Hand-held seam notching apparatus
OwnerKellie A. Balbackinventor
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A new and improved hand-held seam notching apparatus includes two double-armed lever assemblies. A first double-armed lever assembly includes a first handle portion, a first fulcrum portion, and a first jaw portion. The first jaw portion includes a first well portion and a first cutter assembly received in the first well portion. The first jaw portion also includes a first connector for connecting the first cutter assembly to the first well portion. A second double-armed lever assembly includes a second handle portion, a second fulcrum portion, and a second jaw portion. The second jaw portion includes a second well portion and a second cutter assembly received in the second well portion. The second jaw portion also includes a second connector for connecting the second cutter assembly to the second well portion. A fulcrum member is pivotally connected to the first fulcrum portion and the second fulcrum portion, such that when the first handle portion and the second handle portion are moved together, the first jaw portion and the second jaw portion are moved together, and when the first handle portion and the second handle portion are moved apart, the first jaw portion and the second jaw portion are moved apart. A tracing wheel assembly may be connected to one of the jaw portions. A depth control assembly may be provided for controlling a distance from an edge of a fabric to notches made by the respective cutter assemblies.
A doubled-armed lever hand-held seam notching apparatus, comprising:
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