Advanced Ergonomic Cigar Cutter Patent Technology

Publication ID: 24-11856984_0001_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Ergonomic Cigar Cutter Patent Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856984_0001_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856984_0001_PTD

This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,984.

Background and Problem Solved

The original cigar cutter patent (original_patent) has limitations in terms of ergonomics, safety, and functionality. The current invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel features that improve the user experience, minimize the risk of accidents, and provide customizable cutting options.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features that are not obvious from the original patent, including the contoured body, self-sharpening blade, safety lock, adjustable cutting depth mechanism, and built-in cigar holder. These features provide a significant improvement over the original invention, enhancing the overall user experience and providing a competitive advantage in the market.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include different materials for the contoured body, varying designs for the self-sharpening blade, and alternative safety lock mechanisms. Additionally, the adjustable cutting depth mechanism could be implemented using different technologies, such as digital or mechanical adjustments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced cigar cutter has significant commercial potential in the cigar accessories market, targeting premium cigar enthusiasts and aficionados. The invention's improved ergonomics, safety features, and adjustable cutting depth will appeal to users seeking a high-quality cigar-cutting experience.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A24	A24F13/26

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Smoking accessories, specifically mechanical cigar cutting devices, requiring mechanical engineering skills, understanding of cutting mechanisms, ergonomic design, and precision cutting techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or product designer with expertise in cutting tool design, familiarity with precision cutting mechanisms, knowledge of ergonomic principles, and experience in developing handheld cutting implements

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable design improvements to the source patent's fundamental cigar cutting mechanism. The disclosed enhancements such as contoured body, self-sharpening blade, safety lock, and adjustable cutting depth are logical extensions of existing cigar cutter technology that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize user experience and functionality.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Blade mechanism with movable first and second blades

PTD Variation

Contoured ergonomic body design to improve user comfort

Obviousness Reasoning

Ergonomic refinement is a standard design optimization technique, representing a predictable variation that would be obvious to improve user interaction with a handheld cutting device

Source Patent Element

Rotational blade cutting mechanism

PTD Variation

Self-sharpening blade to maintain cutting performance

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing self-sharpening technologies is a known technique in cutting tools, representing a finite and predictable solution to maintaining blade effectiveness

Source Patent Element

Movable blade configuration

PTD Variation

Safety lock to prevent accidental blade movement

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding safety mechanisms to prevent unintended blade activation is a standard design practice in handheld cutting tools, representing an obvious safety enhancement

Source Patent Element

Basic cigar cutting opening

PTD Variation

Adjustable cutting depth mechanism

Obviousness Reasoning

Customizable cutting parameters are a predictable design improvement that would be obvious to a skilled designer seeking to accommodate different cigar sizes and user preferences

Source Patent Element

Body with cigar receiving opening

PTD Variation

Integrated cigar holder within the body

Obviousness Reasoning

Combining holding and cutting functions is a logical design evolution that represents an obvious solution to improving user convenience and device functionality

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would be considered obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art of cigar cutting devices, as taught by US Patent 11856984. The incremental improvements represent predictable design variations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner, thereby rendering potential claims covering such modifications unpatentable as obvious variants of the prior art.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,984
Title	Cigar cutters
Assignee(s)	VPR Brands, LP