Abstract: A method for manufacturing a display device includes providing a first display device assembly comprising a display module, a first window disposed on the display module, a first window adhesive layer disposed between the display module and the first window, and a first protective layer disposed on the first window. The first protective layer is removed. The first window is removed by providing an acid solution on the first display device assembly. A second window is provided that is disposed on the display module after the first window is removed. A second protective layer is provided that is disposed on the second window after the first protective layer is removed.

Abstract: A station for cutting a barb suture is provided. The barb cutting station includes a suture transport assembly for supporting a first suture, a first knife assembly for forming barbs on the first suture, and a first clamp and position assembly for approximating the at least first suture towards the at least first knife assembly. The barb cutting station may further include at least a first suture cutting mechanism configured for severing the at least first suture when a defect is detected. The station may also include at least a first visual inspection assembly configured for detecting defective barbs.

Abstract: A pipe peeler for removing a uniform layer of material from the outer surface of a polyethylene pipe is provided. The device comprises a body, a blade, a chain coupled near a first face of the body, a means for coupling the other end of the chain to the body near a second face of the body, a means for tightening the chain around a pipe, and a grip for rotating the device around the pipe in order to peel the pipe. The chain may define a helix shape when wrapped around the pipe, creating a spiral track on the pipe that the blade will follow when the device is pushed around the pipe, thereby creating a uniform spiral peel.

Abstract: A texturizing tool that creates concentric, circular patterns of burrs in the surface of a workpiece by graving, planning or plowing, curved stop-grooves each with a burr of the displaced material which remains securely attached to the workpiece. Toothed cylindrical saws having angled slots for a drive pin are concentrically assembled. When forced against the workpiece, each saw rotates some few degrees causing the teeth to cut the stop-grooves and making the burrs. The drive pin and a return spring are carried in a capped outer cylindrical actuator which the drive pin also passes through. The concentric saw's cutting teeth cut in opposite directions to cancel out the cutting forces on the workpiece. Articles so texturized may be used in structural adhesive bonding, and for embedment of texturized articles such as fasteners, washers, plates and the like, into molded plastic and composite structures while being molded.

Abstract: Provided are a method for splitting longitudinally an end part of a metal plate or a metal rod having a rectangular, polygonal, or elliptical shape, in which the length of incision in the split portion can be freely adjusted and smooth split face can be formed; a metal part manufactured by such method; and a method for bonding such metal part.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for replacement of damages display shield (typically glass) covering a display screen on a device, typically a mobile phone. Mobile phones have an electronic display protected by a glass shield. Between the glass and the display is often a plastic polarizing or other intermediary sheet. Removal of a damage glass can be accomplished by cutting thru the polarizer with a moving wire or blade. This separates the glass from the sensitive display and allows replacement of the glass without damaging the more expensive display.

Abstract: Food product slicers that efficiently, consistently, and safely slice food products are disclosed herein. Embodiments of a food product slicer comprise a base unit and a cutting utensil. Additional embodiments of the food product slicer comprise a base unit, a handle, and a cutting utensil. Further embodiments of the food product slicer comprise a base unit having a first side, a second side, a top surface and a bottom surface; a cutting utensil attached to the base unit at a predetermined distance from the bottom surface of the base unit, the cutting utensil having a cutting edge parallel to the bottom surface of the base unit; and a handle attached to the base unit.

Abstract: Described herein is a cutting apparatus (100) for allowing visual inspection of a core sample in an inner tube at a drilling site after the inner tube has been removed from a coring tube and prior to it being transported to a laboratory. The cutting apparatus (100) comprises a support track (110, 112, 114, 116)) on which is mounted a tube support member (120), a cutter wagon (130, 132, 138) and a drive arrangement (140, 142, 144, 146). The apparatus (100) provides relative movement between an inner tube (150) and the cutter wagon (130, 132, 138) to allow a section of the inner tube (150) to be removed along its entire length for visual inspection. The drive arrangement (140, 142, 144, 146) provides the relative movement between the inner tube (150) and the cutter wagon (130, 132, 138).

