CA3027905A1 - Fruit slicer and juicer apparatus and method - Google Patents
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Abstract
A handheld device (100) that permits slicing and juicing a fruit in two steps of slicing and juicing. The device includes a cradle portion (144), a squeezer portion (148), and a blade assembly (146) all joined at a common hinge. A lemon or other unsliced fruit is placed in the device cradle portion (144), and in a first slicing step, the user grasps a blade handle to rotate a blade (126) into the fruit. In the second juicing step, the user grasps a handle of the squeezer portion (148) and rotates the squeezer portion into the fruit to squeeze juice from the fruit. A funnel is provided to collect the juice. It is not necessary to slice lemons or other fruit with a knife before juicing, or to touch sliced fruit.
Description
Fruit slicer and juicer apparatus and method BACKGROUND- Field of Invention The current invention relates to an apparatus and method for juicing a fruit, and more specifically to slicing and juicing a fruit in a single device.
BACKGROUND- Prior Art Prior art fruit juicers typically require that the fruit be cut in half, or in smaller pieces, before juicing.
In one embodiment of the current invention, a whole fruit, such as a lemon, is positioned in the juicer. A blade is provided in the juicer so that the fruit can be cut in a first operation, and then juiced in a second operation with the same device.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
In one embodiment, the fruit slicer and juicer is a handheld device that permits slicing and juicing a fruit in two easy slicing and juicing steps. The device includes a cradle portion, a squeezer portion, and a blade assembly. The distal ends of the cradle portion, the squeezer portion, and the blade assembly are joined at a hinge, so that the squeezer portion, and the blade assembly may be rotated with respect to the cradle portion.
In one embodiment, a lemon or other unsliced fruit is placed in a cradle in the device cradle portion. In a first slicing step, the user grasps a handle provided on the blade assembly and rotates the blade assembly about the hinge toward the cradle portion. As the blade portion rotates toward the cradle portion, a blade on the blade assembly slices the fruit.
In the second juicing step, the user grasps a handle of the squeezer portion and rotates the squeezer portion about the hinge toward the cradle portion. As the squeezer portion presses into the fruit, two spaced apart protrusions simultaneously squeeze the fruit on each side of the blade.
BACKGROUND- Prior Art Prior art fruit juicers typically require that the fruit be cut in half, or in smaller pieces, before juicing.
In one embodiment of the current invention, a whole fruit, such as a lemon, is positioned in the juicer. A blade is provided in the juicer so that the fruit can be cut in a first operation, and then juiced in a second operation with the same device.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
In one embodiment, the fruit slicer and juicer is a handheld device that permits slicing and juicing a fruit in two easy slicing and juicing steps. The device includes a cradle portion, a squeezer portion, and a blade assembly. The distal ends of the cradle portion, the squeezer portion, and the blade assembly are joined at a hinge, so that the squeezer portion, and the blade assembly may be rotated with respect to the cradle portion.
In one embodiment, a lemon or other unsliced fruit is placed in a cradle in the device cradle portion. In a first slicing step, the user grasps a handle provided on the blade assembly and rotates the blade assembly about the hinge toward the cradle portion. As the blade portion rotates toward the cradle portion, a blade on the blade assembly slices the fruit.
In the second juicing step, the user grasps a handle of the squeezer portion and rotates the squeezer portion about the hinge toward the cradle portion. As the squeezer portion presses into the fruit, two spaced apart protrusions simultaneously squeeze the fruit on each side of the blade.
2 The combination of the slicing and juicing steps facilitates a quicker and safer juicing of lemons and other fruit. It is not necessary to slice lemons or other fruit with a knife before juicing, or to touch sliced fruit.
In one example, the device has a strainer to keep the fruit juice free of pulp and seed.
The device slices, juices, strains, and directs juice out of lemons and other fruit in two easy steps. The user does not expose skin to a knife blade, or expose clothes to acidic fruit juice.
In another embodiment, the device is configured to slice and juice in a single step.
Homeowners can use the device in their home kitchen. Restaurants, bars, and nightclubs can use the device for slicing and juicing lemons to marinate foods and to make mixed drinks in a quicker and safer manner.
The users of this fruit slicer andjuicer will benefit with respect to convenience and safety. The users will find the device operation to be fast and easy, and will appreciate the distance between the device's blade and the user's hands. Once the juice is being extracted from the lemon or other fruit, it will be strained and exerted onto the desired area. This process will eliminate pulp, seeds, and spurts of lemon or other fruit juice.
