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Protective sheath for securing a blade of a cutlery implement

US10160126B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 16, 2009
Grant dateDec 25, 2018
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 24, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB26B29/025
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A protective sheath is provided for removably securing a blade within the sheath. The sheath includes walls forming a cavity to receive the sheath within the cavity. The sheath also includes a concave detent portion having at least one arm for removably and frictionally securing the blade within the sheath so as to prevent inadvertent or unintended removal of the blade from the sheath.

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