Abstract: A combination bagel slicer and spreader includes a generally cylindrical upper portion extending along a central axis, an elongate blade extending outwardly from the upper portion and extending along a plane generally parallel to the central axis, and a lower generally cylindrical portion extending below the blade and along the central axis.

Abstract: A roller of generally elongated ellipsoid of revolution (also known as prolate spheroid) shape having an outer corrugated surface comprised of rounded, smooth, curved surface ridges and furrows that are transversely oriented along a major axis of the roller.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling blisters. The method begins by mixing the ingredients to form a dough with a moisture content between about 35% and 60%. The dough is sheeted and cut. Thereafter, the dough is pre-heated to reduce the moisture content to between about 10% and about 45%. The preforms are then docked and dehydrated. The docking system, in one embodiment, has a backing plate and a docking device with at least two docking pins of varying lengths. The docking device is adjustable relative to the backing plate. The system also has a removing plate which removes preforms from the docking pins.

Abstract: A food topping and cutting device includes a handle coupled to a cutting edge, and further includes a container coupled to the handle. The container has a dispenser at one end configured to dispense, adjacent to the cutting edge, a food topping supplied from the container.

Abstract: Embodiments according to the present invention provide improved rotary cutters and associated methods. A cutter includes a handle coupled to a plurality of rotary cutting elements which may be rotatable substantially within the same plane, within closely spaced parallel planes, or within intersecting planes, wherein the intersection of such planes occurs substantially tangential to the rotary cutting elements. The rotary cutting elements are preferably different sized and preferably becoming smaller distally from the handle. A method includes cutting an article with a plurality of rotary blades with a single motion of a human hand and/or arm. Such article may be, for example, a food article, such as pizza, or a textile article, such as leather, vinyl, or even gypsum board.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cutting tool that is capable of performing cutting operations on a variety of materials such as, for example, plasterboard, glass, wood, laminated wood, cardboard, plastics, such as PERSPEX®, tiles, or the like. The cutting tool comprises an upper and lower part with the upper and lower parts being separated by spacing means that are preferably retractable. The upper and lower parts include at least one cutting device. The upper and lower parts are held together by magnetic attraction.

Abstract: Embodiments according to the present invention provide improved rotary cutters and associated methods. A cutter includes a handle coupled to a plurality of rotary cutting elements which may be rotatable substantially within the same plane, within closely spaced parallel planes, or within intersecting planes, wherein the intersection of such planes occurs substantially tangential to the rotary cutting elements. The rotary cutting elements are preferably different sized and preferably becoming smaller distally from the handle. A method includes cutting an article with a plurality of rotary blades with a single motion of a human hand and/or arm. Such article may be, for example, a food article, such as pizza, or a textile article, such as leather, vinyl, or even gypsum board.

Abstract: Suggested is a procedure for heating a catalyst in the exhaust gas system of a supercharged combustion engine with direct fuel injection and variable gas exchange valve control by producing a reactive exhaust gas fuel/air mixture in the exhaust gas system, whereby an air percentage of the reactive fuel/air mixture is thereby produced that air is rinsed from a suction system of the combustion engine over its combustion chambers into the exhaust gas system. The invention distinguishes itself thereby that the combustion engine is operated in idle mode after a cold start with a greater valve overlap and/or a greater valve overlap profile than in a normal operation where the catalyst is already heated as well as with an apportionment of a fuel amount that has to be injected before a combustion into at least two partial injections per ignition and combustion chamber and with a suboptimal ignition angle efficiency.

Abstract: A hand held rotary cutting device having an annular cutting blade with an interior diameter entirely protectively enclosed by a housing, and with a sharpened periphery partially protectively enclosed by the housing, wherein the housing has similarly configured front and rear components that are movable between an open position that permits removal of the cutting blade for cleaning, and a closed position wherein the front and rear components cooperate to rotatably support the cutting blade, and to define an elongate handle that overlies a housed portion of the cutting blade. Cutting pressure, stability and unusually effective guidance are supplied to the cutting blade by novel C-shaped lower portions of the front and rear components of the housing that extend continuously along opposite sides of the cutting blade just above and quite near to where selected portions of a long, exposed C-shaped reach of the sharpened periphery of the cutting blade is available to sever thin food such as pizza.

