Cutter assembly

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1994-01-13

1995-09-26

Peterson, Kenneth E.

Cutting

Interrelated tool actuating means and means to actuate work...

Work clamp

83279, 83454, 83636, 83950, B26D 701

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054526361

ABSTRACT:
A retractable cutter for cutting an indefinite length strand of suture material to a definite length while the strand is suspended under tension along a first axis, comprises a cutting blade mounted for at least reciprocal movement transverse to the first axis, from a first retracted position to a second cutting position. A support block is actuated to position the indefinite length strand for cutting thereof, and to support the strand as the cutting blade traverses the first axis as it reciprocates from the retracted position to the cutting position. The cutting blade is angled with respect to its reciprocating motion to effect a slice ratio of at least 1:1 as the blade cuts the supported suture strand at the cutting position to obtain a clean, broom-free cut.

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