Kitchen hand tool
US7302887B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J19/06
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A kitchen hand tool for crushing, slicing, or juicing food products. The tool is operated by closing two handles that rotate a drive gear that engages the ratcheting tooth portion of a crush paddle resulting in the movement of the crush paddle toward a basket, crushing and discharge of the food item through the basket. A drive pawl forces the drive gear to rotate counterclockwise, which in turn forces ratcheting tooth portion and subsequently the crushing paddle down in a clockwise direction applying crushing force on the garlic or any item placed in the crushing area. As the drive gear turns until it clicks past a locking pawl. This cycle of opening and closing the handles is repeated until the crush paddle is fully advanced and can move no further and is against the basket.
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