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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7415769 | Vegetable peeler with pivoting head An improved peeler or scraper is disclosed with a pivoting head that can be pivoted between a longitudinal position where the cutting or scrapping blade is in general alignment with the handle to a transverse position where the cutting blade is disposed perpendicula... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7367876 | Shellfish tool A cutting tool for cutting the outer shells of shellfish such as crabs, shrimp, and the like. The tool includes an elongated handle and one or more longitudinally-outwardly-extending ends that include V-shaped openings. The openings include inner, angularly-opposed ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7231718 | Multi-position locking tool A locking tool includes a handle and an elongated tool blade having a body and a tang. The tool blade has a tang spline opening formed therein which defines an annular array of alternate spline teeth and splined slots. A transversely-extending lock member has a spli... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7185436 | Multi-position peeler apparatus A peeler apparatus is provided having an ergonomic handle and a blade that can be rotated relative to the handle to accommodate different peeling styles. The blade can be rotated in order to position the blade in a variety of positions relative to the handle. Such p... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7178247 | Spoon apparatus and method An improved spoon apparatus and method includes a handle portion carrying a spoon bowl portion. The spoon bowl is clutched non-rotationally to the handle portion during a scooping motion to load the spoon bowl with food. At the initiation of the food scooping motion... | 02/20/2007 |
| 6807738 | Blade gripping mechanism in a heavy duty artistic knife A blade gripping mechanism in a heavy duty artistic knife includes a straight handle combined with a first and a second halves and secured by a pair of screws. The straight handle has a tubular projection in front end for elastically disposing a positioning member w... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6675485 | Artistic knife with adjustable handle An artistic knife with adjustable handle includes a straight handle which is combined with a pair of first and second halves, a head rotatably gripped by the straight handle and having a blade on front end and an annular ring on rear end sleeved on a tubu... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6637308 | Template tracing cutter The present invention relates to a media cutting tool for use with a template. The apparatus of the present invention maintains proper alignment with a template through the use of a novel offset, rotating, cutting blade and guards against skipping along t... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6619172 | Template tracing cutter The present invention relates to a media cutting tool for use with a template. The apparatus of the present invention maintains proper alignment with a template through the use of a novel offset, rotating, cutting blade and guards against skipping along t... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6598301 | Multi-purpose razor blade tool A razor blade tool relating to overcoming single use shortcomings of current utility knives allows a user to select multiple razor blade positions. Each razor blade position allows a razor blade tool to be utilized for a different purpose, such as scrapin... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6523266 | Shears A pair of shears has a pair of handles, a pair of front connection portions, and a pair of cutting devices. Each front connection portion is disposed on a front portion of the respective handle. Each front connection portion has a through hole and a throu... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6460254 | Cutter Around a push button formed on an arm 3, teeth are disposed at a regular angle, and around the push button inserting hole in a handle 4 grooves are disposed corresponding to the teeth, thereby, by biasing the arm 3 with a compressed coil spring to engage ... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6427569 | Method and tool for repairing seams in sheet materials A method and tool for repairing worn seams in sheet materials, such as linoleum or vinyl floor coverings, is disclosed. The tool is a specially constructed, double bladed utility knife. The tool has dual cutting blades that are rigidly secured to the tool... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6321455 | Windshield remover knife and method A windshield remover knife is described. The knife is principally comprised of a straight, elongated shaft having a pivotal neck portion securing a cutting blade for cutting through the adhesive, elastomeric bond holding the windshield in place. When the ... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6308422 | Method and tool for repairing seams in sheet materials A method and tool for repairing worn seams in sheet materials, such as linoleum or vinyl floor coverings, is disclosed. The tool is a specially constructed, double bladed utility knife. The tool has dual cutting blades that are rigidly secured to the tool... | 10/30/2001 |
