Ruth A Cole

US Patent:

41128001, Sep 12, 1978

Filed:

Jun 30, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/811476

Inventors:

Lawrence S. Cole - North Carver MA
Ruth J. Cole - North Carver MA
Rigo Facchini - North Plymouth MA

International Classification:

B26D 480
B26D 704

US Classification:

83411A

Abstract:

A dispenser for use with a can of a jellied product has a holder to support an opened can in such an inclined position that with its open end downwardly its contents slide against a fixed retaining plate. An insert divides the contents into longitudinal sections. Means are provided to rotate the can and the retaining plate has an open ended slot extending from the center thereof and a blade extending forwardly and upwardly from the rear edge of its slot, the blade severing the sections as the can is rotated and forcing the sliced sections through the slot. Means are also provided to force the can holder into a position in which the rim at the closed end of the can is gripped by the can rotating means which may be a can opener, either manually or motor operated.