Patent ID: 8567075
Filing Date: 2013-10-29
Classification: B26B

Abstract:
1. A loop pile cutter comprising: a base; a base mounting bracket fixedly attached to and extending from the base, the base mounting bracket comprising a first slot and a second slot formed at an angle in relation to the base; a blade holder having a center, a right side and a left side, and forming a blade pocket, the blade holder arranged to fit over the base mounting bracket such that the base mounting bracket is between the right and left sides of the blade holder, the blade holder further comprising first and second holes through the right and left sides that correspond to the first and second slots of the base mounting bracket; a first blade holder thumbscrew positionable through the first hole of the blade holder and through the first slot of the base mounting bracket, wherein the first blade holder thumbscrew, when tightened, applies a compression force to the blade holder right and left sides to secure the blade holder to the base mounting bracket; and a second blade holder thumbscrew positionable through the second hole of the blade holder and through the second slot of the base mounting bracket, wherein the second blade holder thumbscrew, when tightened, applies a compression force to the blade holder right and left sides to secure the blade holder to the base mounting bracket, wherein when the first blade holder thumbscrew and the second blade holder thumbscrew are loosened, the blade holder is movable along the angle of the first and second slots of the base mounting bracket to a selected height above the base.