Adjustable sharpening apparatus and method for cutting implements
AssigneeClay A. Allison
InventorClay A. Allison
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Abstract
A sharpening apparatus includes a base having a top surface with a channel or mounting rail. A clamping assembly is configured to be secured to base via the rail or channel. When installed, the clamping assembly includes a pair of jaws extending upward from the top of the base in opposed alignment with distal ends of each jaw adjustably spaced to grip a cutting implement. A guide rod has an end configured to be pivotably mounted to the base via the rail or channel and so that the rod's position along the base is adjustable by sliding movement along the rail or channel.
Claims19
A sharpening apparatus comprising:
- a base extending longitudinally, the base including a top and spaced-apart sidewalls extending downward from the top wherein the base defines a storage slot below the top and between the spaced-apart sidewalls, the storage slot sized and shaped to store a hone for use with the sharpening apparatus, the top of the base defining a rail or channel along a length of the base;
- a clamping assembly configured to be secured to the base and slidingly engage the rail or channel, the clamping assembly comprising a pair of jaws extending upward from the base in opposed alignment and having distal ends spaced adjustably to grip a cutting implement therebetween;
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- a guide rod having a first rod end configured to be pivotably mounted to the base via the rail or channel, wherein a position of the guide rod along the base is adjustable by sliding movement along the rail or channel.
A sharpening apparatus comprising:
- a base extending longitudinally, a top of the base defining a rail or channel along a length of the base;
- a clamping assembly comprising:
- a first jaw configured to be secured to the base via the rail or channel and further configured to selectively slide along the rail or channel, the first jaw extending upward from the base to a first jaw end when secured to the base;
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- a second jaw connected to the first jaw, the second jaw extending to a second jaw end opposing and spaced from the first jaw end, wherein a distance between the first jaw end and the second jaw end is adjustable to grip a cutting implement therebetween;
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- at least one guide rod having a first rod end configured to be pivotably mounted to the base via the rail or channel, wherein a position of the guide rod along the base is adjustable by sliding movement along the rail or channel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.