2006-06-13 16:37:55 · 11 answers · asked by Justin G 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
I don't know, but...
I love sporks!
Why aren't there:
Fine silver sporks? This would eliminate the need for the two spoons and two forks.
Sporks in the road?
The Devils pitchspork?
Sporklifts?
2006-06-13 16:42:36 · answer #1 · answered by a kinder, gentler me 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Above is an illustration for the ornamental design for a spork, as shown and described in the design patent. This particular design for a spork was invented by Canadians Hubert Gagnon and Aldo Balatti in 1996. However, sporks have been around for years before 1996 and we do not know who invented the first spork.
What is a Spork?
The name "Spork" is a blend of the words (sp)oon and f(ork) and has also been called the runcible spoon (mentioned by Edward Lear in his 1871 poem "The Owl and the Pussycat"). A spork is a eating utensil that can be used as both a spoon or a fork.
Spork Trademerks & Patents
The name Spork was trademarked registered by the Van Brode Milling Co., Inc., of Clinton, Massuchests in 1969 for a piece of cutlery combining the features of a spoon, a fork and sometimes a knife. A New York Times article mentions that Hyde Ballard of Westtown, Pennsylvania filed an application to register "Spork" as a trademark around 1952. In the United Kingdom, "Spork" has been trademark registered by Plastico Limited (TM 1052291) since 1975.
The name spork has been in common use since at least 1900 and appeared in the 1909 Century Dictionary supplement. There are many patents for sporks with or without the use of the name itself dating back over one hundred years.
2006-06-13 23:57:51 · answer #2 · answered by dcomputerman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "Spork" was invented in 1869 by a German immigrant named Herman Ork and his Irish wife, Dorothy Spor. After becoming disillusioned with Hermans attempts at fame by eating the biggest bowl of mashed potato's and sausage, Dorothy left Herman. In his despair, Herman tried to end his life but found that his only utensil, a spoon, was unable to do him in so Herman attempted to sharpen his spoon. Unfortunately Herman was far sighted and only ended in making little niches in his spoon with his file. Herman soon gave up attempting to take his own life after many women came to see that Herman had unusual but attractive indentations in his face (cause by His attempts to eat without glasses on). The spork laid unnoticed in Hermans silver drawer for almost a hundred years before being discovered at an auction in Kentucky by a chicken restaurant owner.
2006-06-14 00:07:34 · answer #3 · answered by KaptainKahn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the spork came about in correctional facilities creates by an inmate
2006-06-14 00:52:51 · answer #4 · answered by gate_34 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Colonel at Kentucky Fried Chicken
2006-06-13 23:40:10 · answer #5 · answered by yipee1976 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hubert Gagnon and Aldo Balatti in 1996
2006-06-13 23:40:20 · answer #6 · answered by kimboliciousness 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ernesto Frimpe
2006-06-14 00:09:43 · answer #7 · answered by fordewa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although the design for it has been around since 1907 when George Laramy of Enfield, New Hampshire patented one with a similar desgin (Patent # 843,953)
2006-06-13 23:53:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taco Bell!
2006-06-14 00:00:28 · answer #9 · answered by Mikki 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure, but do know that it works the best at Taco Bell. I haven't noticed other fast food places using it...
2006-06-14 00:12:45 · answer #10 · answered by pastaprincess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