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Knife blade support unit
Assignee: Fieldcrest Cannon Inc
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Filing: 1975-04-21
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Granted: 1976-06-29
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Expires: 1995-04-21
Abstract
Abstract Blade support unit, for receiving a replaceable blade, includes a blade receiving slot defined by a rigid base member and a second flexible member, the members having blade engaging surfaces and being maintained with fixed separation equal to the blade thickness along a first edge of the slot. A clamping member passes through extensions of the members beyond the slot boundaries, and an elongated tightening lever engages the clamping member so that force applied to the lever is transferred through the clamping member to clamp the blade between the two members.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward R. Stunger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:07
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A knife blade support unit for receiving a replaceable blade having a predetermined thickness comprising a blade-receiving slot defined by a rigid base member and a flexible second member, each said member having a blade engaging inner surface, said base member providing an open channel including a surface portion continuous with said base member inner surface and extending therefrom, said second member providing a tongue alignable with said base member channel and including a surface portion continuous with said second member inner surface and extending therefrom, means spaced from said channel and tongue maintaining said inner surfaces fixed along a first edge of said defined slot spaced from said channel and tongue with a predetermined separation substantially equal to said predetermined blade thickness, a clamping member passing through said channel and tongue, and an elongated tightening lever for said clamping member lying in a plane generally parallel to said defined slot and rotatable in said plane, whereby force applied to said lever is transferred through said clamping member to urge together said inner surfaces securing said blade therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A knife blade support unit for receiving a replaceable blade having a predetermined thickness comprising a blade-receiving slot defined by a rigid base member and a flexible second member, each said member having a blade engaging inner surface, said base member providing an open channel including a surface portion continuous with said base member inner surface and extending therefrom, said second member providing a tongue alignable with said base member channel and including a surface portion continuous with said second member inner surface and extending therefrom, means spaced from said channel and tongue maintaining said inner surfaces fixed along a first edge of said defined slot spaced from said channel and tongue with a predetermined separation substantially equal to said predetermined blade thickness, a clamping member passing through said channel and tongue, and an elongated tightening lever for said clamping member lying in a plane generally parallel to said defined slot and rotatable in said plane, whereby force applied to said lever is transferred through said clamping member to urge together said inner surfaces securing said blade therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The unit of claim 1 wherein said clamping member comprises a carriage bolt and said lever includes a threaded opening for receiving said carriage bolt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The unit of claim 1 wherein said clamping member comprises a threaded member integral with said lever.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The unit of claim 1 wherein said rigid base member has a thickness, in a direction perpendicular to said surfaces, which is a plurality times thicker than the thickness of said slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The unit of claim 4 wherein said rigid base member thickness is a plurality times thicker than the corresponding dimension of said second member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-06-29 | 1979-12-29 | 1980-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-12-29 | 1984-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-29 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |