Reinforced media cutting device

Abstract

An elongated device for cutting media is provided. The device has a centerline axis along its length dividing it into first and second halves. The device includes (a) a handle having front and rear ends; (b) a head extending from the front end of the handle; and (c) a blade disposed in the head and having a cutting edge where a leading edge of the cutting edge intersects the top surface of a guide at a first reference point. The device further includes a guide, where the exit of the guide is asymmetric.

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Cross-references to related patent applications This application is a continuation-in-part of US Patent Application Serial No. 11 / 408,781, filed on April 21, 2006, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. technical field The present invention relates to a media cutting apparatus with an enhanced guide design. Specifically, the guides of the apparatus are designed to cleave the path of the cutting medium. One side of the cut media is directed to an exit path that is of a different height than the other side. Background technique Today, there are a variety of tools available for cutting media such as paper, plastic, cardboard, etc. The most commonly used tools are scissors and utility knives. Disadvantages of some scissors and utility knives include exposed cutting edges and, in some designs, the sharp ends that may inadvertently injure people if the scissors or utility knives are used incorrectly. While scissors and utility knives are common items, th...

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Disadvantages of some scissors and utility knives include the exposed cutting edge and, in some designs, the sharp end that can inadvertently injure someone if the scissors or utility knife is misused

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