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US 8,863,629 B2Granted
Utility chain cutter
AssigneeBlount, Inc.
InventorsJames Yancey, Charlie Bailey, Todd Gerlach
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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.
Claims7
A utility chain, comprising:
- a cutter link including a body for attaching to other links and an integrally formed upper surface that is bent or curved to overhang a first lateral side of the body;
- an abrasive material coupled to the upper surface;
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- a support tie strap disposed opposite the first lateral side of the cutter link, the support tie strap having a height such that the support tie strap is disposed generally below a lower edge of the upper surface defining a clearance disposed there between to control an extent of deflection of the upper surface by engaging with the overhang of the upper surface.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.