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Cutting device

US8046922B2 · kind B2 · utility

34Cited by

49References

9Claims

0Family size

Assignee

FISKARS BRANDS, INC. · US

Inventors

David C. Eby · Madison, US
Christine Dusk · Blanchardville, US
Luc Lam · Chicago, US
Jon Alling · Schaumburg, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 18, 2008
Grant date	Nov 1, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 23, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB26B25/005
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved cutting device including a mechanism for selectively guarding the edge of a cutting blade. According to various embodiments, a sliding mechanism is operatively connected to a blade guard, wherein the translational movement of the sliding mechanism causes a corresponding rotational movement of the blade guard. When the blade guard is in an extended position, the edge of the cutting blade is not exposed, thereby preventing a user from accidentally cut by the blade. Various embodiments also provide for an improved blade replacement system. According to various embodiments, a locking member is capable of lifting the cutting blade without the user having to touch the blade itself.

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