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Carton opening device

US4199833A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 22, 1978
Grant dateApr 29, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 22, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25F1/00
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A carton opening device is provided for opening diverse types of cartons, for example, cartons held together by retaining straps, retaining wires and/or nails. The device comprises an L-shaped handle having a first and second leg. A crowbar claw is formed at the free end of the first handle leg while a diametric channel is formed across the free end of the handle second leg for engaging and breaking retaining wires on cartons. A substantially axial slot extends from the corner of the handle and terminates short of the free end of the handle second leg for engaging and breaking retaining straps on cartons.

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