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Cutting tool with a variable pivot system

US9655305B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2016
Grant dateMay 23, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2036

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 handle coupled to a first cutting member, wherein the first handle has a first set of projections. The hand operated cutting tool also includes a second handle coupled to a second cutting member, wherein the second handle has a second set of projections. The 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 gear projections are at least partly engaged, and wherein during a second region of travel proximate the full closed position the first and second gear projections are disengaged.

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