Abstract: A pizza cutter that includes a handle, a cutting member support, and first and second disk members. The handle is configured for grasping by a user. The cutting member support extends from the handle. The first disk member is supported on the cutting member support. The second disk member is supported on the cutting member support. The first and second disk members may be arranged non-parallel relative to each other.

Abstract: Embodiments according to the present invention provide improved rotary cutters and associated methods. A cutter includes a handle coupled to a plurality of rotary cutting elements which may be rotatable substantially within the same plane, within closely spaced parallel planes, or within intersecting planes, wherein the intersection of such planes occurs substantially tangential to the rotary cutting elements. The rotary cutting elements are preferably different sized and preferably becoming smaller distally from the handle. A method includes cutting an article with a plurality of rotary blades with a single motion of a human hand and/or arm. Such article may be, for example, a food article, such as pizza, or a textile article, such as leather, vinyl, or even gypsum board.

Abstract: A pizza cutter has a body portion, a front cutting wheel rotatably coupled to the body portion, and a rear cutting wheel rotatably coupled to the body portion. The front cutting wheel and the rear cutting wheel are aligned in a cutting direction. A top of the body portion opposite the front cutting wheel and the rear cutting wheel has a graspable handle. Adjacent to the handle and positioned generally over the front cutting wheel and/or the rear cutting wheel the body portion is provided with an upswept corner. The body portion also provides a front cutting wheel well and a rear cutting wheel well with the front cutting wheel well covering a portion of one side of the front cutting wheel, the rear cutting wheel well covering a portion of one side of the rear cutting, and the opposite sides of the front cutting wheel and the rear cutting wheel remain exposed.

Abstract: A pizza cutter that includes a handle, a cutting member support, and first and second disk members. The handle is configured for grasping by a user. The cutting member support extends from the handle. The first disk member is supported on the cutting member support. The second disk member is supported on the cutting member support. The first and second disk members may be arranged non-parallel relative to each other.

Abstract: A cutter for cutting pizza and other foods comprising a pair of rotatable cutting wheels mounted on the ends of a substantially C-shaped handle. The cutting wheels are spaced such that the centers are a predetermined distance apart equal to one half of the length of the food item to be cut. By positioning one wheel in the center of the pizza and one wheel at the edge of the pizza, a complete cut of the pizza may be made by moving the cutter one half of the span of the pizza. The cutter in this position may be used with the lower arm of the user substantially vertical wherein the shoulder and body weight of the cutter may be used directly to press down on the cutter. The cutter may also be used in a vertical position using a single cutting wheel. In either position, the cutter provides improve ergonomics.

Abstract: A pizza cutter has a body portion, a front cutting wheel rotatably coupled to the body portion, and a rear cutting wheel rotatably coupled to the body portion. The front cutting wheel and the rear cutting wheel are aligned in a cutting direction. A top of the body portion opposite the front cutting wheel and the rear cutting wheel has a graspable handle. Adjacent to the handle and positioned generally over the front cutting wheel and/or the rear cutting wheel the body portion is provided with an upswept corner. The body portion also provides a front cutting wheel well and a rear cutting wheel well with the front cutting wheel well covering a portion of one side of the front cutting wheel, the rear cutting wheel well covering a portion of one side of the rear cutting, and the opposite sides of the front cutting wheel and the rear cutting wheel remain exposed.

Abstract: A food mincer assembly comprises a handle assembly, a retractable blade cover, and a plurality of blades. The handle assembly has a first side and a second side. The first side has a first through hole and the second side has a second through hole. The retractable blade cover has a cover portion, a lock, and a connecting arm. The connecting arm attaches the blade cover to the handle assembly. The lock secures the blade cover in a first position or a second position. The plurality of blades attach to the handle assembly. The first position of the retractable blade cover covers the plurality of blades. The second position of the retractable blade cover exposes the plurality of blades.

