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Why won't tips of chopsticks pinch together with Standard Grip?
This is a first article in a new series called "Why Can't I Chopstick". Beginner chopstick practitioners often run into a common problem: they are unable to bring chopstick tips to meet - they swing past each other.
State of patent applications as of Jan 2022
As of Jan 2022, we have filed 3 US utility applications, and 2 US design applications on various training chopsticks. The two design patents have been granted. The first utility application has been granted and issued. The second utility application has been allowed, and will be issued in Feb 2022. The third utility application has not yet been examined.
Design Patent on Ergonomic Nugget for Chopsticks - USD934037S
A web-version of our Ergonomic Nugget for Chopsticks design patent granted by USPTO as US D934,037 S, now with inline illustrations.
Design Patent on Training Chopsticks - USD933430S
A web-version of our Training Chopsticks design patent granted by USPTO as US D933,430 S, now with inline illustrations.
Chopstick Buddies - US2021282579A1
A web-version of our Chopstick Buddies patent application published by USPTO as US-2021-0282579-A1, now with inline illustrations.
The Double Hook Grip
Double Hook is a chopstick grip halfway between Idling Thumb (for extension) and Chicken Claws (for compression).
Chopstick Grips of TWICE Members
What chopstick grips do TWICE members use? Chaeyoung, Jihyo, Dahyun, Sana, Momo, Nayeon, Mina, Tsuyu, and Jeongyeon.
The Hook n Clamp Grip
The Hook n Clamp chopstick grip uses the index finger to pry chopsticks open, and the middle finger to clamp chopsticks shut.
Classification of Chopstick Grips
We classify chopstick grips by finger placement and finger movement, for each combination of top/bottom chopsticks and open/closed postures.
Training Chopsticks - US20210196065A1
A web-version of our Training Chopsticks patent application published by USPTO as US 2021-0196065 A1, now with inline illustrations.
(clickable catalogs) 19 Common Chopstick Grips
19 common chopstick grips are illustrated in this clickable catalog. Go ahead. Click on any grip thumbnail to read about it in details.
YouTube episode on chopsticking from WorldFriends
Marco reviews an excellent episode on chopstick types and chopsticking, from the World Friends YouTube channel.
The Double Tripod Grip
Double Tripod is a variant of Standard Grip where the bottom chopstick too is supported by a tripod of three fingers.
The Lateral Chick Grip
Lateral Chick is the bridge connecting all Lateral grips to Chicken Claws, and thus the rest of the family tree of chopstick grips.
The Lateral Thumb Wrestler Grip
Lateral Thumb Wrestler is an underswing variant of Lateral chopstick grips, where the thumb operates the top chopstick as if thumb-wrestling.
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