This quick, safe, and easy process of slicing andjuicing a lemon or other fruit will allow its users to do so with confidence.
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FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of an embodiment of a fruit slicer and juicer in a closed orientation.
FIG. 2 is atop view of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a side view of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1 in a closed orientation.
FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1 in a closed orientation.
FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1 in an open orientation with a fruit positioned to be placed in the cradle portion.
In one example, the device has a strainer to keep the fruit juice free of pulp and seed.
The device slices, juices, strains, and directs juice out of lemons and other fruit in two easy steps. The user does not expose skin to a knife blade, or expose clothes to acidic fruit juice.
In another embodiment, the device is configured to slice and juice in a single step.
Homeowners can use the device in their home kitchen. Restaurants, bars, and nightclubs can use the device for slicing and juicing lemons to marinate foods and to make mixed drinks in a quicker and safer manner.
The users of this fruit slicer andjuicer will benefit with respect to convenience and safety. The users will find the device operation to be fast and easy, and will appreciate the distance between the device's blade and the user's hands. Once the juice is being extracted from the lemon or other fruit, it will be strained and exerted onto the desired area. This process will eliminate pulp, seeds, and spurts of lemon or other fruit juice.
This quick, safe, and easy process of slicing andjuicing a lemon or other fruit will allow its users to do so with confidence.
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FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of an embodiment of a fruit slicer and juicer in a closed orientation.
FIG. 2 is atop view of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a side view of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1 in a closed orientation.
FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1 in a closed orientation.
FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1 in an open orientation with a fruit positioned to be placed in the cradle portion.
3 FIG. 6 is a side perspective view of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1 in an open orientation with a fruit positioned in the cradle portion and the blade assembly partially closed.
FIG. 7 is a side perspective view of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1 in an open orientation with a fruit positioned in the cradle portion and the blade assembly closed.
FIG. 8A is a top view of the cradle portion of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 8B is a side view of the cradle portion of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1 with an unenclosed handle portion.
FIG. 8C is a bottom view of the cradle portion of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 8D is a front view of the cradle portion of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 9A is a top view of the juicer portion of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 9B is a side view of the juicer portion of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 9C is a bottom view of the juicer portion of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 9D is a front view of the juicer portion of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 10A is a top view of a first example riveted blade assembly of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 10B is a side view of a first example riveted blade assembly of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 10C is a bottom view of a first example riveted blade assembly of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 10D is a front view of a first example riveted blade assembly of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 11 is a bottom perspective view of a second example cast blade assembly of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 12A is a side perspective view of a fruit slicer and juicer in an open orientation with an alternate blade assembly.
FIG. 12B is a detailed side perspective view of the hinged end of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 12.
DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENT- fruit slicer and juicer device with two step cutting and juicing FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of an embodiment 100 of a fruit slicer and juicer in
FIG. 7 is a side perspective view of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1 in an open orientation with a fruit positioned in the cradle portion and the blade assembly closed.
FIG. 8A is a top view of the cradle portion of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 8B is a side view of the cradle portion of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1 with an unenclosed handle portion.
FIG. 8C is a bottom view of the cradle portion of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 8D is a front view of the cradle portion of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 9A is a top view of the juicer portion of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 9B is a side view of the juicer portion of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 9C is a bottom view of the juicer portion of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 9D is a front view of the juicer portion of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 10A is a top view of a first example riveted blade assembly of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 10B is a side view of a first example riveted blade assembly of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 10C is a bottom view of a first example riveted blade assembly of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 10D is a front view of a first example riveted blade assembly of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 11 is a bottom perspective view of a second example cast blade assembly of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1.
FIG. 12A is a side perspective view of a fruit slicer and juicer in an open orientation with an alternate blade assembly.
FIG. 12B is a detailed side perspective view of the hinged end of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 12.
DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENT- fruit slicer and juicer device with two step cutting and juicing FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of an embodiment 100 of a fruit slicer and juicer in
4 a closed orientation. In this embodiment the slicer and juicer 100 comprises a blade assembly, a juicer portion 148, and a cradle portion. In this example, handles are provided on each of the blade assembly, a juicer portion, and a cradle portion. The distal ends of each handle are pivotally connected with a hinge bolt or ring.
FIG. 2 is a top view of the fruit slicer and juicer 100 showing a juicing handle 138 for the juicer portion 148.
FIG. 3 is a side view of the fruit slicer and juicer 100 in a closed orientation. The cradle portion 144 is shown as the lower assembly on the device.
FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of the fruit slicer and juicer of 100 in a closed orientation. A clip ring 146 serves as a hinge pin for the blade assembly, a juicer portion 148, and a cradle portion. The clip is provided through all hinge rings in order to serve as a pivot element and to hang the device for storage.
FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1 in an open orientation with a fruit 20, such as a lemon, positioned to be placed in a fruit dome 112 on the the cradle portion 144. When the fruit is placed in the fruit dome, the blade assembly can be closed so that blade 126 cuts the fruit. In one example, the device blade assembly, a juicer portion, and cradle portion are all joined at their distal ends with a stop hinge so that the device has an open orientation of approximately 120 degrees, so that the blade and juicer handles can be conveniently grasped.
FIG. 6 is a side perspective view of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1 in an open orientation with a fruit 20 positioned in the fruit dome 112 on the the cradle portion 144 and the blade assembly 146 partially closed. As the blade assembly 146 is closed, the blade 126 is directed toward the fruit. In this example, the cradle portion 144 has a handle with a lower handle enclosure 160 that serves to reinforce the cradle portion.
FIG. 7 is a side perspective view of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1 in an open orientation with a fruit positioned in the cradle portion and the blade assembly 146 fully closed. The juicer portion 148 is in a partially closed orientation so that a pair of juicer protrusions 134 are directed toward the fruit. As the juicer portion 148 is closed, the juicer protrusions 134 will engage the fruit and squeeze juice from the fruit. As juice is squeezed from the device, the juice flows to juice funnel and seed/pulp strainer 106 at the bottom of the cradle fruit dome. A pair of legs 190 is provided on the device so that the device will stand upright on the legs and a portion of the cradle handle. The legs 190 resist device tipping.
FIGs. 8A-8D are top, side, bottom, and front views of the cradle portion 144 of a fruit slicer and juicer. The fruit dome 112 includes a plurality of support ribs 185 which provide a spacing for squeezed juice to flow to the juice funnel and seed/pulp strainer at the bottom 106 of the dome. In this example, the seed/pulp strainer at the bottom of the fruit dome 112 captures seeds or pulp. The juice funnel completely surrounds the seed/
pulp strainer in order to direct juice flow while avoiding spontaneous juice spurts. In this example, the cradle handle 120 is a single arm without the lower handle enclosure 160 of FIGs 1-6.
FIGs. 9A-9D are top, side, bottom, and front views of the juicer portion 148 of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1. As the juicing handle juicer protrusions 130 is pushed downward, the juicer protrusions 134 are directed toward the fruit. A blade space 136 allows the juicer protrusions 134 to travel on either side of the blade.
FIGs. 10A-10D are top, side, bottom, and front views of a first example riveted blade assembly of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1. In this example, a serrated blade 126 is attached to the blade handle 130 with rivets 131. Juicer hinge rings 132 permit the handle to be rotated. The juicer pin rings are aligned with slicer hinge and cradle hinge rings so that a pin or clip ring forms a hinge to permit independent rotation of the blade assembly or juicer portions. In one example, the blade assembly includes a stainless steel blade 126 attached by blade attachment rivets 131 to a cast aluminum, aluminum-zinc, or polymer slicing handle 130.
FIG. ibis a bottom perspective view of a second example cast blade assembly of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1. In this example, the blade 126 is cast into the cast blade assembly 127.
Example Operation At step 1000, place a whole uncut lemon or other fruit into the whole-dome area 112 on the cradle portion 144.
At step 2000, grab the slicing handle 130 and squeeze it downward into the bottom dome handle 120. This will force the blade 126 down through the center of a lemon, slicing it in half.
At step 2000, grab the top juicing handle 130 and squeeze downward. This will force the juicer protrusions 134 past both sides of the blade 126, and down into the dome area 112, thereby juicing the lemon.
As the lemon halves are being squeezed, the juice will travel down through the seed/
pulp strainer 106 and out of the juice funnel into a container (not shown).
The lemon slicer and juicer 100 is similar to a typical lemon squeezer, with additional features that make the lemon slicing and juicing process convenient and safe.
The device allows you to both slice and juice a lemon in two easy steps with one device.
Alternatives The material that will be used to make the handles of this device may include but is not limited to steel or other metal, or plastic. The material that will be used to make the blade of this device may include but is not limited to stainless steel, metal, plastic, or ceramic. The materials that will be used to assemble the device may include but is not limited to steel, metal, copper, or plastic.
