(under subclass 400) Device including (1) means to establish a pivot point between the cutting element and the container, which pivot point is generally in the center of the area to be removed, (2) means to be gripped by an operative to carry the cutting element about the pivot point, and (3) a cutting edge adapted to pierce and traverse the wall of the container.
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310, and see the notes thereunder, for a noncan-opener sweep cutter.
433+, for a can opener including a sweep cutter and a force multiplying means to relatively rotate the container and opener.
