Gilhoolie
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The Gilhoolie is a kitchen appliance that opens jars and bottles. It was invented by Dr. C. W. Fuller, a retired dentist from Yonkers, New York. The Gilhoolie debuted in 1953. It was patented in 1954 as a "cam operated sliding jaw closure remover".[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Kitchets summary of the device
[edit] External links
- Mechanix Illustrated, This Month's Prize Gadget: Gilhoolie Jar Opener, 1953, 81
- The Gilhoolie, kitchets website
- 1954 patent
