handle has a hollow center. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the handle and functional section are made of the same materials. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the hollow section of the handle contains a volume of liquid less than the volume of the hollow section. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6  wherein the hollow section of the handle is exposed on a distal end of the handle. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein a cuff is configured to wrap around a portion of both the handle and the functional section. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the cuff section is used to secure the handle and functional section together. 
     
     
         10 . A balanced utensil apparatus, comprising:
 a functional section and a handle, wherein the functional section is configured to be heavier than the handle;   wherein the handle is made of the same material as the functional section;   wherein the handle is configured to contain a hollow section within the handle;   wherein the configuration of the apparatus results in the ability to place the functional section on an object with the handle extending off the object without falling.   
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the hollow section of the handle contains a volume of liquid less than the volume of the hollow section. 
     
     
         12 . The utensil of  claim 10 , wherein the hollow section of the handle is exposed on a distal end of the handle. 
     
     
         13 . The utensil of  claim 10 , wherein a cuff is configured to wrap around a portion of both the handle and the functional section. 
     
     
         14 . The utensil of  claim 10 , wherein a cuff section is used to secure the handle and functional section together. 
     
     
         15 . A balanced utensil apparatus, comprising:
 a functional section and a handle, wherein the functional section is configured to be heavier than the handle;   a cuff configured to adjacent to both the functional section and the handle;   wherein the handle is made of a lighter weight material than the functional section;   wherein the cuff is configured to bond the functional section and the handle together;   wherein the configuration of the apparatus results in the ability to place the functional section on an object with the handle extending off the object without falling.   
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein there is a hollow section within the handle. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein the hollow section contains a volume of liquid less than the volume of the hollow section. 
     
     
         18 . The utensil of  claim 17 , wherein the hollow section of the handle is exposed on a distal end of the handle. 
     
     
         19 . A balanced utensil apparatus, comprising:
 a functional section and a handle, wherein the functional section is configured to be heavier than the handle;   wherein the handle is configured with a uniform circumference from a connected portion of the functional section to the distal end of the handle; and   wherein the configuration of the apparatus results in the ability to place the functional section on an object with the handle extending off the object without falling.   
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein the functional section and the handle are each made of differing types of metallic material and wherein the metallic material of the functional section is of a greater density than the metallic material of the handle.