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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 13, 2007
Filed:
Sep. 30, 2003
David Webster, San Francisco, CA (US);
Hans-christoph Haenlein, San Jose, CA (US);
Thomas Overthun, San Francisco, CA (US);
Sven Newman, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Sam Palmer, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Annetta Papadopoulos, Palo Alto, CA (US);
James Yurchenco, Palo Alto, CA (US);
David Webster, San Francisco, CA (US);
Hans-Christoph Haenlein, San Jose, CA (US);
Thomas Overthun, San Francisco, CA (US);
Sven Newman, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Sam Palmer, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Annetta Papadopoulos, Palo Alto, CA (US);
James Yurchenco, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Zyliss USA Corp., Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
A cutting device in accordance with the present invention is deal for use in cutting pizza and other 'flat-bread' like cuisine. For example, in accordance with various embodiments, a cutting device is provided which exhibits improved functionality and ease of use through the use of handle which directs the cutting force from a user in the most efficient manner to carryout the task of cutting, for example, pizza. Moreover, the handle may provide improved protection of the user from accidental injury during use as well as be suitably configured to retract in a manner which facilitates removal of the cutting blade.