Abstract: The apparatus includes a first plate for supporting the first surface of the article adjacent to the edge part of the article, a second plate extending from one end of the first plate in order to support the second surface of the article adjacent to the edge part of the article, a band connected to both side ends of the first plate such that a worker is able to securely hold the apparatus using one hand, and a non-skid member attached to at least one of inner surfaces of the first and second plates, which make contact with the first and second surfaces of the article, so as to prevent the apparatus from sliding along the article.

Abstract: A utility knife has a protective guard that moves from a locked position to an unlocked position. Preferred mechanisms utilize a pawl that cooperates with a stop to reduce movement of the guard while the guard is in a locked position, and a simple latching mechanism that allows the pawl to bypass the stop. The pawl is disposed with respect to other elements of the mechanism such that the blade guard can only pulled back to a retracted position after operation of a trigger or other actuator, and then only for a single use. Both the stop and the catch can advantageously be carried in a fixed special relation to one another by operation of a trigger or other actuator.

Abstract: A carpet trimmer including a base, a pair of posts mounted on said base and a handle mounted on said base. A number of spacers are inserted over the posts and secured by fasteners. A blade holder holding a pair of blades and including a blade holding face and a wall runner is inserted between two of the spacers, such that the posts fit into groove on the blade holding face. Throat adjustment holes on said spacers receive dimples on the blade holder to allow throat adjustment.

Abstract: A flooring grooving tool is provided which facilitates the cutting of grooves in the surfaces of abutting sheets of linoleum and other sheet material flooring, particularly in the coving areas where the flooring sheets are curved upwardly along the walls. The tool has an elongated handle bent to delineate a larger handgrip portion from a smaller mounting end. A cutting blade mount projects from the blade mounting end of the handle and receives a U-shaped cutting blade. A hairpin bend in the cutting blade is sharpened at both edges so that the blade can cut in either direction. A planar guide fin is formed on the cutting blade mount and is located at the grooving tunnel formed between hairpin bend in the cutting blade and the cutting blade mount. The guide fin fits into the crevice between adjacent sheets of flooring to be grooved to a depth limited by the flat floor contact surfaces on the cutting blade mount.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a scoring and cutting device for drywall wherein the device includes a T-square portion having a cross member and an elongated member extending perpendicular from the cross member. At least one roller is rotatably mounted to the bottom surface of the cross member, such that the roller is able to bear against and roll along an edge of a drywall sheet. The device includes a plurality of orifices or receptacles located on elongated member for receiving an instrument to produce a straight cut or score line on the surface of the drywall sheet as elongated member is moved across the surface of the drywall sheet via the at least one roller. The present invention is further directed to a scoring and cutting device comprising a slidably adjustable instrument that produce a straight cut or score line on the surface of the drywall sheet as elongated member is moved across the surface of the drywall sheet via the at least one roller.

Abstract: A rotary knife with an improved drive transmission. The knife includes a tubular handle assembly, an annular blade, a blade housing, a pneumatic motor, and a drive transmission assembly. The transmission includes a drive or pinion gear, a drive shaft, and a connector assembly that inhibits axial movement of the pinion gear into the blade housing by the force of air pressure.

Abstract: A cutting assembly is slidably mounted on a T-Square. The T-Square may include a scale having multiple indicia for measured cutting based on the size of the wallboard sheet being cut. The cutting assembly is mounted on a slider which may be clamped at measured positions along the arm of the T-Square. The cutting assembly includes oppositely disposed knife blades which are slidably mounted in a housing and spring loaded on opposite sides of a pivot mount such that when not in use the cutting assembly is urged to level and rests with the two knife blades retracted. As the housing is rotated so as to lower one end, the corresponding knife blade extends from the housing to engage with and score or cut the surface of the wallboard material. The cutting tool may be rotated in the opposite direction to thereby extend from the housing the other blade of the pair of oppositely disposed knife blades.

Abstract: A utility knife includes both left and right side cutting guides. The guides are preferably retractable, and lockable in either retracted or operating positions. The distance between the guides and the blade of the knife can be either fixed or adjustable. The knife preferably also includes a retractable hood that covers the blade.

Abstract: A multifunctional knife device has a main handle, a main blade having a tang inserted in the main handle, an auxiliary handle, an auxiliary blade having a serrated tang inserted in the auxiliary handle, and a spring inserted in the main handle and the auxiliary handle. The main blade has a plurality of round holes, and the tang having a round aperture. The auxiliary blade has a circular aperture. A pivot bolt fastens the main blade and the auxiliary blade together. A nut engages with the pivot bolt. The main handle has a slot. A serrated block is inserted in the slot of the main handle. The auxiliary handle has a notch to match the slot of the main handle.

