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Patent No. 5421089

Fork With Timer

A fork with timer for providing a cue to a user after an elapsed period of time for indicating that another bite of food using the fork may be taken.

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Examiner: Guerra-Erazo, Edgar


Primary examiner statistics: 0 patents; average approval time: N/A
Assistant examiner statistics: 34 patents; average approval time: 74 days

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