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KNIFE BLOCK AND SHARPENER

  • US 20120266468A1
  • Filed: 10/15/2010
  • Published: 10/25/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/15/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A device for containing one or more blades, the device including:

  • a housing having a plurality of openings, each opening of the housing for containing a respective blade therein;

    a blade restraining mechanism including a restraining member having active and inactive conditions in that when a blade is inserted within one of the openings of the housing such that substantially an entire cutting edge of the blade is within the opening of the housing, in the active condition the restraining member prevents withdrawal of the blade from the opening of the housing and in the inactive condition the restraining member allows withdrawal of the blade from the opening of the housing;

    wherein the restraining member is operable for engaging an opening within the blade when in the active position to prevent withdrawal of the blade from the opening of the housing and for disengaging the opening within the blade when in the inactive position to allow withdrawal of the blade from the opening of the housing.

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