{"number":"US12696989B2","kindCode":"B2","documentType":"grant","title":{"original":"Device for storing elongated utensils","english":"Device for storing elongated utensils"},"abstract":{"original":"A storage device for elongated utensils comprises a case with an open top containing a pivotally mounted utensil holder with tiered compartments. The compartments limit utensil insertion depth, keeping ends visible and accessible. The holder rotates upward from a horizontal stored position to an angled access position via an integrated handle. A retention system secures the holder in the raised position for two-handed access to utensils. Multiple embodiments of the retention system are disclosed, including magnetic pairs, a flexible strip mechanism, and a spring-loaded latch.…","english":"A storage device for elongated utensils comprises a case with an open top containing a pivotally mounted utensil holder with tiered compartments. The compartments limit utensil insertion depth, keeping ends visible and accessible. The holder rotates upward from a horizontal stored position to an angled access position via an integrated handle. A retention system secures the holder in the raised position for two-handed access to utensils. Multiple embodiments of the retention system are disclosed, including magnetic pairs, a flexible strip mechanism, and a spring-loaded latch.…"},"applicants":["Individual"],"inventors":["Mr. Alastair James Townsend"],"filingDate":"2025-01-20","publicationDate":"2026-08-04","grantDate":"2026-08-04","verifiedWithOffice":true,"pdfUrl":"https://downloadpatent.com/pdf/US12696989B2.pdf","pages":{"en":"https://downloadpatent.com/patent/US12696989B2","zh-Hant":"https://downloadpatent.com/zh-Hant/patent/US12696989B2","ja":"https://downloadpatent.com/ja/patent/US12696989B2"}}