US3961418A
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Lemon peeler
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-23
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Granted: 1976-06-08
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Expires: 1995-07-23
Abstract
Abstract A lemon hand peeler consisting of a generally horseshoe-shaped frame provided with an inwardly arcuate spaced apart cutter blade whose ends are rigidly supported by the frame. The frame is adapted to be held in one hand so as to enable the user to remove the peel from a lemon, or other citrus fruit, by engaging the cutting edge of the blade into the rind of the lemon and rotating manually the lemon for the purpose of separating the rind from the meat.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Neveu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:19
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J17/00; A47J17/02; A47J17/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
43 words
A lemon peeler comprising a horseshoe-shaped frame, and a relatively flat blade having ends each fastened to said frame proximate each end thereof, said blade being arcuately bowed in the same general direction as said frame and having at least one cutting edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
43 words
A lemon peeler comprising a horseshoe-shaped frame, and a relatively flat blade having ends each fastened to said frame proximate each end thereof, said blade being arcuately bowed in the same general direction as said frame and having at least one cutting edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The lemon peeler of claim 1 wherein said frame has an outer concave surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The lemon peeler of claim 1 wherein said frame has an outer concave recess proximate each end thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The lemon peeler of claim 3 wherein said frame has an additional outer concave recess proximate said first mentioned recess.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The lemon peeler of claim 1 wherein the cutting edge of said blade is substantially half way between the top and the bottom of said frame.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-06-08 | 1979-12-08 | 1980-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-08 | 1983-12-08 | 1984-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-08 | 1987-12-08 | 1988-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |