Patent ID: 7621803
Filing Date: 2009-11-24
Classification: A22C,A47G

Abstract:
1. A device for opening a shell of a crustacean, comprising: a first elongated rigid member having a first handle portion and a first head portion secured to the first handle portion; a second elongated rigid member having a second handle portion and a second head portion secured to the second handle portion, the first elongated rigid member being pivotally connected to the second elongated rigid member, and wherein each of said first head portion and said second head portion is provided with a groove on an inner surface thereof, and wherein a cutting blade means with a sharp contact edge is fitted in each said groove for engaging a shelled crustacean therebetween and for cutting through the crustacean shell, each of said cutting blades means being provided with sharp serrated teeth located on at least a portion thereof.