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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 12, 2006
Michael E. Peterson, Fairfield, CT (US);
Stuart David Farnworth, Westport, CT (US);
James E. Mccay, Fairfield, CT (US);
Michael E. Peterson, Fairfield, CT (US);
Stuart David Farnworth, Westport, CT (US);
James E. McCay, Fairfield, CT (US);
Acme United Corporation, Fairfield, CT (US);
Abstract
A pencil sharpener includes a base having a bottom surface adapted for being supported by a horizontal surface. A cutting assembly is mounted to the base and projects upwardly therefrom. A cage is disposed above the base and has an upper portion surrounding the cutting assembly. The upper portion of the cage includes at least one radial chute. An upper cover portion has an opening for insertion of an end of a pencil. A receptacle disposed above the base surrounds the cage, for collecting the shavings from sharpening a pencil.