Abstract: Methods of producing an analysis spreading layer for absorbing a liquid to be analyzed, by: supplying a porous membrane having a bottom, a top and a thickness D, the size of the pores of the membrane increasing over its thickness D; cutting the membrane at a predefined distance, the spreading layer being a sublayer with a thickness d less than the starting thickness D, the pores of the spreading layer having a fluid connection to one another in such a manner that it is permeable to a liquid. The membrane surface is formed by removing a sublayer of the membrane being the liquid outlet side of the spreading layer. The mean size of the pores on the liquid outlet side is at least 1 ?m.

Abstract: A blade including a body has a front surface and a curved back cutting surface. The front surface has a mount angle relative to a material surface of a material facing the back cutting surface. The back cutting surface has a substrate clearance angle relative to the material surface. In response to at least one of the blade and the material surface being brought into cutting contact and moved relative to each other, a resulting portion of the material surface has a distressed appearance.

Abstract: A station for cutting a barb suture is provided. The barb cutting station includes a suture transport assembly for supporting a first suture, a first knife assembly for forming barbs on the first suture, and a first clamp and position assembly for approximating the at least first suture towards the at least first knife assembly. The barb cutting station may further include at least a first suture cutting mechanism configured for severing the at least first suture when a defect is detected. The station may also include at least a first visual inspection assembly configured for detecting defective barbs.

Abstract: A tool for re-cutting worn wiper blades (3) for window wipers, the wiper blades (3) having an increasing cross section from their edge on the window side and having at least one longitudinal groove (3a) within the blade on both sides, and these longitudinal grooves (3a) corresponding to at least one guiding strip (2a) of a guiding slot (2) of the tool in such a way that the wiper blade (3) can be drawn in the longitudinal direction through the guiding slot (2) of the tool at a defined height, a blade (4) being arranged in the guiding slot (2) and slicing off the worn edge (6) of the wiper blade (3) as it is drawn through the tool. An important aspect here is that the tool (1) has at least two guiding slots (2) and that the distance between the guiding strips (2a) thereof on the one hand and the assigned blade (4) on the other hand is variable.

Abstract: A bladeless stripping device includes a body having a cutting zone across the body forming a living hinge to fold the body along a fold area. An aperture may be located through the body and may be associated with the fold area. The aperture may change dimension as the body is folded and unfolded. The fiber aperture may receive for example an optical fiber in an unfolded state and may close upon for example the optical fiber in a folded state such that, when the bladeless stripping device is translated along for example the optical fiber at least one coating of for example the optical fiber is caused to be stripped away, revealing for example a bare glass fiber suitable, for example, for connectorizing or splicing.

Abstract: Methods of producing an analysis spreading layer for absorbing a liquid to be analyzed, by: supplying a porous membrane having a bottom, a top and a thickness D, the size of the pores of the membrane increasing over its thickness D; cutting the membrane at a predefined distance, the spreading layer being a sublayer with a thickness d less than the starting thickness D, the pores of the spreading layer having a fluid connection to one another in such a manner that it is permeable to a liquid. The membrane surface is formed by removing a sublayer of the membrane being the liquid outlet side of the spreading layer. The mean size of the pores on the liquid outlet side is at least 1 ?m.

Abstract: Fibre furnish for use in the manufacture of paper and paper-based products, the fibre furnish consisting essentially of plant petiole tissue, wherein substantially longitudinally aligned petiole fibres have been cut generally laterally to form fibres with a fibre length distribution such that at least 95% of the fibres have substantially the same predetermined fibre length.

Abstract: Provided are a cutting guide device for preparing a texture section, which can prepare a texture section manually with a cutting tool such as a pathological knife, in a uniform thickness and in a regular section with neither experience nor skill, a texture section preparing device, and a method for preparing a texture section. The texture section preparing cutting guide device includes a placing base for placing a texture mass directly or indirectly thereon, and a cutting guide cover for preventing the texture mass placed directly or indirectly on the placing base from moving, by holding the texture mass downward. In at least such a portion of the cutting guide cover as to hold the texture mass, there are formed a plurality of slits, into which a knife to be used to cut the texture mass can be inserted. The slits have their intervals set to the thickness of a desired texture section.

