CA2701304C - Apparatus and method for peeling a banana - Google Patents
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Abstract
A banana peeler is described, the peeler having a frame with an orifice therethrough for receiving a portion of a banana, a guard portion extending from the frame and a blade portion comprising a blade edge that is slidable along a track between an open and a cutting position, the track connected to the frame. When a portion of the banana is inserted through the orifice while the blade portion is in the open position, the blade portion can be slidably moved toward the guard portion along the track to the cutting position, the blade edge cutting through at least a layer of peel of the banana without cutting the entirety of the banana.
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PEELING A BANANA
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to apparatus and methods for peeling bananas, and other banana shaped fruit such as plantains.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
Bananas, and other banana shaped fruit such as plantains, tend to have very thick peels that tend to be removed prior to cooking and/or eating the inner fruit.
Removing the peel can be a difficult and time-consuming task. For example, when a banana is unripe and green, the peel can tend to be very hard and difficult to break open. As another example, when a banana is ripe, while the peel may tend to be softer, peeling the banana without damaging the softer inner fruit can be difficult. Peeling a banana, such as by a knife held free hand, can therefore tend to be difficult.
In an aspect of the invention, a banana peeler is provided comprising: a frame having an orifice therethrough for receiving at least a portion of a banana; a guard portion extending from the frame; and a blade portion comprising a blade edge, the blade portion slidable along a track between an open and a cutting position, the track connected to the frame, whereupon if the at least the portion of the banana is inserted through the orifice while the blade portion is in the open position, the blade portion can be slidably moved toward the guard portion along the track to the cutting position wherein the blade edge cuts through at least a layer of a peel of the banana without cutting through the entirety of the banana.
The blade portion of the banana peeler may further comprise a pin for slidable engagement with the track.
The banana peeler may further comprise a stop connected to the track, the stop preventing further sliding of the pin toward the guard portion when the blade portion is in the cutting position. The stop can be further connected to the frame.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to apparatus and methods for peeling bananas, and other banana shaped fruit such as plantains.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
Bananas, and other banana shaped fruit such as plantains, tend to have very thick peels that tend to be removed prior to cooking and/or eating the inner fruit.
Removing the peel can be a difficult and time-consuming task. For example, when a banana is unripe and green, the peel can tend to be very hard and difficult to break open. As another example, when a banana is ripe, while the peel may tend to be softer, peeling the banana without damaging the softer inner fruit can be difficult. Peeling a banana, such as by a knife held free hand, can therefore tend to be difficult.
In an aspect of the invention, a banana peeler is provided comprising: a frame having an orifice therethrough for receiving at least a portion of a banana; a guard portion extending from the frame; and a blade portion comprising a blade edge, the blade portion slidable along a track between an open and a cutting position, the track connected to the frame, whereupon if the at least the portion of the banana is inserted through the orifice while the blade portion is in the open position, the blade portion can be slidably moved toward the guard portion along the track to the cutting position wherein the blade edge cuts through at least a layer of a peel of the banana without cutting through the entirety of the banana.
The blade portion of the banana peeler may further comprise a pin for slidable engagement with the track.
The banana peeler may further comprise a stop connected to the track, the stop preventing further sliding of the pin toward the guard portion when the blade portion is in the cutting position. The stop can be further connected to the frame.
The banana peeler may further comprise a first handle connected to the frame and a second handle connected to the blade portion, the handles having handle orifices for inserting a finger or thumb.
The frame of the banana peeler may have a plurality of orifices, and each of the plurality of orifices may be of a different diameter to receive bananas of differing sizes.