Abstract: A tool to cut edible portions of a melon in which a pair of blades attach to a handle in spaced-apart relation, a cutting plate connects between opposing second ends of the blades, and a guide member rotatably attaches to the cutting plate, the guide member traveling on a rind surface when the tool is moved through the melon from one side to the other so that the blades and the cutting plate cut edible portions from the rind. A method of cutting edible portions of a fruit is disclosed.

Abstract: Cutting devices including an elongate body having a handle and two rotatable cutting blades mounting on opposite sides of the body. One cutting blade is movable longitudinally relative to the other to enable variation in the longitudinal spacing between the cutting blades. In addition to or instead of the variable longitudinal spacing, one cutting blade is movable transversely relative to the other to enable variation in the transverse spacing between the cutting blades. Other cutting devices include a housing defining a blade-receiving cavity, an actuating mechanism pivotally mounted to the housing and a cutting assembly arranged in the cavity and including cutting blades. The cutting assembly is rotatable relative to the housing to selectively bring each cutting blade into a cutting position, and has a relaxed position in which the cutting blades are recessed within an outer periphery of the housing. The cutting assembly is biased into this relaxed position.

Abstract: A rotary knife apparatus has first and second protecting strips placed on both sides of a joint end of a blade of the rotary knife, and two protecting strips placed on the same base tube as a rotating point. A bi-fork braking component is used to control its opening. A toggle control component is placed on one end of the bi-fork braking component that faces the direction of a grip, and the end faces a joint end has a first and second acting fork. The first and second acting forks are connected to the first and second protecting strips so that the toggle control component can be moved back and forth to drive the two protecting strips close and separate.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing material pieces to be sewn together includes a planer structure including a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end and a first and second edge. The first edge includes a first lip extending a first distance below the bottom surface where an edge of the material aligns with and touches the first lip and the material can be marked along the second edge. The second edge further includes a second lip extending the first distance below the bottom surface for holding the material to a flat surface. The first end is broadened and includes a third edge at an acute angle to the second edge. The third edge includes a third lip extending the first distance below the bottom surface where the material having the acute angle aligns with and touches the third lip and the dog ear of the material can be trimmed.

Abstract: A circular cutter comprises a circular blade mounted to a front end of a handle via a shaft assembly, in the handle is disposed a slide member for controlling a hood having a T-shaped hole, the T-shaped hole is located correspondingly to a center of the circular blade and arranged outside of the shaft assembly, when the hood draws back under the control of the slide member, a surface of an object to be cut will press against the hood, so as to make the shaft assembly deviate left or right freely within the T-shaped hole, and therefore, both a left hand user and a right hand user can use the same circular cutter.

Abstract: A specialty food-processing knife includes a rigid handle, a circular blade axis, a blade axis holder, a blade axis holder lock, and a blade axis safety cover. The handle provides a blade axis upper housing to cut protect the user's hand and is configured with guide grooves, coupling pivot holes, and a guide tunnel. The guide grooves restrict the blade axis movement to a circular motion, the pivot holes allow swiveling of the blade axis holder, and the guide tunnel provides unidirectional motion to the blade axis holder lock. The blade axis is composed of several parallel circular blades, which are held in position by spacer bushings and lock nuts that encapsulate a stiffener rod. The blade axis holder presents a parallel slotted array to prevent food fragments from entering the blade axis housing and allow the axis blades to be partially exposed and rotate freely. The blade axis holder lock includes barriers, which limit the lock to an open or closed position.

Abstract: A circular cutter comprising a circular blade mounted to a front end of a handle via a shaft assembly, in the handle is disposed a slide member for controlling a hood, the hood is formed with a T-shaped hole located correspondingly to a center of the circular blade and is defined with an arc gap located in a cutting direction of the circular cutter, the T-shaped hole is arranged at both sides of the circular blade and located outside of the shaft assembly, when the hood draws back under the control of the slide member, a surface of an object to be cut will press against the hood, so as to make the shaft assembly deviate within the T-shaped hole, and therefore, both a left hand user and a right hand user can use the same circular cutter.

