Knife block with storage slot blade sharpeners and cutlery set using same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9693644
APP PUB NO 20170181557A1
SERIAL NO

14320100

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A knife block has a block body and a plurality of knife storage slots extending into the block body. A first knife sharpener is aligned with a first slot of the plurality of knife storage slots and a second knife sharpener is aligned with a second slot of the plurality of knife storage slots. The first and second knife sharpeners are each configured to contact a blade of a knife stored in the corresponding first and second slots. The knife block can be provided as part of a cutlery set that includes a plurality of knives.

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SUNBEAM PRODUCTS INC2381 EXECUTIVE CENTER DRIVE BOCA RATON FL 33431

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Liu, Andrew Q Alpharetta, US 19 103
Muske, Steven J Marietta, US 26 452

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