(under subclass 400) Device including an actuating handle that is lever-like, and including provision to establish a pivot point which (1) may be established by contact between the container and a portion of the handle engaging the container or (2) may be between the handle and a reaction member engaging the container, which device is intended to cut an continuous path in a series of cutting strokes wherein the pivot point is progressively translated relative to the container.
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409, for a progressive fulcrum-type can opener which includes structure adapting the device to be operated in either direction about the opening formed in the container.
413, for a device including plural independent can openers wherein one of the openers is of the progressive fulcrum type.
450, for a can opener including a cutting element intended to pivot about a fulcrum, adapted to pierce a hole in a container.
