Cutlery – Combined cutlery or combined with ancillary feature – With material-holder or disposal
Reexamination Certificate
2000-01-25
2001-05-08
Watts, Douglas D. (Department: 3724)
Cutlery
Combined cutlery or combined with ancillary feature
With material-holder or disposal
C030S145000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06226872
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a snipper tool device for snipping J-channel. More specifically, the present invention relates to a snipper tool device for snipping J-channel used for fastening housing siding.
INFORMATION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Vinyl siding enables the transformation of a building to present an aesthetic appearance thereto and to protect the building against the elements.
However, although the application of vinyl siding to an unobstructed external wall of a building is relatively straight forward, the application of such siding around windows and doors and the like have proved to be labor intensive thereby increasing the overall cost of the siding operation.
The present invention drastically reduces the time taken to install J-channels around an opening such as a window or the like.
Also, according to the present invention, the co-operating J-channels when provided with a V-shaped cut are secured around an opening such as a window to present a particularly pleasing appearance when the siding has been locked therein.
Therefore it is a primary feature of the present invention to provide a snipper tool device for assisting in cutting J-channel for fastening siding around an opening defined by a building and for enabling an operator to secure such siding in considerably less time than permitted by the prior art arrangements.
Another feature of the present invention is the provision of a snipper tool device for facilitating the installation of J-channels having an improved aesthetic appearance.
Another feature of the present invention is the provision of a snipper tool device for cutting a J-channel used for fastening siding around an opening defined by a building.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art by a consideration of the detailed description contained hereinafter taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a snipper tool device for snipping J-channel. The device includes a first member having a first and a second end and a second member having a first and a second extremity. The first and second members are pivotally secured to each other about a first axis which is disposed between the ends of the first member and between the extremities of the second member. The first end of the first member defines a shearing edge and the first extremity of the second member defines a cutting edge, the shearing and cutting edges cooperating together for snipping the J-channel. Also, the second end of the first member defines a hand grip and the second extremity of the second member defines a finger grip, the hand grip and the finger grip being arranged such that when the hand grip and the finger grip move towards each other, the shearing edge and the cutting edge move towards each other for snipping the J-channel. A cutting blade is rigidly secured to the first member between the first axis and the hand grip and a cutting knife is rigidly secured to the second member between the first axis and the finger grip, the cutting blade and the cutting knife moving towards each other when the hand grip and the finger grip move towards each other such that the cutting blade and the cutting knife perform a cutting operation on the J-channel when the J-channel is disposed between the members between the first axis and the grips.
Additionally, the device includes a first arm having a proximal and a distal end, the proximal end being pivotally secured to the first member about a second axis disposed between the first axis and the grips. The second an has an inner and an outer end, the inner end being pivotally secured to the second member about a third axis which is disposed between the first axis and the grips, the axes being disposed parallel relative to each other. The distal end of the first arm defines a first hook for internally engaging the J-channel and the outer end of the second arm defines a second hook for internally engaging the J-channel. The arrangement is such that when the J-channel is located between the members and between the first axis and the grips, the hooks engage the J-channel for supporting the same and for urging the J-channel towards the cutting blade and the cutting knife for perform the cutting operation on the J-channel when the grips are urged towards each other.
Many modifications and variations of the present invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art by a consideration of the detailed description contained hereinafter taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings. However, such modifications and variations fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.
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patent: 1759553 (1930-05-01), Henault
patent: 3168119 (1965-02-01), Schwester et al.
patent: 4610086 (1986-09-01), Mastroianni
patent: 6131223 (2000-10-01), Rehkeper et al.
Archer David J.
Watts Douglas D.
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