In another aspect of the invention, there is a method of peeling a banana with a banana peeler. The banana peeler has a frame with an orifice therethrough for receiving at least a portion of a banana, a guard portion extending from the frame, and a blade portion comprising a blade edge. The blade portion is slidably engaged with a track and moveable along the track between an open and a cutting position, in which the track is connected to the frame. The method comprises inserting at least a portion of a banana through the orifice while the blade portion is in the open position; and slidably moving the blade portion towards the guard portion along the track to the cutting position, wherein the blade edge cuts through at least a layer of a peel of the banana without cutting through the entirety of the banana. The blade portion of the banana peeler may further comprises a pin for slidable engagement with the track. The banana peeler may further comprising a stop connected to the track, the stop preventing further sliding of the pin toward the guard portion when the blade portion is in the cutting position. The stop may be further connected to the frame. The banana peeler may further comprise a first handle connected to the frame and a second handle connected to the blade portion, the handles having handle orifices for inserting a finger or thumb. The frame may have a plurality of orifices. Each of the plurality of orifices may be of a different diameter to receive bananas of differing sizes.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
For a better understanding of embodiments of the apparatus and methods described herein, and to show more clearly how they may be carried into effect, reference will be made by way of example, to the accompanying drawings in which:
The frame of the banana peeler may have a plurality of orifices, and each of the plurality of orifices may be of a different diameter to receive bananas of differing sizes.
In another aspect of the invention, there is a method of peeling a banana with a banana peeler. The banana peeler has a frame with an orifice therethrough for receiving at least a portion of a banana, a guard portion extending from the frame, and a blade portion comprising a blade edge. The blade portion is slidably engaged with a track and moveable along the track between an open and a cutting position, in which the track is connected to the frame. The method comprises inserting at least a portion of a banana through the orifice while the blade portion is in the open position; and slidably moving the blade portion towards the guard portion along the track to the cutting position, wherein the blade edge cuts through at least a layer of a peel of the banana without cutting through the entirety of the banana. The blade portion of the banana peeler may further comprises a pin for slidable engagement with the track. The banana peeler may further comprising a stop connected to the track, the stop preventing further sliding of the pin toward the guard portion when the blade portion is in the cutting position. The stop may be further connected to the frame. The banana peeler may further comprise a first handle connected to the frame and a second handle connected to the blade portion, the handles having handle orifices for inserting a finger or thumb. The frame may have a plurality of orifices. Each of the plurality of orifices may be of a different diameter to receive bananas of differing sizes.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
For a better understanding of embodiments of the apparatus and methods described herein, and to show more clearly how they may be carried into effect, reference will be made by way of example, to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 shows a top elevated view of an embodiment of a banana peeler in an open position;
Figure 2 shows a top elevated view of the banana peeler of Figure 1 in a cutting position;
Figure 3 shows a top elevated view of a frame of the banana peeler of Figure 1;
Figure 4 shows a top elevated view of a blade portion of the banana peeler of Figure 1;
Figure 5 shows a side plan view of the blade portion of Figure 4;
Figure 6 shows a top elevated view of an alternative embodiment of a frame of a banana peeler;
Figure 7A shows a side plan view of the banana peeler of Figure 1 with a banana engaged with the peeler in an open position;
Figure 7B shows a side plan view of the banana peeler of Figure 1 with a banana engaged with the peeler in the cutting position; and Figure 7C shows a side plan view of the banana peeler of Figure 1 with a banana engaged with the peeler in the cutting position being peeled.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, where considered appropriate, reference numerals may be repeated among the figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements or steps. In addition, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the exemplary embodiments described herein. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments described herein may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the embodiments described herein.
Furthermore, this description is not to be considered as limiting the scope of the embodiments described herein in any way, but rather as merely describing the implementation of the various embodiments described herein.
A banana peeler is described below, that tends to be useful for peeling a banana or other banana-like fruits. The description below refers only to bananas for clarity of explanation, but it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that such descriptions and embodiment are applicable to other banana shaped fruits also.
The banana peeler tends to operate by holding a banana in a fixed position, and providing cutting through a layer of the peel of the banana, while tending to prevent cutting through the entirety of the banana, and tending to hold the banana in place while pulling the banana peeler downwards, along an uncut layer of peel.
With reference to Figures 1 and 2, banana peeler 100 is shown having frame 102 and blade portion 108. Frame 102 comprises orifices 104 for receiving at least a portion of a banana. In a preferred embodiment, orifices 104 may receive the stem portion of a banana. In some embodiments, frame 102 may comprise a plurality of orifices 104 and each orifice 104 may be of a different diameter to receive bananas or banana stems of differing sizes.
