Leading edge retaining and cutting device and method of operating same
OwnerEmily Kellyinventor
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Abstract
A retaining and cutting device for positioning a leading edge of material at one end of a roll and for puncturing and severing the material a pre-determined distance from the leading edge after removing from the roll, the retaining device comprising elongated jaw members pivotally connected together, a closure member normally urging the jaw members together, and a cutter along one edge of at least one of the jaw members. Extensions of the jaw members are manually grasped to urge the jaw members into an open position for insertion of the next leading edge of material therebetween. The device may also be utilized as a cutting tool for opening sealed boxes and the like.
Claims23
In a positioning device for holding and cutting material, comprising:
- first and second elongated jaw members;
- said first and second jaw members pivotally connected together including means for releasably gripping an edge of said material therebetween;
- and
- a cutter along at least one edge of said jaw members.
In a combination tool for maintaining separation of the leading edge of a material, puncturing and severing said material, the combination comprising:
- elongated jaw members;
- said jaw members having a spring closure member therebetween;
- means for urging said jaw members into an open position;
- and
- at least one of said jaw members having a frictional surface engageable with a surface of said material.
In a combination tool for positioning and severing tape, the improvement comprising:
- an elongated base member extending transversely of a roll of tape;
- an upper member co-extensive with said base member;
- said base member and said upper member having a hinge member located therebetween along a first end;
- said first end including extension members;
- and
- means extending along at least one of said base and upper members for cutting said tape.
In a method of retaining and cutting a leading end of material, having a combination tool with pivotally connected first and second members forming a jaw, engaging members extending from said first and second members, and a cutting member positioned along one of said first and second members, the method comprising the steps of:
- applying manual pressure to said engaging members urging said first and second members into an open position;
- positioning a leading edge of the material along an upper surface of said second member;
- and
- releasing said engaging members, thereby placing said first and second members into a closed position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.