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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 01, 2017
Filed:
Sep. 18, 2009
Applicants:
Michael E. Peterson, Fairfield, CT (US);
Larry Buchtmann, Goldsboro, NC (US);
Inventors:
Michael E. Peterson, Fairfield, CT (US);
Larry Buchtmann, Goldsboro, NC (US);
Assignee:
Acme United Corporation, Fairfield, CT (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C23C 28/00 (2006.01); C23C 14/06 (2006.01); C23C 30/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
C23C 28/00 (2013.01); C23C 14/0635 (2013.01); C23C 14/0641 (2013.01); C23C 14/0664 (2013.01); C23C 30/00 (2013.01); Y10T 428/31663 (2015.04);
Abstract
Coated cutting implements having increased longevity, corrosion and stain resistance, a smooth and uniform appearance and color, and/or reduced friction between cutting blades are provided. The coatings on the cutting implements have at least two layers. The first layer is a metal-based layer that imparts hardness or wear-resistance to the cutting implement. The second layer is comprised of an organic polymer.