US Patent: 2,127,373


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Can Opener

Patentee:

Myron J. Zimmer (exact or similar names) - Chicago, IL

USPTO Classifications:

30/416

Tool Categories:

household : can and jar openers

Assignees:

Edward Katzinger Company - Chicago, IL

Manufacturer:

EKCO - Chicago, IL

Witnesses:

none listed

Patent Dates:
Applied:	Aug. 20, 1936
Granted:	Aug. 16, 1938

Patent Pictures:

Myron J. Zimmer patent August 16, 1938

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Description:

Squeezing the lever handles forces the cutter through the can top, and turning the "key" advances the can through the cutter. The residual metal is is forced against the inside of the can, leaving a smooth edge when the top is removed.

Later models based on this patent include features of appearance as shown in design patent D118,848.