Compound tools – Receptacle opener or closure remover – With cutter
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-18
2006-04-18
Meislin, Debra S. (Department: 3723)
Compound tools
Receptacle opener or closure remover
With cutter
C081S003090, C081S003550, C081S003470, C081S003480
Reexamination Certificate
active
07028359
ABSTRACT:
A multifunctional container opener for opening a plurality of different containers, including a body that supports a template defining one or more pockets and a pill splitting tool and one or more compartments or pockets for capturing pieces of the split pill or tablet. The body may also support a variety of tools adapted for opening a container or accessing a container's contents. Such tools include tools for piercing, scoring, cutting or prying portions of the actual container or safety seals associated with the container. The body also supports a gripping device for frictionally engaging the cap or top of a container.
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Darden Loletta L.
Meislin Debra S.
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