Egg slicer

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2011-07-26

2011-07-26

Ashley, Boyer D (Department: 3724)

Cutlery

Plastic material cutters

Wire

C030S117000, C030S303000, C030S304000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07984554

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for partitioning a food mass, such as a solidified egg, is disclosed including a base, a holder for supporting the food mass, and a plurality of cutting members for partitioning the food mass, wherein the holder is rotatable to permit the cutting members to partition the food mass in a first orientation and in a second orientation. The apparatus further includes a retainer positionable on a top surface of the food mass having passageways permitting the cutting members to pass through a portion thereof. The apparatus may include a cleaning plate receivable by portions of the holder in a position below the food mass, the cleaning plate being removable from the holder to remove food matter from between the support portions. The apparatus may include a lock for securing apparatus in a closed or lowest position for storage.

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