Ernest E Walker

US Patent:

45191360, May 28, 1985

Filed:

Feb 27, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/583870

Inventors:

Ernest D. Walker - Silver Spring MD

International Classification:

A22C 2902
B26B 1322

US Classification:

30142

Abstract:

A shellfish cutting and eating implement having first and second lever members pivotally connected together. The first lever member includes a first elongated handle portion and a first elongated jaw portion defining a first cutting edge, a first substantially flat side surface and a flared end. The second lever member includes a second elongated handle portion and a second elongated jaw portion defining a second notched cutting edge. The flared end of the first lever member is substantially flat and perpendicular to the first flat side surface to help keep the first jaw portion in the proper position during the cutting operation. The flared end also defines a pointed forward end, in the shape of a fork, to facilitate spearing and removal of the shellfish meat.