Abstract: A cutting device in accordance with the present invention is deal for use in cutting pizza and other “flat-bread” like cuisine. For example, in accordance with various embodiments, a cutting device is provided which exhibits improved functionality and ease of use through the use of handle which directs the cutting force from a user in the most efficient manner to carryout the task of cutting, for example, pizza. Moreover, the handle may provide improved protection of the user from accidental injury during use as well as be suitably configured to retract in a manner which facilitates removal of the cutting blade.

Abstract: A pizza cutter has a hollow semi-circular shaped handle having a convex curved radiused top edge to facilitate use and reduce hand stress. A removable cutter wheel has outwardly extending axles having protrusions on the outer ends thereof that have a snap fit relationship with recesses on the inner surfaces of the handle whereby the cutter wheel can easily be snapped into and out of the handle for cleaning. The cutter wheel has a dual inner and outer axle assembly engaging complementary shaped bearing surfaces on the handle to distribute pressure exerted on the wheel and keep the cutter wheel aligned with the handle when cutting movement is applied to the cutter.

Abstract: A foil cutter including first and second foil cutting means, said first and second cutting means being relatively movable towards each other for foil cutting engagement with the neck of a bottle, wherein, at least one of said cutting means including a pair of pivotally movable cutting members.

Abstract: A food chopper and cutter has at least two rotary cutting elements which are mounted on a common shaft and are rotatable relative to a common handle. Movement of the cutting elements conforms to the contours of the inner surface of a salad bowl to quickly and efficiently cut salad. The cutting elements are also movable in a substantially perpendicular direction relative to the plane of the inner surface of the salad bowl to provide a chopping action in addition to the rotatable cutting action.

Abstract: An attachment for a percussive tool including at least one substantially circular chisel blade (7) having a plurality of teeth (13) around its circumference and arranged to rotate about an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the percussive tool. The attachment may be used to form grooves in walls for pipes or cables, or removing filler to gain access to pipes and cables which have already been installed, or to remove mortar from brickwork.

Abstract: A hand held rotary cutter comprising a first handle including a head at one end thereof for receiving a blade and a second handle pivotally connected to the first handle. The second handle includes a rotating member at one end thereof. The rotating member rotates into and out of alignment with the head of the first handle to guard the blade. A spring biases the first and second handles to an open position, and a latch is mounted on one of the first and second handles and movable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The latch is engageable with a member on the other of the first and second handles. When the latch is in the unlocked position, the first handle and the second handle are fixed in position relative to each other.

Abstract: A circular blade of the cutting tool is provided with a reinforcing portion circumventing a fastening hole by which the circular blade is fastened to one end of the handle of the cutting tool. The reinforcing portion serves to enhance the structural strength of the circular blade, and to reduce the mechanical friction between the circular blade and the one end of the handle of the cutting tool. The reinforcing portion also serves to eliminate the internal stress of the circular blade at the time when the circular blade is subjected to a finishing process.

Abstract: A spiral cutting tool applied in a shredder and a method for fabricating the spiral cutting tool are disclosed. The spiral cutting tool includes an axle and plural round blades, each of which has a first engaging hole and a first piercing element, wherein the plural round blades fixed to the axle by engagements of the first engaging holes and the axle, and the first piercing elements of every adjacent two blades have angles of difference at the same value.

Abstract: A food cutting utensil, (e.g., a rotary pizza cutter) includes a disc and a handle that are selectively connectable together. The disc has a first side, a second side and a central through bore that is substantially aligned with an axis of the disc. A rim projects from the first side of the disc about the through bore. The handle has a first portion for being gripped by a hand while being used as a cutting utensil, and a second portion for rotatably supporting the disc. The second portion has a first arm and a second arm. The first arm has an axially projecting hub that is received in the through bore when the handle is connected to the disc.

Abstract: A cutting tool for removing encapsulant surrounding a fiber optic cable splice includes a rotating cutting head, with the head coupled through a vacuum tube to a collection bag. The cutting head preferably includes alternating rows of cutting blades and brushes, where the brushes function to direct the debris from the cutting head into the vacuum tube.

