Butchering – Mollusk – Bivalve opener
Patent
1993-04-09
1994-02-22
Little, Willis
Butchering
Mollusk
Bivalve opener
301201, A22C 2904
Patent
active
052882632
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for opening a shellfish (e.g. oysters and/or clams) along its seam. The apparatus is comprised of a base having (1) a knife pivotably mounted about a first axis on said base; and (2) a hammer pivotably mounted about a second axis on said base. A link slidably connects the knife to the hammer so the knife is lifted by extended upward movement of the hammer but the hammer is free to move relative of the knife during downward movement. In operation, the knife is raised by upward movement of the hammer to a height where a shellfish can be positioned below the knife. The hammer is then lowered to align knife onto the seam of the shellfish after which the hammer is dropped or pushed down to deliver an impact to the knife, causing it to penetrate the seam and open the shellfish.
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Faulconer Drude
Little Willis
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