Abstract: A kitchen tool for handling disposable food containing bags in described. The took includes first and second pivotally-connected members which have bag-gripping edges between which a bag is gripped. At least one such edge and as described both bag-gripping edges have slots through which a knife can move to cut a bag as it is held. A bag cutter is mounted on one member to cut a bag along the slots. A lock mechanism is described with which the members cannot be opened unless the cutter is moved to a safe position.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 24, 1989
Date of Patent:
May 14, 1991
Assignee:
Arnim B. Jebe
Inventors:
Arnim B. Jebe, Frank D. Flagg, Harold W. Danser, III, William Kobernus, George Schick