Patent ID: 6351889
Filing Date: 2002-03-05
Classification: B67B

Abstract:
A can opener comprising:a primary housing having a front surface including a can opening mechanism and a rearwardly facing locking surface, wherein said primary housing further comprises a rear portion and a front portion, said portions defining a downwardly facing interior space; a base having at least one upwardly extending projection for slidable engagement with said primary housing and at least one forwardly facing interlock structure for releasable engagement with a plurality of indentations on said locking surface of said primary housing, wherein at least one upwardly extending projection further comprises an enclosure adapted to fit telescopically within said lower interior space of said primary housing; wherein said plurality of indentations on said locking surface further comprises a plurality of slots adapted to receive said at least one forwardly facing interlock structure of said base; a housing release button; whereby said housing release button causes said forwardly facing interlock structure and plurality of indentations on said locking surface to enter into and out of engagement to allow said primary housing to attain a plurality of vertical positions relative to said base.