Even the most Zen among us has had his or her patience tested when trying to open a clamshell package. If you're unfamiliar with the term, a clamshell is a molded plastic container commonly used to package a variety of objects from kitchen timers to remote controls. It is not an exaggeration to say that they can be insufferable to open. Fortunately, the frustration passes because you are too busy trying to mend a gaping wound that has resulted after impaling yourself with whatever sharp object that you tried to use to extract the contents. Thanks to a man who took his frustration and turned it into inspiration, there's a gadget that solves your clamshell packaging dilemma.
The Zip-it Opener is specifically designed to open plastic, hard-shell packaging or plastic clamshell packaging. Steve Fisher – the inventor of this useful device – was inspired by his elderly mother's inability to open the molded plastic packaging. Upon visiting her, she would have set aside several packages that she simply could not open. While this problem is certainly not a difficulty just for the aged, Fisher came up with the idea to create an affordable device specifically for opening this commonplace packaging style.
"Many people – myself included – are unable to open these packages by any means," says Fisher. "My hope is that The Zip-it Opener will open a whole new world of shopping and convenience for them. This device is truly an aid for daily living. It probably won't open every hard-shell package, but it is designed to conquer most of them."
This small handheld device is activated by the push of a button. Not only does The Zip-it Opener help you to easily open hard plastic packaging, but it also does so in a manner that is less hazardous. Even the remaining packaging – once opened – is safer than trying to cut it open with scissors or a knife, because The Zip-it's cutting rollers don't leave any rough or sharp edges. The Zip-it Opener has a safety guard over the sharp blades of the cutting rollers which may need to be removed to tackle especially tricky packaging.
The Zip-it Opener is a clever solution to a common problem. This device runs on two AA batteries and comes packaged in a cardboard box that is easy to open and does not require any special tools. The Zip-it Opener is available for purchase from www.zipitopener.com for $19.99, plus shipping and handling.
