Tools – Receptacle closure remover – Levering or prying type
Reexamination Certificate
1999-11-04
2001-04-24
Smith, James G. (Department: 3723)
Tools
Receptacle closure remover
Levering or prying type
Reexamination Certificate
active
06220118
ABSTRACT:
SUMMARY
In accordance with present invention the Beauty Nail Saver™ pop tab opener, created by Victor and Marlinette Pachcco of New Haven, comprises a thin, metal device, comprising of a lever for rotating the tab. The can opener has a bend forming a scoop having a head at the end extending upwardly. The lever has a key ring, a tab-retracting arm, a chamfered edge and a tapered corner on both sides at the end portion. Additional embodiment is a thumb-size ring attachment.
Objects and Advantages
Accordingly, several objects and advantages of the present invention are:
(a) to provide an easy way to open flip-top cans for people who have (1) Very short nails, (2) Long nails, (3) Arthritis or debilitating diseases, and (4) Senior Citizens;
(b) to provide an easy way to carry along with keys;
(c) to provide an easy way to open mail;
(d) to provide an easy way to open processed food packages;
(e) to provide an easy way to sanitize being that it is made of stainless steel;
(f) to provide an easy way to identify the can opener with beauty and health cosmetics as well as houseware products;
(g) to provide a multipurpose, highly reliable, convenient, lightweight, durable, safe, yet economical device that can be used by persons of all ages.
Further objects and advantages of the pop tab opener are a thumb-size ring attachment, which provides maximum control and mobility for the very busy person, for example, the airline flight attendant. Still further objects and advantages will become apparent from a consideration of the ensuing description and drawings.
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Pacheco Marlinette
Pacheco Victor M.
Smith James G.
Thomas David B.
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