Abstract A segment cutter is formed suitable for cutting segments from a paper tape, such as encephalogram or electrocardiogram charts, which is of a compact and low-profile design. The segment cutter comprises a base member having disposed thereon one or more raised planar surfaces, a platen having an opening or openings corresponding to said planar surface and adapted to receive a length of material from which a portion is to be cut. The platen overlays the raised planar surface retaining the desired portion of the material to be cut and forming a track. A tool having a hard rotating spherical ball adapted to ride in the track is moved around the track the ball exerting pressure against the upper edge of the raised planar surface to effect cutting of the desired portion.
A segment cutter comprising a base member having disposed thereon at least one raised planar surface having a peripheral cutting edge, a platen having an opening corresponding in shape to said planar surface and adapted to receive a length of material from which a segment is to be cut, said platen overlaying said planar surface and retaining the desired portion of the material, said platen and at least a portion of said peripheral cutting edge of said planar surface forming a track in which a tool having a hard, rotating, spherical ball is adapted to ride for exerting pressure against the outer edge of said raised planar surface to effect cutting of a segment from said length of material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A segment cutter comprising a base member having disposed thereon at least one raised planar surface having a peripheral cutting edge, a platen having an opening corresponding in shape to said planar surface and adapted to receive a length of material from which a segment is to be cut, said platen overlaying said planar surface and retaining the desired portion of the material, said platen and at least a portion of said peripheral cutting edge of said planar surface forming a track in which a tool having a hard, rotating, spherical ball is adapted to ride for exerting pressure against the outer edge of said raised planar surface to effect cutting of a segment from said length of material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A segment cutter of claim 1 where said raised planar surface is a removable raised planar surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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A segment cutter of claim 1 where said platen is pivotably hinged to said base member.