Muffin splitter
US4069581A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 1976 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J43/28
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A unitary device for splitting into substanitally equal halves a previously uncut muffin, or the like. The device is constructed in two hingedly-connected parts each having a plurality of tines extending fixedly therefrom in parallel relation. The parts are moved to a first position, wherein all the tines are arranged in a single, parallel row, and a muffin is inserted sideways so that it is pierced by the tines. Upon movement about the hinged connection away from this position the tines of the two parts are separated, breaking the muffin transversely into two parts.
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