Melinda A. Starkey, US1474799A

Fruit Snip.

On November 20, 1923, Melinda A. Starkey, a British citizen residing in Los Angeles, devised a novel device for protecting fruit while harvesting it from trees. Her invention consisted of a pair of snips with curved jaws and curved ends designed to shield the fruit from accidental cuts, especially when picking oranges.

Date of Application: 17 January 1922

Date of Issuance: 20 November 1923

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