Abstract: A cutting tool includes a housing having a first end with a first edge and a second end. A handle extends from the second end of the housing. The housing has a slideable blade with a cutting position and a retracted position inside the housing. A finger portion is cantilevered from the first end of the housing. The finger portion and the first edge define an elongated opening having a juncture end at the first end of the housing. A cutting edge is embedded at the juncture end. The cutting edge is shaped, sized and orientated to facilitate forward slitting of heavy plastic sheet. The slideable blade slides axially along a track. A biasing means repositions the slideable blade from the cutting position to the retracted position.

Abstract: A shape cutting system for cutting a material having a surface. The shape cutting system includes a cutting unit and at least one template. The cutting unit includes a frame, a blade adjustment assembly and a blade assembly are coupled to the frame. The blade assembly is positioned at least partially within the frame such that a longitudinal axis of the blade assembly is substantially perpendicular to a lower support surface of the frame. The blade assembly includes a blade retainer and a blade connected to the retainer. The blade adjustment assembly is positioned on a neck which is rotatable relative to the frame. A user is capable of accessing and replacing the blade assembly without altering the position of the blade adjustment assembly relative to the neck.

Abstract: A letter opener includes a main body section and a retractable section having a retaining piece that moves inside the main body section and a cutting arm coupled to the retaining piece configured to insert into a letter when the retaining section is in an extended position and configured to sit against the main body section when the retaining piece is in a retracted position. The letter opener can include a novelty shape formed from the main body section. The novelty shape can include a baseball cap, a basketball, a car, or a football helmet, among others.

Abstract: A shape cutting system for cutting a material having a surface. The shape cutting system includes a cutting unit and at least one template. The cutting unit includes a frame, a blade adjustment assembly and a blade assembly are coupled to the frame. The blade assembly is positioned at least partially within the frame such that a longitudinal axis of the blade assembly is substantially perpendicular to a lower support surface of the frame. The blade assembly includes a blade retainer and a blade connected to the retainer. A rigid collar of the retainer is configured to operatively engage at least one of a periphery and the edge of an opening of the template thereby enabling the blade to cut a shape in the cutting material which assimilates the shape of at least a portion of the at least one of the periphery and the edge.

Abstract: A cutting device (1) for floor coverings, intended for cutting or starting a tear of seams, includes a base body (2) with at least one blade (3) that is mounted on the base body (2), and a contact edge (4), formed on the bottom side (5) of the base body (2), for an edge of a floor covering. A set of distance plates (6 to 10) are attached in the front area of the base body (2), and the blade (3) can be arranged parallel to the contact edge (4) and between two of the plates, which are of different thickness, so that a change of the arrangement of the plates allows the simple adjustment of the cutting width.

Abstract: A shape cutting system for cutting a material having a surface. The shape cutting system includes a cutting unit and at least one template. The cutting unit includes a frame, a blade adjustment assembly and a blade assembly are couple to the frame. The blade assembly is positioned at least partially within the frame such that a longitudinal axis of the blade assembly is subtantially perpendicular to a lower support surface of the frame. The blade assembly includes a blade retainer and a blade connected to the retainer. The blade adjustment assembly is positioned on a neck which is rotatable relative to the frame. A user is capable of accessing and replacing the blade assembly without altering the position of the blade adjustment assembly relative to the neck.

Abstract: Scissors for angularly cutting sheet stock is disclosed. The scissors comprises oblique slots in a lower handle, fasteners in the oblique slots, a rear elongate slot in a lower ridge of a board, and a pin slidably defined in the elongate slot. In a closed state, fasteners are slid to a lowest point in the oblique slot to be urged by the ridge so that the ridge is prevented from further rearward movement with energy stored in a resilient piece. In a cutting operation press the lower and the upper handles against each other for causing the board and the blade to close on the sheet stock. The ridge pivots in response to pivoting the lower handle. Pin slides along the elongate slot to move the ridge. A rear portion of the board moves upward. A pointed end of the blade closes on a forward end of the board.

Abstract: A tool device for rotary knives of the type that comprises a handle associated with a tool supporting assembly and an actuation for the rotary actuation of the tool with respect to the tool supporting assembly, the tool comprising a substantially tubular coupling body that is associable with the tool supporting assembly and being provided with a coupling to the actuation, and a cutter that is rigidly associated with the body and is arranged so as to protrude substantially radially with respect to the body.