Guard portion 106 may extend from frame 102. In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, guard portion 106 extends downwardly at a substantially right angle to frame 102;
however, it will be appreciated that other angles may be used in other embodiments, so long as some angle is present to permit cutting by blade portion 108 as it is moved towards the cutting position. Guard portion 106 may provide a gripping surface for a user of banana peeler 100 when in operation. Guard portion 106 may additionally provide a means of protecting a users hand from being cut by blade edge 110 of blade portion 108 when the banana peeler 100 is in use. Frame 102 and guard portion 106 may be integral and may be comprised of wood, plastic, metal or other suitable material.
Blade portion 108 comprises blade edge 110. Blade edge 110 may be a sharp or serrated, providing a knife like edge for cutting through a layer of peel of a banana when banana peeler 100 is operated by a user. Blade portion 108 may be made from hardened steel or other suitable material.
Figure 2 shows a top elevated view of the banana peeler of Figure 1 in a cutting position;
Figure 3 shows a top elevated view of a frame of the banana peeler of Figure 1;
Figure 4 shows a top elevated view of a blade portion of the banana peeler of Figure 1;
Figure 5 shows a side plan view of the blade portion of Figure 4;
Figure 6 shows a top elevated view of an alternative embodiment of a frame of a banana peeler;
Figure 7A shows a side plan view of the banana peeler of Figure 1 with a banana engaged with the peeler in an open position;
Figure 7B shows a side plan view of the banana peeler of Figure 1 with a banana engaged with the peeler in the cutting position; and Figure 7C shows a side plan view of the banana peeler of Figure 1 with a banana engaged with the peeler in the cutting position being peeled.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, where considered appropriate, reference numerals may be repeated among the figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements or steps. In addition, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the exemplary embodiments described herein. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments described herein may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the embodiments described herein.
Furthermore, this description is not to be considered as limiting the scope of the embodiments described herein in any way, but rather as merely describing the implementation of the various embodiments described herein.
A banana peeler is described below, that tends to be useful for peeling a banana or other banana-like fruits. The description below refers only to bananas for clarity of explanation, but it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that such descriptions and embodiment are applicable to other banana shaped fruits also.
The banana peeler tends to operate by holding a banana in a fixed position, and providing cutting through a layer of the peel of the banana, while tending to prevent cutting through the entirety of the banana, and tending to hold the banana in place while pulling the banana peeler downwards, along an uncut layer of peel.
With reference to Figures 1 and 2, banana peeler 100 is shown having frame 102 and blade portion 108. Frame 102 comprises orifices 104 for receiving at least a portion of a banana. In a preferred embodiment, orifices 104 may receive the stem portion of a banana. In some embodiments, frame 102 may comprise a plurality of orifices 104 and each orifice 104 may be of a different diameter to receive bananas or banana stems of differing sizes.
Guard portion 106 may extend from frame 102. In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, guard portion 106 extends downwardly at a substantially right angle to frame 102;
however, it will be appreciated that other angles may be used in other embodiments, so long as some angle is present to permit cutting by blade portion 108 as it is moved towards the cutting position. Guard portion 106 may provide a gripping surface for a user of banana peeler 100 when in operation. Guard portion 106 may additionally provide a means of protecting a users hand from being cut by blade edge 110 of blade portion 108 when the banana peeler 100 is in use. Frame 102 and guard portion 106 may be integral and may be comprised of wood, plastic, metal or other suitable material.
Blade portion 108 comprises blade edge 110. Blade edge 110 may be a sharp or serrated, providing a knife like edge for cutting through a layer of peel of a banana when banana peeler 100 is operated by a user. Blade portion 108 may be made from hardened steel or other suitable material.
Track 112 may be connected to frame 102 and blade portion 108 may be slidably connected to track 112 such that blade portion 108 may slide toward guard portion 106 far enough so that blade edge 110 may cut through a layer of peel of a banana when banana peeler 100 is operated by a user.
Blade portion 108 may be slidable between an open and a cutting position along track 112 and may have pins 114 that may slidably engage with track 112 which may tend to provide slidable movement of blade portion between the open and cutting positions.
Track 112 and pins 114 may be any shape suitable for slidable engagement. For example, as seen in Figure 1, track 112 is comprised of two rails that engage with pins 114, and may tend to allow movement in only two directions. Other means of slidable engagement between track 112 and pins 114 will be clear to those of skill in the art.
