Fishing line cutter
US4896422A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K97/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cutter for cutting fishing line attached to a lure by means of knot, comprising a plate-like member having two generally parallel and substantially planar faces spaced apart a distance corresponding to the thickness of the member, and an outer peripheral edge. Extending inwardly in the member from the peripheral edge is a first slot having a width slightly greater than the cross sectional dimension of the fishing line to permit entry of the fishing line into the slot but less than the cross sectional dimension of the knot to prevent entry of the knot into the slot. A first blade associated with the plate-like member has a cutting edge positioned at the inner end of the first slot whereby fishing line may be entered into the slot and, with the knot bearing against one of the planar faces, pulled against the cutting edge of the first blade to cut the line.
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