Advanced Precision Cigar Cutter: Ergonomic Cutting Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856984_0006_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Precision Cigar Cutter: Ergonomic Cutting Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856984_0006_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856984_0006_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 patent disclosed a basic cigar cutter design with limitations in terms of safety, ergonomics, and adaptability. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing adjustable openings, safety mechanisms, detachable wheels, ergonomic grips, and tensioning systems to ensure precise, consistent cuts.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features such as adjustable openings, safety mechanisms, detachable wheels, ergonomic grips, and tensioning systems, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a non-obvious improvement in terms of user safety, cutting efficiency, and adaptability to varying cigar sizes and shapes.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include cigar cutters with interchangeable blades, adjustable cutting angles, or integrated cigar holders with automatic cigar alignment. Variations may also include cigar cutters with integrated lighters, humidors, or cigar storage compartments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced cigar cutter system has significant commercial potential in the premium cigar industry, particularly among cigar enthusiasts and aficionados. The invention may also appeal to cigar manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers seeking to differentiate their products and services.

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, precision cutting mechanism design, and understanding of ergonomic tool development

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with expertise in cutting tool design, familiarity with precision cutting mechanisms, knowledge of tobacco product accessories, and experience in developing handheld mechanical devices

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core cigar cutting mechanism by introducing incremental improvements in functionality, safety, and user experience. The disclosed modifications leverage standard mechanical engineering design principles and known techniques for enhancing cutting tools. The variations demonstrate logical adaptations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize cigar cutting performance.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Body with opening to receive a cigar and moveable first and second blades

PTD Variation

Adjustable opening to accommodate varying cigar sizes

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable design modification addressing different cigar dimensions using known mechanical adjustment techniques

Source Patent Element

Mounting plate with wheel and blade interaction

PTD Variation

Detachable wheel with multiple cutting surfaces

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of modular tool design allowing interchangeable components for enhanced versatility

Source Patent Element

Blade movement mechanism

PTD Variation

Safety mechanism to prevent accidental blade closure

Obviousness Reasoning

Standard safety enhancement using well-understood mechanical locking principles

Source Patent Element

Basic cigar cutting body

PTD Variation

Ergonomic grip with tensioning system for optimal blade tension

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable user experience improvement using standard industrial design approaches

Source Patent Element

Blade cutting mechanism

PTD Variation

Integrated cutting guide for precise, consistent cuts

Obviousness Reasoning

Logical refinement applying known precision alignment techniques to improve cutting accuracy

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, when considered in light of US Patent 11856984. The incremental modifications represent predictable technical extensions that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight, thus rendering potential claims covering similar technical implementations unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

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