Abstract: An electric cutting utensil adapted to receive a variety of shaped attachments for cutting any of a variety of foods into fanciful shapes is disclosed. The cutting utensil includes a housing having an ergonomically designed external shape adapted to comfortably fit in a user's hand. The housing contains an electric motor having an output shaft connected to an attachment-receiving tip by an oscillation-generating coupling. The attachment-receiving tip includes a chuck lock assembly for receiving a plurality of variously sized and shaped interchangeable cutting heads. Each cutting head includes a projecting knife-like edge formed into a fanciful shape, such as a heart or a star, or any other suitable shape. The electric motor may be powered by one or more batteries contained within the housing, or by direct connection to an electrical outlet using a power cord. A base is provided for storage of the device and attachments. In the case of the battery powered embodiment the base is further adapted for re-charging.

Abstract: An electric cutting utensil adapted to receive a variety of shaped attachments for cutting any of a variety of foods into fanciful shapes is disclosed. The cutting utensil includes a housing having an ergonomically designed external shape adapted to comfortably fit in a user's hand. The housing contains an electric motor having an output shaft connected to an attachment-receiving tip by an oscillation-generating coupling. The attachment-receiving tip includes a chuck lock assembly for receiving a plurality of variously sized and shaped interchangeable cutting heads. Each cutting head includes a projecting knife-like edge formed into a fanciful shape, such as a heart or a star, or any other suitable shape. The electric motor may be powered by one or more batteries contained within the housing, or by direct connection to an electrical outlet using a power cord. A base is provided for storage of the device and attachments.

Abstract: A device for opening a series of bags in a stack. The device comprises a rotatable element having a substantially circular cross section. This element rotates and grabs a front side of the bag. Attached to the rotatable element is a first drive mechanism for rotating the element. In addition, a sensor is attached to the first drive mechanism. The sensor reads when the rotatable wheel grabs the bag. A second drive mechanism is connected to the first drive mechanism. This second drive mechanism drives the wheel into and back away from the bag stack. In this way, when the rotatable element rotates and moves into the bag, it grabs the bag. Next, it wraps the bag around the element so that the bag trips the sensor. The sensor triggers the motor to stop the element from rotating. In addition, the sensor signals the second drive mechanism to move the element away from the bag stack, to open the bag.

Abstract: A plastic bag packing system adapted for use in association with a retail store check out counter having a front wall with a recess extending therein, the recess having a rear wall including a centrally positioned horizontal rod, the apparatus comprising: an electrically powered motor including a rotation device, a pinion gear being operatively coupled to the rotation device, a plurality of wires electrically coupling the motor to an electrical source and an activation device, a rack formed having a plurality of grooves and including a forward end and a rearward end, the rearward end being coupled to the pinion gear such that rotation of the pinion gear causes the rack to move rearward or forward upon engagement of the motor; and a retractable arm assembly comprising two forwardly extending horizontal arms and a horizontal rear bar, the rear bar being coupled to the forward end of the rack, the arms being slidably positioned through the rear wall of the recess, the forward end of each arm including an upturne