Abstract: A medical product including a biocompatible material includes two mutually opposite main surfaces, wherein at least one of the two main surfaces that anchor biological tissues, wherein the barbs protrude from the at least one main surface and are formed by cuts made in the biocompatible material, and wherein the material between the two main surfaces is completely broken through in an area of the cuts.

Abstract: A manually operable culinary apparatus includes a bottom cradle with a planar base member, a plurality of walls, a plurality of support plates, and a cutting implement detachably engaged with the bottom cradle in such a manner that the cutting implement is abutted directly on the bottom cradle when vertically and linearly displaced along a vertical plane such that a bottom-most tip of the cutting implement travels beyond the support edges and terminates medially between the support edges respectively. The apparatus further includes a mechanism for selectively adjusting first and second lateral spatial distances defined between the support plates and the anterior and posterior walls respectively.

Abstract: The present invention provides a double bladed spiral slicer including a first and second blade assemblies on a surface, each assembly having a mechanical output and operable to rotate about a vertical axis. A meat rotation assembly, having a headstock and tailstock, is adapted for rotation of a received meat. A processor and controller in communication with the blade assemblies operate to direct the blade assemblies to form a spiral slice on the surface of the meat. The meat product is engaged to the meat rotation assembly where the upper position of the meat product is determined. The meat product is rotated about a vertical axis and the blade assemblies operate by simultaneously reciprocally engaging the meat product and moving vertically from the central position of the meat product.

Abstract: Apparatus and method of increasing adhesion of thermal binder strips to coated papers by conditioning an edge of the sheet by splitting the edge which results in an expansion of the edge followed by compressing the edge so as to reduce or eliminate the expansion. In the case of a stack of sheets, the edge of the stack is conditioned by piercing the edge of the stack and in the case of an individual sheet, the conditioning is carried out by splitting at least a portion of the edge of the sheet.

Abstract: A flat display panel cutting apparatus includes: a conveyor for feeding a loaded flat display panel to a cutting area and a spraying area; a cutting means positioned in the cutting area, and for forming primary cracks on the flat display panel, the primary cracks including two or more first cracks spaced apart from each other in the X-axis direction and two or more second cracks spaced apart from each other in the Y-axis direction; and a spraying means positioned in the spraying area, and for growing secondary cracks by spraying a high temperature steam onto the first cracks or second cracks of the primary cracks formed on the flat display panel.

Abstract: Described is a device that is to used in conjunction with a chainsaw to keep the chainsaw kerf from closing, thereby greatly reducing the chance of having the chainsaw bar being pinched and bound. Also included is a limiting feature that keeps the chainsaw kerf spacer from being inserted too deeply into the chainsaw kerf, thereby contacting the chainsaw blades. Additionally, a handle is included to facilitate the extraction of the chainsaw kerf spacer from the chainsaw kerf after completing the cut. The kerf spacer can be installed with one hand and without the aid of tools.

Abstract: A cable stripper apparatus is disclosed for stripping insulation from an electric cable. The apparatus includes a framework and a driven wire feeder rotatably secured to the framework. A guide is provided for guiding the cable towards the wire feeder. The guide includes a movable spacer bar which extends towards the wire feeder. A cutter has a cutting edge which is disposed spaced and parallel to an axis of rotation of the wire feeder. The cutter is connected to the framework immediately adjacent to the wire feeder. The arrangement is such that when the cable is guided by the guide towards the wire feeder, the wire feeder, spacer bar and the cutter cooperate with each other for stripping the insulation from the cable. A cam is rotatably supported by the framework for moving the movable spacer bar relative to the framework to a required location of a plurality of locations of the movable spacer bar.