In some embodiments, when blade portion 108 is in the open position, blade portion 108 will be at its most extended position relative to frame 102, which may tend to provide access to insert a banana into orifice 104. In some embodiments, when blade portion 108 is in the cutting position, blade portion 108 may be positioned such that if a banana has been inserted into orifice 104 of frame 102, at least a layer of the peel of the banana will be cut by blade edge 110 as blade portion 108 moves towards the cutting position, without cutting through the entirety of the banana.
It will be apparent to those of skill in the art that in alternative embodiments, frame 102 may be slidably connected to track 112 and may slide between an open position and a cutting position relative to blade portion 108, while in other embodiments, both frame 102 and blade portion 108 may be slidably connected to track 112 and may each be slidable towards one another to provide a banana peeler 110 that in operation may be operated between in an open and a cutting position. Those of ordinary skill in the art will also appreciate that other engagements between a blade portion and a frame portion may be used in other embodiments.
In some embodiments, stops 116 may be provided to prevent blade portion 108 from sliding beyond the cutting position. Stops 116 may be connected to track 112 and/or frame 102; however it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that stops 116 may be connected to relevant portions of banana peeler 100 to prevent sliding of blade portion 108 and/or frame 102 beyond particular open or cutting positions. In some embodiments, stops 116 may be comprised of a rubberized material which may tend to provide a cushioned surface when contacted by pins 114 in operation by a user sliding blade portion 108 to the cutting position. Other suitable materials for stops 116 will be apparent to those of skill in the art.
In some embodiments, frame 102 may have a first handle 118 which may have first handle orifice 122 and similarly, blade portion 108 may have a second handle 120 which may have second handle orifice 124. Such handles 118, 120 may tend to assist in the operation of banana peeler 100, and may tend to provide a safe area for a user's hands to grip and operate banana peeler 100. Handle orifices 122, 124 may be sized to receive a finger and/or a thumb of a user when banana peeler 100 is operated. In alternative embodiments, handles 118, 120 may have indentations or a gripping surface affixed thereto for receiving a finger and/or a thumb of a user when banana peeler 100 is operated. Other embodiments of handles 118, 120 will be apparent to those of skill in the art.
Referring to Figure 3, frame 102 may have orifices 104 and first handle 118 with first handle orifice 120 with guard portion 106 extending from frame 102. In the embodiment shown, stops 116 may be connected to frame 102 and may be sized to fit within track 112. With reference to Figure 6, an alternative embodiment of frame 600 is shown having orifices 604. Guard portion 606 extends from frame 600 and may be L-shaped such that slot 608 is formed. Additional orifices 602 may be provided in guard which may tend to allow a banana to be inserted through guard 606 and frame 600 for operation of banana peeler 100.
In operation of a banana peeler having frame 600, when a banana is inserted through one of orifices 602 or 604, blade portion 108 may be inserted in slot 608 when slidably moved by a user to the cutting position. In such an embodiment, guard portion 606 may tend to provide a gripping area for a user of banana peeler 100 when in operation and may additionally provide a means of protecting a users hand from being cut by blade edge 110 of blade portion 108 when the banana peeler is in use.
Referring to Figures 4 and 5, blade portion 108 of peeler 100 is shown having blade edge 110, second handle 120 with second handle orifice 124 and pins 114. Pins may comprise base 502, rod 504 and flange 506. Base 502 may be connected to blade portion 108 and with further reference to Figure 1, track 114 may engage portions of the upper surface of base 502, the bottom surface of flange 506 and side surfaces of rod 504 which may tend to provide slidable motion of blade portion 108 between the open and cutting positions when peeler 100 is in operation.
Referring to Figures 1, 2 and 7A - 7C, when peeler 100 is in use, a user may insert banana 700 through orifice 104 when blade portion 108 is in the open position.
The stem of banana 700 may protrude outwardly from orifice 104. The user may then slide blade portion 108 along track 112 towards guard portion 106 to the cutting position such that blade edge 110 cuts through at least a layer of peel 702 of banana 700 without cutting through the entirety of banana 700, which may tend to cause inner fruit 704 of banana 700 to be accessible. For example, the movement of blade portion 108 may be impeded by one or more of stops 116 to prevent cutting through the entirety of,banana 700. After cutting, the user may then pull banana peeler 100 downwards, along the non-cut layer of peel 702, to peel banana 700 as demonstrated in Figure 7C.
