Multi-Purpose Cutting Device: Revolutionary Industrial Solution

Publication ID: 24-11856984_0002_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multi-Purpose Cutting Device: Revolutionary Industrial Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856984_0002_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856984_0002_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 disclosed a device specifically designed for cutting cigar caps. However, the limitations of this design restricted its application to a narrow field. The new invention addresses this limitation by adapting the core technology to cater to diverse industries and materials, providing a comprehensive solution for cutting and shaping various objects.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention introduces a novel application of the original cigar cutter technology, expanding its scope to encompass diverse industries and materials. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core mechanism to accommodate various object types, sizes, and materials, thereby providing a universal cutting and shaping solution.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include adjustable blade angles, interchangeable blade types, and customizable mounting plates to accommodate specific industry requirements. Variations may also involve integrating sensors, automation, or ergonomic design enhancements to improve user experience and efficiency.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The multi-purpose cutting and shaping device has vast commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, manufacturing, and construction. Target markets may include farmers, gardeners, landscapers, manufacturers, and contractors seeking efficient and versatile cutting and shaping solutions.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A24	A24F13/26

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Cutting and shaping tools, specifically mechanical cutting devices with pivoting blades and mounting mechanisms, with expertise in precision cutting across multiple material types and applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with experience in tool design, understanding of blade mechanics, pivot points, and adaptable cutting mechanisms across different material domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental blade and mounting plate mechanism from the cigar cutter can be readily adapted to different cutting applications by simply modifying the body opening and blade geometry to accommodate various materials while maintaining the core mechanical principles of the original design. The core innovation lies in the universal applicability of the pivoting blade system, which can be translated across different cutting contexts with minimal substantive modification. The PTD demonstrates that the mechanical principles are transferable and not uniquely tied to cigar cutting.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Pivoting blades with a mounting plate allowing movement between open and closed positions

PTD Variation

Applying the same blade mechanism to cutting plant stalks, tree branches, flower stems, bamboo, and plastic tubing

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of adapting cutting mechanisms across material types, with predictable results based on consistent mechanical principles

Source Patent Element

Body with an opening sized to receive a specific object

PTD Variation

Resizing and reshaping the body opening to accommodate different object diameters and shapes

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design modification that a PHOSITA would find obvious when translating a cutting mechanism to new material domains

Source Patent Element

Blade movement controlled by pivot points on a mounting plate

PTD Variation

Maintaining identical pivot point mechanics while changing blade angle or material interaction characteristics

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable engineering adaptation demonstrating the fundamental transferability of the original mechanical concept

Source Patent Element

Cigar cutter's blade interaction mechanism

PTD Variation

Expanding cutting application from tobacco products to diverse organic and synthetic materials

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite set of potential material applications using a consistent mechanical cutting approach, representing an obvious extension of the original design

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856984's disclosure of a pivoting blade cutting mechanism, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find obvious the application of said mechanism across multiple material cutting contexts, thereby establishing prior art that anticipates and renders obvious potential patent claims involving analogous mechanical cutting systems with substantially similar structural and functional characteristics.

Original Patent Information

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