Patent ID: 8234975
Filing Date: 2012-08-07
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A hulling device comprising: a pushing member configured to be selectively actuated; a cap spaced from the pushing member and including a plurality of contact regions, the pushing member being moveable with respect to the cap; a spring having a first portion coupled to the pushing member and a second portion coupled to the cap, the spring being configured to urge the pushing member apart from the cap; and at least a first nipper including a first base, a first nipping member and a second nipping member, the first base coupled to the pushing member, the first and second nipping members extending from the first base toward the cap, and respectively having a tip and a sliding region between the tip and the first base, the sliding regions of the first and second nipping members slidably positioned adjacent respective contact regions of the cap, the sliding regions respectively mutually shaped with the contact regions to cause movement of the respective tips away from each other as the sliding regions slide against the contact regions upon actuation of the pushing member.