Patent ID: 9215955
Filing Date: 2015-12-22
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A puller for removing foodstuffs from an upward facing opening of a container, comprising: a shank having a first end and a second end, the shank lying along a lengthwise first axis (L); a handle integrally connected to and extending laterally from the first end of the shank, the handle lying along a second axis (C) which runs transverse to said lengthwise first axis (L) of the shank and in a first plane (C-L) defined by said first axis and said second axis; a hook integral with the second end of the shank, the hook comprising a portion of said shank, an inner shaft portion having an lengthwise axis (A), connected to the shank, and an outer shaft portion connected to the inner shaft portion, the outer shaft portion having a lengthwise axis (B) and a terminal end; wherein said inner shaft portion and said outer shaft portion both lie within 60 degrees of the direction in which the handle extends from said lengthwise first axis (L); wherein said lengthwise axis (A) of said inner shaft portion of the hook is at an angle of 80 to 100 degrees to said lengthwise first axis (L) of the shank and at an angle (e wherein said lengthwise axis (B) of said outer shaft portion of the hook is at an angle of 20 to 40 degrees to said lengthwise axis (A) of said inner shaft portion.