Patent ID: 6409107
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
A hand-held food processor device for selectively slicing or grating a foodstuff, said food processor device comprising a receptacle member having a hollow cavity for receipt of the foodstuff, a pusher member for engaging the foodstuff to move the foodstuff, a cutting member for slicing or grating the foodstuff and an actuator for operating said cutting member, said receptacle member comprising a body portion having a first end and a second end, said hollow cavity being located at said second end and having a outlet, said cutting member being movably mounted adjacent said outlet, said pusher member having a first end pivotably connected to said first end of said receptacle member and a second end for engaging the foodstuff within said cavity to push a portion of the foodstuff out of said outlet, said actuator being arranged to cause said cutting member to move across said outlet into engagement with the portion of the foodstuff to slice or grate the portion of the foodstuff.