Media cutting device
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1. A device for cutting media comprising:
- a body comprising a sidewall extending from the body; and
means for cutting the media disposed in the body, the means for cutting comprising a cutting edge having a leading edge and a trailing edge wherein the sidewall shrouds at least a portion of the cutting edge, and with reference to the cutting edge, the sidewall has a media contact point that is disposed away from the trailing edge in the direction of the leading edge.
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Abstract
The present invention pertains to a device for cutting media, such as paper, cardboard, and metal foils. The device has a body that includes a sidewall extending from the body. The device has means for cutting the media disposed in the body. The means for cutting the media has a cutting edge having a leading edge and a trailing edge. The sidewall shrouds at least a portion of the cutting edge. The sidewall has a media contact point that is disposed away from the trailing edge in the direction of the leading edge.
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30 Claims
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1. A device for cutting media comprising:
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a body comprising a sidewall extending from the body; and
means for cutting the media disposed in the body, the means for cutting comprising a cutting edge having a leading edge and a trailing edge wherein the sidewall shrouds at least a portion of the cutting edge, and with reference to the cutting edge, the sidewall has a media contact point that is disposed away from the trailing edge in the direction of the leading edge. - View Dependent Claims (2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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3. The device of claim l, wherein the cutting edge is inaccessible to the user.
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20. A media cutting device comprising:
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a body comprising an elongated handle, a cover having a planar region and extending from the handle, and a sidewall extending from the cover, a guide disposed generally beneath the cover, the guide having opposing top and bottom surfaces, an attached end and a free end, wherein the attached end of the guide extends from the handle; and
a blade disposed in the guide, the blade having a leading edge and a trailing edge, wherein the sidewall shrouds at least a portion of the blade and with reference to the blade, the sidewall comprises a media contact point that is disposed away from the trailing edge in the direction of the leading edge. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A media cutting device comprising:
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a head comprising a cover, a sidewall extending from the cover, and a guide disposed substantially under the cover, the guide having a blade disposed therein;
a handle attached to the head; and
means for engaging and disengaging the head from the handle.
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