Patent ID: 7290339
Filing Date: 2007-11-06
Classification: B26B,B26D

Abstract:
1. A cutting apparatus for easily opening plastic packaging comprising: a first support member, a second support member, means for pivotably connecting said proximal portion of said second support member to said proximal portion of said first support member; a second shaft, means for rotatably securing said middle portion of said second shaft within said aperture in said middle portion of said first support member; a first cutting wheel, a second cutting wheel, a third cutting wheel, a handle, said handle being securedly attached to said distal end of said second shaft; said first cutting wheel having a center portion being coaxially aligned with said longitudinal axis of said second shaft, and being securedly attached to said proximal end of said second shaft; means for said second and third cutting wheels being in rotatable connection with said middle portion of said second support member; whereby said first cutting wheel may engage said second cutting wheel and said third cutting wheel on opposite sides of the flange of a plastic container; further whereby a plastic flange may be lacerated by rotating said first cutting wheel.