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Cutting tool with a variable pivot system

US9345200B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 11, 2014
Grant dateMay 24, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/04
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hand operated cutting tool includes a first cutting member; a first handle including a second cutting member, wherein the second cutting member is coupled to the first cutting member and includes a first set of projections; and a second handle including a lever, wherein the lever is coupled to the first cutting member and includes a second set of projections. The first and second handles are movable between a full open position and a full closed position, wherein during a first region of travel proximate the full open position the first and second set of projections are disengaged, and during a second region of travel proximate the full closed position the first and second set of projections are at least partly engaged.

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