Abstract: A bagel dough dividing apparatus having a housing and a manually installable knife assembly for cutting bagel dough introduced into said housing is disclosed. The knife assembly includes: a rotatable shaft; at least one blade mounted to said shaft; and an engagement feature at a shaft first end for releasably engaging a drive assembly mounted to said housing for rotating said removable knife assembly about an axis. The knife assembly may be rotatably mounted at a second end to the housing. The engagement feature may have a configuration complimentary to a corresponding configuration on the drive mechanism to engage the drive mechanism when manually placed adjacent thereto. The engagement feature may include a protrusion axially extending from the shaft, and the protrusion may have a generally semi-cylindrical shape complimentary to a shape of said drive mechanism.

Abstract: Honeycomb removal comprises directing a nozzle at the surface of a substrate at an angle of less than about 90° such that the water will strike the substrate at the base of the honeycomb, parallel to the direction of the ribbon which forms the honeycomb structure. Water then passes through the nozzle and through the orifice at a pressure and flow rate sufficient to remove the honeycomb and preferably the underlying braze from the substrate surface. Relative motion is created between the substrate and the nozzle such that the water stream advances to an area which honeycomb has not been removed with the stream continually being directed at the base of the honeycomb.

Abstract: An automatic cutting device is described for cutting an assembly. The assembly includes a material having a weakened zone therein that defines a useful layer and being attached to a source substrate. The cutting device includes a cutting mechanism and a holding and positioning mechanism operatively associated with the cutting mechanism. The holding and positioning mechanism positions the material so that the cutting mechanism detaches the layer from the source substrate along the weakened zone. The cutting device also includes a control mechanism for adjusting at least two different portions of the assembly during detachment of the layer to facilitate a more precise detachment.

Abstract: A bagel slicing device for safely and effectively slicing bagels comprises a holder having a slotted base, upwardly extending end portions at each end of the base and side members attached to the base at their lower end and being pivotal about an edge to engage a bagel therebetween and extending between the end portions. The end portions include a knife slot which cooperates with the base slot to permit cutting a bagel completely through. The side members include gripping ribs on both surfaces thereof and the end portions include ribs to locate the bagel properly between the sides.

Abstract: Radio frequency cables have a inner circular conductor and an outer circular conductor. The inner and outer circular conductors are usually formed from copper and are separated by a heavy insulation layer usually cellular polyethylene. The outer side of the outer conductor may further be coated with a heavy polymeric insulation layer. In preparing these radio frequency cables for coupling it is necessary to have a flush cut surface. These flush cuts have been effected in the past by sawing, which has proved to be troublesome as metallic particles are dispersed throughout the insulation. The outer conductor may be prepared for coupling by: 1. Placing a tear collar over the outer conductor and 2. Tearing the outer conductor against the tear collar. This tearing creates an integral and desirable flange in the tearing process.

Abstract: A device for transferring a film from a carrier strip onto a substrate such as a sheet of writing or drawing paper comprises a housing in which a supply reel and an empty reel are arranged. The film-coated carrier strip is guided over an applicator foot which is looped around by the carrier strip with a clip-type slide element of a friction-reducing material secured to the applicator foot. The applicator foot comprises a pivotally hinged extension arm having an end in the end portion for receiving a profile member for the slide element.

Abstract: A tool for disuniting two wafers, at least one of which is for use in fabricating substrates for microelectronics, optoelectronics, or optics, the tool comprising two gripper members suitable for being fixed temporarily to respective opposite faces of the two wafers that are united with each other, and a disuniting control device suitable for moving said members relative to each other. The tool is remarkable in that the disuniting control device comprises an actuator for positively displacing said gripper members and for inducing controlled flexing in at least one of said members. This makes it easier to disunite the wafers while reducing the risk of damaging them. The invention is applicable to disuniting wafers that have been weakened by implantation, that have been temporarily bonded together, etc.

Abstract: A cable stripper apparatus is disclosed for stripping insulation from electric cable. The apparatus includes a framework and a drive secured to the framework. A wire feeder is rotatably secured to the framework and is rotatably driven by the drive. A guide is provided for guiding the cable towards the wire feeder. Also, a cutter is connected to the framework adjacent to the feeder. The arrangement is such that when the cable is guided by the guide towards the wire feeder, the wire feeder and the cutter cooperate with each other for stripping the insulation from the cable.

