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US 2015/0040736 A1Published application
Utility chain cutter
AssigneeBlount, Inc.
InventorJames Yancey
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Abstract
Embodiments provide various saw chain links which may be combined to form a utility saw chain. In various other embodiments, cutting system fixtures are disclosed which may facilitate the cutting of pipes and other materials from an axis point.
Claims14
A cutting fixture, comprising:
- an attachment element including one or more stabilizing members configured to removably couple to a material to be cut;
- and
- a cutting system mount coupled to the attachment element, wherein the cutting system mount is configured to facilitate attachment of a chain saw to the cutting fixture and to provide an axis of rotation for the chain saw.
A cutting fixture, comprising:
- an attachment element including one or more stabilizing members configured to removably couple to a pipe;
- and
- a cutting system mount coupled to the attachment element, the cutting system mount having a fulcrum point, wherein the cutting system mount is configured to facilitate attachment of a chain saw to the fixture and to enable rotation of the chain saw about the fulcrum point.
A method of cutting a work piece, comprising:
- attaching a cutting fixture to the work piece by adjusting stabilizing members of the cutting fixture to clamp to the work piece;
- attaching a chain saw to the cutting fixture, the cutting fixture having a pivot point for attachment of the cutting element;
- and
- initiating cutting of the work piece on one side of the work piece and continuing cutting through to the other side of the work piece by rotating the chain saw about the pivot point.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.