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US 7,065,882 B2Granted
Low-waste peeler
OwnerMichael Haberstrohinventor
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Abstract
The present invention provides a cost-saving and space-saving combination of a low-waste peeler and an auxiliary tool. The low-waste peeler comprises an elongate grip and a fork-like mounting pivotally and movably connected to the grip. The mounting is provided with two prongs, and a swinging blade is attached between the prongs. The mounting is pivotally and movably connected to the auxiliary tool as one piece, while the grip is a separate part. The mounting and the auxiliary tool are pivotally and movably attached to the grip. In the peeling position, the auxiliary tool is accommodated in the grip of the peeler.
Claims14
A low-waste peeler comprising:
- (a) an elongate grip;
- (b) a fork-like mounting having two prongs;
- (c) a swinging blade pivotally and movably connected between the two prongs and positioned perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the grip;
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- (d) an auxiliary tool positioned in a lower hollow region of the grip and connected to the mounting as one piece,
- wherein the mounting is pivotally and movably connected to the grip such that the auxiliary tool may be accommodated in the grip when the peeler is in a peeling position and has an approximately semi-arc shape formed by the two prongs, the auxiliary tool is integrally formed on an apex of the mounting and bearing channels are formed on both sides of a projection of the auxiliary tool, and wherein the grip is provided with two bearing claws which engage the bearing channels with a positive fit to form a pivotally movable connection of the grip to the mounting.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.