The present invention has been described with regard to preferred embodiments.
However, it will be obvious to persons skilled in the art that a number of variants and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as described herein.
Blade portion 108 may be slidable between an open and a cutting position along track 112 and may have pins 114 that may slidably engage with track 112 which may tend to provide slidable movement of blade portion between the open and cutting positions.
Track 112 and pins 114 may be any shape suitable for slidable engagement. For example, as seen in Figure 1, track 112 is comprised of two rails that engage with pins 114, and may tend to allow movement in only two directions. Other means of slidable engagement between track 112 and pins 114 will be clear to those of skill in the art.
In some embodiments, when blade portion 108 is in the open position, blade portion 108 will be at its most extended position relative to frame 102, which may tend to provide access to insert a banana into orifice 104. In some embodiments, when blade portion 108 is in the cutting position, blade portion 108 may be positioned such that if a banana has been inserted into orifice 104 of frame 102, at least a layer of the peel of the banana will be cut by blade edge 110 as blade portion 108 moves towards the cutting position, without cutting through the entirety of the banana.
It will be apparent to those of skill in the art that in alternative embodiments, frame 102 may be slidably connected to track 112 and may slide between an open position and a cutting position relative to blade portion 108, while in other embodiments, both frame 102 and blade portion 108 may be slidably connected to track 112 and may each be slidable towards one another to provide a banana peeler 110 that in operation may be operated between in an open and a cutting position. Those of ordinary skill in the art will also appreciate that other engagements between a blade portion and a frame portion may be used in other embodiments.
In some embodiments, stops 116 may be provided to prevent blade portion 108 from sliding beyond the cutting position. Stops 116 may be connected to track 112 and/or frame 102; however it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that stops 116 may be connected to relevant portions of banana peeler 100 to prevent sliding of blade portion 108 and/or frame 102 beyond particular open or cutting positions. In some embodiments, stops 116 may be comprised of a rubberized material which may tend to provide a cushioned surface when contacted by pins 114 in operation by a user sliding blade portion 108 to the cutting position. Other suitable materials for stops 116 will be apparent to those of skill in the art.
In some embodiments, frame 102 may have a first handle 118 which may have first handle orifice 122 and similarly, blade portion 108 may have a second handle 120 which may have second handle orifice 124. Such handles 118, 120 may tend to assist in the operation of banana peeler 100, and may tend to provide a safe area for a user's hands to grip and operate banana peeler 100. Handle orifices 122, 124 may be sized to receive a finger and/or a thumb of a user when banana peeler 100 is operated. In alternative embodiments, handles 118, 120 may have indentations or a gripping surface affixed thereto for receiving a finger and/or a thumb of a user when banana peeler 100 is operated. Other embodiments of handles 118, 120 will be apparent to those of skill in the art.
Referring to Figure 3, frame 102 may have orifices 104 and first handle 118 with first handle orifice 120 with guard portion 106 extending from frame 102. In the embodiment shown, stops 116 may be connected to frame 102 and may be sized to fit within track 112. With reference to Figure 6, an alternative embodiment of frame 600 is shown having orifices 604. Guard portion 606 extends from frame 600 and may be L-shaped such that slot 608 is formed. Additional orifices 602 may be provided in guard which may tend to allow a banana to be inserted through guard 606 and frame 600 for operation of banana peeler 100.
In operation of a banana peeler having frame 600, when a banana is inserted through one of orifices 602 or 604, blade portion 108 may be inserted in slot 608 when slidably moved by a user to the cutting position. In such an embodiment, guard portion 606 may tend to provide a gripping area for a user of banana peeler 100 when in operation and may additionally provide a means of protecting a users hand from being cut by blade edge 110 of blade portion 108 when the banana peeler is in use.
Referring to Figures 4 and 5, blade portion 108 of peeler 100 is shown having blade edge 110, second handle 120 with second handle orifice 124 and pins 114. Pins may comprise base 502, rod 504 and flange 506. Base 502 may be connected to blade portion 108 and with further reference to Figure 1, track 114 may engage portions of the upper surface of base 502, the bottom surface of flange 506 and side surfaces of rod 504 which may tend to provide slidable motion of blade portion 108 between the open and cutting positions when peeler 100 is in operation.
