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US 2009/0013538 A1Published application
Cutting instrument
AssigneeAcme United Corporation
InventorsRichard S. Constantine, Michael E. Peterson
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Abstract
A new and improved cutting instrument is disclosed, having a strong rigid exoskeleton. The exoskeleton is made of a fiber and resin matrix, such as a carbon fiber weave. The carbon fiber exoskeleton can be applied to a scissors handle for increased cutting performance.
Claims11
1) A cutting instrument comprising:
- a cutting blade integrally formed with a handle, the handle comprising an exoskeleton and a core, the exoskeleton comprising a carbon fiber and resin matrix.
7) A method for forming a carbon fiber reinforced cutting instrument;
- comprising:
- placing the blade assembly within a mold, the mold having injection apertures placed for particular fiber matrix orientation;
- injecting a moldable material into the mold for forming a handle, the moldable material comprising a carbon fiber and resin matrix;
- and
- curing the moldable material.
2 more elements
8) A scissors comprising:
- a first scissor assembly comprising a first blade assembly integrally formed with a finger bow and a second scissor assembly comprising a second blade assembly integrally formed with a thumb bow, the scissor assembly having an exoskeleton;
- a connection means for pivotally connecting the first scissor assembly to the second scissor assembly, wherein the first blade assembly includes a replaceable blade.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.