Patent ID: 6785967
Filing Date: 2004-09-07
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
A device for opening the shells of clams and oysters comprising:a first member including a handle portion at one end, a knife-like intermediate portion and a downwardly extending portion at the other end; a second member including a handle portion at one end, a curved internally toothed portion, and an end portion pivotally connected to the downwardly extending portion of the first member; a wedge shaped member slidably mounted on the knife-like intermediate portion including a downwardly extending end having a sharp edge opposite the toothed portion of the second member, a body portion having an aperture engaged by the knife-like portion of the first member, and a top portion having an aperture extending therethrough to the knife-like portion, and a set screw engaging the aperture to lock the wedge shaped member in position against the knife-like portion; and, wherein a clam may be held at one end by the curved toothed portion and the handles squeezed to bring the knife like intermediate portion between the clam shells to open said clam and wherein an oyster may be held at one end by the curved internally toothed portion and the handle squeezed to bring the sharp edge of the wedge shaped member between the oyster shells to open said oyster.