Abstract: A shape cutting system for cutting a material having a surface. The shape cutting system includes a cutting unit and at least one template. The cutting unit includes a frame, a blade adjustment assembly and a blade assembly are coupled to the frame. The blade assembly is positioned at least partially within the frame such that a longitudinal axis of the blade assembly is substantially perpendicular to a lower support surface of the frame. The blade assembly includes a blade retainer and a blade connected to the retainer. A rigid collar of the retainer is configured to operatively engage at least one of a periphery and the edge of an opening of the template thereby enabling the blade to cut a shape in the cutting material which assimilates the shape of at least a portion of the at least one of the periphery and the edge.

Abstract: An envelope or package cutting system for cutting a material having a surface. The envelope cutting system includes a cutting unit and at least one template having the opening that is the shape of an unfolded envelope. The cutting unit includes a frame, a blade adjustment assembly and a blade assembly which are coupled to the frame. The blade assembly is positioned at least partially within the frame such that a longitudinal axis of the blade assembly is substantially perpendicular to a lower support surface of the frame. The blade assembly includes a blade retainer and a blade connected to the retainer. A rigid collar of the retainer is configured to operatively engage at least one of a periphery and the edge of the opening of the template thereby enabling the blade to cut a shape in the cutting material which assimilates the shape of an unfolded envelope.

Abstract: A cutting device (1) for floor coverings, intended for cutting or starting a tear of seams, includes a base body (2) with at least one blade (3) that is mounted on the base body (2), and a contact edge (4), formed on the bottom side (5) of the base body (2), for an edge of a floor covering. A set of distance plates (6 to 10) are attached in the front area of the base body (2), and the blade (3) can be arranged parallel to the contact edge (4) and between two of the plates, which are of different thickness, so that a change of the arrangement of the plates allows the simple adjustment of the cutting width.

Abstract: A combination measuring, marking and cutting tool comprising a housing, a measuring tape extendable from the housing, a ferrule attached to the free end of the measuring tape, an aperture formed in the ferrule, and a T-shaped pivot tab secured to the housing in proximity to the measuring tape.

Abstract: A rotary knife comprising, an annular blade having a central axis, a blade supporting head assembly supporting the blade for rotation about the axis, a manually grippable handle assembly connected to the head assembly, and a flex shaft drive transmission for driving the blade about the axis. A depth of cut limiting device engages material as an operator moves the rotary knife across a surface to trim material from that surface. The depth of cut limiting device has particular utility in trimming fat from meat while leaving a controlled thickness of fat on the meat.

Abstract: A combination measuring, marking and cutting tool comprising a housing, a measuring tape extendable from the housing, a ferrule attached to the free end of the measuring tape, an aperture formed in the ferrule, and a T-shaped pivot tab secured to the housing in proximity to the measuring tape.

Abstract: A scissors with built-in ruler and protractor allows precision cuts to measure lengths and angles without the use of separate external measuring tools and marking devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a media cutting tool for use with a template. The apparatus of the present invention maintains proper alignment with a template through the use of a novel offset, rotating, cutting blade and guards against skipping along the cut as the apparatus is drawn around a template through the use of a novel guide mechanism which engages the template being traced. The present invention also employs a transparent handle for an improved view of the cutting area.

Abstract: A boning and defatting knife includes a blade support unit including a handle, a blade support ring connected to and extending from the handle and a drive shaft mounted on at least one of the handle and the blade support ring. The knife further includes a blade unit having a generally toroidal blade engaging and locking device having a drive means engaging section and a releasable fastening and locking section and a generally toroidal blade having an outer locking edge and an inner cutting edge. The releasable fastening and locking section of the blade engaging and locking device is operative to releasably receive and lock the outer locking edge of the blade thereon, whereby the blade is removable and replaceable and the blade unit is adapted to be removably and rotatably seated on the blade support ring with the drive device engaging the drive device engaging section of the blade unit such that the blade unit is rotated within the blade support ring by the drive device.

