Tool for opening a can or the like

Details Tool for opening a can or the like Tool for opening a can or the like

1979-06-07

1983-04-19

Smith, James G.

Cutlery

Can opener

Adapted for right or left hand operation

30413, B67B 730

Patent

active

043801234

ABSTRACT:
A tool for opening of a can or the like has a first portion and a second portion extending transversely to each other. The second portion has a pointed tip and a cutting edge, whereas the first portion has a cutout with an outlet which is open at the second portion. The second portion partially overlaps and laterally limits the outlet of the cutout of the first portion. When the tool is placed onto a bead of a can, one wall section of the cutout is supported on the bead, and a wall of the can is firmly clamped between another wall of the cutout of the first portion and an overlapping section of the second portion. Thereby, a very clean cut is obtained and a small force is needed for cutting through a cover of the can. Two such second portions may be provided, one of which second portion is suitable for cutting by a right-handed person, whereas the other of said second portions is suitable for cutting by a left-handed person.

REFERENCES:
patent: 922117 (1909-05-01), Favorite
patent: 1082800 (1913-12-01), Darque
patent: 4300288 (1981-11-01), Blyakharov et al.

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