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Tow cutting apparatus

US8549968B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2012
Grant dateOct 8, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/929
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cutting apparatus to cut a tow includes a tow support, a first blade, and a tow support deflector. The tow support deflector is disposed in cooperative alignment with the first blade to exert a deflecting force upon the tow support. The deflecting force substantially preventing the first blade from striking the tow support.

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