The device color schemes, shapes, materials, designs, dimensions, mechanics, etc., may be altered or changed based on the manufacturing process, the manufacturing cost, and based on the device's use.
The device's artistic design may be altered or changed at any time depending on advertising and marketing purposes. Although the concept will remain persistently similar, it's dimensions, materials, design, and assembly may be altered or changed due to product expansion and improvement.
The shape and material used to make the device's blade may be altered or changed at any time depending on the most efficient, convenient, or safest way to slice the fruit.
The device's funnel designed to more properly direct juice flow could be manufactured as attached to the bottom dome handle or unattached. If the funnel is manufactured as unattached, the device may be slightly altered to allow the funnel to be a separate component that may be screwed on and off. Also, the funnel is an optional component that may or may not be used on the device at all depending on the manufacturing cost and process.
The proportions and measurements used to manufacture, design, assemble, or make the device can be altered or changed depending on the most efficient way to operate the device, and depending on the most efficient way to slice and juice various fruits.
In one example, an entire lemon is placed inside the fruit dome. In a first step, the blade handle is brought down and squeezed, and this action slices the fruit.
In a second step, the juicer handle is then squeezed down; and this action juices the fruit.
In various examples, the dome receptacle may be sized for other fruit such as limes, oranges and grapefruit.
The device may be altered or changed in order to apply its concept to a broader market, making it compatible for other vegetables, fruits, or foods.
DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENT- fruit slicer and juicer device with single step cutting and juicing In this embodiment, a handheld device permits slicing and juicing a fruit in a single press action. In one example, the handle of the slicer and juicer are a unified arm.
When the handle is rotated towards the fruit in the cradle portion, the blade cuts the fruit and retracts partially into the squeezer portion via a spring mechanism which allows the squeezer portion to squeeze the juice from the fruit in one rotational movement of slicing and juicing.
FIG. 12A is a side perspective view of a fruit slicer and juicer in an open orientation with an alternate blade assembly 147. FIG. 12B is a detailed side perspective view of the hinged end of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 12. In this example, the blade 126 is supported by a shortened blade handle 125. A spring 123 pushes the blade section 147 forward of the juicer section as the device is closed by bringing the juicing handle toward the cradle handle. The blade 126 cuts the fruit before the juicer protrusions engage the fruit. As the juicing handle is brought closer to the cradle portion, the juicer protrusions squeeze juice from a fruit placed in the cradle.
The scope of the invention is not limited to the particular examples and embodiments described above.
FIG. 2 is a top view of the fruit slicer and juicer 100 showing a juicing handle 138 for the juicer portion 148.
FIG. 3 is a side view of the fruit slicer and juicer 100 in a closed orientation. The cradle portion 144 is shown as the lower assembly on the device.
FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of the fruit slicer and juicer of 100 in a closed orientation. A clip ring 146 serves as a hinge pin for the blade assembly, a juicer portion 148, and a cradle portion. The clip is provided through all hinge rings in order to serve as a pivot element and to hang the device for storage.
FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1 in an open orientation with a fruit 20, such as a lemon, positioned to be placed in a fruit dome 112 on the the cradle portion 144. When the fruit is placed in the fruit dome, the blade assembly can be closed so that blade 126 cuts the fruit. In one example, the device blade assembly, a juicer portion, and cradle portion are all joined at their distal ends with a stop hinge so that the device has an open orientation of approximately 120 degrees, so that the blade and juicer handles can be conveniently grasped.
FIG. 6 is a side perspective view of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1 in an open orientation with a fruit 20 positioned in the fruit dome 112 on the the cradle portion 144 and the blade assembly 146 partially closed. As the blade assembly 146 is closed, the blade 126 is directed toward the fruit. In this example, the cradle portion 144 has a handle with a lower handle enclosure 160 that serves to reinforce the cradle portion.
FIG. 7 is a side perspective view of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1 in an open orientation with a fruit positioned in the cradle portion and the blade assembly 146 fully closed. The juicer portion 148 is in a partially closed orientation so that a pair of juicer protrusions 134 are directed toward the fruit. As the juicer portion 148 is closed, the juicer protrusions 134 will engage the fruit and squeeze juice from the fruit. As juice is squeezed from the device, the juice flows to juice funnel and seed/pulp strainer 106 at the bottom of the cradle fruit dome. A pair of legs 190 is provided on the device so that the device will stand upright on the legs and a portion of the cradle handle. The legs 190 resist device tipping.
