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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 15, 1989
Filed:
Jan. 22, 1988
Applicant:
Inventors:
Gary L Kruse, Spring Lake, MI (US);
Bernard L Petersen, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Assignee:
Oliver Products Company, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B26D / ; B26D / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
834252 ; 83437 ; 83751 ; 834351 ; 834253 ;
Abstract
The specification discloses a countertop bread slicer having a horizontal blade assembly, a cradle for carrying a loaf upwardly through the assembly, and a unique cradle-transportation mechanism. The mechanism includes a gear linkage and a cradle-support arm and a handle arm extending therefrom. The gear linkage provides a mechanical advantage so that relatively small movement of the handle are results in relatively large movement of the cradle.