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against the tension of the spring 25, it is
obvious that when the finger is moved from
the element 28, the spring functions to re-
turn the parts to normal position automati-
5 cally.
For the purpose of covering the slot 30
through which the element 28 moves, I pro-
vide a plate 31 having longitudinal flanges
32 which slidably embrace the flanges 33
10 carried by the hollow handle or body por-
tion 10. The latter mentioned flanges are
convergingly disposed, while the flanges 32
of the plate are arranged at the proper an-
gle or inclination with respect thereto so
15 that the plate 31 cannot become casually
separated from the body portion or handle
10. The plate 31 is also provided with an
opening through which- the manipulating
element 28 projects.
20 The cap 11 is provided with a recess 35,
and passed through the wall of this recess is
a threaded element 36 having a nut 37 asso-
ciated therewith to hold the element in posi-
tion Upon the cap. The outer end of the
25 element 36 is formed with an eye or loop 37
through which is passed a ring 38 utilized
for hanging the fork upon a nail. or other
suitable support when not in use. When the
fork is being used the ring 38 lies within the
30 recess in the cap.
While I have shown and described what
I consider the preferred embodiment of the
invention, I desire to have it understood
that I do not limit myself in this connec-
35 tion, and that such changes may be resorted
to when desired, as fall within the scope of
what is claimed.
What I claim is:
1. A fork comprising a hollow handle,
40 prongs projecting from one end thereof, a
cleaning element slidably mounted on saidprongs, a rod supporting said element ar-
rianged to reciprocate within said handle, a
disk carried by the inner end of said rod, a
coiled spring encircling said rod and inter- 45
posed between the disk and the opposite end
of the handle, and adapted to support the
rod in a position whereby the cleaning ele-
ment will be disposed normally adjacent the
handle, said disk being adjustable on said 50
rod to vary the tension of said spring and
means for operating said rod against the
tension of said yieldable means.
2. A fork comprising a hollow handle,
caps closing the opposite ends of said han- 55
(I le, said handle being relatively thick adja-
cent one end and provided with spaced par-
allel bores, a prong threaded within each
bore, one end of said caps having openings
disposed in alinement with said bore and 60
through which opening the prongs project.
3. A fork comprising a hollow handle,
caps closing the opposite ends of said han-
die, said handle being relatively thick adja-
cent one end and provided with spaced par- 65
allel bores, a prong threaded within each
bore, one of said caps having openings dis-
posed in alinement with -said bores and
through which openings the prongs project,
a cleaning element slidably fitted -between 70
the prongs and engaging the latter, a rod
connected with said element and arranged to
reciprocate within the handle, said- rod
passing through an opening in said cap, a
-spring encircling said rod, an adjustable ele- 75
ment carried by the upper end of said rod,
against which said spring bears, and means
for adjusting said rod and cleaning element
-against the tension of said spring.
In testimony whereof I affix my signature. 80
HUGH EMERY DENMAN.
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Denman, Hugh Emery. Fork, patent, June 15, 1920; [Washington D.C.]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1257660/m1/4/?rotate=180: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.