Patent ID: 7124754
Filing Date: 2006-10-24
Classification: B28D

Abstract:
1. A blade for use in splitting a preformed double block into at least two blocks comprising: a body; at least one straight portion operably attached to the body, wherein the at least one straight portion has a straight cutting edge; a first curved portion operably attached to the body, having at least one curved portion including a first curved cutting edge; and a second curved portion operably attached to the body having at least one curved portion including a second curved cutting edge substantially identical to the first curved cutting edge wherein the first curved portion and the second curved portion are operably attached to a first end and a second end of the straight portion, respectively, and wherein the first curved cutting edge and the second curved cutting edge are configured to contact the double block during splitting thus creating substantially similar structures in the resulting at least two blocks following the splitting of the double block.