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Melon-slicing apparatus with adjustable guide roller

US4571832A · kind A · utility

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2References
2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 11, 1984
Grant dateFeb 25, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 11, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB26B3/03
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A slicing apparatus including a handle, a curved continuous loop blade attached to the handle, and an adjustably positioned, rotatable roller. The positioning of the roller adjusts the depth of cut. The blade has a forward edge with a plurality of teeth and a plurality of V-shaped grooves extending into the blade adjacent the teeth while the rearward edge may be sharpened. Certain structure for the adjustability of the positioning of the roller is disclosed.

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