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Cutter rail guide, block, armature, and blade

US9168994B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12References

17Claims

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Assignee

Google LLC · US

Inventors

Daniel Ratner · Nes Ziona, IL
Kyle Brookes · Fays Corner, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 30, 2013
Grant date	Oct 27, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 4, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB64B1/62
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus including a balloon envelope, a cutting blade secured to a blade block; a cutter guide rail secured above the balloon envelope, and an arm rotatable about a pivot point having an end secured to the blade block, wherein the end of the arm extends past the blade block, wherein the arm is releasably secured by a release member, and wherein release of the arm from the release member allows for a rotation of the arm, wherein the rotation of the end of the arm is guided by the cutter guide rail such that the cutting blade maintains contact with and cuts the balloon envelope during the rotation of the arm.

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