Abstract: The data destruction machine is a desk-top, portable unit with a short (under 10 second) cycle time, pluggable into a wall outlet. Upon insertion of a disk (such as a CD or split DVD) into the machine, which is fully automatic, data is removed. The machine converts the data-storage layer into residue consistent with security destruction standards from which no data is retrievable. A single machine may be used for declassifying CDs and split DVDs. Splitting DVDs in preparation for inserting them into the data destruction machine may be accomplished quickly and simply.

Abstract: In a device for cutting single blister packs from a blister band, a cutting member acts in a longitudinal direction with respect to the blister band, along the longitudinal edges thereof, so as to cut side extending strips of the blister band which extend beyond the length of the blister pack being produced. Cut out elements operate in alignment with a cutting line of the cutting member to cut shaped pieces of the blister band, so as to define corner zones of the blister packs. Shearing means operate crosswise to the blister band, in alignment with the corner zones defined by the cut out means, to separate single blister packs. The position of the cutting means and cut out means and/or the shearing means can be adjusted to produce blister packs having different sizes.

Abstract: A cutting frame for holding an object to be sliced into two pieces. The object, such as a bagel, has a bottom surface, a peripheral edge, and a top surface. The cutting frame has a base which holds a support stem, which in turn holds a ring shaped guide member. The guide member has a knife blade guide slot extending through it to guide a knife downwardly through the guide member and through a bagel or other object held in the guide member. The process of using the cutting frame includes holding a bagel against a closed side of the compartment formed within the guide member so that the user's fingers press the bagel against the closed surface of the compartment. A knife is then placed in the knife blade guide slot and drawn back and forth downwardly through the bagel to form an accurate slice parallel to the bottom of the bagel. The guide blade knife slot extends completely through the guide member so that the bagel is always cut into two separate pieces.

Abstract: A process for fabricating a heat sink with high-density parallel fins is provided. The process includes steps of providing a metal base including a first base and a second base, the first base being rectangular-solid shaped, the second base being rhombus-shaped and disposed over the first base wherein the second base includes a first edge surface and a second edge surface inclined at a specific angle, cutting the second base from a position on the top surface of the second base and parallel with the first edge surface until the first base is reached, thereby forming an inclined sheet, adjusting the inclined sheet to be normal to the top surface of the first base, thereby forming a fin, and repeating the cutting step and the adjusting step to produce the heat sink with high-density parallel fins.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of separating into two wafers (2,4) a plate (1) of material for manufacturing substrates for electronics, optics, or optoelectronics, or for manufacturing microsystems, said wafers being situated on either side of a plane of weakness (6), the method being characterized in that it comprises the steps consisting in: exerting a deformation force on at least one of the wafers so as to cause the wafers (2, 4) to separate from each other in a zone of the plate (1) at said plane of weakness; and exerting guided separation movement on the wafers (2, 4). The invention also provides apparatus (100) for implementing the method, which apparatus has gripping members (30, 32) suitable for exerting said deformation force and for performing said separation.

Abstract: A bagel or bun slicing apparatus includes a frame mounted to a vertically adjustable stand and base. The frame defines a vertical channel which houses a reciprocating blade and rollers for transporting the bagel or bun through the channel and across the blade. The rollers are rotated by an electric motor which also reciprocates the blade. The rollers and/or a guide plate may be laterally adjustable to allow for bagels or buns of varying widths.

Abstract: A cutting frame for holding an object to be sliced into two pieces. The object, such as a bagel, has a bottom surface, a peripheral edge, and a top surface. The cutting frame has a base which holds a support stem, which in turn holds a ring shaped guide member. The guide member has a knife blade guide slot extending through it to guide a knife downwardly through the guide member and through a bagel or other object held in the guide member. The process of using the cutting frame includes holding a bagel against a closed side of the compartment formed within the guide member so that the user's fingers press the bagel against the closed surface of the compartment. A knife is then placed in the knife blade guide slot and drawn back and forth downwardly through the bagel to form an accurate slice parallel to the bottom of the bagel. The guide blade knife slot extends completely through the guide member so that the bagel is always cut into two separate pieces.

