Rotary cutter
US5765289A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B25/005
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary cutter includes an elongated handle having a gripping portion connected to a platform having a peripheral edge. A generally circular blade is rotatably mounted on a shaft extending through an aperture formed in the platform. The cutter also includes a blade guard having an arcuate portion. The guard is rotatable by the user to expose the cutting edge of the blade prior to using the cutter.
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