Patent ID: 7162952

Claim:
A device for squeezing fluid from a can containing food packed in fluid comprising: (1) a first handle element having a first surface and a second surface, a can supporting element positioned on the first surface, the first handle having a trigger unit, the trigger unit including (i) a movable trigger element, (ii) a lever element, (iii) a link element connecting one portion of the lever element to the trigger element so movement of the trigger element causes corresponding movement of the lever element, (iv) a second link element connected to another portion of the lever element for movement therewith so that movement of the trigger element is transferred to the second link element to cause the lever element to move between a normal position and an extended position, where in the extended position, the lever element further extends from the second surface of the first handle element, (v) a leverage element on the second surface of the first handle element, and (vi) a magnet between the leverage element and the lever element such that when the lever element is in the normal position, the magnet is capable of attracting a lid that is opened from a can, and when the lever element is in the extended position, the lever element pushes the lid away from the magnet to free the lid from the magnet; and (2) a second handle element pivotably coupled to the first handle element such that the first handle faces the first surface of the second handle element, the second handle element including a can contents contacting element which includes a support post, a plate on the support post, and fluid drain holes defined through the plate.