Abstract: A a scoring tool which can be used to aid in removing wallpaper. The tool has a hand grip to which is connected a pair of cutting wheels. The wheels are mounted in the lower portion of the hand grip so the wheels diverge away from each other.

Abstract: A rotary cutter has a handle, a rotary blade having a cutting edge, a protective member for covering the blade, a lock mechanism for locking the protective member, and a brake mechanism for applying rotational resistance to the blade. The blade is rotatably supported by the handle. The protective member moves between a first position, in which the protective member is held to prevent exposure of the cutting edge of the blade, and a second position, in which the protective member permits exposure of the edge of the blade. The lock mechanism moves between a lock position, in which the protective member is positioned in the first position, and an unlock position, in which the protective member is positioned in the second position. The control element is common to both the lock mechanism and the brake mechanism for operating both the lock mechanism and the brake mechanism.

Abstract: A rotary can opening cutter provides a method of opening a can in order to reduce the possibility of spillage, facilitate consistent paint mixing and colorant addition, and provide re-sealing and subsequent mixing by shaking. After cutting, the "slug" is left to sink to the bottom of the can and thus saves any solvent or paint which was adhering to the slug. Since this operation is contemplated to occur while the can is in place under a colorant dispensing machine, the chance for spillage by actions of the paint attendant are eliminated. After colorant is added, a small plastic cap is forced into the hole to form a tight fit.

Abstract: The Coin and Token Roll Opener facilitates the opening of machine packaged paper rolls of coins and tokens. The Coin and Token Roll Opener consists of top and bottom wings, joined by an eyelet, upon which are mounted rotating, circular cutters. The wings rotate about the eyelet to fit various coin and token roll sizes. For sturdiness that facilitates the opening process, both wings are cast in aluminum and the rotating, circular cutters are constructed from stainless steel. Paper rolls of coins and tokens are opened by gripping the Coin and Token Roll Opener in one hand and inserting the roll of coins or tokens into the opener with the other hand and rotating while squeezing the sides, or wings, of the opener firmly against the roll. The four rotating, circular cutters in the opener cut off the top of the paper roll so that the paper roll can be easily peeled away from the coins or tokens.

Abstract: An assembly including a wheel-shaped cutting blade and protective cover may be attached to a multiple function cutting tool by inserting an engagement member of the assembly into a connecting chamber of the tool and securing the member to the tool with a screw. The protective cover is slidably mounted on a connecting member and disposable in either a first position for exposing the blade or a second position for concealing the blade.

Abstract: A rotary cutter employs a disc blade removably mounted on a cylindrical bearing surface portion carried to upstand from adjacent one end of a handle and a swing arm movable between a retaining position in which it overlies the disc blade and a release position in which it is removed from overlying relation with the disc blade to permit removal thereof, wherein a first latch portion disposed adjacent the bearing surface portion and a second latch portion carried by the swing arm engaged to removably retain the swing arm in its retaining position.

Abstract: A rotating cutter for cutting pizza or other planar objects. The inventive device includes a substantially U-shaped handle with a rotating cutting wheel mounted to the base of the handle. The handle is oriented relative to the cutting wheel such that a downward force can be applied to the wheel during a cutting procedure.

Abstract: A rotary cutter having a handle, a cylindrical head formed on one end of the handle and having a planar surface on each side of the head, an actuating member pivotally mounted in the head, a circular blade mounted on the actuating member and having a pinking or wave shaped cutting edge offset from the blade to form a hub, the blade being secured to one side of the actuating member with the hub located in a parallel relation to one of the planar surfaces, and a finger guard formed as an integral part of the handle and head.

Abstract: A utility knife has a bolster formed at a downward angle from a body which receives a blade shield and a circular blade. A channel is formed in the body at the bolster and has an upper pair of notches and a lower pair of notches. The blade shield has a circular portion which has a diameter greater than that of the blade and a pair of resilient arms each with a tab. When the tabs are engaged with the lower pair of notches, the blade shield shields the blade, and when the tabs are engaged with the upper pair of notches, the blade is exposed.

