Patent ID: 6789324
Filing Date: 2004-09-14
Classification: A01G,B26B

Abstract:
A cutting tool having two sets of meshing gears for generating increased output force, the cutting tool comprising:first and second handles, the first handle including a first handle gear and the second handle including a second handle gear, wherein the first and second handle gears are symmetrical; first and second blades, the first blade including a first blade gear and the second blade including a second blade gear, wherein the first and second blade gears are symmetrical; means for attaching the first handle to the first blade and the second handle to the second blade; and means for pivotably connecting the first blade to the second blade; wherein the first handle gear meshes with the second blade gear and the second handle gear meshes with the first blade gear such that the cutting force increases as the first and second blades are moved to a closed position; wherein the first and second handle gears include a plurality of teeth and the outermost tooth is longer than the innermost tooth.