Abstract: The edge profile cutter includes a slidable base, a first cutting blade, and a second blade. The slidable base includes a base portion, an upright portion. The upright portion extends upward from a front of the base portion. A handle portion extends upward from the base portion at substantially a middle thereof. A first blade slot is formed in a bottom of the base to receive the first cutting blade. The first cutting blade may be adjusted within the first blade slot. Preferably, a first clamp slot is formed adjacent the first blade slot to receive a first clamp. The first clamp retains the first cutting blade. A second blade slot is formed in a front of the upright portion. The second cutting blade may be adjusted within the second blade slot. A second clamp preferably retains the second cutting blade. A lengthwise notch is formed in a front bottom edge of the base portion. The lengthwise notch may be sized to receive an end of a ceiling tile or the like.

Abstract: A Framing Speedsquare Attachment is disclosed. Also disclosed is an attachment that includes a segment for slidingly attaching a conventional Speedsquare thereto. The attachment further includes a telescoping extension having a measuring scale on its top surface. Interconnecting the first segment to the telescoping portion is a U-shaped segment that is configured to permit a conventional saw blade to pass through without cutting the attachment. The attachment may also include an anti-jam mechanism to prevent a stop member from pinching a board to be cut. As designed, the attachment provides the user with the ability to make repetitive cuts without the need to use an additional measuring tape nor needing to make cut demarcations on the board to be cut.

Abstract: A cutting tool and method for applying decorative patterns to floor coverings. The tool comprises a force applying body member having a slide member secure to the bottom of the body member. A knife edge secured by the slide member extends outwardly from the slide member and is used for marking or cutting an underlying floor covering. The slide member has a longitudinal channel adapted to receive the edge of a section of floor covering previously cut in a predetermined pattern and which serves as a template in order to cut the pattern into the underlying floor covering. As downward and forward pressure is applied to the body member, the apparatus is advanced along the edge of the pattern and a cut is made by the tool into the underlying floor covering at a dimension equal to the edge of the pattern. The cut pattern is removed and mated with the floor covering from which the template was cut. Likewise the template may be mated with the section of floor covering from which the pattern was removed.

Abstract: A safety utility razor knife is normally maintained in a locked closed condition which protects the user or carrier from accidental injury by the blade. No action on the part of the user or carrier is required to lock the protective hood over the blade. The hood pivots into the open position, exposing the razor blade, when the knife is in use, and automatically self-locks the safety hood immediately after use, requiring no action or adjustment on the part of the user. The knife is designed for easy and convenient use in cutting cartons, and other materials, including but not limited to dry wall, floor coverings, and insulation, etc. The hood is unlocked by the user's thumb by moving a slide forward. The amount of blade exposed may be determined by a hood stop on the shoulder of the knife, or as regulated by the depth of cut cam action dial. This insures that only enough blade is exposed for the task at hand, i.e.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus having a pivotable blade holder includes a blade housing with an internal blade cavity with a blade opening to the outside of the housing. A blade holder adapted for removably retaining a cutting blade having a cutting edge is pivotally mounted within the housing for pivotal movement about a lateral pivot axis between a fully retracted position and a cutting position. The fully retracted position is such that the cutting edge of a cutting blade retained by the blade holder does not protrude through the blade opening to the outside of the blade housing. A cutting position is one in which the cutting edge of the cutting blade extends through the blade opening to the outside of the housing. A blade actuator accessible to a user from the exterior of the housing, when depressed, urges the blade holder into a cutting position while a biasing member normally biases the blade holder toward its fully retracted position.

Abstract: A scissors with built-in ruler and protractor allows precision cuts to measured lengths and angles without the use of separate external measuring tools and marking devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-function exacter knife structure designed with a handle to correlate with the angle of the grip of the user as well as providing a slant panel for slanting the knife, and a wheel structure assisting in cutting and an adjustable structure allowing for adjusting cutting depth. The said structure provides multi function through a safer knife usage design, cutting depth adjustment and angle cutting capability, as well as the capability to cut straight lines without damaging rulers.

Abstract: A paper cutter with a mold board has a base, an adjusting seat, a knife mount, a cutting knife, a bias spring, an adjusting nut, a positioning knob and a holding member. The cutting knife is secured to the knife mount pivotally secured to the adjusting seat. The bias spring is placed in a hole on the adjusting seat and housed in a cavity on the knife mount and retained by the adjusting nut in contact with the knife mount, permitting the cutting knife to be flexibly operated. The adjusting seat is secured to a guide groove of the base. The mold board has plural guide tracks on one side and anti-slip stickers on the other side. The base is slidably mounted to the mold board to make the cutting knife operate with ease, precision and stability.

