US3854205A
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Hose cutting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-18
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Granted: 1974-12-17
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Expires: 1993-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A hose cutting device adapted for cutting a hose into selected lengths consisting of shears having a pair of opposed cutting jaws pivotally connected together at a point rearwardly of the jaws for pivotal cutting type movement toward and away from each other, one of the jaws being stationarily mounted on a mounting bracket and projecting outwardly therefrom with the other jaw being movable relative to the stationary jaw by utilization of an elongated handle member operatively attached to the movable jaw, and the mounting bracket including a first horizontally extending base and a second vertically extending base providing for universal mounting of the mounting bracket in a secure manner to a horizontal supporting surface, such as a table, or to a vertical supporting surface, such as a wall, thus enabling an individual to cut a length of hose to a selected length by utilization of only one hand to operate the movable jaw member while freeing the other hand for use in positioning of the hose or whatever other action might be required.
Inventors
- 👤 J Boskus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:21
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D1/00; B26D1/01; B26D1/12; B26D1/25; B26D1/26; B26D1/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
376 words
A hose cutting device adapted for use in cutting hoses of various lengths and diameters into selected lengths comprising: a shears having a pair of opposed cutting jaws pivotally connected together at a point rearwardly of the jaws for pivotal substantially parallel cutting type movement toward and away from each other; a mounting bracket including a support member adapted for supporting one of the cutting jaws in a stationary manner; a handle member attached to the other cutting jaw for operation thereof in a movable manner relative to the stationary cutting jaw; means securing the stationary cutting jaw to the support member of the mounting bracket; means adapted for securing the mounting bracket to a supporting surface; a substantially flat shaped vertically disposed stationary jaw support member having a top edge, a bottom edge, a front edge, and a back edge; a first substantially flat mounting base having a side edge connected to the bottom edge of the support member and projecting substantially perpendicularly outwardly therefrom in a horizontal plane, the first mounting base member including a front edge, a back edge, and an outermost projecting side edge; a second substantially flat mounting base member having a side edge connected to the back edge of the support member with a bottom edge connected to the back edge of the first mounting base member and projecting vertically in a plane normal to both the plane of the support member and the plane of the first mounting base member; a slot provided in tHe support member extending from the front edge of the support member and disposed substantially normal to the plane of the front edge of the support member, the slot adapted to receive therein a portion of the stationary jaw member in a manner fixedly supporting the stationary jaw member projecting forwardly of the front edge of the support member; and the combination of the two mounting base members providing a universal type of mounting bracket for the support member with the first mounting base member adapted for mounting generally to a horizontal support surface and with the second mounting base member adapted for mounting generally to a vertical support surface such that the shears may be positioned in any desired location for convenient hose cutting.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
376 words
A hose cutting device adapted for use in cutting hoses of various lengths and diameters into selected lengths comprising: a shears having a pair of opposed cutting jaws pivotally connected together at a point rearwardly of the jaws for pivotal substantially parallel cutting type movement toward and away from each other; a mounting bracket including a support member adapted for supporting one of the cutting jaws in a stationary manner; a handle member attached to the other cutting jaw for operation thereof in a movable manner relative to the stationary cutting jaw; means securing the stationary cutting jaw to the support member of the mounting bracket; means adapted for securing the mounting bracket to a supporting surface; a substantially flat shaped vertically disposed stationary jaw support member having a top edge, a bottom edge, a front edge, and a back edge; a first substantially flat mounting base having a side edge connected to the bottom edge of the support member and projecting substantially perpendicularly outwardly therefrom in a horizontal plane, the first mounting base member including a front edge, a back edge, and an outermost projecting side edge; a second substantially flat mounting base member having a side edge connected to the back edge of the support member with a bottom edge connected to the back edge of the first mounting base member and projecting vertically in a plane normal to both the plane of the support member and the plane of the first mounting base member; a slot provided in tHe support member extending from the front edge of the support member and disposed substantially normal to the plane of the front edge of the support member, the slot adapted to receive therein a portion of the stationary jaw member in a manner fixedly supporting the stationary jaw member projecting forwardly of the front edge of the support member; and the combination of the two mounting base members providing a universal type of mounting bracket for the support member with the first mounting base member adapted for mounting generally to a horizontal support surface and with the second mounting base member adapted for mounting generally to a vertical support surface such that the shears may be positioned in any desired location for convenient hose cutting.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
172 words
A hose cutting device as claimed in claim 1 further characterized by the stationary jaw comprising a support shaft member having one end portion adapted to be received in the slot provided in the support member with the opposite end projecting outwardly from the support member and merging with the rearward end portion of the stationary cutting jaw; the cutting jaw projecting outwardy from the shaft and having a cutting blade surface extending along one side thereof adapted for wiping type cutting action with the blade portion disposed on the movable cutting jaw; the end portion of the shaft associated with the support member having spaced apart apertures provided therethrough adapted for alignment with similarly provided apertures in the slotted support member; and fastening bolts adapted for passage through the apertures in the shaft and the apertures in the support member and adapted to be secured therein by nuts secured on the threaded ends thereof in a manner to securely fix the shaft and associated stationary cutting jaw to the supporting member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
133 words
A hose cutting device as claimed in claim 1 further characterized by the movable cutting jaw comprising a shaft having a handle portion attached to one end thereof adapted for grasping by an individual''s hand with the opposite end of the shaft connected to the rearward end of the movable cutting jaw; the movable cutting jaw including a blade portion along one side thereof opposed to the blade portion of the stationary cutting jaw and adapted for operation therewith in a manner to sever a hose placed between the movable and stationary cutting jaws; and the movable cutting jaw and handle portion being secured in a pivotal manner to the stationary cutting jaw and stationary shaft portion by a pivot pin extending normal to the plane of operation of the movable cutting jaw.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
76 words
A hose cutting device an claimed in claim 1 further characterized by the blade of the stationary cutting jaw being convexly arcuately formed in a semi-circular shape with the blade of the movable cutting jaw being concavely formed in an arcuate shape complementary to the stationary cutting jaw blade providing a smooth scissor type severing action therebetween as the movable blade is moved toward and away from the stationary blade in operation of the cutting shears.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
101 words
A hose cutting device as claimed in claim 1 further characterized by the supporting member and the two mounting base members being formed of an integral single piece of material with the first base member being bent up to perpendicularly project relative to the support member and the second base member being bent in the same direction as the first base member to perpendicularly project from the support member and being perpendicularly disposed relative to the first base member, the abutting portion of the first and second base members then being suitably connected together to provide a rigid unitary mounting bracket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
A hose cutting device as claimed in claim 1 further characterized by the means adapted to secure the mounting bracket to a support surface comprising suitably threaded screws or bolts adapted for engagement through mounting holes provided in the base members for securing the particular base member to the desired supporting surface.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-16 | 1978-06-17 | 1978-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-16 | 1982-06-17 | 1982-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-16 | 1986-06-17 | 1986-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |