Patent ID: 6190248
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: A22C

Abstract:
An apparatus for opening oyster shells along the natural seam formed between the hinged portions of the shell of said oyster, the apparatus comprising:a) a vertical column having a stabilizing means attached at a lower end of the column;b) a spreader means having first and second opposed jaw elements, one said jaw element being fixed to said vertical column and one jaw element being pivotal and having a handle portion, the elements being attached in a manner whereby the jaw of the first element is spread apart from the jaw of the second element upon pivoting of the handle portion, at least a portion of said spreader being removably attached perpendicular to the vertical column;c) a support member located adjacent the bracket extending outwardly from the column;d) an ""L"" shaped member having long and short leg portions and an elongated cupped member attached transversely to one end, the ""L"" shaped member being pivotally attached to said support member; ande) a foot pedal pivotally attached to the column adjacent the stabilizing means and connected to the spreader means by a connection link.