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A hand held coring device for removing the core from a piece of fruit such as an apple, pear, or the like is disclosed. The device is constructed of a tube having a wall, a central bore, first and second ends, and at least two slots defined within the wall of the tube. The slots preferably extend fr

A hand held coring device for removing the core from a piece of fruit such as an apple, pear, or the like is disclosed. The device is constructed of a tube having a wall, a central bore, first and second ends, and at least two slots defined within the wall of the tube. The slots preferably extend from the first end of the tube to an area proximate to the second end. Additionally, the second end has a cutting edge for penetrating and cutting the fruit. The present corer has a plunger which is slidably positioned within the central bore of the tube and is linked, via at least two tab connectors, to an outer ring slidably positioned about a portion of the exterior of the tube. A movable guard to protect the cutting edge at the second end, where the guard includes the outer ring slidably positioned about a portion of the exterior of the tube is also featured.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A coring device comprising:a tube having a wall defining a central bore, first and second ends, at least two slots defined within the wall and extending from the first end to an area proximate to the second end, and a cutting edge at the second end;a movable guard having

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A coring device comprising:a tube having a wall defining a central bore, first and second ends, at least two slots defined within the wall and extending from the first end to an area proximate to the second end, and a cutting edge at the second end;a movable guard having an outer ring slidably positioned about a portion of an exterior of the tube and at least two tab connectors extending through and slidably engaging the at least two slots;a mechanism for locking the movable guard so that the guard is retained in a protective position about the cutting edge; anda handle detachably connected to the first end of the tube.