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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 27, 2008
Richard D. Heck, Lucerne Valley, CA (US);
Henry A. Affeldt, Jr., Llano, CA (US);
Richard D. Heck, Lucerne Valley, CA (US);
Henry A. Affeldt, Jr., Llano, CA (US);
HAA Consulting, Llano, CA (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to a melon cutting apparatus that cuts a melon portion or melon half. The apparatus cuts the melon pulp into sections, and removes the rind from the pulp. The apparatus includes a base having an opening; a cutting matrix that has a plurality of blades, wherein the cutting matrix communicates with the opening. The apparatus also includes a sweeping blade that is curved and positioned at or near the cutting matrix and is used to cut the rind from the melon pulp. The apparatus further includes an actuator that engages the sweeping blade. The apparatus embodies an arm attached to the apparatus, and a pressure cap that is mounted to the arm, opposite the cutting matrix. Additionally, the present invention pertains to systems and methods of using the apparatus.