Patent ID: 8205545

Claim:
A melon cutting apparatus that cuts a melon portion, the apparatus comprises: a. a base having an opening; b. a cutting matrix that comprises one or more matrix unidirectional blades, wherein the cutting matrix communicates with the opening; c. one or more sweeping undirectioanl blades that comprise a first end and a second end, and the first and second ends are positioned at or near the cutting matrix and the first and second ends form an axis; and wherein the sweeping blade is curved, wherein the matrix blades and the sweeping blades are separate structures and the sweeping blade rotates about the axis and wherein the sweeping blade cuts the melon during rotation about the axis; and d. an actuator that engages the sweeping blade, wherein the actuator comprises a handle, wherein when engaged, the actuator causes the sweeping blade to move about the axis.