Abstract: A rotary cutter having a handle, a cylindrical head formed on one end of the handle and having an internal cavity with a planar surface on each side, an actuating member is pivotally mounted in the cavity with a circular blade secured to one side of the actuating member in a parallel relation to one of the planar surfaces, a pivoting member is provided on the periphery of the head for moving the actuating member to an operative position with a portion of the blade projecting outwardly from the cylindrical head, the actuating member being biased to a storage position within the cylindrical member.

Abstract: An apparatus for effecting precise slicing and division of various sheet-like food members, such as cake, pizza and the like. The apparatus includes a housing including a manually manipulatable drive gear positioned medially thereof, with the drive gear rotatable by use of a rotatable incrementally divided handle projecting orthogonally and upwardly relative to the housing, with a plurality of reciprocatable gear racks directed exteriorly of the housing through each opposed side thereof in cooperation with the gear to adjust spacing of cutting wheels, each mounted at a remote terminal end of each gear rack.

Abstract: A manual cutting device for severing generally planar food stuffs, such as pizza, which is characterized by an elongate handle provided with a removably mounted, circular cutting blade rotatably mounted to the handle. A removably mounted pivot pin is provided which is releasably locked through aligned openings in the handle and the circular cutting blade to permit easy assembly and dis-assembly of the handle and cutting blade for cleaning purposes.

Abstract: A generally U-shaped bracket is provided having a pair of generally parallel legs interconnected at one pair of corresponding ends by a bight portion extending between and secured relative to the one pair of ends of the legs. An elongated handle is provided and mounted at one end from the longitudinal mid-portion of the aforementioned bight portion and the other end of the handle projects outwardly from the side of the bight portion opposite the side thereof from which the legs project. A one-piece elongated roller extends between and is journalled from the outer ends of the legs and the roller includes a cylindrical outer surface having at least two circumferential grooves formed therein spaced apart longitudinally of the roller and from the opposite ends of the outer cylindrical surface of the roller. The grooves include inwardly convergent opposite side surfaces defining an included angle of approximately 30.degree. and cylindrical bottom surfaces.

Abstract: A cutter having a circular rotary blade comprises: a handle; a blade mounting section formed on one end of the handle; a circular blade secured to one side of the blade mounting section and rotatably carried at its central portion; a slot having an opening formed in the blade mounting section at a position behind the central portion of the circular disc and corresponding to the circular blade; a pressing member movably received in the slot and projectable through the opening of the slot into pressure contact with one side of the circular blade; and an operation member adapted to limit the movement of the pressing member so as to adjust the pressure of contact between the pressing member and the circular blade, the operation member being held in engagement with the pressing member through cam means and positioned on the opposite side of the blade mounting section to the circular blade.

Abstract: An electric powered can opener has a housing, a feed gear that is motor connected and rotatably mounted to drive and rotate a can by holding it by its rim. An operating lever is pivoted above the gear on the housing and carries a cutter mechanism to remove the can lid. To this conventional arrangement an improvement is added in the cutter mechanism of a non-round cutter wheel connected to and movable by the lever and having a lobed or flat portion within the periphery and oriented so that the cutter wheel is substantially stationary as it is pulled into the can lid such that the meeting edge of the periphery at the flat and round periphery provides a power pierce whereupon the cutter wheel then rotates for a clean severing of the can lid. The cutter is preferably a dish-shaped cutter with a hollow ground flat or lobe portion. The lever is preferably spring biased for rotation toward the can at all times and has a slidable switch actuator that is linkage-connected to the lever for manual operation.

Abstract: A cutting device comprising an elongate arm and a pair of mountings for circular rotatable cutting blades, each of the mountings being slidably mounted on the arm. A circular rotatable cutting blade is rotatably mounted on each of the mountings. Each of the mountings is selectively lockable in position on the arm so as to selectively prevent sliding movement of the mountings. An elongate handle is attached to the arm intermediate the pair of mountings.

Abstract: A rotary cutter which includes an elongated handle having an aperture extending through its one end, a shaft extending through the aperture so as to be supported by the handle, a disc blade rotatably mounted on the shaft and lying in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft, and a member engageable with the shaft, with a bearing projection formed on the handle coaxially with the aperture.