Can opener

Details Can opener Can opener

1999-03-30

2001-08-28

Watts, Douglas D. (Department: 3724)

Cutlery

Can opener

With lid retainer or lifter

C030S419000, C030S421000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06279236

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to electric motor driven can openers for household use.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The drive wheels and cutting blades of can openers are difficult to clean. Therefore, some can openers have removable assemblies which include parts of the can opener which can be removed and safely immersed in water or cleaned in a dish washer without involving any electrical components.
Another problem with many can openers of today is that they are made for use by right-handed persons and are difficult for left-handed persons to operate efficiently. Left-handed persons must either learn how to operate these appliances as a right-handed person or buy a left-handed appliance which may not exist or may be quite expensive.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention provides a can opener that has a removable assembly which includes all of the exposed operating parts of the can opener.
This invention also provides a can opener controlled by a central operating button which is easily usable by both right and left handed individuals. Furthermore, the operating button moves only vertically and is therefore easy for essentially anyone to operate.
Other objects and advantages will become apparent from the following description and the drawings.


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