Cutting tool with a variable pivot system
US10321635B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hand operated cutting tool includes a first handle coupled to a first cutting member, the first handle having a first set of projections; and, a second handle coupled to a second cutting member and movably coupled to the first handle, the second handle having a second set of projections. The handles are movable between a full open position and a full closed position, wherein a first region of movement is defined by the first and second sets of projections being at least partly engaged, and wherein a second region of movement is defined by the first and second sets of projections being disengaged.
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