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This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 285,121, filed Dec. 16, 1988, now abandoned.
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I claim:
1. A combination eating utensil comprising:
- (i) a handle portion having a frontside and a backside and having a length defined by a first non-linear end and a second end leading into an implement portion,
- (a) the backside of said handle portion having at least one curved recess along its length,
- (b) said second end having a tab structure adapted for reception of a user's finger, said tab structure not continuing onto said implement portion;
- (ii) an implement portion comprising:
- (c) a proximal end connected to said second end of said handle portion;
- (d) two opposed lateral sides which define a concave recess which tapers from a widest portion at said proximal end to a narrowest portion at said distal end, said distal end terminating in an alternating series of a plurality of V shaped indentations and V shaped extensions which define a plurality of tines extending directly from said distal end, wherein the number of said indentations is one more than the number of extensions;
- (e) two end tines each of which is defined by one of said opposing lateral sides and one side of one of said V shaped indentations; and
- (f) a single cutting means which extends from one of said two end tines and along a portion of the opposing lateral side defining said end tine, but not along the entire opposing lateral side.
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