Avocado pitter/slicer
View Patent ↗An avocado slicer includes a frame having a proximal end and a distal end, and a plurality of slicing elements extending from the proximal end of the frame to the distal end of the frame. Each slicing element is substantially parallel to an adjacent slicing element.
1. An avocado slicer comprising:
a frame including a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the frame including a plurality of proximal holes and the distal end of the frame including a plurality of distal holes;
a plurality of slicing elements extending from the proximal end of the frame to the distal end of the frame, each of said slicing elements extending from one of the plurality of proximal holes to one of the plurality of distal holes such that each of the slicing elements is substantially parallel to adjacent ones of said slicing elements; and
an anchor plate at the proximal end of the frame and positioned within the frame, wherein one end of each slicing element is coupled to the anchor plate.
2. The avocado slicer of claim 1 , and further comprising a handle, wherein the proximal end of the frame is coupled to the handle.
3. The avocado slicer of claim 1 wherein the frame includes a band.
4. The avocado slicer of claim 3 wherein at least one edge of the band is tapered to create a sharpened edge.
5. The avocado slicer of claim 1 wherein the slicing elements are formed by wire.
6. The avocado slicer of claim 5 wherein the wire is a continuous wire strung back and forth across the frame.
7. The avocado slicer of claim 1 wherein the slicing elements are formed by a narrow ribbon.
8. The avocado slicer of claim 1 wherein the slicing elements are formed from plastic.
9. The avocado slicer of claim 1 wherein the slicing elements are formed from stainless steel.
10. The avocado slicer of claim 1 wherein the plurality of slicing elements includes ten slicing elements.
11. The avocado slicer of claim 1 wherein the anchor plate includes a plurality of anchor tabs and one end of each slicing element is coupled to one of the anchor tabs.
12. A tool for preparing an avocado, the tool comprising:
a handle having a first end and a second end;
a scoop coupled to the first end of the handle, the scoop configured and adapted for removing a pit of the avocado;
a slicer extending from the second end of the handle, the slicer including,
a frame including a proximal end and a distal end, and
a plurality of slicing elements extending from the proximal end of the frame to the distal end of the frame;
wherein the proximal end of the frame is positioned within a chamber defined in the handle;
a closing member at the second end of the handle to close the chamber, wherein a plurality of passages are formed in the closing member through which the slicing elements pass; and
an anchor plate positioned within the proximal end of the frame, wherein each slicing element is coupled to the anchor plate.
13. The tool of claim 12 , and further comprising an insert positioned within the chamber to fluidly seal the handle.
14. The tool of claim 12 , and further comprising an insert positioned within the chamber to hold the slicing elements in position.
15. The tool of claim 12 wherein at least one edge of the scoop is sharpened to facilitate removal of the avocado pit.
16. The tool of claim 12 wherein each of said slicing elements is substantially parallel to adjacent ones of said slicing elements.
17. The tool of claim 12 , wherein the anchor plate includes a plurality of anchor tabs, and wherein each slicing element is coupled to one of the anchor tabs.
18. A tool for preparing an avocado, the tool comprising:
a handle having a first end and a second end;
a scoop coupled to the first end of the handle, the scoop configured and adapted for removing a pit of the avocado;
a slicer extending from the second end of the handle, the slicer including,
a frame including a proximal end and a distal end, wherein a portion of the proximal end of the frame is positioned within a chamber defined in the handle, and
a plurality of slicing elements extending from the proximal end of the frame to the distal end of the frame, each of said slicing elements is substantially parallel to adjacent ones of said slicing elements; and
an anchor plate positioned within the chamber and mounted within the proximal end of the frame, wherein the slicing elements extend from the anchor plate to the distal end of the frame.
19. The tool of claim 18 wherein the anchor plate includes a plurality of anchor tabs and each slicing element is coupled to one of the anchor tabs.
20. The tool of claim 18 , and further comprising a closing member at the second end of the handle to close the chamber, wherein a plurality of passages are formed in the closing member through which the slicing elements pass.
21. The tool of claim 20 , and further comprising an insert positioned within the chamber to fluidly seal the handle.
22. The tool of claim 20 , and further comprising an insert positioned within the chamber to hold the slicing elements in position.