Ergonomic can opener
US6510613B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67B7/38
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ergonomic, electric can opener sits squarely on a kitchen counter and has working features such that the user need not turn the opener to see where to place the can. The housing and working features of the can opener are situated at about a 45 degree angle to the front of the kitchen counter, and a person using the can opener can easily see both an operating lever and a place to insert the can for opening. The can opener is advantageous to persons with arthritic conditions, requiring no orientation in a preferred direction by a user, a minimum of force to operate, and automatic stopping.
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