Abstract: A unidirectional and bidirectional optical fiber couplers using polymer optical fibers having mirrors formed within the polymer optical fibers for reflecting optical signals. The mirrors comprise a notch having at least one surface angled with respect to the central axis of the optical fiber for reflecting the optical signal perpendicular to its central axis. A unidirectional embodiment allows input optical signals to be coupled from any combination of input optical fibers and transmitted into any combination of output optical fibers. A bidirectional embodiment allows optical signals from tapping fibers to be reflected in opposite directions along a first, or BUS optical fiber. Another aspect of the present invention is an apparatus and method for controlling the depth of the notch by monitoring residue power through the optical fibers while the notch is being cut.

Abstract: A mask pellicle removal apparatus for separating a mask pellicle from a glass reticle to which it is bonded by prying against its releasable bond. The apparatus includes a table support for nesting the glass reticle and for supporting a manually operated prying mechanism having only the necessary degrees of freedom for prying free the mask pellicle without damaging the glass reticle.

Abstract: An improved appliance for slicing food articles, particularly baked goods and bagels in a uniform, quick and safe manner. The appliance includes a food receptacle which is slidably inserted into one end of a main housing and into which a food item such as a bagel is placed. A motorized cutting carriage is pivotally mounted to the main housing and extends a serrated dual-bladed slicing assembly over the food item. When power is applied, the blades of the slicing assembly begin reciprocating, and the entire cutting carriage is pivoted with respect to the main housing in order to move the reciprocating blades of the slicing assembly through the food item. Once the food item is cut, the cutting carriage is returned to its home position, the food receptacle is slidably withdrawn, and the sliced food item is removed and consumed. The appliance requires a minimum of space and facilitates the slicing operation without damage to the bagel.

Abstract: This invention is a safe, effective, attractive apparatus for slicing bread products such as bagels, bulkie rolls, and English muffins into two approximately equal sections. The invention is comprised of two primary components. The base unit (1) is essentially a rectangular block with a narrow slot (5) on either side of a cavity (3) that is open at the top and shaped to receive and center a bread product (12). The second component is a unique separate top block (2) that has an inverted slot (6) on the underside to receive a knife so that it is recessed from the underside of the top block. A knife is placed into the slot of the top block, and together they are placed into the chamber of the base unit, with the knife now guided by the slots on either side of the base unit. The top block is used to hold down the bread product to keep it from rotating, while keeping fingers safely away from the knife blade. The user draws the knife back and forth, and is able to cut easily through the bread product.

Abstract: A bagel slicer generally comprising a base, a flexible connector, a lid and a knife. The base has upwardly projecting bagel retention protrusions and two end walls attached to opposing ends of the base which define a bagel receiving space. Between the walls there is a first plurality of elongated side members in a parallel spaced relationship to each other, and a second plurality of elongated side members in a parallel spaced relationship to each other and to the first plurality of elongated side members. Each elongated member is engaged with the walls such that there remains slots between them to insert a knife. A flexible connector is attached to the lid and one of the walls.

Abstract: An apparatus for variable length belt splitting includes a stepwise feeder which urges the belt, such as conveyor belt, forward in discrete steps and a reciprocating cutter disposed downstream from the feeder. The feeder preferably includes both a holding clamp and a feed clamp that is connected to, and is moved with respect to, the holding clamp by a feed actuator. The cutter preferably moves parallel to the holding clamp and is moved back and forth by a bi-directional ram. The cutter splits the belt edge to edge at a predetermined depth in length increments corresponding to the feeder's step length to a total length determined by the user. Optionally, the feeder and cutter are connected to a support structure which allows the feeder and cutter to be placed at an angle with respect to the path of the belt through the machine, thereby allowing for diagonal splits to be made with respect to the longitudinal axis of the belt without stewing of the belt.

