Patent ID: 7121181
Filing Date: 2006-10-17
Classification: B26D,B29B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for cutting extruded materials comprising: a generally cylindrical cup adapted to be secured for rotation on a rotating shaft, the cup having an exterior, a rotational axis, and an end; a plurality of longitudinal receptacles formed in the exterior of the cup parallel to the rotational axis and intersecting the end, wherein said receptacles each comprising two substantially parallel sides edges connected by an arcuate end edge; a plurality of cutting blade holders, each cutting blade holder having a longitudinal opening extending at least a portion of the length of the cutting blade holder, the cutting blade holder adapted to be received and removably secured in one of the longitudinal receptacles by securing means extending radially from the cylindrical cup; a cutting blade including a cutting edge, the cutting blade and cutting edge carried by and extending generally transversely from each cutting blade holder and the rotational axis, the cutting edge extending a selected distance past the rotational axis of the cup, wherein the cutting blade and holder together are being substantially “L” shaped.