Abstract: A manual skiver for conveyor belts and the like includes a base with a flat bearing surface for engaging an associated belt face, and a blade receiving opening through the bearing surface. A handle is connected with the base to facilitate drawing the skiver across the belt face. A thin cutting blade is mounted in the base at a predetermined angle, and includes a U-shaped cutting edge defined by a flat central area and upstanding side areas at opposite sides of the central area. The U-shaped cutting edge extends through the blade opening, and is positioned a predetermined distance below the bearing surface to cut a groove in the belt face having a uniform depth.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for scoring and marking sheet goods, particularly drywall or plasterboard. The apparatus is used in conjunction with a conventional T-square and consists of a clamp for locking the apparatus at a fixed position along the T-square blade and a scoring mechanism such as a utility-knife blade for scoring the sheet as the T-square slides along a straight edge thereof. The apparatus further includes a marking mechanism, aligned with the scoring mechanism so as to allow a user to optionally mark the sheet rather than scoring it.

Abstract: A floating bench saw guide for guiding a portable circular saw along a workpiece while sawing the workpiece, has a cradle for retaining a portable circular saw, a saw plane across the cradle, and a guide lip movably affixed to the cradle. A pair of gage blocks are affixed to the cradle along the saw plane. The gage blocks are advantageous for allowing the use of a straight edge for easily positioning the blade of a circular saw along the saw plane. In another feature of the invention, a pair of spaced-apart parallel rails are affixed to the cradle. The guide lip is movably affixed to the rails and is reversible relative to the saw plane. The guide lip overhangs its mountings to the rails such that it is positional relative to the saw plane over a distance which is longer than the length of the rails.

Abstract: A drywall cutting tool includes a slidable base, at least one cutting blade, and at least one fastener. The slidable base includes a first side face, a second side face, a front face, a rear face, and a flat bottom. The first and second side faces are preferably parallel to each other. The front and rear faces are also preferably parallel to each other. The first and second side faces are preferably perpendicular to the front and rear faces. The flat bottom is substantially perpendicular to the side faces, front face, and rear face. A blade slot is formed in at least one of said side faces. The blade slot is sized to securely retain a cutting blade. The cutting blade may be adjusted relative to the slidable body such that the portion thereof that extends from the flat bottom may be increased or decreased. The fastener is tightened or loosened to retain the position of the cutting blade relative to the flat bottom of the slidable body.

Abstract: A carpet trimmer comprises a base plate with first slots. Underlying the base plate is a post holder with upstanding threaded posts protruding through the first slots of the base plate. Overlying the base plate is a blade holder that engages the posts for movement with the post holder. A wall guide is formed from the blade holder by bending downwardly in spaced relation to the working edge of the base plate. A first indent is formed on the bottom surface of the blade holder at the junction between the wall guide and the blade holder. The blade holder has a first blade holding recess with a second slot exposed when a blade is in place. A notch on a blade-supporting strip attached on the inner wall of the wall guide, the inner wall, and the first indent forms a second blade holding recess. The first and second recesses define a blade holding area that has a length longer than the blade's length.

Abstract: Waved-edge cutter which is co-used with a waved-edge mold plate. The waved-edge cutter includes a base seat, an adjustment bar, an upper cover, a blade seat, a blade bit, a restoring spring, an adjustment collar, a clip member, a fitting cap, a locating button and a locating screw. A front section of the adjustment bar is connected with the blade seat. The lower end of the blade seat is connected with the blade bit. The restoring spring is received in the blade seat. The upper end of the blade seat is locked with the adjustment collar. The clip member is received in the top of the adjustment collar which is fitted with the fitting cap. The middle or rear section of the adjustment bar rides on the adjustment channel of the base seat. One of the marks of the top face, which is identical to the sculptured mark of the waved-edge mold plate, is aligned with the standard point of the base seat. The locating screw is locked with the locating button to fix the adjustment bar.

Abstract: A wallpaper cutter for cutting hung wallpaper at ceiling-to-wall and wall-to-wall joints. The apparatus includes a body having a removable cutter extending beyond the body. The wallpaper cutter body is translated along a wall or ceiling such that the cutter precisely cuts the excess wallpaper at the wall or ceiling joint.

Abstract: A guard for a cast cutter includes a first member securable to a cast cutter and a second member securable to a guard member. The second member is freely movable relative to the first member during operation along a support axis. Stops limiting movement in either direction along the support axis. This cast cutter guard has only one setting which accommodates variations thickness. Pressure exerted upon the cast cutter during operation results in movement of the second member relative to the first member, rather than pressure upon the injured area.