Referring to Figures 1, 2 and 7A - 7C, when peeler 100 is in use, a user may insert banana 700 through orifice 104 when blade portion 108 is in the open position.
The stem of banana 700 may protrude outwardly from orifice 104. The user may then slide blade portion 108 along track 112 towards guard portion 106 to the cutting position such that blade edge 110 cuts through at least a layer of peel 702 of banana 700 without cutting through the entirety of banana 700, which may tend to cause inner fruit 704 of banana 700 to be accessible. For example, the movement of blade portion 108 may be impeded by one or more of stops 116 to prevent cutting through the entirety of,banana 700. After cutting, the user may then pull banana peeler 100 downwards, along the non-cut layer of peel 702, to peel banana 700 as demonstrated in Figure 7C.
The present invention has been described with regard to preferred embodiments.
However, it will be obvious to persons skilled in the art that a number of variants and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as described herein.
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1. A banana peeler comprising:
a frame having an orifice therethrough for receiving at least a portion of a banana;
a guard portion extending from the frame; and a blade portion comprising a blade edge, the blade portion slidable along a track between an open and a cutting position, the track connected to the frame, whereupon if the at least the portion of the banana is inserted through the orifice while the blade portion is in the open position, the blade portion can be slidably moved toward the guard portion along the track to the cutting position wherein the blade edge cuts through at least a layer of a peel of the banana without cutting through the entirety of the banana.
a frame having an orifice therethrough for receiving at least a portion of a banana;
a guard portion extending from the frame; and a blade portion comprising a blade edge, the blade portion slidable along a track between an open and a cutting position, the track connected to the frame, whereupon if the at least the portion of the banana is inserted through the orifice while the blade portion is in the open position, the blade portion can be slidably moved toward the guard portion along the track to the cutting position wherein the blade edge cuts through at least a layer of a peel of the banana without cutting through the entirety of the banana.
2. The banana peeler of claim 1 wherein the blade portion further comprises a pin for slidable engagement with the track.
3. The banana peeler of claim 2, further comprising a stop connected to the track, the stop preventing further sliding of the pin toward the guard portion when the blade portion is in the cutting position.
4. The banana peeler of claim 3 wherein the stop is further connected to the frame.
5. The banana peeler of claim 4, further comprising a first handle connected to the frame and a second handle connected to the blade portion, the handles having handle orifices for inserting a finger or thumb.
6. The banana peeler of claim 5 wherein the frame has a plurality of orifices.
7. The banana peeler of claim 6 wherein each of the plurality of orifices is of a different diameter to receive bananas of differing sizes.
8. A method of peeling a banana with a banana peeler, the banana peeler having a frame with an orifice therethrough for receiving at least a portion of a banana, a guard portion extending from the frame, and a blade portion comprising a blade edge, the blade portion slidably engaged with a track and moveable along the track between an open and a cutting position, in which the track is connected to the frame, the method comprising:
inserting at least a portion of a banana through the orifice while the blade portion is in the open position; and slidably moving the blade portion towards the guard portion along the track to the cutting position, wherein the blade edge cuts through at least a layer of a peel of the banana without cutting through the entirety of the banana.
inserting at least a portion of a banana through the orifice while the blade portion is in the open position; and slidably moving the blade portion towards the guard portion along the track to the cutting position, wherein the blade edge cuts through at least a layer of a peel of the banana without cutting through the entirety of the banana.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein the blade portion of the banana peeler further comprises a pin for slidable engagement with the track.
10. The method of claim 9, wherein the banana peeler further comprising a stop connected to the track, the stop preventing further sliding of the pin toward the guard portion when the blade portion is in the cutting position.
11. The method of claim 10, wherein the stop is further connected to the frame.
12. The method of claim 11, wherein the banana peeler further comprising a first handle connected to the frame and a second handle connected to the blade portion, the handles having handle orifices for inserting a finger or thumb.
13. The method of claim 12, wherein the frame has a plurality of orifices.
14. The method of claim 13, wherein each of the plurality of orifices is of a different diameter to receive bananas of differing sizes.
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