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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 1997
Filed:
Sep. 13, 1996
Earl Votolato, Newport Beach, CA (US);
Spellbound Development Group, Newport Beach, CA (US);
Abstract
A slitter comprising a blade having a cutting edge; a holder with blade, including a handle, and a terminal on the handle retaining the blade with the blade edge protruding; and a shield carried by the holder proximate the terminal, for movement between extended position in which the blade is protected, and retracted position in which the blade edge is exposed for cutting, the shield having two side plates movable adjacent opposites sides of the terminal, protective structure extending between the plates to extend beyond the blade in shield extended position, and a retainer interconnecting the plates, there being a pivot interconnection between the plates and the holder, proximate the retainer.