Patent ID: 6079425
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
A braid clipper and sealer device for use with elongate braids having an end tip, the device comprising:a container having a top portion and a bottom portion and further having at least one compartment in said bottom portion, said container further having a top and a side and a recess in said top, said recess further having a bottom and a perimeter wall extending from said bottom to an upper opening in said top, said bottom having an opening therethrough and a passageway extending from said opening into said at least one compartment, said passageway extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to said bottom, said recess being adapted to receive elongate braids oriented such that a length of the braids is oriented perpendicular to said bottom of said recess with the end tip of said braids being positioned adjacent to said bottom;a means for cutting braids in said container; anda means for sealing ends of braids in said container, wherein said means for sealing ends of braids includes a burner disposed in said bottom of said recess for burning an end of braids inserted into said recess, said burner being adapted to create a flame extending upwardly in said recess and oriented in a direction substantially perpendicular to said opening in said bottom and substantially parallel to the length of said braids for contacting the end tips of said braids.