Food peeler

Abstract

The present invention provides for a food peeler having a removable blade that includes an end received in a bore of the food peeler handle and a resilient member is mounted adjacent to the end of the blade and allows for the blade to be moved between a centered and offset position so that the blade may be removed and replaced. A tool is provided in order to remove and replace the blade.

1 - 44 . (canceled)  
   
   
       45 . A method of releasing a blade from a food peeler comprising the steps of: 
 providing a food peeler including a bore having a resilient member;    applying a force to a blade in a first direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the blade, and causing a first and second mounting area at each end of the blade to move in the first direction;    depressing the resilient member upon moving the first mounting area against the resilient member; and    releasing the second mounting area from a recess of the peeler and allowing the blade to pivot so that the first mounting area may be removed from the bore.    
   
   
       46 . The method of  claim 45  further comprising the steps of: 
 mounting a tool to the blade so that an engagement mechanism of the tool engages and grips the blade;    moving the tool and blade so that the blade moves from a centered position to an offset position; and    removing the blade from the food peeler.    
   
   
       47 . The method of  claim 45  wherein the first mounting area includes a finger protruding therefrom to be received by the bore.  
   
   
       48 . The method of  claim 45  wherein the first mounting area includes a cap attached thereto and the cap having a finger activation area.  
   
   
       49 .- 53 . (canceled)