Patent ID: 6739056
Filing Date: 2004-05-25
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
A device for piercing a nut, comprising:a) a first member having a receptacle for receiving the nut and a first handle section; b) a second member having a cover section for said receptacle, said cover section having an opening formed therein, said second member further including a second handle section; c) a third member having a piercing device for extending through said opening and into said receptacle for piercing the nut, said third member having a third handle section shorter than said first and second handle sections; d) said first, second, and third members having a common hinge point for pivoting said third member and said piercing device relative to said first and second members to pierce the nut in said receptacle; said cover section operating to hold the nut in place while said piercing device is removed from the nut and said opening in said cover section; and e) said first and second handle sections cooperating to form a gripping handle for the user to grip while pivoting said third member and said piercing device to pierce the nut.