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Nutcracker

US4255855A · kind A · utility

17Cited by
11References
1Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 29, 1979
Grant dateMar 17, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 29, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J43/26
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A nutcracker which includes a plunger slidable in a stationary sleeve, so that an adjustable end of the plunger is exerted against a nut abutted against a rigid anvil, so as to break open the nut shell, a pivotable handle providing a leverage force against the plunger.

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