Abstract: A bagel, roll, and bun holder device for holding a bagel, roll, bun or other similar object which provides a safe and stable device for slicing the bagel, roll, bun or other similar object with a hand-held knife is provided. The bagel, roll, and bun holder device comprises a base element and a first and a second holding element. The base element has a first and second edge. The first and second holding elements each have a marginal side edge, each have an inside surface and an outside surface, each have a stop element on their inside surface, and each have a frictional element on their outside surface. The first holding element is pivotally attached to the first edge of the base element at its marginal side edge. The second holding element is pivotally attached to the second edge of the base element at its marginal side edge. The first and second holding elements are pivotally movable from an opened position to a closed position.

Abstract: An improved appliance for slicing food articles, particularly baked goods and bagels in a uniform, quick and safe manner. The appliance includes a food receptacle which is slidably inserted into one end of a main housing and into which a food item such as a bagel is placed. A motorized cutting carriage is mounted on top of the main housing and extends a serrated dual-bladed slicing assembly horizontally over the food item. When power is applied, the blades of the slicing assembly begin reciprocating, and the entire cutting carriage is depressed downward in order to move the reciprocating blades of the slicing assembly through the food item . Once the food item is cut, the cutting carriage returns to its home position, the food receptacle is to slidably withdrawn, and the sliced food item is removed and consumed.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting any one of blocks and panels of cellular plastics into various shapes. The cellular plastic is held on a stationary platform around which a movable frame is affixed to two slides. The movable frame moves on two horizontal rails to effect cutting in the x-direction. Cutting is done with a hot wire affixed to two slides which move together vertically on vertical rails along the moveable frame to effect cutting in the y-direction. Stepping motors are driven by a computer to provide for displacement of the hot wire. Each motor includes a pinion which is mounted on a shaft directly engaging gear-racks parallel to the rails, to effect cutting of various shapes defined by the equation y=f(x).

Abstract: A belt skiving apparatus and method in which a free-standing blade-carrying carriage is employed which does not require a guiding base. The carriage has a pair of rollers defining a nip into which a belt end to be skived is passed. The rollers press together about the belt end to securely grip the belt. One of the rollers is toothed to provide a non-slip engagement with the surface of the belt and at least one of the rollers is driven, preferably manually, through a crank arm. Rotation of the rollers advances the carriage relative to the belt to advance the carriage across the width of the belt. As the carriage is advanced, the belt is passed through the rollers and through a cutting blade disposed adjacent the rollers. As the carriage is advanced along the width of the belt, the blade slices a thin strip of the upper portion of the belt adjacent its upper face from the remainder of the belt. The thin strip that is removed is the portion of the belt that was punctured by the teeth of the driving roller.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting includes a blade guide for guiding a cutting instrument and a tray having an adjustable height with respect to the blade guide. The item to be cut rests on the tray in the path of the blade guide. A blade, such as a knife, is passed through the blade guide and the item on the tray. A blade stop positioned adjacent the blade guide stops the passage of the blade at the appropriate position. A cover assists in holding the item in place, and the plane the blade guide is suitably tilted to facilitate a natural cutting motion.

Abstract: A belt skiving apparatus is provided having a free-standing blade-carrying carriage mounting a pair of rollers defining a nip into which a belt end to be skived is passed. The rollers press together about the belt end to securely grip the belt, with at least one of the rollers being driven, preferably manually, through a crank arm. Rotation of the rollers advances the carriage relative to the belt to advance the carriage across the width of the belt. As the carriage is advanced, the belt is passed through the rollers and through a cutting blade disposed adjacent the rollers, with the blade slicing a thin strip of the upper portion of the belt adjacent its upper face from the remainder of the belt. The rollers may be driven by a ratchet arm to move the carriage along the belt end. Preferably, two pairs of rollers are employed on the carriage, one forward and one rearward of the blade to cut the uncut portion remaining at the trailing side of the belt after the belt passes through the forward roller pair.