Title: Staple length cutter with low noise level jet to assist in doffing cut staple

Abstract: A modification to a reel type staple cutter wherein a hollow drive shaft for the reel communicates with internal passageways in the top plate of the cutter reel. Holes are formed through the top plate at locations between adjacent cutter blade assemblies. Air fed through the shaft is continuously jetted through the holes against advancing wads of cut staple to strip off staple.

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Inventors: Potter, Jerry Fuller (Seaford, DE, US)

Application Number: 833895
Filing Date: 1977-09-16
Publication_date: 1978-10-17
Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company (Wilmington, DE)
Primary Class(es): 83/99 83/169, 83/346, 83/913
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US Patent Ref:

3485120	Dec, 1969	Keith	83/913.
3733945	May, 1973	Cook	83/99.

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Primary Examiner: Meister, J. M.
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