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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: Alexander, Lyle A.


Primary examiner statistics: 814 patents; average approval time: 814 days
Assistant examiner statistics: 107 patents; average approval time: 778 days

Patents as Primary Examiner (view all)

Patent No. Patent Title:
7541004 MEMS-based sensor for lubricant analysis
7524458 Screen plate of an imaging measuring instrument
7455813 Compact analyte testing cassette with true positive and negative ...
7449150 Probe and apparatus for desorption and ionization of analytes
7442340 Chemical agent monitoring system
7435601 Biological specimen handling method
7435381 Packaging of microfluidic devices
7427505 Fecal occult blood testing device and method
7425306 Slide heater
7413909 Method and apparatus for desorption and ionization of analytes
7413731 Fragrance compositions
7410613 Humoral testing apparatus
7407650 Fragrance compositions
7396684 Method for quantitatively and/or qualitatively detecting layer th...
7390465 System and method for contamination detection within sealed conta...
7384599 Apparatus for drug testing
7381370 Automated multi-detector analyzer
7374946 Method for the detection of compounds comprising methylenedioxyph...
7361307 Biological fluid constituent sampling and measurement devices
7354771 Method of determining absolute configuration of chiral compound
7347972 Multiple analyte assay device
7347971 Spreading layers and their use in test strips
7341693 Portable RF breathalyzer
7319037 Fluid tester and method of use
7318910 Chemical dosimeter
7312084 Tandem incubator for clinical analyzer
7303726 Minimal procedure analyte test system
7294515 Method and apparatus for desorption and ionization of analytes
7282184 Microwave assisted chemical synthesis instrument with controlled ...
7282179 Blood testing unit and blood testing method and apparatus
7267799 Universal optical imaging and processing system
7258836 Freeze resistant buoy system
7253003 Method for monitoring the environment within a microfluidic devic...
7247486 Method and apparatus for controlling reactions
7247492 Method for observing chemical substances
7244395 Apparatus for trace sulfur detection using UV fluorescence
7244393 Diagnostic device and system
7244392 Slide-in cassette for a cup for testing of drugs of abuse
7238534 Capillary active test element having an intermediate layer situat...
7238533 Personal illicit drug detection method

Patents as Assistant Examiner (view all)

Patent No. Patent Title:
5310683 Process for simultaneous measurement of sulfur and non-sulfur con...
5271893 Apparatus for steam sterilization of articles
5240861 Device and process for concentrating biologic specimens in liquid...
5238652 Analytical test devices for competition assay for drugs of non-pr...
5227135 Apparatus for simultaneous measurement of sulfur and non-sulfur ...
5198193 Liquid transfer devices
5196345 Method for controlling the removal of acidic metal carbonyl hydri...
5192688 Histological analysis method
5192690 Process for the analytical determination of acetylcyanamide in ur...
5192507 Receptor-based biosensors
5188967 Agents for the in vitro diagnosis of malignant cells originating ...
5188802 Dry analytical element for lithium assay
5186897 Multianalyte test vehicle
5183763 Composition and method for detecting vapor and liquid reactants
5178828 Apparatus for treatment of medical waste materials
5173431 Copper oxidation protein assay
5173433 Method for chemical analysis
5171695 Determination of analyte concentration using two labelling marker...
5171694 Method for monitoring aqueous carbon dioxide
5171525 Process and apparatus for dry sterilization of medical devices an...
5171535 Breath alcohol tester
5166073 Miniaturized sensor for ionizing radiation
5162232 Method for determining the time period since death of a human cad...
5152962 Immunoassay apparatus
5147806 Method and apparatus for conducting electrochemiluminescence meas...
5141717 Carbon monitor containing anion exchange resin
5137689 Method and apparatus for cleaning instruments
5135714 Process for sterilizing a web of packaging material
5132093 Synergistic corrosion inhibitors based on substituted pyridinium ...
5130256 Diagnostic assay for breast cancer in human female patients
5129922 Method and apparatus for removing contaminated air from an enclos...
5128171 Method of making a test strip having a dialyzed polymer layer
5128106 Lamp with an oxygen detector
5126109 Preserving material and method for producing the same
5124129 Carbon dioxide indicator
5120499 Method and system for asepticizing contact lenses and storing dev...
5114670 Process for sterilizing surfaces
5112646 Apparatus for bioluminescence measurement
5112580 Reactor for the production of chlorine
5108930 Aminoguanidine assay and applications thereof
 
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