Adjustable-height can opening appliance
US6351889B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67B7/38
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A can opening appliance is provided herein. The appliance includes a primary housing having a front surface including a can opening mechanism and a rearwardly facing locking surface. A base includes at least one upwardly extending projection for slidable engagement with the primary housing and at least one forwardly facing interlock structure for releasable engagement with the locking surface of the primary housing. A housing release button, which causes the forwardly facing interlock structure and the locking surface to enter into and out of engagement, allows the primary housing to attain a plurality of vertical positions relative to the base.
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