FIGs. 8A-8D are top, side, bottom, and front views of the cradle portion 144 of a fruit slicer and juicer. The fruit dome 112 includes a plurality of support ribs 185 which provide a spacing for squeezed juice to flow to the juice funnel and seed/pulp strainer at the bottom 106 of the dome. In this example, the seed/pulp strainer at the bottom of the fruit dome 112 captures seeds or pulp. The juice funnel completely surrounds the seed/
pulp strainer in order to direct juice flow while avoiding spontaneous juice spurts. In this example, the cradle handle 120 is a single arm without the lower handle enclosure 160 of FIGs 1-6.
FIGs. 9A-9D are top, side, bottom, and front views of the juicer portion 148 of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1. As the juicing handle juicer protrusions 130 is pushed downward, the juicer protrusions 134 are directed toward the fruit. A blade space 136 allows the juicer protrusions 134 to travel on either side of the blade.
FIGs. 10A-10D are top, side, bottom, and front views of a first example riveted blade assembly of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1. In this example, a serrated blade 126 is attached to the blade handle 130 with rivets 131. Juicer hinge rings 132 permit the handle to be rotated. The juicer pin rings are aligned with slicer hinge and cradle hinge rings so that a pin or clip ring forms a hinge to permit independent rotation of the blade assembly or juicer portions. In one example, the blade assembly includes a stainless steel blade 126 attached by blade attachment rivets 131 to a cast aluminum, aluminum-zinc, or polymer slicing handle 130.
FIG. ibis a bottom perspective view of a second example cast blade assembly of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 1. In this example, the blade 126 is cast into the cast blade assembly 127.
Example Operation At step 1000, place a whole uncut lemon or other fruit into the whole-dome area 112 on the cradle portion 144.
At step 2000, grab the slicing handle 130 and squeeze it downward into the bottom dome handle 120. This will force the blade 126 down through the center of a lemon, slicing it in half.
At step 2000, grab the top juicing handle 130 and squeeze downward. This will force the juicer protrusions 134 past both sides of the blade 126, and down into the dome area 112, thereby juicing the lemon.
As the lemon halves are being squeezed, the juice will travel down through the seed/
pulp strainer 106 and out of the juice funnel into a container (not shown).
The lemon slicer and juicer 100 is similar to a typical lemon squeezer, with additional features that make the lemon slicing and juicing process convenient and safe.
The device allows you to both slice and juice a lemon in two easy steps with one device.
Alternatives The material that will be used to make the handles of this device may include but is not limited to steel or other metal, or plastic. The material that will be used to make the blade of this device may include but is not limited to stainless steel, metal, plastic, or ceramic. The materials that will be used to assemble the device may include but is not limited to steel, metal, copper, or plastic.
The device color schemes, shapes, materials, designs, dimensions, mechanics, etc., may be altered or changed based on the manufacturing process, the manufacturing cost, and based on the device's use.
The device's artistic design may be altered or changed at any time depending on advertising and marketing purposes. Although the concept will remain persistently similar, it's dimensions, materials, design, and assembly may be altered or changed due to product expansion and improvement.
The shape and material used to make the device's blade may be altered or changed at any time depending on the most efficient, convenient, or safest way to slice the fruit.
The device's funnel designed to more properly direct juice flow could be manufactured as attached to the bottom dome handle or unattached. If the funnel is manufactured as unattached, the device may be slightly altered to allow the funnel to be a separate component that may be screwed on and off. Also, the funnel is an optional component that may or may not be used on the device at all depending on the manufacturing cost and process.
The proportions and measurements used to manufacture, design, assemble, or make the device can be altered or changed depending on the most efficient way to operate the device, and depending on the most efficient way to slice and juice various fruits.
In one example, an entire lemon is placed inside the fruit dome. In a first step, the blade handle is brought down and squeezed, and this action slices the fruit.
In a second step, the juicer handle is then squeezed down; and this action juices the fruit.
In various examples, the dome receptacle may be sized for other fruit such as limes, oranges and grapefruit.
The device may be altered or changed in order to apply its concept to a broader market, making it compatible for other vegetables, fruits, or foods.
DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENT- fruit slicer and juicer device with single step cutting and juicing In this embodiment, a handheld device permits slicing and juicing a fruit in a single press action. In one example, the handle of the slicer and juicer are a unified arm.
When the handle is rotated towards the fruit in the cradle portion, the blade cuts the fruit and retracts partially into the squeezer portion via a spring mechanism which allows the squeezer portion to squeeze the juice from the fruit in one rotational movement of slicing and juicing.