Abstract: A drywall cutting tool includes a slidable base, at least one cutting blade, and at least one fastener. The slidable base includes a first side face, a second side face, a front face, a rear face, and a flat bottom. The first and second side faces are preferably parallel to each other. The front and rear faces are also preferably parallel to each other. The first and second side faces are preferably perpendicular to the front and rear faces. The flat bottom is substantially perpendicular to the side faces, front face, and rear face. A blade slot is formed in at least one of said side faces. The blade slot is sized to securely retain a cutting blade. The cutting blade may be adjusted relative to the slidable body such that the portion thereof that extends from the flat bottom may be increased or decreased. The fastener is tightened or loosened to retain the position of the cutting blade relative to the flat bottom of the slidable body.

Abstract: A multi-use scissors composed of a first grip, a second grip and a blade bar which are pivotally connected with each other. A link is additionally pivotally connected between the second grip and the blade bar to form a double lever aspect. A multi-use blade sheath unit is fitted with the front end of the first grip. The top and bottom faces of the blade sheath unit are respectively formed with two kinds of blade sheaths for cutting different types of work pieces.

Abstract: A drywall cutting tool provides cuts in drywall material either parallel or perpendicular to a reference edge of the sheet, without repositioning the tool from the reference edge. The tool comprises a T square, with the head and stem portions immovably affixed to one another. The stem of the tool carries a slidably adjustable cutting body thereon, with the cutting body being secured through an elongate slot formed in the center of the stem portion of the device. The cutting body carries a pair of spaced apart cutting rollers or discs, and may be turned so the cutting axes of the two discs define a line either parallel or perpendicular to the reference edge of the sheet, and thus perpendicular or parallel to the stem of the tool.

Abstract: An apparatus for marking and cutting of construction material, wherein the apparatus is adapted for use with a flexible measuring tape. The apparatus utilizes a main body in which a measuring tape is slideably engaged into a retaining slot. A protruding cutting wheel or marking material is set at a desired dimension and guided against a construction material in order to mark or cut the material at a uniform width. Movement of the apparatus along the work piece is easily accomplished since the angled tip or leader of a flexible measuring tape is used as a fence capable of sliding along the work piece with movement of the apparatus.

Abstract: An opener (100) for cutting open a packaging film of a box containing a CD, CD-ROM, VCD or DVD disc or the like, which opener (100) has a body (10) providing a gap (18) for receiving a part of a narrow side of the box. Inside the body (10), the opener (100) includes a cutter (29) and an operating member (20) for operation to move the cutter (29) into the gap (18) for cutting open the packaging film. The operating member (20) has a knob (24) for operation, which is resiliently biassed by a spring (40) to be accessible in the gap (18).

Abstract: A hair clipper attachment device for making fading haircuts comprising a driving disc connected to a cylindrical drives element which has a half-cylinders shaped cam for moving a cam follower element which moves the carriage of an electric hair clipper to increase the depth of a cut in hair as the hair clipper progresses by contact from the neck to the head. The driving disc can be removed and the cylindrical drive element moved manually by a digit to obtain a fading haircut.

Abstract: A knife has an elongated handle having a front end, a longitudinally extending flat blade secured in the handle, projecting from the front end, and having a transverse front edge and a longitudinally extending side cutting edge meeting at a point, and a blade guard longitudinally displaceable on the handle between an outer extended position projecting longitudinally outward of the point and a retracted position exposing the point. A guard spring braced between the guard and the handle urges the guard into the extended position. A button is transversely displaceable on the handle between an actuated and an unactuated position and interengageable formations on the button and on the guard prevent movement of the guard from the extended into the retracted position in the unactuated position of the button.

Abstract: The wall trimmer for carpet and vinyl floor coverings is a hand tool for cutting floor coverings flush to the wall. The wall trimmer may be used in both directions along walls, and may be used right or left handed. The wall trimmer includes a base plate that allows the wall trimmer to be slid on the surface of floor coverings. The base plate is wide and flat, which stabilizes the tool for true cuts along the walls. There is also a handle assembly that is used to move the wall trimmer along its path, which is attached to the base plate. The handle assembly can be easily angularly adjusted for different jobs. The wall trimmer also includes a blade guide assembly that retains a pair of blades that are used to cut the floor covering. The blades are retained at an angle of about 15 to 25 degrees from the base plate. This shallow angle allows for good cutting with little effort. The blades are also crossed so that the trimmer is able to cut floor coverings closer to the corners of rooms.