Multi-function package opener

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7779497
APP PUB NO 20090282619A1
SERIAL NO

11989808

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A package opener (10) includes first and second opposed elongate members joined together for scissor action about a pivot joint (16). The first member (12) includes a first handle grip (18) at a rear end and a first cutting element (20) having a first blade (26) at a front end. The second member (13) includes a second handle grip (19) at a rear end and a second cutting element (21) having a second blade (27) at a front end thereof. The cutting elements include a leg portion (40,41) positioned between an arm segment (30,31) on which the pivot joint is located and the blade. Each cutting element also has a gap (G) in the blade portion. The leg portions and the gap enable the cutting elements, when opened, to fit over a package lip of a blister-type package so that the package opener can cut around the interior perimeter of the package lip to open the package. The multi-function package opener may also have a miniature utility knife blade (50) and at least one screwdriver (60).

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ZIBRA LLC172 BROAD SOUND PLACE MOORESVILLE NC 28117

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chiu, Ming-Hsiang Taichung, TW 11 121
Pyle, Scott A Vernon Hills, US 8 62
Sherman, Michael M Mooresville, US 21 311

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