Cutting tool with variable mechanic advantage

USRE45488E · US · E1

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FieldValue
Publication numberUS-RE45488-E
Application numberUS-201314068842-A
CountryUS
Kind codeE1
Filing dateOct 31, 2013
Priority dateMar 3, 2009
Publication dateApr 28, 2015
Grant dateApr 28, 2015

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Abstract

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A hand-operated cutting tool includes first and second cutting members pivotally connected at a first pivot point, a lever having a longitudinal axis and pivotally connected to the first cutting member at a second pivot point, and a translatable curvilinear pivot connection between the lever and the second cutting member.

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What is claimed is: 1. A hand-operated cutting tool comprising: a first cutting member including first and second apertures; a second cutting member including a third aperture, the second cutting member at least in part overlying the first cutting member with the third aperture in general registry with the first aperture; a lever having a longitudinal axis, and including a fourth aperture and an arcuate slot, the arcuate slot having a first end center point and a second end ce…

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  • B26B17/006Primary

    Operations & Transport · mapped topic

  • Human Necessities · mapped topic

  • B26B13/26Primary

    Operations & Transport · mapped topic

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What does patent USRE45488E cover?
A hand-operated cutting tool includes first and second cutting members pivotally connected at a first pivot point, a lever having a longitudinal axis and pivotally connected to the first cutting member at a second pivot point, and a translatable curvilinear pivot connection between the lever and the second cutting member.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Fiskars Brands Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B26B17/006. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Apr 28 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (E1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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We list 6 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).