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Can opener and night light appliance

US4979308A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 11, 1989
Grant dateDec 25, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67B7/38
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An under-the-cabinet kitchen appliance functions as an automatic electric can opener and an automatic night light. The appliance includes a housing for the automatic electric can opener integral with a night light bulb housing. The electric circuit for the night light and the can opener are integrated and may include light responsive device so that the light bulb is energized during periods of low room illumination and deenergized during periods of high room illumination.

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