FIG. 12A is a side perspective view of a fruit slicer and juicer in an open orientation with an alternate blade assembly 147. FIG. 12B is a detailed side perspective view of the hinged end of the fruit slicer and juicer of FIG. 12. In this example, the blade 126 is supported by a shortened blade handle 125. A spring 123 pushes the blade section 147 forward of the juicer section as the device is closed by bringing the juicing handle toward the cradle handle. The blade 126 cuts the fruit before the juicer protrusions engage the fruit. As the juicing handle is brought closer to the cradle portion, the juicer protrusions squeeze juice from a fruit placed in the cradle.
The scope of the invention is not limited to the particular examples and embodiments described above.
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1. A hand-held fruit juicer comprising a blade assembly comprising a blade handle having a proximal end and a distal end, and a blade extending from the blade handle;
a juicer portion comprising a juicer handle having a proximal end and a distal end, and two spaced apart squeezer elements extending from the juicer handle;
a cradle portion having a proximal end and a distal end, the cradle portion comprising a cradle handle having a proximal end and a distal end, and a dome receptacle formed in the cradle handle; and a hinge element connecting the distal ends of the blade handle, juicer handle, and cradle handle, such that the blade is rotatable from a first position substantially nested between the spaced apart squeezer elements, and a second position substantially within the dome receptacle, and the squeezer elements are rotatable from a first position withdrawn from the dome receptacle, and a second position substantially within the dome receptacle.
a juicer portion comprising a juicer handle having a proximal end and a distal end, and two spaced apart squeezer elements extending from the juicer handle;
a cradle portion having a proximal end and a distal end, the cradle portion comprising a cradle handle having a proximal end and a distal end, and a dome receptacle formed in the cradle handle; and a hinge element connecting the distal ends of the blade handle, juicer handle, and cradle handle, such that the blade is rotatable from a first position substantially nested between the spaced apart squeezer elements, and a second position substantially within the dome receptacle, and the squeezer elements are rotatable from a first position withdrawn from the dome receptacle, and a second position substantially within the dome receptacle.
2. The fruit juicer of claim 1 wherein the dome receptacle further comprises a juice funnel.
3. The fruitjuicer of claim 2 wherein the dome receptacle further comprises a strainer.
4. The fruit juicer of claim 1 wherein the dome receptacle further comprises a plurality of fruit support ribs.
5. The fruit juicer of claim 1 wherein the proximal ends of the blade handle, juicer handle, and cradle handle comprise hinge rings; and the hinge element is a bolt.
6. The fruit juicer of claim 1 wherein the proximal ends of the blade handle, juicer handle, and cradle handle comprise hinge rings; and the hinge element is a stop clip.
7. The fruit juicer of claim 1 wherein the blade assembly further comprises a cast aluminum handle; and a stainless steel blade riveted to the cast aluminum handle.
8. The fruit juicer of claim 1 wherein the blade assembly further comprises a short blade handle, such that the short blade handle is shorter than the juicer handle, a blade extending from the blade handle, and a spring configured to push the short blade handle ahead of the juicer handle.
9. A method for juicing a fruit, the method comprising providing a fruit juicer comprising a blade, two spaced apart squeezer elements, and a dome receptacle;
placing an unsliced fruit in the dome receptacle;
rotating the blade into the fruit, thereby slicing the fruit;
rotating the two spaced apart squeezer elements into contact with the fruit;
pressing the two spaced apart squeezer elements into the fruit, thereby juicing the fruit;
and collecting the juice.
placing an unsliced fruit in the dome receptacle;
rotating the blade into the fruit, thereby slicing the fruit;
rotating the two spaced apart squeezer elements into contact with the fruit;
pressing the two spaced apart squeezer elements into the fruit, thereby juicing the fruit;
and collecting the juice.
10.The method of claim 8 wherein rotating the blade into the fruit further comprises providing a blade handle pivotably connected to a dome receptacle handle;
grasping the blade handle; and rotating the blade handle toward the dome receptacle.
grasping the blade handle; and rotating the blade handle toward the dome receptacle.
11. The method of claim 9 wherein rotating the two spaced apart squeezer elements into contact with the fruit further comprises providing a squeezer handle on the two spaced apart squeezer elements;
providing a pivotal connection between the squeezer handle and a dome receptacle handle;
grasping the squeezer handle; and rotating the squeezer handle toward the dome receptacle.
providing a pivotal connection between the squeezer handle and a dome receptacle handle;
grasping the squeezer handle; and rotating the squeezer handle toward the dome receptacle.
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