| 5943929 | Bullet blade knife and method of operation thereof A utility tool has a knife blade and a housing. The housing includes a handle for supporting the knife blade adjustably in a manner so that the blade is rotatable on a shaft for supporting the blade. The shaft is carried by a pair of bearings to a plurali... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5930902 | Saw with a removable saw blade A saw includes an elongated saw blade having a rear end portion which is formed with a hooked extension and a locking hole having a restricted entrance. The handle member has left and right side walls which confine a blade receiving space therebetween, an... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5586392 | Swing stroke gardening tool A gardening tool for cutting weeds and other plant growth having a handle and a cutting head comprising first and second blade members which are adjustably positionable relative to each other. Each blade member has an elongated body having cutting edges e... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5431671 | Surgical knife with retractable and angularly adjustable blade A surgical knife intended for use in ophthalmic surgery has a blade which is angularly adjustable with respect to the knife handle without requiring removal of the blade or adjustment of mechanical elements such as clamps, screws, levers, locks or the lik... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5400512 | Windshield molding removing knife A windshield molding removing knife comprising a body having a tip end and a base end; a head having a tip end and a base end formed for use as a gear; a retaining mechanism coupled to the tip end of the head for holding a knife blade therein in an extend... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5357677 | Toe nail clipper apparatus A toe nail clipper apparatus has a nail clipper connected on one end of an elongated member and a pistol-type grip mounted on the other end. A cord attached to the nail clipper and a trigger adjacent to the handle actuates the clipper. The elongated membe... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5342377 | Rotating blade capsulotomy instrument and method of performing a capsulotomy An instrument and method for performing a capsulotomy where the instrument is in the form of a tubular probe through which irrigation fluid may be passed, the end of the probe carrying a thin blade pivotable about an axis transverse to the axis of the tub... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5055106 | Scalpel A scalpel comprises a shank having a holder for releasably mounting a surgical blade. A ball of plastic material is formed by injection molding on the blade proper which consists of metal. The holder includes a sleeve, which is threadedly engaged with the... | 10/08/1991 |
| 5009008 | Thumb actuator for folding knife A thumb actuator for a folding knife. The thumb actuator comprises an elongated body with a recess therein for receiving the non-cutting edge of the knife blade, a set screw threadedly mounted to said body and protruding in said recess to lock the body on... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4788976 | Universally adjustable blade A single scalpel having a universally adjustable blade mounted to the scalpel handle for selected positioning through an arc of at least 90° with respect to the axis of the handle and through an arc of at least 360° about the axis of the handle thereby ... | 12/06/1988 |
| 4724837 | Method and apparatus for performing radial keratotomy refractive eye surgery An apparatus and a method for performing radial keratotomy refractive eye surgery. A plurality of blades are supported in predetermined relation to the cornea of a patient's eye. The blades are simultaneously moved along predetermined paths to simultaneou... | 02/16/1988 |
| 4708138 | Rotating surgical cutting knife A method is provided for performing an anterior capsulotomy as part of a cataract extraction. The instrument used comprises a cutting blade attached to a handle in such a way as to allow said blade to rotate 360 degrees. The shape and method of attachment... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4672964 | Scalpel with universally adjustable blade A single scalpel having a universally adjustable blade mounted to the scalpel handle for selected positioning through an arc of at least 90° with respect to the axis of the handle and through an arc of at least 360° about the axis of the handle thereby ... | 06/16/1987 |
| 4262419 | Hand-held cutter for cutting mounting board and the like A cutter employing flat replaceable blades and providing a handle and support memeber that is shaped as an annular segment cut off by a planar surface. The blade is held by a shaft which is preferably encircled by a sleeve and locked to it against rotatio... | 04/21/1981 |
| 4100677 | Precision cutting tool An improved cutting tool of the type used by graphic artists and designers is provided. The tool comprises an elongated handle, a cutting blade, and means for detachably clamping the blade to the handle to dispose the cutting edge of the blade at one of a... | 07/18/1978 |
| 4074430 | Shears The present invention relates to a shears wherein the handle and the blade part of the shears are separately manufactured and the two blade parts are fitted and secured between two handles by means of a cam mechanism. By operation of the foregoing cam mec... | 02/21/1978 |
| 4028803 | Locking mechanism A locking assembly for controllably locking a first assembly to a second assembly against relative rotation about an axis. The locking assembly provides a positive angular lock at any relative angular orientation with a minimum of actuation force required... | 06/14/1977 |
| 3994066 | Knife for craftsmen A blade receiver and a handle, having opposed abrasive surfaces, are connected by a screw and a nut whereby the screw and nut are operable to press the abrasive surfaces together. The blade receiver includes a chuck and collet where a blade of the knife i... | 11/30/1976 |
| 3977077 | Convertible swivel knife A swivel knife that is convertible for use as a conventional knife wherein the blade is rigidly mounted. A tubular housing having front and rear ends has an elongated generally cylindrical stem mounted therein and normally rotatable with respect thereto. ... | 08/31/1976 |
